| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Work by Kristin Hartman at Artistic Edge Gallery & Framing June 1-June 30, 2012 See work by oil painter Kristin Hartman, whose paintings express her fascination with the unique and beautiful design of nature. | | 06/01/12-
06/30/12 | Sacramento |
Home Works: Benjamin HuntPresented by Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission at Robert T. Matsui Gallery at City Hall February 27-June 30, 2012 Home Works is a one-person show featuring a series of wood, translucent white plastic, and steel wall hangings and sculptures by Sacramento artist, Benjamin Hunt. The simple (and sometimes very complex), ghost-like forms in the exhibition are metaphorically linked to the idea of the artist’s home and chaotic childhood. Precisely crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each artwork is stripped clean of any sign of real life, accept for an occasional black and white... | Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission | 02/27/12-
06/30/12 | Sacramento |
Oddities, an Eclectic ExhibitPresented by Little Relics Boutique & Galleria at Little Relics Boutique & Galleria June 2-June 30, 2012 What do the Music Circus, a Cannibalistic Strawberry Girl and Rippled Faced Models have in common? Keeping it weird, intriguing and quite frankly eclectic. Little Relics Boutique & Galleria gathered artists from each arena to create Oddities, an Eclectic Exhibit. | Little Relics Boutique & Galleria | 06/02/12-
06/30/12 | Sacramento |
2nd Annual Sacramento Pan African Import ShowPresented by Evolve the Gallery at Evolve the Gallery June 30-July 1, 2012 The Sacramento Pan-African Import show is a unique and exciting venue featuring a dynamic selection of African imports, Shona from Zimbabwe, exquisite handcrafted quilts and jewelry, and collectable fine crafts.
The Spears Gallery and Evolve the Gallery seek to promote, contribute to, and broaden cultural activities in Historic Oak Park, Sacramento. They strive to create a cooperative and artistically enriched environment that unites people of all ages and backgrounds. This... | Evolve the Gallery | 06/30/12-
07/01/12 | Sacramento |
Janice Nakashima: Verses & VariationsPresented by Axis Gallery at Axis Gallery June 2-July 1, 2012 Axis Gallery is pleased to present the solo show, Verses & Variations by artist Janice Nakashima.
About her show, Janice Nakashima says: "In this series, I am going back to an earlier format that relates to the structure of poetry. I am using individual panels as 'phrases' and linking them together to form short 'poems.' This is a series of oil on panel and uses some elements of collage in some of them. My themes... | Axis Gallery | 06/02/12-
07/01/12 | Sacramento |
Folsom Arts Association Members Show 2012Presented by Folsom Arts Association at Three Stages Performing Arts Center May 18-July 1, 2012 This is a great opportunity to see Three Stages and check out work by the Folsom Arts Association Members in their show.
A reception will be held on Sunday, May 20, 4pm, at the Bank of America Art Gallery within Three Stages. This year's judge, Marissa Sayago, Art Professor at Folsom Lake College, will present the artist awards for the show. | Folsom Arts Association | 05/18/12-
07/01/12 | Folsom |
Jagged Edges: New Artwork by James MullenPresented by Bows Collective at Bows & Arrows June 1-July 4, 2012 Join for the opening reception and ongoing exhibit of Jagged Edges, featuring new artwork by James Mullen. | Bows Collective | 06/01/12-
07/04/12 | Sacramento |
California Watercolor AssociationPresented by Gallery at 48 Natoma at Gallery at 48 Natoma May 18-July 5, 2012 Watercolors can be some of the most beautiful paintings to appreciate and are deceptively difficult to create. Mastering control of this flowing medium can take years. Members of the California Watercolor Association have been juried into this prestigious organization since 1967. The California Watercolor Association (CWA) is the largest regional water media organization in California. The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom is honored to exhibit their annual membership show from. | Gallery at 48 Natoma | 05/18/12-
07/05/12 | Folsom |
Very Special Arts DayPresented by Fairytale Town and I Can Do That! (frmly VSA Arts of California at Sacramento) at Fairytale Town July 14, 2012 Enjoy a day in the park and participate in several different art "funshops" for kids of all abilities, provided by I Can Do That! Activities include painting, drawing, and tons of messy art fun.
