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and humanities in Placer County.

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Placer Arts 360

Placer Arts 360 is a group of 16 performing and visual arts organizations in Placer County who have joined together to collectively enhance, promote and encourage participation in the arts, where one can “experience art in all degrees.” Click here for Placer Arts 360 Partners and Calendar.

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Classes and Workshops Quick Reference

Looking for a class or workshop for your kids or just for you? Visit our Class and Workshops Quick Reference on our online Arts Calendar. It's listed on the left along with a link to Calls to Artists. These two resources filter events from our extensive online calendar. To post your event, visit our online calendar.

Nominations Open for Arties Awards

PlacerArts is seeking nominations of individuals and groups to recognize and to honor for outstanding artistic achievements and volunteer contributions in the arts in Placer County. Nominations are sought throughout the year. Please click here for a description of the categories and nomination form.

PlacerArts' Online Arts & Culture Calendar

We want your events! The web-based calendar can be accessed at PlacerArts.org/calendar. It's simple and requires no training to use. First time users need to register, while others can go directly to the login selection to begin adding and editing event information.

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Friday, February 03, 2012 - February 13, 2012

Arc Studio 700 Artists At Umpqua Bank Gallery

The walls of Umpqua Bank Gallery in Lincoln are aglow with the work of local artists from Studio 700, a program of Placer ARC, an organization......READ MORE?

Friday, February 03, 2012 - February 29, 2012

Writing On Walls

In cooperation with Auburn Hip Hop Congress, Writing on Walls features the works of nine regional aerosol artists. Representing various neighborhoods......READ MORE?

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Placer Artists League (PAL) Meeting

The demonstrating artist will be Sondra Hersh, an artist who paints abstract expressionist works using acrylics, prisma color pencils, collage......READ MORE?

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Auburn Art Walk Orientation Meeting

PlacerArts invites all emerging and established artists to participate in the 2012 Auburn Art Walk season. Art Walks are hosted at dozens of......READ MORE?

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Pamela Rose And Wild Women Of Song

Pamela Rose is a San Francisco jazz and blues vocalist who has thrilled audiences locally and internationally with her swinging, soulful......READ MORE?

Friday, February 17, 2012

Writing On Walls HIP HOP CONGRESS PERFORMS

AN INTERACTIVE EVENT featuring musical performances and graffiti demos by Auburn Hip Hop Congress. BACK DROP: Writing on Walls features the......READ MORE?

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Poetry Out Loud - Placer County Regional Competition

The regional competition for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest will be held at the Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center at the State......READ MORE?


Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Placer Artists League (PAL) Meeting

Placer Artists League (PAL) meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month. The group invites all interested artists to join us for art demonstrations......READ MORE?

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Maestro Presentation: 'Lee Actor Violin Concerto, With The Composer'

'Rewarding music...,' 'Meticulously crafted...,' 'Romantic with a capital R....' Celebrated, award-winning composer Lee Actor joins Maestro......READ MORE?

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Masterworks Concert Three: 'Romantic Extravaganza'

Grieg: Symphonic Dance No. 1 Lee Actor: Violin Concerto, with Pip Clarke, Solo Violin Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Rimsky-Korsakov:......READ MORE?


Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Placer Artists League (PAL) Meeting

Placer Artists League (PAL) meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month. The group invites all interested artists to join us for art demonstrations......READ MORE?

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Auburn Art Walk -

Enjoy a showcase of original artworks displayed in dozens of Downtown and Old Town Auburn venues. Hop from venue to venue, meet the artists and......READ MORE?

Sunday, April 29, 2012

At The Mondavi: 'With Love From Russia'

Shostakovich: Festive Overture Borodin: In the Steppes of Central Asia Borodin: Polovetsian Dances - with combined choirs, including Apollo......READ MORE?


Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Placer Artists League (PAL) Meeting

Placer Artists League (PAL) meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month. The group invites all interested artists to join us for art demonstrations......READ MORE?



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