PlacerArts

PlacerArts, founded in 1983,
is a catalyst for the arts
and humanities in Placer County.

AGROart Winner 2005

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Public Programs

AGROart^TM Competition

The AGROart^TM competition celebrates the history and progress of Placer County's agricultural and arts industries. AGROart is joyful! It promotes the commitment and professionalism of local ranchers, farmers, growers and artists in their respective trade or discipline and their continued role in the economic development of Placer County. PlacerArts will present the 2010 AGROart^TM competion at the Mountain Mandarin Festival in November. Check back here for details of the 2010 competition.

ARTIES Awards

PlacerArts is seeking nominations of individuals and groups to recognize and to honor for outstanding artistic achievements and volunteer contributions in the arts in Placer County. Each year the "Artie" award is designed and crafted by a selected Placer County artist. For details on Nomination Categories click here.

Artist Registries

In 2007 PlacerArts introduced two online Arts Registries. The Regional Arts Registry is a listing of visual and performing artists, segmented by medium or type of performance art, along with arts organizations and venues. The Public Art Registry is for artists who are qualified to create public art. Both registries are designed to connect artists with potential customers who want to include art in their projects. Click on Artist Registry in menu at the top of this page.

Arts Calendar

In 2007 PlacerArts introduced a county-wide online Arts Calendar, now expanded to the entire Sierra Nevada range. It's simple and requires no training to use. First time users need to register, while others can go directly to the login selection to begin adding and editing event information. We welcome all events! Click on Arts Calendar in menu at the top of this page.

Auburn Art Walk

The much-celebrated Auburn Art Walk has been an invaluable catalyst for the exposure of local artists and merchants in Auburn. Taking place on the second Thursday of April, June, August, and October, the Auburn Art Walk is a social time when Downtown and Old Town business owners keep their doors open from 6 to 9 p.m., hosting free public receptions, while art viewers, strolling or riding the free trolley from site to site, immerse themselves in art, beauty and hospitality. For more information about the Auburn Art Walk and a 2010 schedule, click here.

Autumn Art Studios Tour

Don't miss the 17th annual Autumn Art Studios Tour - a three-day self-guided driving tour of Placer County artists showing and demonstrating their art in their studios. Get an up close and personal view of the region's finest working artists in media from blown glass to pit-fired clay, painted silk to calligraphy. Like gold, it's all here nestled in the foothills of picturesque Placer County. Join us November 14, 15 & 16, 2010! Artists may download an application here. Applicaitons are due March 26, 2010.

Destination Dogwood

Did you know that the dogwood tree is a native of Placer County? Dogwoods grow from valley floor in south Placer through the foothills and to the 6300-ft. elevation in the high Sierra. Propagation and planting of new native and non-native species of dogwoods and related beautification and arts projects are encouraged!

Jazz at 808

Now in its 8th season, Jazz at 808 is the vision of the late Phyllis Butz in cooperation with Jimmy Robinson who continues to share his musical gifts so generously. For 2010 season information, click here.

Percussionist Jimmy Robinson is the driving force behind the Jazz at 808 series, always bringing with him the most accomplished musicians available from Northern California and beyond, assuring sell-out performances each season.

Old Library Art Studio (OLAS)

At the historic Carnegie Library building, a community of artists-in-residence generate waves of creativity that flow out to the community. It is a place of positive cooperative effort and a source of great pride. OLAS is open to the public for special events, workshops, and lectures. School tours and visits with the artists may be arranged by appointment. For more information, click here.

Roseville Community Partnership

In July, 2006 the Arts Council of Placer County entered into a two-year pilot partnership with the City of Roseville. In 2010 Judi Nicholson continues as the Arts liaison between Placer Arts, Roseville Parks & Recreation Department and the Roseville Cultural Arts Committee. For more information, click here.

Summer Series

The Summer Series celebrates its 21st season in 2009, with concerts on two Sundays in June and two Sundays in July at the outdoor Library Garden Theater. Each season has something for everyone, from pops to rock, blues to salsa. For 2010 program information, click here.

