Welcome to El Dorado Hills Arts Association
A California Nonprofit Organization
A California Nonprofit Organization
About Us
El Dorado Hills Arts Association is a California Nonprofit Organization with the exclusive purpose to provide education, promotion, exhibitions, networking settings, volunteer opportunities, and public events for local artists. We are proud to encourage the development and the growth of visual arts in our area by promoting member artists and serving our local communities. |
Member Artist Showcase
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May 4th & 5th, 2024
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Tour Preview Show: At Gallery 48 Natoma in Folsom April 19 to June 6. Congratulations to those who signed up for 2024 Spring Studio Tour. We have 45 member artists participating at 18 different locations. It is shaping up to be a great event.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Planning Meeting Rescheduled Our meeting for Tour participants has been rescheduled as part of the regularly monthly meeting on Tuesday March 19 at the El Dorado Hills Library starting at 6pm. Following Richard Gilmore's demonstration, we will cover everything you need to know about the tour and the about the planned marketing. We'll have a discussion about best practices...showing your work, displaying your work, pricing your work, marketing, and more. The key to success is in the aggregate marketing effort. Each artist's effort contributes to the overall success of the event. We'll do our best to provide you with all of the tools you will need to reach your loyal customers and attract new visitors. Important Dates: Tuesday, March 19, 2024: 6:00pm Members Meeting will provide valuable information for all participants! April 1, 2024 - Please let Judy Arrigotti know by this date or earlier if you are planning on participating. Each artist may display one piece. Thursday April 18, 2024 -10:00 am. - Deliver art Gallery 48 Natoma for hanging or display, with paperwork below. It would be great to have a few artists stay and help hang the work. Please let Judy Arrigotti know if you are interested. Please see the EDHAA Studio Tour 2024 page for required paperwork to accompany your submittal. April 19 to June 6, 2024: Preview Show at The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom. Friday, April 26 - Opening reception, from 6:00-8:00pm at Gallery 48 Natoma. This will coincide with the opening of the “Things with Wings” art exhibit in the main Gallery at 48 Natoma. Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 10am to 5pm: Art Studio Tour Weekend. The Gallery at 48 Natoma will be open both days 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We will give out maps and tour information. Friday, June 7, at 10 a.m. – Return Art. Please make arrangements to pick up art on time. We will not store left artwork. Artist Spotlight: Yen-Ching Chang Yen-Ching Chang, born in Taiwan in 1980, earned an MFA in Figurative Painting from the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, in 2012. Transitioning into a professional artist during her MFA studies, she garnered numerous international awards.
Her paintings have been exhibited in museums and galleries and collected by art collectors. Relocating to El Dorado Hills in 2021, she brings extensive experience in art teaching and established her own Atelier in 2023. Yen-Ching’s works reflect the essence of life and celebrate its beauty. Specializing in portraiture, figurative, and landscape painting, using a variety of mediums, she captures emotions and narratives aiming to deeply resonate with her audience. www.yenchingchang.com |
Next Meeting: April 16, 6:00pm A) Demonstration: Steve Holler - Acrylics
Steve Holler has enjoyed a successful career in design as an internationally recognized creative director and graphic designer working with some of the finest talent in the communication design profession. Now a full-time fine artist and educator Steve’s design and fine art has been recognized in national and international competitions, exhibitions and publications. Recently Steve Holler’s painting has been featured in “Acrylicworks 6, The Best of Acrylic Painting”, published by North Light Books. Steve Holler holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Kansas City Art Institute and a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the California College of the Arts. He has studied graphic design at the Yale University, School of Art. Steve lives with his wife Jeannie in El Dorado Hills, California. B) Discussion: Selling your art at a home studio Upcoming Meetings May 21 - 6-8 pm A) Demonstration: Aimee Lamoureux - Resin, Acrylic, Mixed Media B) Discussion: Artists & Social Media June 18 - 6-8pm A) Demonstration: Marianne Biner - Acrylic Fluid art techniques including: canvas prep, materials, paint mixing, and pouring paint to create artwork. B) Discussion: Creating a voice & style in your art Check for the full 2024 meeting schedule Here. More on the demonstration subjects will be added as information is available. 2nd Annual Fine Arts Festival SAVE THE DATE:
October 19, 10am - 5pm The Second Annual Fine Art Festival is on the Schedule!
