*Siskiyou Arts Council Calendar*
Calls to Artists & Events
Fall 2009
Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery & Cultural Center in Mt. Shasta
The Siskiyou Arts Council invites you to visit our Gallery & Cultural Center located at 418 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Siskiyou Arts Council is now able to provide more service for the arts in Siskiyou County. Please stop by the Gallery to see the current art show. You'll also discover more about SAC’s 37 years history in Siskiyou County featuring current projects like, H2O Manifesto Marble Rim Gallery, Art Matters, the ArtsBus Project, Mt. Shasta Writers Series, Gifts and Grants, Etna Bluegrass Festival, Poetry Out Loud and more.
If you are interested in joining the Co-op, entering work in future shows, present a demonstration or performance, teach, read poetry, or have some time to volunteer please call SAC's director Lauri Sturdivant at 530.938.0130. or contact the Gallery 530.926.1294. We want you all to be part of the fun we are creating at the Siskiyou Arts Council.
*Calls To Artists*
Ongoing Calls - Mt. Shasta
TheSiskiyou Arts Council is pleased to announce our on-goingcalls to artists. Please visit our Call to Artists page for information and updates!
On-Going - Call to Artists - Redding
If you would like to show work during an ArtHop contact 2nd Saturday ArtHop, Troy or Adam at Hawkman or visit www.hawkmanstudios.com
November 7 - Call to Artists
There are still some booths available for Shasta Wildlife Rescue's 2009 Art on the Wild Side, Saturday, November 7th from 11 - 5 p.m at the lovely Gaia hotel in Anderson. Booths are 10 x 10 & nbsp; or 5 x 10. If you are interested in this event to help the orphaned and injured wildlife email Linda and she will reserve your space. Or send your reservation to SWRR Art On the Wild Side, PO Box 1173, Anderson, CA 96007.
November 7 - Weed - Call to Artists
Monica Zinda is seeking volunteers to help finish the Wildflower Mosaic Mural, located at the Weed Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center on Main Street. Any helpers able to donate 4 hours at a time to this project should contact Monica at her studio at 938.1600.
November 11 thru December 12 - Redding - Call to Artists
Call to Artists for Studio Experience, What's Cookin Art Show, November 11 thru December 11. Entries due by November 7. Juried/Cash Prizes. Call Studio Experience (530) 223-2584 for prospectus and information. For more information about art shows, events and 2nd Saturday ArtHop visit www.hawkmanstudios.com
November 16 - Mt. Shasta
Drop off your best artwork for the SAC's Affordable Art and other Priceless Heirlooms show, limited to SAC members only. Small and affordable art pieces appropriate for gift-giving may be dropped off between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please review our expectations for all submissions here. In addition to our general expectations, for this show your work must be available to be sold off the wall.
2010 - Redding - Call to Artists
City of Redding Art in Public Places 2010 Art in Redding's City Hall. Call Mari Szynal, Art in City Hall Coordinator at 530.225.4512.
January 1 - North State
Southern Oregon University is seeking Art Inspired by Science to show in conjunction with the 91st annual meeting of the Pacific Division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, June 17 thru 20, 2010. Artists working in any media with artwork based on your interests or research in the sciences may send a short description (size, media, etc.), a brief explanation of its use of or reference to science (150 words) and a jpeg (2MB limit) or CD/DVD to all three of us: Michael Crane, cranem@sou.edu; Robert Louis Chianese, robert.chianese@csun.edu; and John Hafernik, hafernik@sfsu.edu by January 1.
January 1 - North State
The Mythical State of Jefferson is the subject of a show and performances being offered by Southern Oregon University's Schneider Museum of Art. Creative individuals and groups working in any media who are willing to join in exploring the ideas, politics, history and/or the appearance of The Mythical State of Jefferson may submit their work. Contact Michael Crane, the Schneider director and curator of this project, by phone at 541.552.8484, or send an email to cranem@sou.edu. Visit the Schneider Museum of Art at www.sou.edu/sma.
January 4 - Mt. Shasta
Siskiyou County high school students are invited to drop off art for our High School Invitational art show. Drop off art between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Reception and awards on Jan. 16th, after which students will take art home. For more information, 938.0130 or 926.1294.