The day features high-quality performances by very special artists, displays of visual artwork created by VSA arts of California at Sacramento students each spring, plus several Funshops (hands-on workshops) such as collage, mobiles, yarn painting, block print-making, and ink-blot... | Fairytale Town | 07/14/12 | Sacramento |
| 8th Annual Sacramento Japanese Film Festival | Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church (SJUMC) | 07/13/12-
07/15/12 | Sacramento |
Launch 2012Presented by Launch Events at Midtown July 23-July 28, 2012 Launch 2012 is a week-long immersive art, music, fashion, design, and architecture festival in Sacramento. There will be performances by Chromeo, DJ Shadow, !!!, Future Islands, Grouplove, Model Citizens NYC, Cute & Paste, and so much more over six-amazing days!
Launch is planned by a collaborative of Sacramento designers, musicians, artists, photographers, stylists, and other creative minds. Come see momentum in Sacramento! | Launch Events | 07/23/12-
07/28/12 | Sacramento |
Hair & Fashion Battle ExpoPresented by T.E.A. Consulting Event Planning at Scottish Rite Center July 28, 2012 This event will feature top salons & designers in Northern California and will showcase the most innovative stylists and designers highlighting unique hair and fashion styles worn by trendy fashionistas from every background, body shape, & size. Hosted By "Jackie Christie" from Basketball Wives LA. | T.E.A. Consulting Event Planning | 07/28/12 | Sacramento |
159th Annual California State FairPresented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo July 12-July 29, 2012 BIG FUN for Everyone: In addition to this year's new attractions, the State Fair will focus its traditional exhibits and competitions on recreation, sports, and tourism that make California an adventure capitol of the world. The 159th California State Fair theme is FUN that Moves You! It's all about BIG FUN, and this year’s entertainment, exhibits, and coming attractions are predicted to get you out of your chair and to the State Fair for an exciting summer... | California Exposition & State Fair | 07/12/12-
07/29/12 | Sacramento |
Steam: An Enduring Legacy: The Railroad Photographs of Joel JensenPresented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum March 9-July 29, 2012 The California State Railroad Museum, in collaboration with the Center for Railroad Photography & Art, present a visually-enticing new photo exhibit titled Steam: An Enduring Legacy: The Railroad Photographs of Joel Jensen.
Showcasing 50 dramatic black-and-white images, the exhibit features a selection of railroad photographs taken and published in a new book of the same name by the famed railroad photographer. Visitors to the Railroad Museum will see how Joel Jensen... | California State Railroad Museum | 03/09/12-
07/29/12 | Old Sacramento |
| Screen on the Green Movie Series: Madagascar | Councilman Steve Cohn & Pops in the Park Committee | 08/04/12 | Sacramento |
Movie Night at the LibraryPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library May 31-August 9, 2012 Come join for summer movie nights at the Franklin Community Library. Each week will screen new and classic movies, rated PG-13 and below. Please contact the library for a list of upcoming movie titles. | Sacramento Public Library | 05/31/12-
08/09/12 | Elk Grove |
3rd Annual Sacramento Banana FestivalPresented by Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Museum at William Land Park August 10, 2012 The Banana Festival returns to Sacramento for their third year! This year they will have another amazing line up of local entertainment, even more scrumptious banana foods, and loads of banana-themed family fun filled with music, food, art, dance, and films. | Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Museum | 08/10/12 | Sacramento |
Fiesta en la Calle: Latino Concert Series at Cesar Chavez Park June 9-August 11, 2012 Enjoy 10 fun-filled free, family-friendly concerts to help cool off the thirst for music with some of the today’s best sounds representative of America’s Latino music culture. This year’s line-up includes artists in various genres including Latin alternative, rock, pop, reggaeton, reggae, ska, cumbia, salsa, merrengue, worldbeat, and a fusion of all of these combined. There will be plenty of fun, food, art, and lots of cold drinks.
