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Artist Newsletter July 28, 2026 |
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In this Newsletter
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Review of Printed Directory Listings |
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The Directory Team is nearly finished with the layout for the 2026 Placer Artists Tour Guide/Directory. You have opportunity to review your listing, your index listing and map dot location. You did have the opportunity to review your directory information and image earlier this year, so hopefully we won't have any surprises at this point. Please send your comments to your Regional Leader. Deadline is Tuesday (TODAY) afternoon, July 28 by 8 pm. |
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If you have not received the proofing message from your Regional Leader, please reach out to him or her. As a reminder, here are the Regional Leaders: North Tahoe, Shana Kaplan quicksnap1@gmail.com, 916-612-7463 Colfax/Meadow Vista, Barbara Ann Chestnut banutt49@gmail.com, 530-210-9765 Connie Simpson (Colfax/Meadow Vista helper) connielousimpson@gmail.com North Auburn, Ginger Barrett gingerbarrettart@gmail.com, 530-613-9079 Auburn, Mary Pivetti Marypivettiart@gmail.com, 661-204-6569 Loomis/Penryn/Newcastle, Sue Bordelon suebordelonart@gmail.com, 916-337-3314 Lincoln, Ain Veske atveske@hotmail.com, 510-331-7207 Roseville/Rocklin, Pat Martin patmartinartist@gmail.com, 916-410-3833 Granite Bay, Susie Bauer sb8315@yahoo.com, 916-765-8114 |
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New Artist Showcase |
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If you are a new artist, school or gallery on the Tour this year, get prepared to shine! You are invited to participate in the New Artist Showcase. The public is invited to discover the Tour's newest artists at a free event on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hotel Vista Sierra, 13535 Bowman Road, Auburn. Guests will have the opportunity to meet you, learn about your creative journey, and preview your original artwork. Demonstrations are encouraged but not required. You may sell your artwork at this event and there is no fee or commission. Admission is free and open to the public. Tuesday, September 1 at 5 pm, Artist Welcome-Please plan to attend this brief meeting at the Hotel to review the area available and ask questions. Attendees will have first choice of display spots. Thursday, September 24 the Placer Artists Tour New Artist Showcase is from 5-7 pm
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Natural Wonders Show Winners |
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Clover Valley Homestead by Cristina Tsuji |
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Natural Wonders reception on Thursday, July 23. The exhibition was very well attended, and we were delighted to recognize several outstanding artists with awards:
Congratulations to our award recipients! The competition was strong, with many exceptional 2-D and 3-D entries on display. Thank you to all the artists who participated and helped make Natural Wonders such a successful and inspiring exhibition. REMINDER: Unsold artwork should be picked up from General Gomez Arts, 808 Lincoln Way in Auburn: Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28th and 29th, 10am to 1 pm or by appointment. |
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Symphony & Art in the Park |
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The Submission deadline is August 28th, 5 pm. Click on the button to apply and for more information. |
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2026 Tour Artists are invited to show and sell a piece of artwork at Symphony & Art in the Park. This annual collaborative event with the Auburn Symphony is an opportunity to meet and interact with art and music lovers. There is no fee to participate and art sales are between artist and buyer. The Symphony performance is free! |
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Pre-registration for the Tour is Open! |
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Scan or click this QR code to Pre-register NOW -- it's FREE |
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Let your collectors know! Three drawings will be held for $50 Art Bucks, to be used toward the purchase of artwork from participating Tour artists through December 31, 2027. Tour-ists who register for the Tour will be included in the next drawings. The earlier they register, the more opportunities they have to win! If you receive Artbucks as payment for your artwork, they are redeemed for cash (check) by the Tour office. DRAWING DATES: October 24 – Taste of the Tour Reception November 1 November 9 |
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Dine and Drink Program is Recruiting |
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Do you have a favorite restaurant, brew pub or wine tasting spot? Invite them to become a Dine and Drink Sponsor for the Tour weekends. They will be featured on Bidcrest, the Tour's web app. Tour visitors use this as a way to find great food and drink while on the tour! We have a sign-up form available if you would like to use them to approach your eating establishment. Please CLICK HERE to download and print. Or they may be picked up at the Tour office, weekdays between 10 and 4, in the area just outside our inner door. |
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Save the Date September 9! |
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Plan to attend the Artist Potluck on Wednesday September 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 NEW LOCATION Sierra Presbyterian Church, 5400 Barton Rd, Loomis This potluck is for Tour Artists, Schools and Galleries Schools and alleries should select a representative to attend. Signage, Tour Location posters, copies of the guide and other important literature will be distributed at this potluck. If you cannot attend please make arrangements to have another artist or friend pick your material up for you. |
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Call for Musicians |
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There are still some Musician Stipends available. Each musician or group will be paid $100 for one two-hour session, courtesy of a donation from Dean and Patrice Prigmore. We are able to pay 20 artists $100, so apply early. Click here to see which musicians have applied to date. Deadline to apply: August 30, 2026 Please share this with your musician friends! |
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Handy Links for You |
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In case you misplaced that important bit of information. |
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Pretty Printable Calendars
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Please forward this news to your artist friends and help us spread the word! |
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