The Mariposa County Arts Council is pleased to announce Graciela “Gracie” Tafoya as the recipient of our annual High School Student Award. This $500 award is given annually to one graduating senior who has demonstrated a commitment to the arts and the community of Mariposa over the span of their […]

To keep us connected during this time of social distancing and as part of our work developing a Creative Placemaking Master Plan for Mariposa County, the Arts Council kickstarted This Must Be the Place as a community snapshot project documenting locals at their favorite places or at their most-loved events. […]

Welcome to  Virtual Film Club! On this post, we’ll publish our latest curate film lists and talk schedules from VFC. This program is curated by local film buffs Erik Bachman and Shane Sweeting and is designed to promote conversation and community in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. VFC features: […]

Struggling for financial stability during the COVID-19 pandemic? We’re working on gathering resources and support links for working artists and the creative community. We’ll post more as we discover them. COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations – frequently updated from the NEA State specific news and resources from the […]

From Mariposa Symphony Orchestra Founding Music Director and Conductor Les Marsden: “While the MSO remains on hiatus, I’ve been asked to share my thoughts on the orchestral repertoire with you by our parent organization, the Mariposa County Arts Council.  From time to time, I’ll publish a particular piece or composer […]

PLEASE NOTE: The opening reception for this exhibition has been postponed until a later date due to COVID-19 concerns and social distancing following State protocol. This exhibition theme, “Good Neighbors” is designed to challenge both working artists and students alike to reinterpret the idea of shared space, featuring artists Trowzers […]