Fiesta en La Calle is supportive of... | | 06/09/12-
08/11/12 | Sacramento |
| Screen on the Green Movie Series: The Wizard of Oz | Councilman Steve Cohn & Pops in the Park Committee | 08/18/12 | Sacramento |
Luxury Wedding Show & Mock Wedding Presented by Luxury Wedding Shows at Tsakopoulos Library Galleria August 19, 2012 The Luxury Wedding Show is a bridal show set up as a mock luxury ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception showcasing the work of the area’s finest wedding professionals.
The show features limousine shuttle service, wine tasting, ceremony runway fashion shows, luxurious bridal gift bags, food and cake tastings, and hundreds of wedding inspiration ideas. | Luxury Wedding Shows | 08/19/12 | Sacramento |
NeighborWorks Art, Wine, & Food Tasting ClassicPresented by NeighborWorks Sacramento at Sutter Lawn Tennis Club August 25, 2012 Join for a wonderful evening under the stars on the tennis courts at Sutter Lawn Tennis Club in East Sacramento. Come enjoy beverage and food tastings with a silent auction, art display, and live music entertainment.
Wine lovers will have a chance to swirl, sniff, and sip their way through wines accompanied by delicious food. Many of the area’s finest restaurants, wineries, and local breweries will be serving you their very best. The net result is an evening you won’t... | NeighborWorks Sacramento | 08/25/12 | Sacramento |
Axis Gallery's 7th National Juried ExhibitionPresented by Axis Gallery at Axis Gallery August 4-August 26, 2012 Axis Gallery presents their 7th National Juried Exhibition with juror Apsara DiQuinzio, assistant curator of painting and sculpture at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The exhibit features work of all mediums from artists throughout the United States. Contemporary, original 2D and 3D work in any media--including painting, prints, drawings, photography and digital images--were accepted. All work is original and produced within the last two years.
Additional... | Axis Gallery | 08/04/12-
08/26/12 | Sacramento |
Painting For Paws: 8th Annual Art Show & Silent AuctionPresented by Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary at Dante Club September 1, 2012 Join Happy Tails for their biggest fundraiser of the year! The Painting For Paws: 8th Annual Art Show & Silent Auction features the creative artwork of Happy Tails' talented four-legged residents. Enjoy food, wine, silent auction, and music. | Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary | 09/01/12 | Sacramento |
Brought to Light: Masterworks of Photography from the Crocker Art MuseumPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 16-September 3, 2012 The first survey of the Museum's photography collection in more than a decade, this exhibition showcases the history and artistic development of contemporary photography. Brought to Light features works from the 19th through the 21st century, with images by artists ranging from Peter Henry Emerson to Chris McCaw. The beauty of the medium and its embrace of aesthetic, social, and conceptual concerns moves from the darkroom to the digital in this exhibition. | Crocker Art Museum | 06/16/12-
09/03/12 | Sacramento |
Red Hot and Blown: Contemporary Glass from the Crocker's CollectionPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum March 17-September 23, 2012 In 2012, more than 150 museums throughout the United States will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of America's studio-glass movement, which began in 1962 in Toledo, Ohio. Since that time, glass has emerged as a rich and diverse form of creative expression with vessels, sculptures, and everything in between being blown, cast, assembled, and even painted. The Crocker's exhibition includes all of these techniques, ranging from Marvin Lipofsky's blown sculptures from the 1960s to Dale... | Crocker Art Museum | 03/17/12-
09/23/12 | Sacramento |
A Chosen Path: The Ceramic Art of Karen Karnes Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 23-September 30, 2012 For more than 60 years, Karen Karnes has been at the forefront of the studio pottery movement. Her artistic output is recognized for its understated, quietly poetic surfaces and sublime biomorphic forms. From her dramatic salt-glazed pottery of the 1960s and '70s, to her most recent sculptural vessels, Karnes consistently has challenged herself, and in doing so transformed expectations of the vessel form. She remains one of the medium's most influential working makers and a mentor to several... | Crocker Art Museum | 06/23/12-
09/30/12 | Sacramento |
KVIE's 31st Annual Art AuctionPresented by KVIE Public Television at KVIE Studios September 24-September 30, 2012 Join KVIE for the 31st Annual Art Auction and Preview Gala. Kicking off the week is our black-tie optional party, featuring over 10 wineries, over 15 local restaurants, more than 250 pieces of art and the artists--all in celebration of Northern California art. The Gala is followed by a three-day televised auction on KVIE.
