October is National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM)—a collective recognition of the importance of culture in America! This year’s theme, "The Arts Within You,” aims to inspire active participation in fostering positive change and promote a vibrant, inclusive society through the arts.

Also, through October 15, we join in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!



Read about the new program for Sheridan Elementary School that is making a positive change, thanks to Arts Council of Placer County funding, made possible by grant from the California Arts Council and thanks to the partnership of Blue Line Arts! Story at the end of this issue...

OCT 12 | Maker Faire Rocklin

Family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects. Catch the hands on art at the ACPC booth there!

OCT 12 | Gallery Gala

Benefit Art Auction at Blue Line Arts! Don't miss this inaugural premier fundraising event dedicated to celebrating the arts and its positive impact on our region's creative economy. 

OCT 19 | Taste of the Tour Gala

Join the Taste of the Tour Reception!

5-7pm enjoy light Hors d'oeuvres, Wine for purchase, and a duo from the Auburn Symphony while you mingle with the artists and view an amazing assortment of art representing all Tour participants!

NOW-OCT 27 | MOVE

View the work of the Art League of Lincoln members in the "MOVE" exhibit (Membership Open Visions Exhibit). Reception Oct 10.

OCT 11-12 | Tahoe Literary Festival

The Tahoe Literary Festival will feature keynote Obi Kaufmann, readings, panels, a Literary Open Mic, Songwriters Showcase & much more. See the full schedule!

OCT 15 | Re-Imagine Essay Contest

Re-imagine an ideal mental health system, what does it look like? Email essay to capthegaps@gmail.com, subject line: 

“Re-imagine Essay Contest.”

OCT 18 | Talent Show Applicants!

Call for Ages 16-25 to share your creative expression, music, poetry, art, and dance at the "Be the Change" Talent Show and Contest hosted by Auburn Hip Hop Congress on Oct 25!

OCT 19-20 | Rocklin Fine Arts Show

Rocklin Fine Arts 17th Annual Membership Show. Art displayed and for sale by members, a marketplace-think holiday gift giving!

ART CLASSES...

Teen Art Class

Art League of Lincoln

Kids Art Class

Art League of Lincoln

Figure Drawing, Encaustic Workshop

Paint & Sip with Unni Stevens

Art League of Lincoln

LIVE THEATER...

OCT 11-12 | MacBeth

Catch Placer Rep's rendition by four actors of MacBeth A La Uba.

Grant Feature:

Create Club

Students from Sheridan Elementary school participate in different visual arts projects weekly, focusing on a different artist every week. This weeks artist focus was Pablo Picasso. Participants created Sun collages out of construction paper, card-stock, pipe cleaner, and glue. Next week will be painting!

NOW ON SALE!

Tickets to the 2024 Cowpoke Fall Gathering, Nov 7-9, are now on sale!

MORE...

Visit theACPC Facebook page for a full calendar of art events and fall art fun!

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