Molelumne Hill, CA...As many readers may know, Acme Art in Mokelumne Hill is known for being both a “Stress Free Zone’ and a “Creative Playground”. This month we are encouraging you to “Think out of the Box”, dispel any ideas that you “are not an artist” and join us for one of our Wednesday, Schnickle nights or Saturday morning Workshops.

"Scars" Exhibit To Empower Breast Cancer Survivors

Posted by: News_Desk on 09/27/2016 04:57 PM

San Andreas, CA...Breast cancer survivors are invited to participate in healing through the Arts during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness.The multi-media exhibit "Scars" opens October 9th at the Calaveras Arts Council Gallery at 23 Main Street in San Andreas.

Calaveras Artist To Appear At Milliaire Winery's 'Locals' Night'

Posted by: News_Desk on 09/26/2016 03:01 PM

Murphys, CA... Join us for an artist’s reception for inspiring local artist Dave Christian this Wednesday during our Locals’ Night! In addition to beautiful framed and unframed prints, Dave will also be showing unique 30x40 prints on canvas!

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Every Last Friday Events With The Manzanita Arts Emporium

Posted by: thepinetree on 09/21/2016 06:20 AM

Angels Camp, CA...Every last Friday of the month at the Manzanita Arts Emporium in downtown Angels Camp, the doors will remain open from 5:30 to 8:30 pm for a stimulating new series to bring artists and writers together with the community at large and visitors to relax and enjoy creative activities and hospitality. Whimsically named ELF (for Every Last Friday), the artistic and literary sessions will begin with a social gathering that can be enjoyed with a glass of wine, to be followed by a presentation or workshop, each from one of the many local artists and writers who are associated with MAE or Manzanita Writers Press.

25 Years of Music and Art In Bear Valley

Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2016 12:30 PM

Bear Valley, CA...This Season of the Bear Valley Music Festival marks the 25th year that the pairings of talented Musicians and Art by Arts of Bear Valley Artists, will be offered. The Summer Show, is scheduled to run from July 22nd to August 7th, in the beautiful Alpine setting of Bear Valley. The Perry Walther Building, across from the Music Festival tent, is the location for this event. Admission is free to this Summer Show. The Art Show will be open on all days when musical entertainment is featured and will close at the end of intermission.

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Iron Treasures Hand Crafted Metal Art & Home Decor Held Their Grand Opening Last Weekend

Posted by: thepinetree on 05/12/2016 08:20 AM

Copperopolis, CA...Iron Treasures Hand Crafted Metal Art & Home Decor Held Their Grand Opening Last Weekend. Their beutiful new store in Copperopolis Town Square offers a wide range of items. From mountain & rustic bears to whimsical. They can create amazing things. Iron Treasures in the outgrowth of Abila & Sons Welding that provides welding services, fabrication, repair, custom metal artwork, and can travel locally (Northern/Central California-Foothills, Valley, Bay Area), certified 6G pipe welder

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Arts Council Celebrating Mary Jane Genochio's Career Sunday

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/28/2016 09:16 AM

Mokelumne Hill, CA...On Sunday May 1st, at 5pm the Calaveras Arts Council is hosting a "bring your own basket" picnic to celebrate the well-deserved retirement of Executive Director, Mary Jane Genochio, and wish out-going Office Manager, Wendy Muster, all the best in her expanded life in San Francisco. At the same time we will be welcoming Kathy Mazzaferro as Interim Executive Director. Bring your favorite picnic and libations, chairs, maybe even your guitars as we recognize these three outstanding leaders..

Long Serving Calaveras Arts Council Director Genochio Retiring & Mazzaferro Joins As Interim Director

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2016 04:17 PM

San Andreas, CA...With "Arts" full of gratitude, the Calaveras Arts Council announces the well-deserved retirement of Executive Director, Mary Jane Genochio. A long-time resident of Calaveras County, Genochio first became involved with the Arts Council at the organization's annual Cajun Fete, where, as she often said, she found herself “in charge of spreading butter on the garlic bread’’. She increased her involvement with the Arts Council through the years, serving as co-executive director with Penny West. When West retired in 2011, Genochio was appointed Executive Director. "Running a rural arts council isn't easy," West said. "You have to outreach everything, from music to gallery art to arts in education, not to mention finding funds in a small area of limited resources. Mary Jane took it all on. I applaud her for that." Over the last five years, Genochio has secured the artists for the county's beloved Music in the Parks series and highly acclaimed Ovations concert series, vigorously promoted local artists across a wide range of genres and mediums, and protected the financial stability of the Arts Council during an era of unprecedented national economic hardship. While she is retiring, Genochio won't be too far away; the Board of Directors recently voted to include Genochio as one of its members.

High School Artists Featured in annual Show at Calaveras Arts Council

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/11/2016 12:23 AM

San Andreas, CA...ArtSpirit, the 19th annual High School Juried Exhibition opened on March 4th in Calaveras Arts Council’s Gallery Store. Student artists are from Calaveras and Bret Harte high schools and submitted artwork created during their classroom sessions. The artwork was judged and ribbons are hung on the pieces in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in 10 different categories. The public is welcome to come in, view the show during regular gallery hours, Tuesday – Thursday from 11:00am to 6:00pm and Friday from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The show closes on Saturday, April 2. The gallery is located at 22 Main, San Andreas. Due to scheduling issues there will not be a reception however there are treats for those who visit the ArtSpirit exhibition.

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The Final Showing of “AnimalScapes” Art Exhibit is in Tuolumne Starting March 15

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/03/2016 06:11 PM

Tuolumne, CA...Many hundreds of people have already enjoyed the popular “AnimalScapes of the Sierra Foothills” Art Event while it’s been in Amador and Calaveras Counties. If you haven’t seen the unusual show of 54 original pieces of juried art and poetry created by artists in three counties, there is one more opportunity: from March 15 to April 3rd, the unique exhibit will be installed in The Hotel of Black Oak Casino Resort in Tuolumne. The public is invited to come by and see the exhibit that explores the diverse animal world found in the Sierra foothills. The exhibit will be open daily, with most of the works for sale.

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