Showing posts with label Crocker Art Museum. Show all posts
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Saturday, May 4, 2013

Crocker Art Museum Hosts Annual Art Auction

The Crocker Art Museum will host the 35th annual Art Auction on Saturday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m.

One of the preeminent auctions of the region, this artful evening features work by more than 120 of the region’s most renowned artists.

The evening will kick off with a silent auction followed by a gourmet dinner catered by Supper Club at the Crocker and an exciting live auction. Alissa Ford of Heritage Auctions will return as the master auctioneer. Works of art in the silent and live auctions will are on display at crockerartmuseum.org/auction, and will be in the Museum beginning May 18.

This event is preceded by Big Names, Small Art on May 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. Both events comprise the 2013 Art Auction Season at the Crocker. Chair for the Art Auction Season is Paulette Trainor and Chair-elect is Michelle Sekula. Proceeds from these events support the exhibitions and education programs of the Crocker. General tickets for Art Auction are $150 per person. Patron tickets are $300.

In addition to receiving admission to Art Auction, Patron ticket holders are invited to an exclusive cocktail reception in a private collector’s home on May 9. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call (916) 808-7843 or visit crockerartmuseum.org.

Art Auction Season is sponsored by Genovese Burford and Brothers in partnership with River City Bank. The Crocker Art Museum was the first art museum in the Western U.S. and is one of the leading art museums in California today. Established in 1885, the Museum features one of the country’s finest collections of Californian art, exceptional holdings of master drawings, a comprehensive collection of international ceramics, as well as European, Asian, African and Oceanic art.

The Crocker is located at 216 O Street in Downtown Sacramento. Museum hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday; 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Thursdays. Every third Sunday of the month is “Pay What You Wish Sunday” sponsored by Western Health Advantage. For more information, call (916) 808-7000 or visit crockerartmuseum.org.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Crocker Art Museum.


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Monday, December 10, 2012

Crocker-Kingsley Competition and Exhibit Through January 5th

The long standing Crocker-Kingsley has moved to Blue Line Gallery.

This year features a special award to feature award winners at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. Work will be selected by juror Michael Duncan, corresponding editor for Art in America.

The Kingsley Art Club's Board of Directors is pleased to announce that they have formed a new partnership that includes both the Crocker Art Museum and Blue Line Gallery in Roseville for their biannual show. It is open now and will run through January 5, 2013. Award winners will be exhibited at the Crocker Art Museum from February 3rd – May 5th, 2013.

The show was first juried in 1940, a tradition that continues to the present day. Past exhibitors have included many premier names in American and California art, including Robert Arneson, Kathryn Uhl Ball, Elmer Bischoff, Fred Dalkey, David Gilhooly, Ralph Goings, Gregory Kondos, Roland Petersen, Mel Ramos, Ruth Rippon, Fritz Scholder and Wayne Thiebaud. This year they will be showing 75 works of art.

Important Dates:
    WHAT: The Crocker Kingsley Art Competition at the Blue Line Gallery
    WHEN: Now – Jan. 5th, 2013
    WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Roseville
    WHY: To share fine ceramic work, benefiting the artist community and educational arts efforts

For information about this show, please visit rosevillearts.org.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Placer Valley Tourism.


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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Sacramento Museums Special Summertime Evening Events


In addition to its fascinating Gold Rush past, the Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California's fine art, history, science and wildlife treasures all year long.

In July, many of the 29 members of Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM) are proud to showcase a variety of special evening events geared primarily for adults, including:

Starry Nights at the Crocker Art Museum - July 5
On the first Thursday evening of the month through September, the Crocker will screen classic and contemporary films in the E. Kendell Davis Courtyard and will feature "Casablanca" on July 5. Activities begin at 7:30 p.m., and the courtyard screening is at 8:30 p.m. For those who would like to picnic in the evening breeze, seasonal fare and movie treats can be purchased at the new Crocker Cafe by Supper Club. For more, visit crockerartmuseum.org/programs-events/thursdays-til-9/event/1578-qcasablancaq.

Mumbo Gumbo at Fairytale Town - July 11
Sacramento favorite Mumbo Gumbo brings their signature danceable sound -- a mixture spanning rock to soul, afropop to lush balladry and zydeco to country -- to Fairytale Town for a special magical evening performance on the outdoor Mother Goose Stage. For more, visit fairytaletown.org.

Underground Adult Evening Tours at the Sacramento History Museum - July 12 & 26
The Sacramento History Museum is proud to offer a series of special "adults only" Old Sacramento Underground tours this summer. Entertaining and knowledgeable guides will lead tour guests on one-and-a-half-hour evening walking tours that explore some of the dark secrets and racy tales lurking in Old Sacramento's underground history. For more, visit historicoldsac.org.

Beer, Babes and Brawls at the Sacramento Old City Cemetery - July 13
It's an adult evening of beer, wine, live entertainment and listening to stories of early Sacramentans with checkered pasts. Guests will stroll through the Old City Cemetery while meeting these colorful individuals. Each participant will receive two beverage tickets upon admission which can be redeemed for a glass of wine, beer or soda in the saloon. For more, visit oldcitycemetery.com.

For more information about SAM, its partners and/or these and other events and activities, visit sacmuseums.org.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of  Sacramento Association of Museums.


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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Get artistic... It's ARTOBER in Sacramento!

Right now the Sacramento region is celebrating ARTOBER: 31 days of art and soul in celebration of October as National Arts and Humanities Month. It's a month-long spotlight on the talents and arts resources of the region featuring festivals, performances, art walks, special events and a host of partnerships between businesses
and the arts.

We won't deny that our art scene is pretty vibrant, featuring musical theatre and music of every kind. Not to mention our amazing museums and galleries.

The events so far have been a smash, so check out what else is going on this month!

October 15 Midtown Modern Arts Festival will take place on 20th Street between J & K Streets and will showcase art, music, dance, and every medium in-between.

October 26 For Arts’ Sake will hold its Coalition Meeting at the Guild Theatre. This free event, featuring guest artist Synthia St. James, will be an opportunity to learn about the For Arts’ Sake implementation results to date, and to see and hear stories about ARTOBER activities from around the region.

And .... there are even more around the region – including performances, film festivals, choreography competitions, openings of new theatres, tours of the new airport public art, literary activities, gallery walks, and more. In addition artists are encouraged to take to the social media world and invent informal trunk shows, house concerts and special partnerships to showcase work in unusual neighborhood venues.

Check out all the opportunities at artobersac.com




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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Speaking of Art...Some Fun Things Happening at Crocker!


We just got this press release from our friends at Crocker Art Museum and thought we'd pass along the information to you!

Public Art Walkabout Returns...Free walking tour meets in front of the Crocker at noon.

People working in the Downtown Sacramento area are invited to take a detour from their usual lunch break. From March through June, the Crocker Art Museum will host lunchtime tours of the public art on view in Downtown Sacramento. The one-hour walking tour departs from the front steps of the Museum at 12 p.m.

“Public Art Walkabout tours are a great way to exercise your mind and body while learning more about Sacramento,” said Christian Adame, manager of lifelong learning at the Crocker Art Museum. The program was piloted in September 2009 before going on hiatus during winter.

Thursday, March 25
Permanent Collection Artists

Thursday, April 8
Conservation of Public Art

Thursday, May 13
Public Art & Architecture

Thursday, June 10
The Crocker Family Legacy

Public Art Walkabout tours are presented in collaboration with the Sacramento Metropolitan Art Commission. Reservations are required. To register, call 916-808-5499 or email education@crockerartmuseum.org.


Blog post information courtesy of Crocker Art Museum; photo courtesy of Brian Suhr.



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