This is a don't-miss event, now in our 31st year. All proceeds support the mission of KVIE Public Television. | KVIE Public Television | 09/24/12-
09/30/12 | Sacramento |
Delta Art & Wine FairePresented by Carvalho Winery and Old Sugar Mill at Old Sugar Mill October 7, 2012 Enjoy a Sunday afternoon full of fun! View local art, meet the artists, taste wine, visit food vendors, bid on the silent auction, and enjoy live music.
This event is sponsored by the Delta Chambers & Visitor's Bureau. | Carvalho Winery | 10/07/12 | Clarksburg |
2nd Saturday: Midtown Art Walk at Midtown November 12, 2011-October 13, 2012 On the 2nd Saturday of each month, many local Sacramento galleries feature new shows of individual and collective artists. Many galleries play host to the artists so it's a wonderful way to meet them in person. Some galleries provide beverages, hors d'oeuvres, live music, and even dinner with the artist!
Since many galleries are grouped into two main areas in Sacramento: Midtown and along Del Paso Blvd. (The Uptown Arts District), many people like to take an Art Walk and wander from... | | 11/12/11-
10/13/12 | Sacramento |
Mel Ramos: 50 Years of Superheroes, Nudes, and Other Pop DelightsPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 2-October 21, 2012 A Sacramento native and Sacramento State alumnus, internationally acclaimed Mel Ramos (born 1935) is one of the city's most celebrated artists. This is the first survey of his work in his hometown and follows his recent solo exhibition at the Albertina in Vienna, Austria. This exhibition showcases each of the artist's creative phases, including his Abstract Expressionist early works, his comic-book heroes from the 1960s, and the commercially inspired nudes that made him famous. The latter,... | Crocker Art Museum | 06/02/12-
10/21/12 | Sacramento |
GOOD: Street Food + Design MarketPresented by Unseen Heroes June 3-November 4, 2012 Join on the first Sundays in June-November to celebrate Northern California’s most dynamic gathering of innovative and artisan food and design. There’s no better way to spend a Sunday. GOOD Street Food + Design Market also features really good DJs and live music, really good beer and wine, and really good bike parking.
There are a few things that set GOOD: Street Food + Design Market apart from other markets: high quality products that are locally made or grown,... | Unseen Heroes | 06/03/12-
11/04/12 | Sacramento |
2nd Saturday Art Walk: Patris StudioPresented by Patris Studio at S12 at Capital Art Center S12 March 10-December 8, 2012 Every 2nd Saturday Art Walk at Patris Studio features some of the area's top artists working in a variety of artistic styles and mediums. For more information about their schedule of art classes, workshops, and events, check out their website. | Patris Studio at S12 | 03/10/12-
12/08/12 | Sacramento |
Fascination: A New Wave '80s Dance ClubPresented by Old Ironsides at Old Ironsides January 14-December 8, 2012 Come out and experience Fascination, a new wave '80s dance club. | Old Ironsides | 01/14/12-
12/08/12 | Sacramento |
2nd Saturdays at The Market Place GalleryPresented by The Market Place Gallery at The Market Place Gallery March 10-December 8, 2012 Every 2nd Saturday, enjoy an Art Show & Wine Tasting when you make The Market Place your first 2nd Saturday Art Walk stop. Located off of Highway 50 between the Sunrise and Hazel exits, The Market Place is an ideal stopping point when traveling from Folsom into Sacramento.
Sip wine while you peruse the various works of art on display. Meet local artists, chat about the profession, and have a great time! | The Market Place Gallery | 03/10/12-
12/08/12 | Rancho Cordova |
Walking Tour: The Art of Terra CottaPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership at Cesar Chavez Park January 1-December 26, 2012 This tour discusses the history of terra cotta as an architectural art form and highlights Downtown's best examples of this turn-of-the-century technique. This tour emphasizes the contribution of the Gladding McBean studio, one of the region’s best cultural and artistic assets, which has provided terra cotta tiles, pipes, and sculpture for customers worldwide. Based in Lincoln, California, this studio has been in continual operation since 1874, with many Downtown buildings showcasing... | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 01/01/12-
12/26/12 | Sacramento |
Walking Tour: Art is All Around UsPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission at Westfield Downtown Plaza January 3-December 27, 2012 Tour Sacramento’s impressive collection of permanently sited works of art integrated into Sacramento’s built and natural environments. See local works by notable local and regional artists. This tour was developed in partnership with Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission’s Art in Public Places program. Richard MacGill leads this tour.
