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July/August/September — 2026

Tuolumne Arts Alliance

Summer Newsletter

SUSTAINING THE ARTS IN OUR REGION

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Dear artists and supporters of the Arts-

Welcome to our Summer newsletter!

The above graphic of a meandering river represents the connections between the seven counties, Inyo, Mono, Alpine, Mariposa, Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne, which comprise the participating organizations in the Sierra 7 Arts Alliance From Here to There traveling art exhibit. This year-long process was created in part to build meaningful networks of support and shared resources. We have been most excited about the possibilities of working with each other across the seven counties to be able to extend and build a more connected, creative economy "close to home."

We hope you take the opportunity to see some truly exquisite, meaningful art and to enjoy one or more of the many wonderful events we’ll be hosting for the From Here to There exhibit from August 21st to September 18th at Chakachi-no Learning Center in downtown Jamestown! Check out the schedule below in our Summer Activities section. All events, workshops and classes are free and open to the public; workshops and classes with limited size will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

In addition, we just completed our Summer Arts Camp at Columbia Community College and have been meeting regularly with a dedicated group of staff, board and community members to update our mission, vision and more. It’s an exciting and inspiring process which we intend to announce fully in the fall! We are also continuing to water the seeds of the creative economy here in Tuolumne County. With our popular ReVamp Creative Reuse store (21 N. Washington) and the #91 Collective offering classes and gallery space (91 N. Washington), along with some other fantastic upcoming spaces, our Sonora cultural district is growing steadily!

with gratitude and excitement,
the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance team

Come reflect on the relationships between land, people and place at From Here to There—a rich collective portrait of Sierra landscapes, ecosystems, communities and cultural identities. You are invited to join us for the Opening Reception August 21st, 5-8pm as well as a full schedule of fabulous events for the final month of this seven county tour in the Eastern and Western Sierras. Made possible through a grant from Sierra Jobs First. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this important show!

A cream-colored poster with stylized topographic lines in the foreground and abstract watercolor washes in the background advertises the "from HERE to THERE" exhibition by the Sierra 7 Arts Alliance.

“FROM HERE TO THERE”
TRAVELING ART EXHIBIT EVENTS

Friday, August 21, 5-8pm: Opening Reception Join us in celebrating regional artists from the Central Sierra & enjoy light refreshments!

Saturday, August 22, 12-4pm: Special Event! Arts in the Sierra 7 Region... Creative Solutions for a Sustainable Future Join us for an enlivening community conversation with leaders from across our region on how to continue the collaborative efforts begun with this traveling exhibit.

Saturday, August 22, 3:30-6:30pm: Workshop Smartphone Photography with

Larry Angiers

Sunday, August 23, 12-4pm: Workshop Portraiture with Barbara Kyne

Thursday, August 27, 6-8pm: Speaking Circle Artists' Process... how we do what we do, whatever that may be

Friday, August 28, 5-8pm: Special Event! TBA

Saturday, August 29, 12-4pm: Workshop TBA

Saturday, August 29, 5-8pm: Special Event! TBA

Sunday, August 30, 12-4pm: Workshop TBA

Thursday, September 3, 6-8pm: Speaking Circle Arts & Culture... the role of arts in creative placemaking & what's needed to support the arts

Friday, September 4, 6-8pm: Special Event! 1st Friday Poetry and Prose Open Mic Night Join us for our monthly gathering of writers from around our county. All ages welcome! Please be mindful of language if children are present.

Saturday, September 5, 12-4pm: Workshop mixed-media with Polina Pivak

Saturday, September 5, 5-8pm: Special Event! TBA

Sunday, September 6, 12-4pm: Workshop Trees, Spoons and Poetry with

Sara Dykman

Thursday, September 10, 6-8pm: Speaking Circle Arts & the Environment... how the arts play a critical role in supporting environmental sustainability and regeneration

Friday, September 11, 6-8pm: Special Event! Between Two Rivers film screening with filmaker Ria Rice Lawson & special guests

Saturday, September 12, 12-4pm: Special Event! the intersection of cowboy poetry, photography & rangeland restoration with Kent Reeves

Sunday, September 13, 12-4pm: Workshop Composting 101… Compost and Soil Health Relations with Justine Campbell

Thursday, September 17, 6-8pm: Speaking Circle Arts & Agriculture... how the arts and agriculture work together to create more vibrant, connected communities

Friday, September 18, 5-8pm: Closing Reception & Potluck Community Dinner Come together to celebrate the arts, beauty and importance of our region!


