The Crocker Art Museum in downtown Sacramento will resume its mid day one-hour art walkabout through downtown Sacramento.
If you work downtown, and want to do something educational and entertaining on your lunch break, take a tour of local public art.
The tour starts at noon on the museum steps.
“Public Art Walkabout tours are a great way to exercise your mind and body while learning more about Sacramento,” said Christian Adame, manager of lifelong learning at the Crocker Art Museum. The program was piloted in September 2009 before going on hiatus during winter.
Tour dates are:
Thursday, March 25
Permanent Collection Artists
Thursday, April 8
Conservation of Public Art
Thursday, May 13
Public Art & Architecture
Thursday, June 10
The Crocker Family Legacy
Public Art Walkabout tours are presented in collaboration with the Sacramento Metropolitan Art Commission. Reservations are required. To register, call (916) 808-5499 or email education@crockerartmuseum.org.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
One Stop Holiday Shop
Few gifts are more original that local arts, trinkets and crafts.
Don’t miss the upcoming Holiday Art & Craft Festival presented by the Crocker Art Museum.
More than 95 regional artists and craftspeople will gather at the Scottish Rite Center on Nov. 27-29 to display and sell their creations.
Artist creations include jewelry, ceramics, paintings, gourmet food, a variety of holiday items and more.
This would be a good place to stock-up on Christmas gifts.
There are many holiday craft fairs every year, but what makes this one unique, besides being presented by Sacramento’s most prominent art museum, is the fact that children and adults can have their photos taken with a Victorian Santa Claus.
Attendees will also enjoy free parking and a café by Ambrosia Catering.
Festival admission is free to Crocker members, $6 for adult non-members and $3 for seniors, students and children. The festival is open Friday, 1 p.m.- 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Don’t miss the upcoming Holiday Art & Craft Festival presented by the Crocker Art Museum.
More than 95 regional artists and craftspeople will gather at the Scottish Rite Center on Nov. 27-29 to display and sell their creations.
Artist creations include jewelry, ceramics, paintings, gourmet food, a variety of holiday items and more.
This would be a good place to stock-up on Christmas gifts.
There are many holiday craft fairs every year, but what makes this one unique, besides being presented by Sacramento’s most prominent art museum, is the fact that children and adults can have their photos taken with a Victorian Santa Claus.
Attendees will also enjoy free parking and a café by Ambrosia Catering.
Festival admission is free to Crocker members, $6 for adult non-members and $3 for seniors, students and children. The festival is open Friday, 1 p.m.- 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ball-erific!
The 49th Annual Crocker Art Ball is approaching! This year’s theme is “A Holiday Affair.” Tickets are $500 for general admission.Learn more details at www.crockerartmuseum.org/ball
Hat Fancy
A top hat, a cloche, a cap, a fedora- whatever the style, headwear is not just to keep our noggins warm, but an expression of fashion that has changed throughout history.
Use your imagination to make your own unique hats at the Crocker Art Museum’s “Second Saturday for Families: Project Hat” event on Jan. 9 from 12 p.m.- 3 p.m.
Bring the kids for this fun hat-making event.
A variety of materials will be provided to create a hat that signifies your personal style. Who knows, you might create a new trend!Event is free with admission.
Use your imagination to make your own unique hats at the Crocker Art Museum’s “Second Saturday for Families: Project Hat” event on Jan. 9 from 12 p.m.- 3 p.m.
Bring the kids for this fun hat-making event.
A variety of materials will be provided to create a hat that signifies your personal style. Who knows, you might create a new trend!Event is free with admission.
Family Ties Bind Exhibits at the Crocker
Sometimes it’s better to hear it from an expert.
Like the docents at the Crocker Art Museum who will offer tours through the popular exhibit Treasures, Curiosities and Secrets: The Crockers and the Gilded Age running thru May 9, 2010.
The theme for the tour is “Family Affair.”
Tour guests will also look at other works in the Crocker’s collection with family-related stories behind them.
This tour is free with admission.Tour times are: Thursday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m.
Like the docents at the Crocker Art Museum who will offer tours through the popular exhibit Treasures, Curiosities and Secrets: The Crockers and the Gilded Age running thru May 9, 2010.
The theme for the tour is “Family Affair.”
Tour guests will also look at other works in the Crocker’s collection with family-related stories behind them.
This tour is free with admission.Tour times are: Thursday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m.
More than a century later, Sac’s former premiere artist gets retrospective exhibit
One hundred years ago William F. Jackson may have been a household name in Sacramento. From 1880 to 1936 he was Sacramento’s leading painter. Jackson was also the first director of the Crocker Art Museum, a position he held for 50 years.
Now his works will be on display so that modern day Sacramento residents can appreciate his art too.
The Crocker Art Museum presents Meadows and Mountains: The Art of William F. Jackson through May 9, 2010.
This is the first exhibit that will take a look back at Jackson’s work over his art career. Featuring 20 painted landscapes, including views of Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe and California hillsides carpeted with springtime poppies and lupine.
The Crocker Art Museum is located at 216 O Street in downtown Sacramento. Museum hours are 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Tuesday- Sunday. On the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, the museum stays open until 9 p.m.
Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students. Free admission on Sundays from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m is made possible by Bank of America. For more information please visit crockerartmuseum.org.
Now his works will be on display so that modern day Sacramento residents can appreciate his art too.
The Crocker Art Museum presents Meadows and Mountains: The Art of William F. Jackson through May 9, 2010.
This is the first exhibit that will take a look back at Jackson’s work over his art career. Featuring 20 painted landscapes, including views of Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe and California hillsides carpeted with springtime poppies and lupine.
The Crocker Art Museum is located at 216 O Street in downtown Sacramento. Museum hours are 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Tuesday- Sunday. On the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, the museum stays open until 9 p.m.
Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students. Free admission on Sundays from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m is made possible by Bank of America. For more information please visit crockerartmuseum.org.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Crocker Family History
Treasures, Curiosities and Secrets: The Crocker and the Gilded Age will pay tribute to the Crocker family and the legendary museum they left to Sacramentans. The family’s jewels, gowns, china, furniture and personal letters will be on display so that visitors can learn the stories that made the Crocker’s front page news.
The exhibit opens Nov. 6 and runs through May 9, 2010.
The exhibit opens Nov. 6 and runs through May 9, 2010.
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