Arts Leadership Award Program

Representing Alameda County Supervisorial District Four —

Patricia (Pat) Doyne is the President of A.R.T., Inc. Established in 1984, A.R.T., Inc. is Castro Valley’s leading visual arts organization whose mission is to increase awareness of the importance of art by providing a variety of on-going programs to engage the community. Through Pat’s leadership, A.R.T., Inc. has presented numerous art exhibitions at the Adobe Art Gallery in Castro Valley, the Castro Valley Library, John O’Lague Galleria in Hayward, and other East Bay venues. As a visual artist, Pat creates and exhibits her botanical paintings, landscapes and portraits. She also volunteers at local elementary schools as an art docent, working with elementary school teachers to create art projects. She is a Taiko drummer and has taught drumming classes at many Castro Valley schools. Pat performs with the Taiko group Wadaiko Newark and also creates backdrops for their shows. Pat is also the Vice-President of the Diablo/Alameda Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Board Secretary for Fremont Area Writers, and a member of the Hayward Arts Council. Through her work, Pat brings art, music, and poetry to many people. Pat Doyne is a resident of Hayward.