April 2025

It's Arts, Culture and Creativity Month! Thanks to Auburn City Council for presenting their proclamation to Board Member Julia Boorinakis Harper Barbeau, recognizing April as Arts, Culture and Creativity month. Arts Council of Placer County representative Sierra Bamsey will receive a proclamation from the City of Rocklin on April 8. All are invited to attend and support the arts at that presentation!

In 2019, Arts, Culture and Creativity Month was declared by the California Senate to be every April in California to recognize and celebrate the significant impact the arts have in California. Non-profit arts and culture organizations generated $26.1 million dollars in Placer County (2022). In addition to the economic benefits, the community gained culturally as well. The arts bring us together, foster creativity, improve our mental health, and enhance our social connections.

"This year’s Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month focuses on the vital role of the arts in promoting ‘Health, Healing, & Hope.’ We call artists ‘second responders’ because after a first responder comes in and saves a life, artists and creative workers step in to help people heal and rebuild,” California for the Arts CEO Julie Baker said. “Research shows that not only do the arts help people cope, find their voice and agency, and build compassion and empathy, they are also essential drivers for community health and economic well being.” 

Below, are highlights of great events taking place in April, plus links to art fun for kids!

APR 1 | COMEDY HAPPY HOUR

Creative Economy

A hilarious evening at the Roseville Venture Lab, featuring a lineup of talented comedians, Tristian Johnson and Johnny Taylor, and hosted by Russell Cummings ready to tickle your funny bone

APR | Photography Month

Photo Month Sacramento

Photography Month Sacramento, 2025 will be one of the most event packed to date. Please check out all the great exhibits, receptions, workshops, meet-up, artists’ talks and more throughout the region including: Auburn Old Town Gallery, Gomez Arts Center, Ridley Gallery, Rocklin. See the photomonthsacramento.org Event page for the full listings—updated weekly throughout April.

APR 4 | Art at the Edge of Dawn

Jesus School of Humanities &The Arts

Spring 2025 Digital Communication, Art and Design art show. You are invite you to step into the light of dawn at this show featuring student artwork inspired by the glory of the sunrise! Complementary food and drinks along with a live performance from Master Works Chorale. Get a free advanced ticket to triple your chance of winning a prize at the show!

APR 5 | Garden Faire

Placer County Master Gardners

FREE Home Garden event with "how to" gardening info, Art Alley by ACPC, kids craft, plants for sale and much more! Educational event, fun outing for the whole family.

APR 3-6 | Dance Around the World

Sun City Lincoln Hills

The Lincoln Hills Tap Company present "Dance Around the World." Performances will take you on an incredible journey in this spectacular show packed with dance, singing, and entertainment, celebrating the unique cultures of the world.

APR 5 | Entrepreneurship Academy

Roseville Venture Lab

Four-week program, designed for creatives to develop skills in turning their passions into successful businesses. The academy culminates in the "Artsy Marketplace" on May 3 & 4 at the Roseville Venture Lab.

APR 6 | Musical Wonders Gala

Auburn Symphony

Recognition of the Auburn Symphony's 37th season!

Celebrate the many magical moments achieved this year!

Music by The Tepid Club of Cool

2025/2026 Season Reveal by Maestro Ryan Murray

Gourmet Meal, Auctions, and more! Get your tickets today.

APR 8,9,10 | Artrepreneur Workshops

Beats Lyrics Leaders, ACPC, and Venture Lab

Resources to help you run your art business. Marketing. branding, networking and much more. Registration needed, lunch and learn - FREE!

APR 12 | Art & Creativity Day

Auburn Arts Commission

Auburn’s Day of Arts, Culture and Creativity

Let's showcase and show off all the arts, culture and creativity we have in Auburn! Interested in participating? Email: auburncaart@gmail.com

APR 16 | Musings with the Maestro: 

Gustave Mahler - Zoom Webinar

Auburn Symphony

Join Maestro Ryan Murray at this online educational event for an exploration of the music of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 in C minor, known as the Resurrection Symphony. This symphony was one of Mahler’s most popular and successful works during his lifetime. Register for an immersive experience combining an informative, live presentation by Maestro Murray with a captivating slideshow.

APR 24-25 | Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of the Four

Placer Repertory Theater

A fast-paced, comedic adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1935 thriller, reimagined for the stage by Patrick Barlow.

APR 26 | Yeomen: A Celebration of Spring

Maidu Museum & Historic Site

The cultural event features Native American dancers, performers and cultural demonstrators who showcase their exquisite skills working with natural materials to create baskets, jewelry, tools and more! The local Native artist community will also have artwork on view in the museum, and crafts and other goods will be sold by Native artisans. Native-inspired art and game stations for children and guided tours of the museum and site during the celebration!

APR 26 | Piano Concert

Sierra College

Next in the sieres of Spring music events at Sierra College is the Piano Concert, April 26, and Band Invitational, April 30. Details and tickets at their new site: 

onthestage.tickets/sierra-music

APR 26 & 27 | Art Studio Trek 2025

Maidu Museum & Historic Site

Join in celebrating creativity through the local studio tour, featuring talented artists and inspiring works of art in the Roseville and Rocklin area. FREE tour, plus the tradition of chocolate bites!

YOUTH ART CAMPS & CLASSES

ART LEAGUE OF LINCOLN: INFO

BLUE LINE ARTS: INFO

CITY Of ROSEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION: INFO

CITY OF ROCKLIN PARKS & RECREATION: INFO

RE|CREATE:INFO

STAY CREATIVE STUDIOS: INFO

SOUTH PLACER PERFORMING ARTS- MUSIC CAMPS: INFO

Use code "ArtsCouncil" for an automatic $20 scholarship toward each camp registration for those who register before April 30!

For more visit:

placerarts.org/classes

AUDITIONS:

APR 28 | Teen Auditions

The Stage

Ages 15-19 are invited to audition and join the first professional intensive program. In just three full-time weeks, the cast will learn, review, and perform one of the most popular shows on Broadway, Hadestown!

APR 21-24 | Teen Auditions

Tamraloo Studios

Teens are invited to rule the stage and audition to join the cast of Six-Teen Edition.

APRIL CLASSES

ART LEAGUE OF LINCOLN: INFO

BLUE LINE ARTS: INFO

JC LEE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF SCULPTURE: INFO

FOR THE LOVE OF ART GALLERY: INFO

MARY PIVETTI WATERCOLOR: INFO

PERSIMMON ART GALLERY: INFO

RE|CREATE: INFO

SAVE THE DATE...

May 3 | Rocklin Heritage Street Faire

See details for this event, plus dates for art receptions, education, art shows and more on the ACPC website: placerarts.org!

Meet Halau Hula Pono

Hālau Hula Pono is a traditional Hawaiian hula hālau (school) and performance group. They offer instructions in hula, `ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance), Tahitian drumming, and ukulele. Hālau Hula Pono contributes to the preservation and perpetuation of the hula by sharing this art form, and Hawaiian culture and values with all who wish to learn.

The group prepares for an annual Ho'ike - presentation/show - of Hula and Tahitian Dance, and the dancers are available for performances.

Based in Newcastle, Halau Hula Pono connects us with ancient traditions and the beauty hula.

ACPC is proud to be the state and local partner for California Arts Council & Placer County.

Arts & Culture connect us through shared experiences. #ArtsMatter