January 18 - Mt. Shasta
Drop off art for SAC's RED show between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the gallery. Have something to say about or with the color RED? Please review our expectations for all submissions here.
Ongoing Artists Opportunity
The Shasta View Nursing Center in Weed would like to invite local artists to share their art. Dancers, musicians, story tellers, actors, and painters with art to display are encouraged to share their art with this thriving community. The nursing center is able to offer a gallery showing to the public with tea wine or coffee. Contact the activity manager, Frances Pucci at 938.4429 for more information.
*Events*
October 10 thru November 18 - Mt. Shasta
The Siskiyou Arts Bus is offering new Movement & Music: Early Music & Dance Classes to Parents and little ones up to 3 years old. "Experience the power of music and the positive effects of motor development. Have Fun with Rhythm, Movement, Percussion & Singing!" Weekly classes begin October 14th and go through November 18th at the Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 East Lake St. Cost is $60 for 6 sessions. Call 859-2309 or 261-1724 to register. Classes fill quickly!
October 16 thru November 16 - Mt. Shasta
It's opening night! Don't miss SAC's next Artists' Reception, Friday October 16th from 5 - 8 p.m. The show is Art with a Message and Musicians and Writers will be included. They will also be invited to spice up the Reception. Come support and enjoy! For more information, contact the SAC Gallery & Cultural Center at 926.1294 or visit the website: www.SiskiyouArtsCouncil.org.
October 30 - Yreka
Opening Reception for Liberty Arts exhibition Masks and Disguises, running October 28 - December 5th, is Friday, October 30th. All attendees are encouraged to come in proper guise.
November 3 thru 4 - Mt. Shasta
Mercy Mount Shasta Auxiliary will host a Book Fair Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Gift items and books available.
November 4 - Mt. Shasta
This is the last day to sign up for the French Breton Dance Ball, dance instruction by Deonesea at Sisson Elementary for 5th and 6th graders. The Dance Ball will be held Monday thru Friday, November 16th thru the 20th immediately following minimum days at Sisson, in the Sisson Gym. A community dance form that originated in Brittany, France, it encompasses circles, spirals and music from accordions, hurdy-gurdies and great rhythms. This event is sponsored by Siskiyou Arts Council and costs $35 per student for the entire week. Class times are 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. To hear a sample of the music, visit http://www.dragonsfly.org/music/listen.php and click on "Breton tune in 3 parts", or for more information, contact Deonesea at 918.9342.
November 4 - Montague
The Montague Branch Library offers a weekly children's storytime, Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. Please call 530.459.5473 for more information.
November 5 - Mt. Shasta
California Poets in the Schools presents: A Meet and Greet Published Poets, featuring Nikolas Allen, Jill Gardner and more, on Thursday, November 5 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Mt. Shasta City Library. Coffee and tea will be served. High school students, parents and teachers welcomed. Call 926.2031 for more information.
November 5 - Mt. Shasta
Dudes & Daisies square dance every Thursday at the Mt. Shasta City Park (they have their own building). Beginning workshop starts at 7:00 p.m. and mainstream and plus begin at 8:00 p.m. Call 530.926.3959 for more information.
November 6 thru 15 - COS/Weed
COS Department of Theatre will be presenting Rumors, written by Neil Simon and Directed by Tom Murdock. Show runs November 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 8 pm and November 15 at 2 pm at the COS Ford Theater in Weed. Cost is $10 for General admission and $5 for students and seniors. For advance tickets call 938.5373. Warning: Adult language and situations not recommended for younger audiences – PG13.
November 7 - Anderson
Shasta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation presents Art on the Wild Side, a fundraiser featuring talented artists of the north state, Saturday, November 7th, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Paintings, photography, sculpture, and woodcarving can be enjoyed, as well as wines, cheeses and other refreshments at the Gaia Anderson Hotel, 4125 Riverside Place, Anderson. Tickets are $10, children under 8 are free. There will be a silent auction. For more information, contact Lynda at crowzzz@aol.com.
