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About ACPC

Founded in 1983, The Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC) promotes and advocates for all arts across Placer County to enrich and help develop the artistic culture of our region of Northern California and beyond. The Arts Council of Placer County (formerly PlacerArts), serves communities throughout Placer County by offering arts and culture grants, promoting and advocating for arts programs across the county and nearby regions, serving as a conduit of information, resources, and hands-on assistance for the success of the arts.

Press Releases

Oct. 1st, 2023
Arts Scene Newsletter October 2023

Sept. 24, 2023
Save the Date – Oct 12 New Economic Data

Sept. 15th, 2023
Hispanic Heritage & Latinx Month

Sept. 14th, 2023
Call to Artists

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In the News

Oct 1st, 2023
4 Placer County writers among Short Story Contest finalists

Sept 29th, 2023
Don’t settle for ‘eh’ — drench yourself in art

March 8th, 2023
New grant funding available for artists in Nevada, Placer counties

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ACPC Press Inquiries

To request an interview or additional information about ACPC, please send an email to admin@placerarts.org.

Press Releases

ACPC In the News

May 5th, 2023
Roseville & Placer county Big Day of Giving Leaderboard

March 8th, 2023
New grant funding available for artists in Nevada, Placer counties

January 4th, 2023
Nevada County Arts Council seeks Panelists for Upstate California Creative Corps

Auburn Journal, “Auburn Art Walk Preview”
Reported on July 17, 2018
The Art Council of Placer County is hosting a reception for the studio tour preview show  from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 20 at the Placer County Administrative Building in Auburn.
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Style Magazine, “Whimsical and Colorful Opening Reception”
Reported on June 1, 2018
Visitors enjoyed demonstrations by artists Traci Owens, Dottie Visker, and Bill Reed—whose work is on display through June 28 at Big Spoon Yogurt in Roseville.
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Placer Valley Tourism Newsletter, “Jim Crosthwaite, Arts Council of Placer County Executive Director”
Published in April 2018 Newsletter
The Arts Council of Placer County’s new executive director brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the arts.
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Style Magazine, “Catch All: Celebrate Earth Day”
Reported on March 29, 2018
The Placer County Earth Day Celebration on April 21 at Roseville’s Royer Park will celebrate Mother Earth with a focus on the arts and culture.
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Style Magazine, “Poetry Out Loud”
Reported on March 29, 2018
This 10th annual program—presented by the Arts Council of Placer County—brought high school students from across the region to the stage for a competitive performance that combined the spoken word and theater.
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Auburn Journal, “Auburn high school student is Placer County poetry champ”
Reported on February 19, 2018
Report on results of the 2018 Poetry Out Loud regional finals
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Style Magazine, “Jim Crosthwaite”
Reported on November 22, 2017
Spotlight Interview on ACPC Executive Director Jim Crosthwaite
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Sierra Food Wine Art, “PlacerARTS Studios Tour”
Reported on November 2, 2017
Each studio tells a personal story. Spotlight on 24th Annual Studios Tour, featuring MaryTess Mayall, Jim Lee, and Nicholson Blown Glass.
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Foothil Magazine, “Interpretations of Nature”
Reported in October 2017 issue
Fiber artist Terry Shearn spotlight during the 24th Annual PlacerArts Studios Tour.
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Style Magazine, “Placer Arts Studios Tour”
Reported on October 30, 2017
Interview with Tour Coordinator Gia McNutt about 24th Annual Studios Tour.
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Auburn Journal, “Poetry Out Loud: Voices of passion”
Reported on January 27, 2016
PlacerArts Poetry Out Loud Coordinator Julie Valin speaks about local competition.
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Auburn Journal, “So much peace so little time: Natalie Pohley and Hip Hop Congress introduce new programs in 2016”
Reported on January 12, 2016
Co-Director of Auburn Hip Hop Congress, Natalie Pohley on the local program.
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