News from Placer Artists Tour

Artist Update March 25, 2026

In this Newsletter

  • Outside the Box: Reimagined, Artist Reception
  • Plein Air Dates and Registration
  • Tour Application
  • Handy and Useful Links
  • Downloadable calendar
 

Outside the Box: Reimagined Auction Silent Bidding is OPEN

Auction Catalog

Congratulations to all of the Outside the Box: Reimagined – A SPIN ON ART artists!


REMINDER to both Silent and Live Auction Artists; Art drop off is Monday, April 6 at the Blue Goose Event Center in Loomis, from 10 am to 3 pm

Plan to Attend the Artist Reception and please Share
  • April 6 Art Drop off from 10 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday, April 8 Preview Exhibition (free): 10 am–5 pm • Special Artist Reception (free) 5–8 pm.
  • Thursday, April 9, 2026 • 6–9 pm • Gala Dinner & Live Auction 
  • Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Road in Loomis
 

You can encourage bidding on your artwork

Marketing Directory Trisa Swerdlow has offered to make a facebook graphic just for YOU. It will be effortless to bid on your SILENT Auction art! (Please note that LIVE Auction art bidding takes place ONLY at the Gala)

Just drop her a note to request.

Click here for Gala ticket waitlist
 

2026 Plein Air Dates and Registration


Plein Air at the Preserves

Placer Land Trust partnership

Saturday, April 18 – Laursen Bear River Preserves, 8am to 12pm REGISTER HERE

Saturday, May 16 – Clover Valley Preserves, 3pm-7pm REGISTER HERE


Natural Wonders

Art Exhibit inspired by Days at the Preserves

Art drop off – Monday, July 6

General Gomez Arts, 808 Lincoln Way, Auburn

Saturday July 9th - Monday July 27th -Art Exhibit

Thursday July 23rd – Reception 4pm-7pm

 

Tour Applications Are Open

Look for the red bubble button on the front page of PlacerArtistsTour.org


Please SHARE this message with your artist friends!

  • The application is a two part process; 1-Register and pay fee then, 2-Submit your images and information.
  • Need a place to show (or have a place to share)? Please post and search at the Placer County Artists Facebook page
  • If you are a new-to-the tour artist, please apply for a New & Emerging Artist reduced fee. Applications are made through the regular online submission form.
  • Start your preparation early. There are many tips and guides on the application page
  • Deadline is April 30 at NOON
Artists, Galleries and Schools APPLY NOW
 

Handy Links for You


In case you misplaced that important bit of information.


Tour Artist Calendar
Placer County Arts Event Calendar
Link to Past Artist Updates
 

Pretty Printable Calendars
Downloadable; For your desk

May 2026
April 2026
March 2026
February 2026
January 2026
 

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