November 7 - Dunsmuir
The 32nd Annual Dunsmuir Holiday Craft Fair is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Dunsmuir Community Building, 4835 Dunsmuir Avenue. For more information, call Steve at 235.4889 or Kate at 235.2239.
November 8 - Mt. Shasta
"Planes, Trains and Automobiles" is showing at the Mt. Shasta Cinema as a Fun-Raiser for the Mount Shasta International Film Festival. Tickets are $10 and available from Village Books or at the theater door. Help the Festival re-emerge in 2010 and support a great community event. For more information, call 530.926.5186 or visit www.shastafilmfest.com.
November 8 - Mt. Shasta
Open Mic hosted by Mt. Shasta Writers Series, will take place the second Sunday of every month from 6-8 p.m. at the Stage Door Cabaret in Mt. Shasta 414 Mt. Shasta Blvd, 530/925-1050. New for the season is a calendar of themes meant to inspire, rather than limit; any subject content is welcome. The theme this month is Family. For more information, visit www.mtshastawriters.com
November 8 - Etna
Etna Brewery along with Equest presents Rock-A-Billy 2009, Sunday, 4:00 p.m. at the Avery Theatre in Etna. Adults only. Tickets are $10. Food and beer available, and proceeds go to helping the Etna High foreign language club take a trip to Costa Rica in March of 2010. 'Elvis' will be there, so be there or be square! Contact Jim at 467.3373 for more information.
November 11 thru December 24 - Redding
Shasta County Arts Council's Annual Holiday Fine Art & Gift Show opens today at the Old City Hall, 1313 Market Street in Redding. Visit www.ShastaArtsCouncil.org or call 530.241.7320 for more information.
November 14 - Mt. Shasta
The Mountain Magic Christmas Craft Show, at the Mt. Shasta City Park Recreation Center, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. is a great place to do some Christmas shopping! Call Carol at 938.2251 or 859.3758 for more information.
November 14 - Lake Shastina
Chris Messer will be leading a journaling workshop at the Lake Shastina Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9-3. The cost is $40 for members and $55 for non members. All are welcome. Registration deadline is Oct. 31. Diana Wood, 926-5737, is the contact person.
November 16 - Mt. Shasta
Drop off your best artwork for the SAC's Affordable Art and other Priceless Heirlooms show, limited to SAC members only. Small and affordable art pieces appropriate for gift-giving should be dropped off between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please review our expectations for all submissions here.
November 16 thru 20 - Mt. Shasta
Sisson Elementary 5th and 6th graders are invited to spend the afternoon after minimum days this week learning a new dance! The French Breton Dance Ball is offered from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. Monday thru Friday in the Sisson Gym. Dance instructor Deonesea has been learning and teaching this dance to children and adults in both California and England. To check out the music, visit http://www.dragonsfly.org/music/listen.php and click on "Breton tune in 3 parts". For more information you can contact Deonesea at 918.9342.
November 18 - Mt. Shasta
The Bra Project, showing at the SAC Gallery & Cultural Center on November 18, is a series of embellished bras with a statement, made by the C.O.S. Embroidery/Fiber Arts class to raise money for cancer research. With titles from "I've Got Hives" to "Chose Life", it covers a range of subjects. The object is to have people vote with their money for their favorites, putting their money in an envelope, writing the number of the Bra on the outside and putting it into the box. (We will provide a box and envelopes and pencils). The show will move from business to business in Mt. Shasta until November 30, and again the week of December 18th ending with an auction. Support local artists and cancer research by viewing and voting! Contact Weston's Sewing and Crafts at 926.4021 for more information.
November 19 - Mt. Shasta
The Mount Shasta Citywide Open House offers open doors and a raffle with cash prizes til 7:00 p.m. for a jumpstart on holiday shopping. For more information, contact Jamie at Petals, 926.4474.
November 20 thru January 4 - Mt. Shasta
It's opening night! Don't miss SAC's next Artists' Reception, Friday November 20 from 5 - 8 p.m. The show is Affordable Art and other Priceless Heirlooms. This will be a great place to begin your holiday shopping! Come support and enjoy!
