Switchboard Gallery
Arts and Culture El Dorado's Switchboard Gallery and administrative offices are located at 525 Main Street.
The name Switchboard Gallery is an homage to the building's original purpose as the Pacific Telephone Company building.
Location and Hours
Switchboard Gallery
525 Main Street
Placerville, CA
Monday - Friday: 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Currrently at Switchboard Gallery
Fire + Form: Contemporary Ceramics of El Dorado County exhibits 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 with an opening reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Switchboard Gallery.
Coming Soon to Switchboard
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.
Rubicon Rising explores the history and cultural significance of the Rubicon Trail, one of the most famous off-road routes in the world. Through photographs, stories, and artifacts, it reveals how generations of adventurers, local communities, and conservation efforts have shaped this rugged Sierra Nevada landscape.