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The Old Library Art Studio (OLAS)

A project of PlacerArts

Olas: (Spanish) n. waves

Mission

To provide affordable studio space for artists while bringing new life to Auburn's historic Old Library Building.

Vision

The old library building is a self-supporting source of creative energy that enhances the cultural life of the City of Auburn.

A community of artists' studios in the once-empty historic building fills the space with waves of creativity that flow out to the community. It is a place of positive cooperative effort and a source of great pride.

Background

The "Old Library" was built in the late 1800s by Andrew Carnegie and is located at 175 Almond Street in Auburn. Following its use as a public library, it lay dormant until 1983 when the Arts Council of Placer County, formerly known as Artcetera, occupied it and developed the Auburn Arts Center. There, many exhibitions and programs in visual and performing arts were enjoyed by the public until 1997, when the Arts Council of Placer County relocated its office to downtown Auburn.

Through a grant from the Auburn Foundation as matched by the City of Auburn, renovation of the historic building began in 1998. Initial renovation projects were completed and the building was readied for a new life as the Old Library Art Studio.

At the turn of the millennium, the beautiful old library building was designated as a historic landmark.

There are currently seven artists in residence at OLAS. Please click on the artist name below to view the artist's profile on PlacerArts' Artist Registry:

Gerda Francesca - clay

Paula Amerine - oil, pastel & acrylic

Thien Dao - clay sculpture

Kerry Clark - clay

Merridee Joan Smith & B C Brooks - dyes on silk

Deanna Marsh - copper, aluminum and kiln-formed glass sculpture

Open by Appointment
175 Almond St.
Auburn CA 95603
(530)887-8216

Are you a professional artist interested in applying for an OLAS residency?

How to Apply

Complete and submit the following:

Application form

Artist biography and/or statement

Resume

Samples of work (digital preferred)

About samples of your work

You are urged to pay special attention to the quality of the work samples you submit. These must demonstrate your artistry and should reflect the specific discipline or disciplines you plan to work in. Be sure to include samples of recent work. Submit up to 10 images of your work.

We strongly recommend that applicants create a profile on PlacerArts' online artist registry.

PlacerArts is not responsible for any damage to or loss of support material, although all reasonable care will be taken to ensure the safety of all application materials. Do not send originals.

Submit completed and signed form along with required enclosures to:
OLAS - PlacerArts
808 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603

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		The Old Library Art Studio (OLAS) A project of PlacerArts Olas: (Spanish) n. waves Mission To provide affordable studio space for artists while bringing new life to Auburn's historic Old Library Building. Vision The old library building is a self-supporting source of creative energy that enhances the cultural life of the City of Auburn. A community of artists' studios in the once-empty historic building fills the space with waves of creativity that flow out to the community. It is a place of positive cooperative effort and a source of great pride. Background The "Old Library" was built in the late 1800s by Andrew Carnegie and is located at 175 Almond Street in Auburn. Following its use as a public library, it lay dormant until 1983 when the Arts Council of Placer County, formerly known as Artcetera, occupied it and developed the Auburn Arts Center. There, many exhibitions and programs in visual and performing arts were enjoyed by the public until 1997, when the Arts Council of Placer County relocated its office to downtown Auburn. Through a grant from the Auburn Foundation as matched by the City of Auburn, renovation of the historic building began in 1998. Initial renovation projects were completed and the building was readied for a new life as the Old Library Art Studio. At the turn of the millennium, the beautiful old library building was designated as a historic landmark. There are currently seven artists in residence at OLAS. Please click on the artist name below to view the artist's profile on PlacerArts' Artist Registry: Gerda Francesca - clay Paula Amerine - oil, pastel & acrylic Thien Dao - clay sculpture Kerry Clark - clay Merridee Joan Smith & B C Brooks - dyes on silk Deanna Marsh - copper, aluminum and kiln-formed glass sculpture Open by Appointment 175 Almond St. Auburn CA 95603 (530)887-8216 Are you a professional artist interested in applying for an OLAS residency? How to Apply Complete and submit the following: Application form Artist biography and/or statement Resume Samples of work (digital preferred) About samples of your work You are urged to pay special attention to the quality of the work samples you submit. These must demonstrate your artistry and should reflect the specific discipline or disciplines you plan to work in. Be sure to include samples of recent work. Submit up to 10 images of your work. We strongly recommend that applicants create a profile on PlacerArts' online artist registry. PlacerArts is not responsible for any damage to or loss of support material, although all reasonable care will be taken to ensure the safety of all application materials. Do not send originals. Submit completed and signed form along with required enclosures to: OLAS - PlacerArts 808 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603

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