Planning is underway for the 2024 Fine Art Festival. With a full year to plan, prepare, market and execute, this year's event promises to be bigger and better! So, mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, 10am to 5pm. Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of this signature event! More Information will be available in the next few months and we'll keep the membership updated as we make information available on the EDHAA website and in newsletters. So stay tuned...but most of all, put October 19th on your calendars! Bob Anderson - Fine Art Festival Committee Chairman Donations& Sponsorships
El Dorado Hills Arts Association is a charitable organization. In addition to supporting the many activities of EDHAA, your donations make possible $1,000 scholarships to outstanding art students at Folsom Lake College. For more information on Donations and Sponsorships, click here . Welcome New Members
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THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Hi All,
This promises to be a very exciting year for EDHAA members. We have a very capable and enthusiastic board planning the 2024 activities and events. I’m so fortunate to be working along side of them. I encourage all our members to take advantage of the opportunities available to you as members of our association.
We have a wonderful variety of talented artists scheduled to educate and entertain us at our monthly demonstrations, thanks to Linda Smith our Vice President (916) 933-2771. You won’t want to miss a meeting. Richard Gilmore works in 2D pen & ink and in 3D repurposed wood and he’s our next demonstrator (March 19th) rickprimefitness@gmail.com
Our first field trip of the year was a very successful and enjoyable plain air paint out at Town Center last week. Sorry if you missed it, however there will be many more opportunities as the weather improves. There’s always room for more! Karen Cogan (916)397-5780) our Field trip Coordinator is always open to suggestions for new destinations.
Melissa Keyzer (916) 834-6442 is doing an amazing job as our scholarship coordinator. Her selection committee met on March 1st with Folsom College art instructors to select the the winners of two scholarships: The Joey Cattone Scholarship and the EDHAA Young Artist Scholarship. The winners will receive their awards at our May 21 meeting (depending on their availability). Be sure to attend so you’ll have the opportunity to meet them!
Spike Mills is the coordinator of the Studio Tour on May 4 & 5 (1 (925) 844-4038 or spike mills!@gmail.com Our Studio Tour is quickly approaching and promises to be a huge success. (45 artists in 18 locations). All Studio Tour Artists will and any interested members are encouraged to attend the Studio Tour Preview meeting on Thursday, March 21 at 6 pm. This meeting is an opportunity to meet the other artists and to see examples of their art, but more importantly to share their tricks and strategies for having a successful tour. Every participating tour artist has the opportunity to display one or two pieces of art at Gallery 48 on April 19-June 6. I strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of this golden opportunity. I’ve made several sales over the years as a result of this additional exposure to the public.
You have 7 months to create in preparation for the Fine Arts Festival at the library. Bob Anderson is the Committee Chairman for the Fine Arts Festival on October 19. (408) 859-1788 or RNA@robertandersonart.com
We are actively pursuing a location for a Membership Show. The Harris Center rotates between El Dorado Hills & Folsom Arts Association, so this is Folsom’s year. We need to find a new spot. We can’t predict a date or time until we know where or even if we can find an affordable and accessible location. We’re open to ideas from our members.
Looking forward to a great year,
Judy
Want to become a member? Go to our Membership Page for more Information! Send us an email to give us your thoughts or ask us a question. Use the form below. |
2024 Board of Directors & Committee Chairpersons BOARD President - Judy Arrigotti Vice President - Linda Smith Secretary - Alison Yeadon Treasurer - Bob Anderson Membership - Sandy Allie Webmaster/Communications - Diana Erickson Development - Ken Mahar Marketing/Publicity - Steve Holler COMMITTEES Studio Tour - Spike Mills Special Events - Tim Midboe Fine Arts Festival - Bob Anderson Scholarship - Melissa Keyser Activities Coordinator - Karen Cogan |