Arts Leadership Award Program


Dmitry Grudsky

Representing Alameda County Supervisorial District Two

Dmitry Grudsky is a Newark Visual Artist, Art Instructor and Community Volunteer working with many local groups and arts organizations in Alameda County. Dmitry specializes in watercolor painting and mosaic art. He has created an extensive number of mosaic tile public artworks for public schools, organizations and community spaces in Hayward, Fremont, Livermore, Berkeley and more. In addition to his community public art projects, he is also an art instructor who conducts classes, workshops, and demonstrations at many arts and education organizations throughout this region. Dmitry exhibits his paintings locally, nationally and internationally. As the result of his extensive career, he received signature member status at several prestigious art associations including the Society of West Coast Artists, Northwest Watercolor Society, and California Watercolor Society. A resident of the Bay Area for over 30 years, Dmitry’s local landscapes remind him of his native Uzbekistan. Dmitry is inspired by discovering new places, experiencing and observing nature, and meeting new people. He continues to develop new ways to share his art and to encourage others to make art with the goal of positive change in our community. Dmitry Grudsky is a resident of Newark.