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Introducing Hilary Amnah, Arts Education Coordinator
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The Arts Commission is proud to announce that Hilary Amnah has joined us as the new Arts Education Coordinator. She comes to us from the Utah Division of Arts & Museums where she was the Community Arts Coordinator. During her career, Hilary has worked in a variety of arts administration capacities and currently serves on the Americans for the Arts Emerging Leaders Council and the Robert E. Gard Foundation board. Hilary holds a BA in Music from The Ohio State University and an MS in Arts Management with a Community Arts concentration from the University of Oregon. Please help us in welcoming her to our team.
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"Refocusing the Lens" at the Robert T. Matsui Gallery
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Refocusing the Lens: An exhibit of Pranal Patel’s photographs of women at work in Ahmedabad will be on view at the Robert T. Matsui Gallery in City Hall starting February 7th. This exhibit is in collaboration with the UC Davis Middle East/ South Asia Studies program and features images documenting lives of women who were part of India’s labor force in the early 20th century. The exhibition is curated by Lisa Trivedi, professor of history at Hamilton College in New York.
Click here for more information.
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Public Art Plan Workshop on February 8
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The Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, in partnership with the City of West Sacramento and the Crocker Art Museum, is holding a workshop on February 8th at 5pm to seek input for the public art component of the
Downtown Specific Plan. Workshop participants will be asked to consider questions such as, how can public art connect the cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento? Where should public art and other art experiences be located? Once completed, the plan will suggest public art locations focusing on the vicinity of Capitol Mall. The public art component of the Downtown Specific Plan is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Holiday Music Series a Success
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The 2016 Holiday Music Series has come to a successful end. Twenty talented local musicians and bands were engaged to sing, play, and even rock out at the Sacramento International Airport and, despite frigid temperatures and rain, at Loehmann’s Plaza and Pavilion’s Shopping Centers. The musicians engaged travelers and shoppers and drew wonderful crowds. One musician noted, “We had people dancing from note one, with kids right up in front dancing with us. Travelers waited to go get their cabs so they could listen longer. It was a fantastic experience!” The Series was funded by the Airport and County Supervisor Susan Peters.
Click here for more information.
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Sign Up Today For Upcoming Arts Education Workshops
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Artists interested in working in school settings are invited to attend one of four professional development workshops being offered this month. Workshops cover topics from arts integration to documenting what your students are learning in the arts. Workshops include hands-on activities so that you gain a deeper understanding of the topics.
View full workshop descriptions.
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Cultural Equity Grant Will Be Available This Month
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Calling arts and cultural organizations with budgets under $500,000. Later this month we will be releasing the Cultural Equity Grant application. The purpose of the Cultural Equity Grant Program is to bring arts and cultural opportunities to diverse audiences within the City of Sacramento and to individuals within the City with limited resources to engage with the arts. Organizations can apply to fund an arts or cultural project, or a capacity building initiative to strengthen their organization. Stay tuned!
This is where the guidelines will be posted.
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A Fond Farewell to Gloria Burt
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Last month, the Sacramento community lost one of its shining stars - Gloria Burt. Gloria was a tireless and long-standing advocate for the arts. She opened the Rara Avis Gallery (1980-1990) and created On The Wing - a monthly publication covering the area’s art scene. Gloria served as the KVIE Art Auction Coordinator for 23 years, and launched a monthly art walk, which eventually became Second Saturday. She was instrumental in forming the Arts and Business Council of Sacramento and served as a Commissioner on the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission in the eighties. Her leadership and passion for the arts has left a profound and lasting legacy in our region.
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Sadly, Chevo Ramirez recently passed away last month after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. In his role as Regional Vice President for the Wells Fargo Foundation, Chevo was an omnipresent figure in Sacramento and was responsible for sponsoring many arts events and arts organizations. An engaging and dedicated advocate for the arts, he was honored as Philanthropist of the Year multiple times by several organizations. He was a mentor, a leader, and an agent for change. Even after his diagnosis with Parkinson’s, he continued to give back - creating the Chevo Fund, which raised money for Parkinson’s research, and promoted awareness of the disease. Chevo’s generous and enthusiastic spirit will be greatly missed.
