Calaveras County Arts Council
22 North Main Street • San Andreas • California
209.754.1774
2024 Congressional Art Competition for High School Students
Each year members of the U.S. House of Representatives conduct the Congressional Art Competition for High School Students, and this year Congressman Tom McClintock extended the invitation to high school students from Calaveras County. For this year's competition they sought works reflecting pride in our country, America’s symbols, icons, traditions and so forth. The selected piece is an oil painting called Braiding Hair by Meredith Grotto. There are decades of life to consider behind the detailed hands weaving the long, light hair. In many Indigenous communities the three strands of a braid represent 'mind', 'body', and 'spirit', and seeing as indigenous people's are the rightful owners of the land that was stolen from them as other people "discovered" it, we found Grotto's piece to be well suited for this year's Congressional Art Competition. Meredith Grotto has received Honorable Mention and her work will be shown at Congressman McClintock's Reception on May 3, at his Eldorado Hills office! Congratulations Meredith! Ride & Walk 4 Art![]() We cannot thank you enough!!!! This year's Ride & Walk 4 Art event was spectacular! The sun was shining and everyone was feeling great! The participants enjoyed a monitored, safe ride and walk through our beautiful Calaveras County. We had an amazing turn out, with 140 cyclists on from all over Northern California and 40 walkers. Thank you for the wonderful participation! This annual event supports Calaveras Arts Council's mission to provide art education to children of Calaveras County. Participants contributions help kids make sense of their lives as they learn critical real world skills like creative thinking, resilience, problem solving, and project management. Studies show that children with access to the arts fare better in school and life. Contributions help pay for many things: art supplies for classes, visiting artists, school theater projects, art days at elementary schools, etc. This year and the coming year, the need is even greater as school budgets have been slashed. Because of this need, we hold this fundraiser and put every dime toward exposing kids to theatre, painting, drawing, literature and poetry. Thank you for helping us keep the arts in our public schools. For information on Ride & Walk 4 Art 2025, contact Rob Williams at mlbcrob@gmail.com or visit www.rideandwalk4art.com/. If you have any questions, or would like to make a contribution towards arts in public schools, you are welcome to contact us. Phone: (209)754-1774 Email: goldrusharts18@gmail.com Post address: PO Box 250, San Andreas, CA 95249 We thank you all for your participation and generosity, The Calaveras County Arts Council |
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!![]() Friday, March 22, 2024 Are you a passionate artist who is in need of a space to display your unique work? Do you have pieces that are meant to be seen, but don't quite fit into our other themes? We have space for you! Display your work in our Open Theme Art Show! Submit your art to the Calaveras County Arts Council. We welcome submissions in various mediums, including paintings, photography, jewelry and sculptures. The more diverse, the better! How to Submit: Complete an Artist Consignment Agreement (found below). *Visit our Gallery at 22 N. Main St. San Andreas, CA. *Email us at goldrusharts18@gmail.com *Call us at (209) 754-1774 Bring art and consignment form: Week of April 22. What's In It For You? 1. Exposure: Your artwork will be prominently displayed in the gallery for over a month. We will also celebrate your work with an opening reception. 2. Sales Opportunities: All submitted artworks should be available for sale, providing you with a platform to reach potential buyers. 3. Community Engagement: Connect with fellow artists, art enthusiasts, and the local community, fostering a sense of unity through shared passions. 4. Support a Cause: 20% of sale proceeds will go towards supporting Calaveras Arts Council Projects. Pick up your pieces: Monday, June 3 ![]()
Thank you Ovations Performers and Supporters
We are so grateful for the support of our annual Ovations Performing Arts Series! Thank you to Golden Bough, Joe Craven, the T Sisters, Grupo Falso Baiano, & Tom Rigney & Flambeau for the superb performances! And a big thank you to our amazing community for coming out, rain or shine, to enjoy these artists' work! We look forward to next year's Ovations Performing Arts Series! |
Calaveras County was represented by the talented Rebecca Hungerford at the 19th Annual California Poetry Out Loud State Finals!
California is home to the largest Poetry Out Loud competition in the country. This year's program involved 18,849 students and 490 teachers from 221 schools across California. Rebecca confidently took the stage alongside 50 other county champions to prove the lasting power of the written word. Rebecca was one of the best that the state had to offer at this year's competition, and we are so proud of the work she put in. She recited, To Autumn by John Keats, Miss You. Would like to grab that chilled tofu we love. by Gabrielle Calvocoressi, and What the Oracle Said by Shara McCallum. Rebecca stated "The arts help me to express myself and provide an outlet for people to tell their own stories." and we could not agree more. Thank you for sharing your talents in representing Calaveras County, Rebecca. Poetry Out Loud is sponsored by the California Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Poetry Foundation, is part of a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. |
Music in the Parks
Summer of 2024 Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series is an admission free, family friendly event that hosts local bands in parks throughout Calaveras County running from June 12 through August 21 on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics.
Check back in as we announce the exciting details for this summer! |