Club Auto Sport's Art and Autos Event

Club Auto Sport in San Jose, California, the premier car condominium and club also hosts various automotive themed events throughout the year. On Friday, March 5th, the Art and Autos event was a, “An Exhibit of Fine Automotive Art and Auto Design.”

The San Francisco Academy of Art Industrial Design School presented several futuristic automotive designs with models, story boards and illustrations. The director of the industrial design department, Tom Matano was the special guest. Known as the “The Father of the Miata sports car design”, Mr. Matano was the General Manager of Mazda Design and held other prominent positions within the company.

Besides artwork on display, the automobiles are always pleasant to look at that are being offered by Premier Auto Sales. The condos that are open to public view offer fascinating views of collections, automobiles and artwork. Below is the press release from Club Auto Sport.

Be sure to check out the free Showoff Saturdays car shows including today as well as the Bulldogs, Bentleys, Bangers and Beatles event on Saturday, May 8th from 9am – 4pm at Club Auto Sport!

Pablo Picasso once said “Painting is just another way of keeping a diary” Club Auto Sport proudly presents some of the finest diaries of automotive fine art, artists and auto designs on Friday evening March 5th. Works of art from world famous racing photographers and artists including Bill Patterson, will be on display.
San Francisco's Academy of Art Industrial Design School will be showcasing a number of futuristic, automotive designs. Special guest Tom Matano, director of the industrial design department, also know as "the father of the Miata sports car design" will be on hand as well. San Jose State will rev up the school’s first ever hybrid racing car design. Add to or start your automotive art collection. All art on display will be for sale. Stake your claim to some great art during the silent auction.

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