See the exhibit Friday August 21st to Friday September 18th at these times:

  • 4-8pm Thursdays, starting August 27
  • 4-8pm Fridays; 12-8pm Friday September 18
  • 12-8pm Saturdays
  • 12-4pm Sundays

NOTE: All events will be at the Chakachi-no Learning Center,

18141 Main St., Jamestown, CA

OTHER ARTISTIC EVENTS

1st Friday Poetry & Prose Open Mic Night! August 7, 6-7:30pm: All ages welcome! Join us for our monthly Open Mic Night at Revive Coffee, Sonora. Please note: September event will be at Chakachi-no Learning Center in Jamestown

2nd Saturdays! August 8 & September 12, 5-8pm at the Sonora Chamber of Commerce, 47 N. Washington


At the #91 Collective on N.Washington
New Craft Class for Kids with Emily, July 24th, from 3:30 to 4:30 — FREE

Summer Workshops at the #91 Collective, using recycled materials from the ReVamp Store: Get ready for the Handmade Parade! (it's never too early)...This year's theme, The Circus! An expert in the use of materials of all kinds, Jen Fletcher, will guide you in bringing your creative ideas to fruition!


July 26th, from 3pm to 5pm--Capes, Collars, Epaulets, & Wristlets

July 28th, from 6pm to 8pm--Capes, Collars, Epaulets, & Wristlets

Reserve your seat: Visit http://tiny.cc/REVAMPworkshop2

August 9th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm--Cardboard Galore!
August 11th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm--Cardboard Galore!
Reserve your seat: Visit http://tiny.cc/REVAMPworkshop3


August at the Dome: Come learn the venerable art of Raks Sharqi--Near East Bellydance--at the air conditioned historic Dome dance studio! Contact ZAFIRAH for more information at zafirahrakkasah@gmail.com OR (847) 226-0282‬.

MORE WAYS TO KEEP THE ARTS ALIVE
AND THRIVING IN TUOLUMNE COUNTY

😊 Join Tuolumne Arts Alliance by becoming a member! 

✋ Volunteer in our ReVamp store, at events or in other ways to get some great perks!

🙏 Join our fundraising team. Whether you have expertise in fundraising, are ready to engage with potential donors or can help us plan and execute our fundraising initiatives and events, we’d love to hear from you. Please email us at hello@tuolumnecountyarts.org.

💸 And, of course, feel free to make a recurring or one-time donation. We’re always grateful!


Thank you for all the ways in which you support the arts in co-creating a resilient, beautiful and welcoming community for Tuolumne County residents and visitors. And, as always, please forward this email to anyone you know who is an artist, supports the arts or wants to get involved. We’re all in this together… we can’t do any of this without you! 

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🌱 Need materials for your creative projects? Visit our ReVamp Creative Reuse store online! Visit us at 21 N. Washington! Our hours are also on our website, where we update them often! We are one of the only rural creative reuse centers in California! Get great deals on your supplies and donate your gently used arts and crafts items! To make an appointment to donate materials, call 209.651.0066

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tuolumnecountyarts/
Website: www.mytuolumnecountyarts.org
Email: hello@tuolumnecountyarts.org

ReVamp Store: https://shop.mytuolumnecountyarts.org/

Phone: (209) 694-3198

Tuolumne Arts Office/Store: 21 N.Washington St. Sonora, CA. 95370

We’re thrilled to become partners with you. Whether you’re just getting started as an artist/maker, or in any art form, we’re here to support you. Let’s create meaningful change together!

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Tuolumne County Arts Alliance Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, incorporated in 1978