Gabby painting a new mural at Horton Iris Garden.

APRIL 2024

As we spring in to this beautiful season, we invite you to join the Placer County Master Gardeners' GARDEN FAiRE, April 13 at Maidu Community Center, Roseville. Visit and experience all things gardening and the Art Alley, sponsored by ACPC! You can also plan a route to visit great local artists during the Studio Art Trek the same weekend.

April is also budding with the Sacramento region Photography Month. Visit Gomez Arts, For the Love of Art Gallery, and Art League of Lincoln's 6th Street Gallery and see their photography exhibits!

April is also Arts, Culture, and Creativity month in California. Arts workers are major contributors to California’s economy, culture, and community well-being. Lend your support to local artists #ArtWorkisRealWork.

IMPACTS OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCED--

Randy Cohen from Americans for the Arts, in Washington DC, visited Placer County on March 14 to share that our local non-profit arts and culture industry generated $26.1 million in economic activity during 2022, and supported 436 jobs. See the presentations and learn more:

8am Presentation Video

to Arts & Culture organizations at the

Growth Factory

April 3,17, 24 

History of Rock and Roll

Ray Ashton at Sun City Lincoln Hills, presents the history of the most popular music of our times: Rock and Roll.

April 4 | Sunset Market Series

Local food, artisans, music, and more at McBean Park, Lincoln.

April 5

Children's Photography Exhibition

For the Love of Art Gallery is hosting an opening reception for thier display of photography by artists 18 and under in conjunction with Photography month.

Now - April 28 | Captured Expressions

Photography exhibit at the Art League of Lincoln 6th Street Gallery.

April 5 | Aperture Exhibit

Celebrate the Art of Photography through the eyes of Black and White.April 5 - May 4 at Gomez Arts Gallery.

April 6 | Plein Air & Photography Outing

Placer Artists Tour & Placer Land Trust invite you to an afternoon of art in the outdoors.

April 12 | Native American Stories

Campfire season returns! Gather 'round the fire and hear Native American Stories. Second Friday of the month April through August.

April 13 | Garden Faire

Hands-on demos, gardening info, talks by experts, crafts for kids, door prizes, an ART ALLEY, and more at the Master Gardeners of Placer County annual Garden Faire.

April 13-14 | Art Studio Trek

A select group of 17 Artists will be on hand to show their work, demonstrate, and talk about their creative processes.

April 19, 20, 21 | Watercolor Class

Watercolor class with Gayle Rappaport-Weiland at Sierra College.

April 19 | Paint & Sip

Acrylic Paint and sip with Unni Stevens at the Persimmon Art Gallery.

April 20 | Home and Garden Tour

Explore beautiful homes and gardens in Lincoln. Get inspired by stunning interiors and lush outdoor spaces as you stroll through the charming neighborhoods.

April 20 | Youth Art Class

Students ages 7-12 create projects in a variety of mediums.

April 20 | Local Author Talk

Free! Local Author Talk at Figtree Coffee, Art & Music Lounge featuring Thomas M. Brant! Thomas, will be sharing his latest book 'Adelaide’s Appetite'.

April 27 | Yomen

Come out for this cultural event celebrating Maidu and Native Californian tradition with traditional Maidu dancers, basket weavers, artisans and crafters, and activities for the whole family. This event is free.

April 27 | Mud & Glory

Demos, hands-on, Raku Firing and More!

April 28 | Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

Payneless Pieces will be showing, at this juried craft fair with 200+ artisan crafters.

April | No. CA. Arts, Inc. Members Show

69th International Open Juried Art Exhibit, "Bold Expressions 2024" is open to fine artists everywhere.

April 4 | Misfits

The Center for the Arts invites artists to submit for Misfits - From Obscurity to Spotlight.

April 4 | Scholarships & Student Art Show

Rocklin Fine Arts- Jarrett Visual Arts Scholarships & Student Art Show April 20-21.

April 6 | Alphabet Soup LGBTQIA+

Call to Visual Artists for this Variety Group Show at Blue Line Arts.

April 30 | Placer Artists Tour

Register for the 2024 Placer Artists Tour in November.

Ages 4-10 | Horton Hears a Who

Register at McLaughlin Studios

May 18 | Synthesis

Northern Calif. Dance Conservatory “Synthesis ’24.” Pre-professional dance performances and art exhibition event.

May 12 | Auburn Symphony Season Finale

Full orchestra and choir performs "Fantastia" at the Monday Center!

April 16 & 17 | Arts & Culture Summit 

CA Arts & Culture Summit 2024 returns to Sacramento on Tuesday, April 16! Last year’s event sold out, so make your plans now and get your tickets today! This year’s summit theme is "Art Work is Real Work."

Day 1 Summit at The Sofia

Day 2 Advocacy Day (free) at the Capitol with a rally and legislator meetings.

Arts & Culture connect us through shared experiences.

AmericansForTheArts.org/AEP6

#AEP6, #ArtsMatter