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Summer School for the Arts Applications Due February 28th
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The California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) is a four week summer program for talented and motivated high school students. Applications for the program are now being accepted. The deadline is February 28, 2017, 6:00pm PST.
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Make it an Arts Night with Sacramento365
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The uniqueness and vibrancy of Sacramento’s arts scene is beaming! From the highly-anticipated ArtStreet, to the stunning wearable art showcased during Sacramento Fashion Week, to the bold and new choreography highlighted in Beer and Ballet, join Sacramento365 and make it an arts night all February long! The bevy of artsy events happening this month is a not-so-subtle reminder of why it’s such an exciting time to be living (and playing) in our region.
And while you’re out this month enjoying our local arts scene, get social and share with us your Make it a Night fun by using hashtag #Sacramento365.
Go to www.sacramento365.com to find events.
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Call for Artists - Public Art Set Design Competition – deadline February 6
The City of Albuquerque's Public Art Program in collaboration with Shakespeare on the Plaza, produced by the Vortex Theatre, is sponsoring "Take the Stage," a national design competition for a public, interactive art installation on Civic Plaza. The full prospectus can be found at www.goo.gl/ZufCX0. The deadline for submission of proposal is Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 by 4 p.m. MST in either email - publicart@cabq.gov - or hard copy format: Cultural Services Department, Public Art Urban Enhancement Program, PO Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM 87103. Questions about the project may be directed to (505) 768-3388 or via email at sbrueggemann@cabq.gov.
Call for Artists - Clay Competition Exhibit - deadline February 12
The Artery, home of the Artists’ Cooperative of Davis, will host the Exhibit in conjunction with the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art. The juried competition is open to all California residents. Artworks must be made of clay; or mixed media, with clay being the major emphasis of the work. Works accepted must be for sale (and appropriately priced), available for the duration of the exhibit, and made within the last two years. Exhibition dates are April 28 - May 26, 2017. For more information and to download the Entry Form.
Job Opportunity – California Arts Council – Open until filled
The California Arts Council is seeking qualified applicants for an Arts in Corrections Manager, supporting the Council’s arts in corrections program. As part of the state's multi-tiered investment in public safety, the California Arts Council's Arts in Corrections program provides critical rehabilitative arts services to California's incarcerated population and is made possible by an interagency partnership with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Click here for information on how to apply.
Art Gallery Operations Class - Cosumnes River College - Spring 2017
Learn & Experience: planning and installing of exhibitions, preparing, documenting and preserving artwork, docent activities and gallery outreach programs. Sign up today to attend the class.
Performance Space Rental Opportunity – CLARA - Ongoing
Colloquially nicknamed CLARA, the E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts is a cultural amenity located in Midtown, providing studio and performance space for professional and community-based arts groups. CLARA’s 1,950 square-foot auditorium is available for hourly rental for rehearsal or performance between now and July, with best availability April and later. This sun-drenched space features hardwood floors, large windows, and fresh white walls. Click here for rates and other information.
Call for Artists – Future Shock – deadline April 15
This open-call exhibition asks artists to investigate the relevance of the concept of “future shock”, first introduced by Alvin Toffler in his 1970 book of the same name. Toffler conceptualized “future shock” as the social and psychological inability to process rapid technological and cultural transformation. WAL Public Market, Sacramento, CA. Contact: B. Wilson with questions at: bwilsonarts@gmail.com.
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Current Gallery Exhibitions
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Picturesque: an exhibition of the Sacramento Fine Art Center Photography Club
through March 8, 2017
6301 S Street, Sacramento
Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm
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Celebrating California: an exhibition of paintings, collage, fiber, mosaic and photography by the Sacramento Fine Arts Center
through July 6, 2017
Board of Supervisors' Chambers, 700 H Street, Sacramento
Open when the County Board of Supervisors are in session.
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The next Arts Commission meeting is scheduled for:
February 13, 2017, 2:00 pm
at 300 Richards Blvd., Room 221, Sacramento, CA 95811
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