Community Mural Paint Days

So...the blog has been quiet the last two weeks as I grade like mad for the end of the semester. For the most part, I keep this blog running only during the school year, but I like to end it each time with something fun to unwind with. I think this next post qualifies for...

Cal State Fair Art Showcase Volunteers

From Emily Reed, Competition & Exhibit Coordinator at the Cal State Fair: The California State Fair (Fine Arts, Plein Air, Photography, California Crafts, and Student Showcase) is looking for enthusiastic art lovers who want to share their love of arts and other crafts with large numbers of fairgoers who come through the California State Fair. We have...

Sacramento Freelancer Grant!

I had another post set for this week, but I simply could NOT skip this information once I found it. I had to let you guys know. Sacramento county is offering $2500 grants to an estimated 650 "micro businesses" to help small businesses and freelancers (like photographers and (...)

Emory Douglas Artist Lecture!

There's going to be a really cool artist lecture on campus by Emory Douglas, who's a really important artist! If you have the time, it's a free event, and could be a chance of a lifetime! As the Minister of Culture of the Black Panther Party and the graphic artist of the Black Panther Party Newspaper, Emory...

Volunteer Event Photographers Wanted

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is having their Women Build event coming up and would love for some volunteer student photographers to take photos during the event. Currently they are hoping to get coverage on March 4th and March 16th. You can also find general information about the event here - https://habitatgreatersac.org/get-involved/womenbuild/. If you have questions,...

Sacramento Mural Paint Day

Community Mural Paint Day is this Saturday, December 4! This is an exciting opportunity to participate hands-on and add your brushstrokes to the amazing mural that is in-progress at 4611 Freeport Blvd. The mural is a paint-by-number design and you'll be supported by lead artist, Jaya King, and her team, Uli Smith, Nicole Keith, and...