MARIPOSA COUNTY — The Mariposa County Arts Council created the In Frame art show to inspire and empower young artists. It allows them to develop their artistic skills and gain recognition within the community. Open to students aged 11 to 18, this new program highlights the creative voices of the country’s upcoming generation. Diverse Art Forms Encouraged To begin with, ...
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Celebrating Culture: A Week of Action for All
Submitted by Andra Kovacs-Mariposa County Arts Council ‘allǝmǝksǝmaa — I’m listening Tribal Council Chairwoman Sandra Chapman sat in the center of a powerful line of eight Indigenous women on Monday night. She looked around at the audience of over 75 community members in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. They came to listen to the inter-tribal representatives and leadership share an ...
Read More »Music on the Green Presents John Henrys Farm & Minor Birds
MARIPOSA–One of Mariposa’s longest-standing community programs, Music on the Green features free, live concerts every Friday and Saturday of the summer at the Mariposa County Art Park. Produced by Andy Roberts and the Mariposa Arts Council, Music on the Green supports local and traveling musicians from all genres. It also draws visitors and residents alike to Mariposa’s vibrant, historic downtown community. This ...
Read More »Public Feedback Sought for New Art Projects in Midpines
MIDPINES–The Mariposa County Planning Department and Arts Council invite the community to submit constructive feedback for new public art projects. The projects will be located in Midpines County Park . They will be created by local artists, Abby Miller, Anna Friedland, and Lx (Alex) Lewis as a part of the Working Lands, Working Artists project. The public may view concepts, see ...
Read More »VCA Presents “A Grand Night for the Arts” Fundraiser
AHWAHNEE — Join us for a semi-formal evening of great food by Willow Creek Catering, dancing to live music by jazz combo Blue Skies Trio, and auctions to benefit the Vision Academy of the Arts Scholarship Fund. Enjoy performances and presentations by scholarship applicants and see the wonderful talent that your generous donations support. The event will be held at the ...
Read More »Final Weekend! MOTG Presents Good Medicine and Roger Perry
MARIPOSA — For the final weekend of Mariposa County Arts Council’s Music on the Green for the 2022 season, Good Medicine return on Friday, August 26, and Roger Perry will play Saturday, August 27. Good Medicine (see video below) are led by husband and wife duo Frank and Debbie Sipes. Deb plays guitar and Frank plays bass. They’re both singer/songwriters ...
Read More »MOTG Presents Dreifus & Budries and Tarantula & the Turtle Doves
MARIPOSA — This weekend, Mariposa County Arts Council’s Music on the Green features Dreifus & Budries on Friday, August 12, and Tarantula and the Turtle Doves on Saturday, August 13. Dreifus & Budries will take the stage at the Arts Park for Music on the Green on Friday, August 12. Comprised of Gail Dreifus (see video below) on guitar and ...
Read More »MOTG Presents Candice Lamb and Ted Nunes & Richfield
MARIPOSA — This weekend Mariposa County Arts Council’s Music on the Green features Candice Lamb on Friday, August 5, and Ted Nunes & Richfield on Saturday, August 6. Singer/songwriter Candice Lamb will make her Music on the Green debut on Friday, August 5th. Candice is from Merced, CA. Candice has been performing in the Central Valley and beyond for the ...
Read More »Fremont Healthcare Announces New Board Appointments
MARIPOSA — John C. Fremont Healthcare District (see map below) announced at the June 29th John C. Fremont Healthcare District board meeting the election of Linda Pribyl, previous board secretary treasurer, as the new board chair replacing Candy O’Donel-Browne who is stepping down after six years as chair. O’Donel-Browne is taking over as the secretary treasurer of the board. Pribyl ...
Read More »MOTG Presents Kidd Hollar and Green Machine
MARIPOSA — This weekend Mariposa County Arts Council’s Music on the Green features Kidd Hollar on Friday, July 29, and Green Machine on Saturday, July 30. On Friday July 29, Kidd Hollar will make their debut for Music on the Green. Kidd Hollar is Mariposa’s newest jam band. Featuring Music on the Green’s drummer at large for this season, Jon ...
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