Press Room

Auburn Journal, "Auburn Art Walk Preview"
Reported on July 17, 2018
The Art Council of Placer County is hosting a reception for the studio tour preview show from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 20 at the Placer County Administrative Building in Auburn.
Read full article

Style Magazine, "Whimsical and Colorful Opening Reception"
Reported on June 1, 2018
Visitors enjoyed demonstrations by artists Traci Owens, Dottie Visker, and Bill Reed—whose work is on display through June 28 at Big Spoon Yogurt in Roseville.
Read the full article

Placer Valley Tourism Newsletter, "Jim Crosthwaite, Arts Council of Placer County Executive Director"
Published in April 2018 Newsletter
The Arts Council of Placer County's new executive director brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the arts.
Click here to read the full article.

Style Magazine, "Catch All: Celebrate Earth Day"
Reported on March 29, 2018
The Placer County Earth Day Celebration on April 21 at Roseville’s Royer Park will celebrate Mother Earth with a focus on the arts and culture.
Click here to read the full article.

Style Magazine, "Poetry Out Loud"
Reported on March 29, 2018
This 10th annual program—presented by the Arts Council of Placer County—brought high school students from across the region to the stage for a competitive performance that combined the spoken word and theater.
Click here to read the full article.

Auburn Journal, "Auburn high school student is Placer County poetry champ"
Reported on February 19, 2018
Report on results of the 2018 Poetry Out Loud regional finals
Click here to read the full article.

Style Magazine, "Jim Crosthwaite"
Reported on November 22, 2017
Spotlight Interview on ACPC Executive Director Jim Crosthwaite
Click here to read the full article.

Sierra Food Wine Art, "PlacerARTS Studios Tour"
Reported on November 2, 2017
Each studio tells a personal story. Spotlight on 24th Annual Studios Tour, featuring MaryTess Mayall, Jim Lee, and Nicholson Blown Glass.
Click here to read the full article.

Foothill Magazine, "Interpretations of Nature"
Reported in October 2017 issue
Fiber artist Terry Shearn spotlight during the 24th Annual PlacerArts Studios Tour.
Click here to read the full article.

Style Magazine, "Placer Arts Studios Tour"
Reported on October 30, 2017
Interview with Tour Coordinator Gia McNutt about 24th Annual Studios Tour.
Click here to read the full article.

Auburn Journal, "Poetry Out Loud: Voices of passion"
Reported on January 27, 2016
PlacerArts Poetry Out Loud Coordinator Julie Valin speaks about local competition.
Click here to read the full article.

Auburn Journal, "So much peace so little time: Natalie Pohley and Hip Hop Congress introduce new programs in 2016"
Reported on January 12, 2016
Co-Director of Auburn Hip Hop Congress, Natalie Pohley on the local program.
Click here to read the full article.

Re-Branding Initiative

Announcing the beginning of our re-branding initiative. Nothing is really changing, but we are "re-branding" to emphasize a part of our organization that has always been there, The Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC). The Arts Council of Placer County is the umbrella for the whole organization, with all of our programs, including Placer Arts, falling under this. With the re-branding initiative, we are hoping to expand our reach to all of Placer County to complement our revitalization of the Community Grants program. This program is intended to support the arts and cultural activities of artists and community organizations that serve residents and visitors of Placer County.

To stay in touch and get announcements about programs, events, classes, and more, be sure to LIKE/FOLLOW our Facebook page. We hope to enhance artists and visitors experiences even further than before with this new, representative re-branding initiative. Please join us!