We’ve got a new program this year that has been flying under the radar but I wanted to take a moment to shine a bit of light on it. JumpStArts is a visual arts program for probation and foster youth in Mariposa County. The program is a 20-week artist-in-residence program focused on visual […]
Here at the Arts Council we are already months into planning programs for 2016 (and 2017), but with 2015 quickly coming to an end, I thought it would be a good idea to reflect back on what our organization accomplished this year. Turns out 2015 has been a banner year […]
We were very happy to join the hundreds of local fair entries at the Mariposa County Fair this year. Anna Friedland designed the Arts Council’s booth, and it was well-received by the community and fair judges (it was given the honor of second place for feature exhibits). Following this year’s […]
Summer Activities for Young Artists (and Older Artists!) I have had a few parents approach me about the summer visual art opportunities for young adults in Mariposa. While the Mariposa County Arts Council does not currently offer programming for 13-16 year olds during the summer, there are still many opportunities to […]
We are absolutely thrilled to have the work of Jo Mora in our Treetop Gallery this summer! Here’s some background information about this multi-talented artist and what you can expect to discover when you take in Mora in Yosemite. According to historian, Betty Hoag McGlynn, [At the turn of the […]
Last fall the Mariposa County Arts Council launched F/STOP, a series of free, 4-week photography workshops for community members aged 55 and older. Designed to be a fun opportunity for participants to hone their ability to creatively express their identities, tell their stories, and share their connection with Mariposa through […]
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This is such a cool contest by the National Endowment for the Arts - Mariposa High School, check it! Find full details here: www.arts.gov/initiatives/musical-theater-songwriting-challengeCalling all high school songwriters!
We're now accepting submissions to the 2021 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge. This national contest is for high school students with a passion for writing songs that could be part of a musical theater production and the wide range of musical styles represented in contemporary musicals. for high school students w/ a passion for writing songs that could be part of a musical theater work. Submit by May 17, 2021.
Get the details: go.usa.gov/xHrZc
The arts are even more essential now that we are trying to derive meaning from a world that we've never experienced. Access to the arts will help us emerge from the crisis, heal from isolation and rekindle our sense of belonging & community.
Raise your voice for the arts and join Californians for the Arts for advocacy week April 19-23, attend ACCM Virtual Convening on April 27, and show your solidarity with the arts at www.californiansforthearts.org.
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