By Tracy Sandler Tight End Vernon Davis was the 49ers’ 2006 first-round draft pick out of the University of Maryland. He has had tremendous success, with 423 receptions for 5,446 yards and 55 receiving TDs (11 rushing). After having an off year in 2014, Davis comes into 2015 with high expectations for himself, his
San Francisco 49ers Tight End Vernon Davis' foundation, The Vernon Davis Foundation for the Arts, teamed up with Gallery 85 to host a Mommy and Me event for local Bay area youth.
Gallery 85 will be hosting a wine and art fundraiser to support VDF after school art programs for underprivileged youth in our community. Enjoy your Saturday afternoon with some fine art and local wine, as well as a raffle for signed Vernon Davis memorabilia. What: VDF Wine and Art Fundraiser When: March 28, 2015 from 1pm
One of the ways The Vernon Davis Foundation works to promote art education and art appreciation among youth from disadvantaged backgrounds is by providing scholarships to dedicated art students. The first recipient of a VDF scholarship is Sheryl Quock. Sheryl grew up in San Francisco and loved art from a young age. She spent
On December 30th, Vernon Davis invites you to experience a game like you’ve never experienced before. By donating $1,500 to the Vernon Davis Foundation, you will receive the ultimate experience package which includes a ticket to the Foster Farms Bowl game UMD vs. Stanford, a chance to watch the game with Vernon Davis at
ernon Davis and the Vernon Davis Foundation are holding a Christmas toy giveaway event from 3pm to 5pm on December 21st at Gallery 85 on Santana Row. Vernon Davis will be giving away hundreds of toys and art supplies to disadvantaged children ages 5 to 17 from the Greater Bay Area. The event will
The exhibition, which will run from September 12, 2014 through November 7, 2014, will hold an opening reception on September 12, 2014 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Gallery 85, 1180 Olsen Drive, San Jose, CA 95128. This is the public’s opportunity to meet the artists and view their works. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will
Jeff Owen is a metal sculptor from the SF Bay Area, who recently appeared in our show ReTHINKit, a show focused around art made from recycled materials. Owen’s art is based on the use of recycled materials, making him a perfect fit for the show. To create a piece Owen goes through local scrapyards and
Optics, science, and engineering are not typically the first things that come to mind when thinking about art and the art world. For Gallery 85 artist Dave Head however, optics and the science of light and reflection are essential to his artistic process and art products. The creator of many of the fabulous reflective
