PHOTOGRAPHY

MONTH

The greater Sacramento region celebrates Photography Month each April. A highly collaborative event bringing artists, businesses, and patrons together in a celebration of the photographic arts.


Look for captivating photography exhibits at Gomez Arts Gallery, and Auburn Old Town Gallery this month. See more locations in the region:

photomonthsacramento.org


Capture artistic photos in Placer County this month and tag us:

@theACPC.

 
 

Concerts at Lincoln Hills

The public is invited to these great performances happening at Sun City Lincoln Hills, just be sure to use the link to a non-resident website for tickets and information. 


April 7 | Tom Rigney & Flambeau

Tom Rigney & Flambeau, presented in the Orchard Creek Ballroom at Sun City Lincoln Hills 


April 20 |Garuda Blue Dance Concert

Dance with your partner to favorite standards and pop classics at this show in the Orchard Creek Ballroom at Sun City Lincoln Hills.

More Info

Click on Concerts & Shows, then simply create permanent account and you will be able to access all of the upcoming concerts


public-registration

Additional questions? Call:

916.625.400

 
 

Spring Break Art Camps & Classes!

For details click on the link:


April 3-6 | Lincoln

Kids Art Camp

Art League of Lincoln

April 3-6 | Roseville

Anime + Digital Design

Drawing + Painting

Mural Art Camp - FREE

Art Studio

 
 

April Art Classes


Painting Class with Barbara Davies

April 12-May 17

Blue Line Arts


Paint & Sip "The Great Wave"

April 15

Art League of Lincoln.com/Classes


Celebrating Classics

April 21 & 28

Inspired by Georgia O'Keefe for Ages 6+

See this class and more at:

Stay Creative Studios


Paint 'N Create Pinch Pot Animals

April 22

Art League of Lincoln.com

 
 

Live at State Theatre

April 2 | The Folk Legacy Trio


April 7 | The Grafenberg Disciples


April 13 | Jimmy Carter - Rock & Roll President


April 15 | Chad Bushnell


+ more this month

See the complete line-up:

Shows
 
 

Off Center

Blue Line Arts presents Off Center - an international ceramics competition. Attend the opening reception and live demo on April 15, where awards for the exhibition will be announced!

Exhibit April 8-May 20

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Lake Tahoe Dance

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective celebrates fifteen years of their annual Spring Repertory Season, presenting their company of young dancers and visiting professional dancers!

Performances: April 21 & April 22

North Tahoe High School Theater

Tahoe City

More info
 
 

Art Studio Trek

April 29 & 30

select group of South Placer artists will open their private studios to the public during the 16th annual Art (and Chocolate!) Studio Trek.

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California Creative Corp Grants

Application deadline has been pushed back due to the extreme weather. Apply by April 28, for funds that pay artists in service to communities.

More information about the funding for Northern California, including Placer County:

More Info
 
 

Academy for Arts - Colfax

Scholastic vision and creativity of Superintendent Andrew

Giannini and the Colfax Elementary School District, lead to the creation of the Placer Repertory Theater VAPA Academy of Colfax, a pilot

program developed for grades K-8. Students will learn to use their creativity and imagination to conceive, plan, author, collaborate, lead functional groups, direct, design/craft, produce and perform.

More Info

Scholastic entities interested in Placer Rep’s Education Outreach programs to colleges, middle & high schools that offer artists-in-residence, visiting artist/educators, productions

and masterclasses may email Placer Rep: artisticdirector@placerrep.org


 
 

Hiring

SFW-Fine Arts Coordinator

Cal Expo and State Fair is hiring a coordinator to assist in the organization of California State Fair competitive and special exhibit programs.

Next cutoff date for review of applications is April 29

More info
 
 

Call for Panelists


California Arts Council is seeking arts and cultural practitioners from disparate communities statewide to volunteer as Grant Review Panelists, a critical role in the grant application process.

More info
 
 

New Publication!

The Arts Council of Placer County is proud to bring you the Spring&Summer 2023 issue of Placer County Arts & Culture. Meet artists, discover events, and programs. Enjoy highlights on performing arts and a new award winning film, and much more! Thanks to our partner Style Magazine, our advertisers, and especially our artists.

See it!
 
 

Cultural Mapping Study

The Arts Council of Placer County is pleased to have completed this project with Forecast Public Art. Kudos to project leaders Mark Salinas, and Gretchen Boyce for their hard work! A shout out to all who participated in this extensive study, and provided input at our workshop in January. Watch for info for the presentation to arts organizations in early June!

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Current Calls to Artists

Small Feats of Clay

Deadline April 2 artleagueoflincoln.com/Call-to-Artists


Celebration of the Arts

Deadline April 15 Early Bird Discount

artleagueoflincoln.com/Celebration


30th Annual Placer Artists Tour

Artists, Art Galleries and Art Schools are invited to apply to participate.

Deadline: April 30 PlacerArtistsTour.org


See these and more on the ACPC Website:

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#ArtsMatter

 

Arts Economic Study

ACPC is measuring the economic impact of arts in Placer County in partnership with Americans for the Arts. "Nonprofit arts and culture organizations are businesses.They employ people locally, purchase goods and services from within the community, and attract tourists to their regions." Join the conversation-complete the AEP6 survey at your next arts event. 

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Save the Dates

May 6

Celebration of the Arts

Lincoln


May 7 & 8

North Auburn Artists

Mother's Day Tour

Auburn

Meet Grant Recipient

Take Note Troupe

This youth development organization is dedicated to improving the mental wellness of the world through uplifting productions; Play Theory workshops, classes, and summer camps. This youth theater company focuses on, PLAY Theory, a practice and mindset that fosters supportive collaboration and happiness. On March 27, they celebrated opening of their new location, with a Ribbon Cutting event, tours, and performances!

Take Note Troupe might be most well known by audiences for their Shakespeare in the Park performances each summer.

Save the Dates for 2023:

May 26 Roseville

June 2-3 Auburn

June 5-7 Folsom

June 8-10 Rocklin



TakeNoteTroupe.org

 

Meet the Artist

Laurie Gallant

Photographer Laurie Gallant shared a fun fact about her artwork:

The technique is called "Focus Stacking". Many images taken at different focus points and then stacked together to create beautiful detail.

Laurie hosts Photography outings through Meetup and the Sacramento Photography Group on Facebook. Connect:

Laurie on Facebook

 

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ACPC is proud

to be the state and local partner for

California Arts Council & Placer County


Celebrating 40 years of bringing more art to more people!

The Arts Council of Placer County promotes and advocates for all arts across Placer County to enrich and help develop the artistic culture of our region of Northern California and beyond. ACPC is committed to using the arts to drive racial equity and social justice.

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Arts & Culture connect us through shared experiences.

AmericansForTheArts.org/AEP6

#AEP6, #ArtsMatter