November 21 - Weed
The COS Ford Theater hosts the Eugene Ballet Company (EBC) for their presentation of "The Nutcracker" at 7:00 p.m. Local youth will be featured in various roles who have been coached by Nuria Llovet, owner, director and choreographer of Nuria's Dance Academy in Mt. Shasta. Tickets available by calling 530.938.5373, or at the theater box office. General Admission prices are $20, seniors $19, children under 12 $12. Group tickets are $15 per person, groups of 20 or more.
November 21 - Mt. Shasta
The Stage Door Cabaret Coffeehouse will be hosting a World Dance Night, featuring bellydancers and performers of international dance styles, on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5. Contact Kerry at 938.1742 for more information.
November 21 - Redding
The Redding Improv Players will be holding their 1st annual Toys for Tots charity drive at Redding's Old City Hall, 1313 Market Street. Bring one new, unwrapped toy and get in free. Tickets $5. Doors open 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.reddingimprov.com
November 21 & 22 - McCloud
Big Red Barn Sale & Crafters Mall inside the "McCloud Red Barn" at Hwy 89 & Squaw Valley Road on Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. New vendors are welcome. Contact Ronda: 964.2777.
November 26 - Yreka
The Siskiyou Writers Club meets the last Thursday of every month at the China Dragon Restaurant, 520 S. Main Street in Yreka. The public is welcome, 5:15 p.m. for social time and 6:15 p.m. for meeting. Please call 530.938.3871 for more information.
November 27 - McCloud
The Shop McCloud First Holiday Shopping Contest begins this day and continues until Christmas day.
Enter to win 1 of 2 fabulous prizes worth $350. For more details call 964.3423 or visit www.mccloudlocalfirst.org
November 28 - McCloud
McCloud's 3rd Annual Dog & Pony Show Parade seeks participants with pets, costumes, stick ponies and other creations to parade down Main Street at noon (registration at 10:30 a.m.). Santa will be there for pictures, Siskiyou Arts Council ArtBus will have an Elves' Workshop for children, there will be a wreath making class from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., and free hot apple cider and Sparky the Dog will be there as well. For more information, call 964.2662.
November 29 - Mt. Shasta
The Flying Lotus will host another Trader's Co-op, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., 315-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (upstairs). Exchange your homemade, grown or crafted goods and services with others. For information, call 926.6836 or 926.0527.
December 2 - Mt. Shasta
The SACGallery & Cultural Center will be participating in Mount Shasta's Shop, Walk & Dine event, first four Wednesdays during the month of December, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is a wonderful chance to finish holiday shopping and enjoy the lovely town of Mt. Shasta. There will be carolers, restaurant discounts, children's activities, a holiday window decorating contest and more. For information, please call SAC Gallery at 926.1294.
December 4 & 5 - Weed
The College of the Siskiyous Foundation is sponsoring its 13th annual Country Christmas Holiday Craft Fair at its Weed Campus Gym from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening and 9:00 a.m. til 3:00 p.m. Saturday. This show celebrates the beautiful handcrafted products produced by local and regional artisans and crafters. Please call Dawnie at 530.938.5373 for more information.
December 5 - Gazelle
A Holiday Tasting Event & Boutique at the Porcupine Gulch Ranch presented by Fairchild Medical Center-Scott Valley Guild, Saturday, December 5th, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Event includes Decadent Tasting of chocolate and truffles, wine, cheese, coffee, tea, beer and other tasty goodies. Come enjoy live entertainment by the Vagaries, and Model A cars from the Model A Club of Siskiyou County (weather permitting). Antiques from Heritage House will be displayed for sale, along with artisitic hand-crafted and unique boutique and food items--perfect for holiday gifts. There will be fabulous raffles and exciting door prizes. Event participants to date include Alpen Wine Cellars, Shasta View Winery, Etna Brewery, Village Grind, My Favorite Things, and Heritage House Antiques. This is a cozy indoor holiday event at Porcupine Gulch Ranch, located off I-5. Take Louie Road east and travel 2 1/4 miles to the gorgeous ranch house.