Tour starts at the Indo Arch outside of Downtown Plaza at 3rd & K streets. This tour is part of the | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 01/03/12-
12/27/12 | Sacramento |
Wedlock’s Gift: California Railroad Depot Images In Ink Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum August 1-December 31, 2012 The California State Railroad Museum is proud to present a fascinating, two-part exhibit titled Wedlock’s Gift: California Railroad Depot Images in Ink that features 52 sketches of California’s heritage depots drawn by Walter J. Wedlock.
In the 1970s, and after realizing the many of the historic railroad depots were in danger of being demolished, Wedlock went on a quest to sketch the depots in a race against time and the wrecking ball. Wedlock sketched the... | California State Railroad Museum | 08/01/12-
12/31/12 | Old Sacramento |
Uprooted! The Japanese Americans During WWIIPresented by California Museum for History, Women and the Arts at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2012 This exhibit features the Japanese American community from immigration and internment during World War II, to their struggle and success in seeking redress for the loss of their constitutional rights. This display, featuring photographs, art, furniture, and crafts made in the internment camps, is drawn from the rich Japanese American Archival Collection developed by the local Japanese American community and housed at Sacramento State. Uprooted offers a unique opportunity to learn... | California Museum for History, Women and the Arts | 01/02/12-
12/31/12 | Sacramento |
The Artist's View: Landscape DrawingsPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum September 22, 2012-January 6, 2013 Featuring works by artists as diverse as Herman van Swanevelt and Camille Corot, this exhibition celebrates the beauty of landscape drawings from the major European schools. Spanning four centuries, this exhibition traces the historical context of landscapes from Dutch and Flemish works, including fine sheets by Anthonie van Waterloo and Willem van Bemmel, through 17th-century Italian and 19th-century German and French works. Works from 18th- and 19th-century Germany, which represent the... | Crocker Art Museum | 09/22/12-
01/06/13 | Sacramento |
American Chronicles: The Art of Norman RockwellPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum November 10, 2012-February 3, 2013 This exhibition celebrates the full range of Norman Rockwell's artwork, including rarely circulated works from the collection of the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Included in the presentation are original oil paintings of some of his most famous illustrations, drawings, war bond posters, and numerous covers that Rockwell created for The Saturday Evening Post over nearly five decades. In addition to the artworks on view, personal correspondence and archival... | Crocker Art Museum | 11/10/12-
02/03/13 | Sacramento |
Celestial Realms: The Art of NepalPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum October 20, 2012-February 10, 2013 The Newars of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal are renowned for their skill as artisans, creating both Buddhist and Hindu sculptures and paintings. While they were influenced by Indian Pala art of the period, their workmanship was sought for inclusion in Tibetan monasteries. This exhibition will include approximately 40 bronzes, manuscript paintings, ritual objects, and stone sculpture drawn from private California collections and the collection of the Crocker Art Museum. | Crocker Art Museum | 10/20/12-
02/10/13 | Sacramento |
Pick Me! Fruit Crate Art & The California Dream: Phase 2Presented by California State Railroad Museum and California State Library at California State Railroad Museum April 10, 2012-October 31, 2013 Phase two of a visually-powerful exhibit titled Pick Me! Fruit Crate Art & the California Dream features a whole new crop of more than 100 fruit crate art labels from the 1880s through the early 1950s. This vibrant exhibit is located inside the Museum's restored 1924 Fruit Growers Express Refrigerator Car and along a re-created loading dock/icing station.
Chosen from the Museum's collection, and on loan from the California State Library and private lenders, the evocative... | California State Railroad Museum | 04/10/12-
10/31/13 | Old Sacramento |
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