Antepasados: Those Unseen

April 4, 2023

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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1-29-2021

January 29, 2021

Learn about and explore Easter Island Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is an island off the coast of Chile and is most famous for its nearly 1,000 head-shaped statues, called moai, created by the early Rapa Nui people. In 1995, UNESCO named Easter Island a World Heritage Site, with much of the island protected within Rapa…

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Normadene Carpenter Award Recipients

June 2, 2020

Every year Arts and Culture El Dorado celebrates the Normadene Carpenter Award, which recognizes extraordinary commitment to culture and creativity. Click the buttons below to see who we have honored in the past. 2022 Award Recipient 2021 Award Recipient 2020 Award Recipients 2019 Award Recipient 2018 Award Recipient 2017 Award Recipient

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A Culture of Creativity

December 6, 2019

Dear Friends, …………………………………….. Arts and Culture El Dorado’s initiatives support and sustain the culture life of the region through exemplary programs and services throughout the County. …………………………………….. You can help us make a difference! …………………………………….. • Did you enjoy CONVOY 1919, our special exhibition celebrating the centennial of the Transcontinental Motor Convoy? …………………………………….. • How about SAVE THE…

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REEL JAPAN: STORIES FROM EAST AND WEST – A Documentary Film Series and Filmmaker Q&A June 6th, 7th, 8th

May 29, 2019

Arts and Culture El Dorado has announced its first documentary film series, to be held at the El Dorado County Library, Placerville branch. In conjunction with Wakamatsu Farm’s 150th anniversary, Reel Japan: Stories From East and West features three outstanding documentary films, and one classic of Japanese cinema, that explore the Japanese-American experience and Japanese…

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Cultural Master Plan FAQs

May 12, 2016

CULTURAL MASTER PLAN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS   What is Cultural Planning? Community cultural planning is a structured, community-wide fact-finding and consensus-building process to assess community needs and develop a plan of action that directs arts and cultural resources to address those needs.   Is Cultural Planning all about “high-brow” arts? On the contrary, cultural plans…

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El Dorado Arts Council Announces Major Grant from National Endowment for the Arts

May 11, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE:  May 10, 2016 CONTACT:  Alisyn Gularte (530) 295-3496 agularte@eldoradoartscouncil.org   El Dorado Arts Council Announces Major Grant from National Endowment for the Arts $35,000 Awarded to Support Cultural Master Plan Placerville, CA – National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $82 million to fund local arts…

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