Posts by Arts and Culture El Dorado
Maldito, by Steve Talbert
Maldito Emaciation, thigh commonality And craft of brush in hand Outlines torso and limbs A lumpy leg without joint pain Knee replacement unnecessary Under thick cartilage Free from arthritis…. But. A slight jaundice noticeable For Hepatic diagnosis Of the figure, assumed male Possible projection by observer (Who is male) Upon this body balanced on skulls…
Read MoreThe Woman Dreaming, by Joanne Blossom
100% human created Ekphrastic poem The Woman Dreaming There is a high wall separating her from him She considers the cracks in the terracotta barrier Wonders who the wall will fall on Who will be the one injured or buried She dreams she will be the one unhurt. Her anguish becomes a dream It is…
Read MoreDay’s End, by Sue Crisp
DAY’S END The day has been long for the two of us. Me, holding down a job and raising a young child as a single mom. Her in pre-school, trying to adjust to missing her mom. Finally, the day is done and it’s our time together. The wearing hectic day has taken its toll on…
Read MoreFire/Land: The Exhibition
FIRE/LAND: The Exhibition was an installation of Ameera Godwin’s digital prints and video, representing the artist’s creative journey into local forest lands in response to wildfire and climate grief, vulnerability, and responsibility. Opening Reception: Thursday, June 8, 6 – 8 pm Artist Talk: Thursday, July 13, starting at 6 pm Author Talk: Wednesday, July…
Read MoreLaureate Trail Placerville
On Saturday, April 29, Lara Gularte’s Laureate Trail made its final stop at the Placerville library where El Dorado County Poet Laureate Lara Gularte lead a poetry writing workshop and gave poetry readings, and was joined by local poets as well as the 2023 Poetry Out Loud finalists for El Dorado County.
Read More2023 Young Artist Awards
2023 Young Artist Awards 2023 Young Artist Awardees from left: Jayce Kaldunski, Anandita Gupta, Audrey Ewing, and Macie Douglas 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…
Read MoreAntepasados: Those Unseen
This exhibition, which was the first in Arts and Culture El Dorado’s new gallery space, featured the original prints of Sigrid Benson and sculptural works of Marisa Sayago. Antepasados: Those Unseen examined the complexity of human relationships, kinship, and the invisible presence of those who have come before us. Opening Reception: Friday, May 5, from…
Read More2023 El Dorado County Poetry Out Loud
2023 Poetry Out Loud El Dorado County Finals First PlaceAlison Lee Oak Ridge High School Second PlaceSummer Smith Charter University Prep Third PlaceGabrielle Garlick Union Mine High School Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition for high school students. In El Dorado County, the competition is administered by Arts and Culture El Dorado…
Read MoreLaureate Trail El Dorado Hills
On Wednesday, February 1, the Laureate Trail stopped at the El Dorado Hills library where El Dorado County Poet Laureate Lara Gularte lead a poetry writing workshop and gave poetry readings.
Read MoreLaureate Trail Cameron Park
On Wednesday, November 30, the Laureate Trail stopped at the Cameron Park library where El Dorado County Poet Laureate Lara Gularte lead a poetry writing workshop and gave poetry readings.
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