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, ...

MOUNTAIN AREA —  Art lovers, mark those calendars!  The 2024 Sierra Art Trails Open Studio is set to take place over two weekends.  Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the vibrant art scene in Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties.  This annual event invites guests to step into artists’ homes, studios, galleries, and local businesses to see where all ...

OAKHURST — This October, Oakhurst, California hosts “ARTober“, a month-long celebration of the town’s arts and cultures.  This year’s events offer something for everyone, from live music to scavenger hunts, the Sierra Art Trails Studio Tour and Oakhurst Fall Festival. FIND Art The Bear: Scavenger Hunt Comments 2828 Comments in moderation To begin, one of ARTober’s key attractions is the ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Yosemite National Park hosts a “Paint and Sip” class at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. Come experience the beauty of the park while enjoying a delightful beverage all while learning to use watercolors, guided by an experienced instructor. Enjoying the Art and Nature Looking for a creative way to enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite National Park?  Consider ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY–The Mariposa County Arts Council (Arts Council) and Sierra Foothill Conservancy (SFC) have the pleasure of presenting their 2024 Art + Environmental Education Summer Day Camp! This day camp receives support from the Mariposa County Unified School District’s Expanded Learning Opportunity program. Tailored for TK-6th grade students in Mariposa County, this place-based, outdoor education program is a collaborative effort. ...

YOSEMITE — Get ready to explore the exciting new world of digital art applications with award-winning illustrator and graphic designer Lauren Ball. Before COVID struck, Lauren led the Digital Arts Group for Yosemite Sierra Artists (YSA) and was instrumental in transitioning and rebranding Yosemite Western Artists to YSA. Your iPad and computer can open a new world of artistic expression ...

MARIPOSA — The Mariposa County Arts Council invites the public to an opening reception featuring work of local painters, Linda Abbott and Michelle Marco, and ceramicist Fran Shell on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at the Treetop Gallery in historic downtown Mariposa. Light refreshments will be served. Linda Abbott, a previous long-time resident of Yosemite Valley, has ...

NORTH FORK — Have you dreamed of becoming a proficient painter in oils, acrylics, watercolor, or pastels? Here is your chance to learn from an accomplished artist. Trowzers Akimbo will give expert instruction in your medium, at the Artists’ Loft in the North Fork Studio. All levels of proficiency are welcome — even beginners are great for this workshop. “We may ...