Company donates $500,000 in artwork to community organizations across the state

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T California today announced donations of artwork from its collection to nonprofit organizations across California in celebration of California Arts Day which is today, October 3rd.

AT&T has a long history of community involvement and philanthropic contributions, which includes support for the arts. This year, the company is donating select paintings, sculptures and other artwork from its collection to community partners and non-profit organizations across California.

'Up close and personal, art communicates and demonstrates how a culture defines and expresses itself -- and almost always with intense passion and skill,' said Ken McNeely, President, AT&T California. 'As a company in the business of communication, it's that passion, combined with skill and talent that we respect so much in the artist and their craft. We want to make sure that these wonderful works of art from our collection are available for the community to experience, discuss, and enjoy.