The Arts Building Gallery

Located at 808 Lincoln Way in downtown Auburn, The Arts Building Gallery features local and regional artists. With exhibits changing every six to eight weeks the viewer is greeted by a variety of various genres and mediums exemplifying the rich talent of Sierra Foothills artists. These theme-based shows offer the same level quality to be found in larger metropolitan areas. For a schedule of current and upcoming shows click here or call (530) 885-2787.

Arts in Education Programs

PlacerArts is experienced in the development of educational programs and services for students, in public schools grades K-12 and for special constituencies.

If you are a teacher, administrator or superintendent interested in improving your district and school visual and performing arts education program or employing the arts as recreation, enrichment or prevention tools - please fill out the on-line interest form to set up a consultation.

C.R.E.A.T.E.

An acronym for Choosing to Realize and Experience the Arts Through Experience! An after-school youth apprenticeship program in the creative professions for students in grades 9-12.

K:PASA

Kaleidoscope: Program for After-School Arts - professionally facilitated arts sessions available for students ages 7-17.

Local Arts Education Partnership: Arts Work

Partnerships with Western Placer Unified and Placer Union High School Districts demonstrate successful planning and implementation of district arts plans to increase teacher excellence and student learning in dance, drama, music, and visual arts for students Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. The multi-year partnerships, supported in part by grants from the California Arts Council and the California Department of Education, are model arts programs with strategies applicable to school districts interested in improving their core arts programs.

Poetry Out Loud

The California Arts Council has joined the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Poetry Foundation to promote Poetry Out Loud, which allows students to take a classic poem and make it theirs by memorizing it and delivering it to others. Students will be judged on presence, inflection, accuracy and comprehension of the poem. Students in Placer County will participate for the third year in 2000. Class, regional, state and national champions will be chosen. For more information, click here.

Start

Catalog of performing, visual and literary artists recommended for classroom visits and school assemblies in public, private and home-schools, grades K-12. Matching funds available to qualified schools. Get your students off to a good stART! See Regrant Program guidelines for more information.

Programs for Artists

ARTIES Awards

Artist Registries

Arts Calendar

In 2007 PlacerArts introduced a comprehensive online calendar. We welcome events of all types, and pull excusively from the online calendar for the Arts Calendar in our bi-monthly arts newsmagazine Perspectives. For the benefit of artists, all Calls to Artists submitted to the calendar are shown here.

Auburn Art Walk

Autumn Art Studios Tour

Don't miss the Autumn Art Studios Tour - a three-day self-guided driving tour of Placer County artists showing and demonstrating their art at dozens of locations. Artists enjoy the opportunity to interact with visitors to their studios, offering live demonstrations and art for sale. Click Here to download Instructions and Application Packet for 2009. For 2008 participating artists, click here.

Old Library Art Studio (OLAS)

A community of artist's studios in the once-empty historic Carnegie Library building fill the space with waves of creativity that flow out to the community. It is a place of positive cooperative effort and a source of great pride. OLAS is open to the public for special events, workshops, and lectures. School tours and visits with the artists may be arranged by appointment. For details, click here. Professional artists interested in studio space may apply for an OLAS residency by completing an application form. For details and an application, click here.

The Arts Building

Situated in downtown Auburn, The Arts Building is a ten- thousand square foot arts center which houses PlacerArts, the Auburn Symphony, and six working artists-in-residence. The synergistic space offers a year-round gallery, continuous cultural events, and a teaching space and clay lab for public enjoyment. Professional artists interested in studio space may apply for an Arts Building residency. Click here to learn more about The Arts Building.

Placer Artists League

The Placer Artists League (PAL) is a group of active visual artists who meet regularly for camaraderie, artist presentations and demonstrations on a variety of media and art related topics from award winning professionals. The oldest arts organization in the Auburn area, PAL now thrives as a program of PlacerArts. For more information, click here.

Sierra Foothills Potters Guild

The Sierra Foothills Potters Guild offers opportunities for members to participate in workshops, sell their art and increase awareness of clay art in the area. For more information about the Sierra Foothills Potters Guild, click here.

Technical Assistance

PlacerArts provides ongoing technical assistance to Placer County's established and emerging artists, local art agencies, and art groups. PlacerArts is part of several event and initiative committees in the county and has been instrumental in fostering three community concert series, six arts festivals, one national arts exhibition, three major multicultural celebrations and numerous arts education programs. For details, click here.