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ART GALLERY EXHIBIT BENEFITS UC DAVIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CHILD LIFE PROGRAM

October 3, 2005

WHAT: Sacramento artist Patrick Dullanty, who died of cancer in 2004, was known for his stylish and colorful depictions of Valley scenes and familiar landmarks. He also inspired future painters through his teaching. His contributions to the community are remembered with a special art exhibit titled “The River Show.” Consistent with Dullanty’s passion for children and teaching, part of the proceeds will benefit the Child Life Art Program at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
   
WHO: Several of Dullanty’s friends are participating in the exhibit, including Greg Kondos, Mike Helman, Mel Ramos, Jian Wang, Miles Hermann, Vicki Asp and Matt Bult.
   
WHEN: “The River Show” appears October 5 through November 4.
Receptions are held on Friday, October 7 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., and during Second Saturday on October 8 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
   
WHERE: 20th Street Art Gallery, 911 20th Street, Sacramento
   
MORE DETAILS: Child Life specialists are experts in minimizing the trauma and anxiety of hospitalization through activities like art, puppet shows and games. Their services are available to all UC Davis Children’s Hospital patients, including those preparing for transplants, recovering from trauma or undergoing cancer treatments. Art supplies for the Child Life Program will also be collected during the exhibit. For more information about the program, visit http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/children/pss/childlife.

For more information about the exhibit, call (916) 930-0500 or visit www.20art.net.