Antepasados: 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…

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2023 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…

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Laureate 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.

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Laureate 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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The Perfect Spouse – By Travis L. Dover

One spoonful, once per week with any food or drink. Share serving size with spouse if spouse no longer meeting expectations. The handwriting on the bronze glass bottle could have been that of an evil genius. Maybe Dr. Moodlow was an evil genius. Tom should have vetted him, searched his credentials on the internet, or…

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Laureate Trail Pollock Pines

On Wednesday, September 21, the Laureate Trail stopped at the Pollock Pines library where El Dorado County Poet Laureate Lara Gularte lead a poetry writing workshop and gave poetry readings.

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‘Primordial Sound – Sue McMahon

Primordial Sound (Center of the Universe), 2021 Primordial Sound   Record spinning loud Dirty vinyl repeating Stuck on piece of dust   Sue McMahon Primordial Sound (Center of the Universe), 2021, Oil on canvas

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The Death of a Cloud – Sue McMahon

The Death of a Cloud (arising, abiding, returning the same unutterable place), 2022 The Death of a Cloud   Mist collides with rocks Ending their wild windy dance Alone in the sky   Sue McMahon The Death of a Cloud (Arising, Abiding, Returning. The Same Unutterable Place), 2022, Oil on canvas edit

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White Winds – Sue McMahon

White Winds, 2021 White Winds   Winds rip the grey clouds Blowing them everywhere Static torn souls wait   Sue McMahon White winds, 2021, Oil on canvas

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