Tickets are a $20 donation (proceeds benefit FMC & scholarships) and will be on sale at the door and at Scott Valley Drug, Scott Valley Florist, My Favorite Things, Village Grind, FMC Gift Shop and Yreka Chamber of Commerce. For ticket information, please contact Sue Martin at 530.467.5700.
December 9 - Mt. Shasta
The SAC Gallery & Cultural Center will be participating in Mount Shasta's Shop, Walk & Dine event, first four Wednesdays during the month of December, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is a wonderful chance to finish holiday shopping and enjoy the lovely town of Mt. Shasta. There will be carolers, restaurant discounts, children's activities, a holiday window decorating contest and more. For information, please call SAC Gallery at 926.1294.
December 11 - Mt. Shasta
Siskiyou Arts Council Co-op will be having Opening Night for their Small Works but Big Art show. Come in between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m to experience lovely and petite artwork! Please call the SAC gallery for more information: 926.1294.
December 13 - Mt. Shasta
Open Mic hosted by Mt. Shasta Writers Series, will take place the second Sunday of every month from 6-8 p.m. at the Stage Door Cabaret in Mt. Shasta 414 Mt. Shasta Blvd, 530/925-1050. New for the season is a calendar of themes meant to inspire, rather than limit; any subject content is welcome. The theme this month is Songwriters Night.
December 16 - Mt. Shasta
The SAC Gallery & Cultural Center will be participating in Mount Shasta's Shop, Walk & Dine event, first four Wednesdays during the month of December, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is a wonderful chance to finish holiday shopping and enjoy the lovely town of Mt. Shasta. There will be carolers, restaurant discounts, children's activities, a holiday window decorating contest and more. For information, please call SAC Gallery at 926.1294.
December 23 - Mt. Shasta
The SAC Gallery & Cultural Center will be participating in Mount Shasta's Shop, Walk & Dine event, first four Wednesdays during the month of December, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is a wonderful chance to finish holiday shopping and enjoy the lovely town of Mt. Shasta. There will be carolers, restaurant discounts, a holiday window decorating contest and more. For information, please call SAC Gallery at 926.1294.
January 16 - Mt. Shasta
Reception and awards night for SAC's High School Invitational show, featuring local high school talent. Come in between 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday, January 16th, to see wonderful art and share refreshments with and give encouragement to some of the artists.
January 18 - Mt. Shasta
Drop off art for SAC's RED show between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the gallery. Have something to say about or with the color RED? Please review our expectations for all submissions here.
January 22 thru February 13 - Mt. Shasta
RED, the theme of this art show, will have its opening night Friday, January 22, from 5 - 8 p.m. at the SAC gallery. Share with us this exciting exhibit, meet some of the artists and experience the power of RED.
January 27 - Weed
Tuesday, January 27 is the date of the local Poetry Outloud finals! Featuring participants from high schools across the county, these will take place from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Ford Theater at Weed's COS campus.
January 30 - Redding
TheSan Francisco Gay Men's Chorus is coming to Redding. Tickets go on sale in late December: Loge $30, General $25, Arts Council members/seniors/students $15. For further information, call 530.241.7320.
May 6 thru June 12 - Ashland
The Mythical State of Jefferson show will be appearing at Southern Oregon University's Schneider Museum of Art, featuring various media and showcasing Northern California's and Southern Oregon's connection geographically, politically, historically and artistically. For information, visit www.sou.edu/sma.
Remember to send us announcements of your arts-related events!
Tell your friends. Spread the word. If something is happening, we want to know and help you promote your arts event! Email siskiyouarts@yahoo.com. Please just tell about your event in a simple email message - no attachments, no docs, just a paragraph with the facts like you see in our calendar listings above. We're happy to post your event at any time, but in order to ensure it goes out in SAC's monthly ARTS E-Newsletter, please be sure we receive the information by the 25th of the month.
The Siskiyou Arts Council is a volunteer organization dedicated to developing, sustaining and promoting the literary, visual and performing arts in Siskiyou County. Board meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 in locations throughout Siskiyou County. The public is cordially invited! Our mailing address is SAC, PO Box 597, Mt. Shasta CA 96067. Our phone is 530-938-0130 and our E-mail: siskiyouarts@yahoo.com
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