Allied Arts Guild

“Small Works – Mini Treasures” is theme of December Portola Art Gallery exhibit

In December, the Portola Art Gallery is presenting “Small Works - Mini Treasures,”  a group exhibition of smaller works for the holiday gift-giving season. Throughout the

by Frances Freyberg
on December 1, 2017

“Kind of Shy” is theme of oil paintings on display at Portola Art Gallery in November

During the month of November, the Portola Art Gallery presents "Kind of Shy," expressive oil paintings by award-winning artist Marsha Heimbecker of San Mateo. Marsha’s

by Frances Freyberg
on November 4, 2017

Artist Terry McMahon draws on her love of folk art for her bold and vivid paintings

Former Hillview and Encinal schools art teacher Terry McMahon is coming home to Menlo Park, so to speak. She is the featured artist at Portola

by Linda Hubbard
on October 2, 2017

Shalini Bitzer continues a textile business that her grandfather started

Shalini Bitzer unlocks the door of a rather nondescript building at the back of the Allied Arts Guild. Nothing indicates the beauty that lies behind

by Linda Hubbard
on September 29, 2017

Steve Curl is featured artist at Portola Art Gallery in July

“Following My Muse: Exploring the Landscape in Watercolor” by artist Steve Curl is the featured exhibit at the Portola Art Gallery in July. There will

by Frances Freyberg
on June 30, 2017

Artist Jan Prisco showcases the beauty of Filoli at Portola Art Gallery exhibit

"Painting the Beauty of Filoli” — pastel paintings by San Mateo artist Jan Prisco — is featured at Portola Art Galley in June. There will be

by Frances Freyberg
on May 31, 2017

Menlo Park Kiwanis Club awards $55,000 in scholarships to Menlo-Atherton High School seniors

Eight outstanding Menlo-Atherton High School seniors received scholarships at the Kiwanis Club’s annual scholarship luncheon, Tuesday, May 23, at the Allied Arts Guild. This year’s scholarship

by Contributed Content
on May 25, 2017

Photographer Frances Freyberg cast her lens on Hawaii

Menlo Park photographer Frances Freyberg, a frequent contributor to InMenlo, is the featured artist at the Portola Art Gallery this May. You can meet her

by Linda Hubbard
on May 4, 2017

Artist Mary Stahl paints open expanses and intimate scenes of nature

Open Spaces and Quiet Places, an exhibition of landscape paintings in pastel and oil by Mary K. Stahl, is the featured exhibit at the Portola

by Frances Freyberg
on April 6, 2017

The Allied Arts Guild is ablaze in blooms today, thanks to the Garden Club of America flower show

The Arts of the Garden — a judged Garden Club of America flower show displaying excellence, beauty and knowledge in floral design, horticulture, photography and

by Linda Hubbard
on March 31, 2017