Call to Artists:
Art in the Orchard
Sept 12, 2009 • 10 am - 4 pm

The El Dorado Arts Council and Ag in the Classroom are proud to announce that plans are underway for Art in the Orchard on September 12, 2009 at Rainbow Orchards in Camino.  Art in the Orchard 2009 has been expanded to include additional artist space, more performing arts including live music, dance, and storytelling, locally-grown food tastings, fine local wine and beer.  There will be widespread advertising and public relations throughout the local region and into the Bay Area, Central Valley, and Reno.

Artist space is limited; deadline for your application is August 7, 2009. Artist application materials available here. A select panel will jury entries to ensure the event will be of the highest quality and will provide the appropriate variety of fine art to attract enthusiastic buyers.

Net proceeds from the event benefit arts in education programs of the El Dorado Arts Council and Ag in the Classroom. Application packets may be requested by emailing EDAC@eldoradoartscouncil.org or by download from our website.

Placerville ArtWalk
Third Saturday of each month!

The third Saturday Placerville ArtWalk has "new energy" with music and live performances in addition to visual art, shopping, dining and more. Don't miss the excitement on Main Street!

July 18 August 15 September 19

The Big Read
El Dorado County Receives NEA Grant!

The El Dorado Arts Council and El Dorado County Libraries are among 269 nonprofits to receive grants to host The Big Read project between September 2009 and June 2010. The Big Read gives communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 30 selections from U.S. and world literature. The Big Read El Dorado County has chosen The Call of the Wild by Jack London. A variety of activities and events related to The Call of the Wild will take place in February and March, 2010.

"We are excited to be selected as participants in The Big Read," commented EDAC Executive Director Deb Jensen. "These are competitive grants. The Arts Council and our partners at the libraries are very committed to our communities. Along with multiple additional partners, we're planning El Dorado County's largest-ever book club. All of the events and activities will illuminate the connections between The Call of the Wild and our community. Wouldn't it be amazing if every citizen in the county read The Call of the Wild during our Big Read? That would make headlines!"

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. For more information about The Big Read please email DJENSEN@ELDORADOARTSCOUNCIL.ORG or visit neabigread.org.

New!
Interactive Online Events Calendar!

Our new online, interactive events calendar for our community is here. Stay up to date with what's happening! Click on the image or in the menu under "Calendar & Special Events."

EDAC Thanks CBL Volunteers!
Volunteers Helped Create a Fun Day

photo by Steve Carrera

Heartfelt thanks to our many wonderful volunteers, who helped to make the fourth annual Coloma Blues Live! such a fun-filled day.  The music was great, and so are our volunteers!    

El Dorado Community Concerts
Sign up now for 2009/2010 season!

Now is your chance to enjoy beautiful music throughout the year! Reserve your seats now for all six concerts in the 2009/10 season for only $50 ($20 for fulltime students)!  More info at 622.4218 or eldoradocommunityconcerts.com. Send checks to PO Box 1621, Placerville, CA  95667. The 2009/10 performances are scheduled as follows:

• Tue, Oct 13 ~ The Poulence Trio (oboe, bassoon, piano)
• Wed, Dec 9 ~ Camellia City Flute Choir
• Tue, Jan 12 ~ Muriel Anderson (guitar, harp, vocals)
• Tue, Feb 16 ~ Keith Bohm (saxophone)
• Tue, Mar 16 ~  Nathan Granner, Beau Bledsoe (tenor, guitar)
• Tue, Apr 13 ~ Montana Skies (cello, guitar)

Calls to Artists and Volunteers
Your creativity is needed!

There are a bunch of events accepting contributions with deadlines coming up. Read the current newsletter for more info!

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A Few Good Reasons
to Connect with the Arts

It’s membership drive season at El Dorado Arts Council. Our members believe that the arts are essential: oil painting to graphic design, Mozart to Madonna, Hemingway to Proulx, in schools, at the theater, at home, and in so many forms. The Arts: Essential.

With a county-wide mission supporting the visual, performing, and literary arts, EDAC is dedicated to enriching all the villages within our diverse county.

Find out more >

Here’s why you should join:

• Books, murals, music
• Big Arts Events Boost Business
• EDAC Gives Arts Grants to Schools
• Poetry, sculpture, ballet
• El Dorado Hills Art & Wine Affaire
• Gallery Shows for Novices & Masters
• Independent films, animation, the tango
• Coloma Blues Live!
• Art in the Orchard
• Placerville ArtWalk
• Imagine Your Life Without Art