Posts by Arts and Culture El Dorado
Pictures and Pages: Illustrators of El Dorado County
Pictures and Pages: Illustrators of El Dorado County, celebrates the rich tradition of illustration in El Dorado County, showcasing artists who bring stories to life through line, color, and imagination. From drawings, paintings, and beyond, the exhibition highlights the diverse voices and visual storytelling traditions rooted in our local creative community.
Read More2026 Young Artist Awards
2026 Young Artist Award winners from left to right: Sophia Veriato, Kayla Fowler, and Nevaeh Andrews. In 2019 and 2020, El Dorado County lost four beloved members of its community: Richard H. Bush, Lanny Langston, Joey Cattone, and Jane Van Camp. In their memory, and as a way of celebrating their impact and their legacies,…
Read MoreFire + Form: Contemporary Ceramics of El Dorado County
Fire + Form: Contemporary Ceramics of El Dorado County exhibited the work of Cristina Arizmendi, Sigrid Benson, and Katie Morris; three contemporary ceramicists who have molded and shaped the art of ceramics for many years. The exhibition opened on Saturday, February 7, 2026 and had an opening reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Switchboard…
Read MoreIn the Meadow: Contemporary Central California Native Art + Design
In the Meadow is presented by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Exhibits and Collections Center in partnership with concept:art+movement, featuring curatorial debut of Community Curator Shanti Parks. In the Meadow opened on Saturday, December 6 and will run through Sunday, January 11, 2026. An opening reception and artists market was held on Saturday,…
Read MoreWater Ways: El Dorado Irrigation Districts Centennial
In partnership with El Dorado Irrigation District and in celebration of that agency’s 100-year anniversary, Switchboard Gallery is hosting a visual exploration of the point at which culture and infrastructure meet. The exhibition, which runs from August 29 – October 5, features photographs dating back to the early 20th century, as communities continued to shift…
Read MoreSugar Skull Artwalk: Honoring Our Ancestors 2025
The Sugar Skull Art Walk is a community project that engages local artist-designers in creating Day of the Dead “ofrendas” on Main Street. The goal of this project is to help unify communities through art, music, and the shared human experience of loss. The ofrendas were on view in Switchboard Gallery from October 14 to…
Read MoreHigh Side: Whitewater El Dorado
The American River has played a significant role in the culture and development of the rafting and kayaking community for decades. From June 26 to August 17, 2025, Switchboard Gallery showcased an exhibition that featured the culture of the whitewater community of El Dorado County.
Read MoreFilaments: Fiber Arts in El Dorado County
Arts and Culture El Dorado was very excited to be present Filaments: Fiber Arts in El Dorado County at Switchboard Gallery this spring. The show featured a diverse collection of work by local weavers, that have been meticulously created by hand, from local farms to the gallery. The show included a wide range of blankets,…
Read MoreAtelier on Main: Placerville Arts Association Member Show
In January 2025, Arts and Culture El Dorado collaborated with Placerville Arts Association to bring you a member show featuring some of El Dorado County’s finest artists from around the region. The exhibition featured 35 to 50 pieces in a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and mixed media. There was an opening reception on…
Read MoreYoung Artist Awards 2025
Four outstanding high school seniors received the 2024 Young Artist Awards at a reception at Arts and Culture El Dorado’s Switchboard Gallery at 525 Main Street in Placerville. The event, held on Thursday, April 24, also honored the memory of four bright lights in the El Dorado County community who greatly supported the arts.…
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