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FAA Artist Demonstration
Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Judy Arrigotti – Think out of the box
Please join us Thursday, June 9, for Judy Arrigotti’s artist demonstration. Judy be teaching everyone how they can use activities to help them ”think out of the box” and learn to expand their thinking!
FAA Art Demonstrations 2022
FAA artist demonstrations are held on second Thursday of each month, 6 p.m., at the Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom.
Join us – demos are FREE to the public!
Brian Wallace
Winnie and Ruby's Folsom ABC Adventure
By Author and Illustrator Brian Wallace
Congratulations to Brian Wallace on the launch of his new book "Winnie and Ruby's Folsom ABC Adventure."
Written and illustrated by Brian, the book features Folsom’s most famous animal friends, Winnie (The Sutter Street Pig) and Ruby (Ruby’s Books). It is an A to Z alphabetical adventure that highlights the best things about Folsom.
Folsom Telegraph: City themed children's book featuring two popular 4-legged residents.
Join the Folsom Arts Association and become a member of a vibrant group of artists!
Folsom Arts Association P.O. Box 234 Folsom, California 95763 folsomartists@gmail.com 916-708-8442
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FAA Bylaws
Updates to the FAA Bylaws were approved by our members at the July 16, 2019 meeting. View the summary of the changes and a link to the full text of the bylaws.
Get ready for Folsom Focus Photography Contest 2022
14th Folsom Focus Photography Contest
October 7, 2022 to January 10, 2023
Sponsored by the Folsom Arts Association
at the Gallery at 48 Natoma
Amateur photography contest for all ages. Submit your favorite photo that showcases Folsom from your own unique perspective. Capture life in Folsom using one of the four categories as your guideline. Entries will be accepted in two age categories (15 years of age and under, or 16 years of age and older) for each theme. Awards will be given for each age category.
Visit Get ready for Folsom Focus Photography Contest for a list of this year's age groups and categories.
Rules, guidelines, and registration will be available in August.
Ladies Valley Landback - Call for Art Auctions Items
Ladies Valley Landback
Help Wanted and Call for Art Auction Items
American River Conservancy (ARC) is partnering with Cosumnes Culture and Waterways (CCAWW) on a fundraising event called the Ladies Valley Landback. ARC aims to give the Ladies Valley property to our local Native American community along with $25,000 in startup funding.
For the event, they are collecting nature-inspired art auction items. They are also looking for volunteers to help now and during the event.
Melissa Lobach, Development Manager
American River Conservancy
Melissa@arconservancy.org
Facebook - FAA Staying Connected
For Facebook users
We have started a Facebook group called FAA – Staying Connected. The intent of the group is to share what you have been working on, share resources that other members might find useful and anything else that will bolster our connectivity.
For those not on Facebook
Share a photo of your current work with other members by sending an image of your work to folsomartists@gmail.com. Include a brief description or comment and a website link (if you have one) and let’s “Stay Connected!“
Gallery at 48 Natoma
The Gallery at 48 Natoma has been bringing high quality, original art exhibits to our community since 2007. Most of the art on display is available for sale.
Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom
- Main Gallery: April 22 to June 30 - Famous Faces sculptures by Karen Calden Fulk and digital paintings by Michael Tofanelli.
- Community Gallery: April 22 to June 24 - El Dorado Hills Arts Association Open Studio Tour Preview.
Art Reception: April 22, 2022
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Gallery at 48 Natoma is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.
For questions, contact the gallery at: 916-461-6611, cabraham@folsom.ca.us
El Dorado Hills Arts Association
Art Studio Tour 2022
May 21-22, 2022
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
15 studios - 43 artists - FREE to the public!
Mark your calendar for the upcoming Art Studio Tour. It is going to be a great weekend!!
Click to preview the brochure.
Click to preview the map.
Click to view the list of artists.
Welcome NEW FAA Members!
Folsom Arts Association has added a New Member feature to its website. Upon joining FAA, new members are encouraged to provide a short self-introduction and one or two examples of any work they would like to share with our members and other website visitors.
Put a face to a name and further enhance the camaraderie of our group - ENJOY!
Public Health Guidance
While the state of California has reopened its economy allowing almost all businesses to reopen without restrictions, the City of Folsom has restrictions for indoor public settings. Bear with us as we work through the new rules.
The Gallery at 48 Natoma is OPEN for our monthly artists demonstrations. We are waiting to hear from Folsom Lake College regarding art camp and workshops.
Welcome to the FAA
Cultivating and supporting art appreciation is the force guiding the Folsom Arts Association. The diversity of arts in our group leads to spirited discussions with lots of laughs. We’re a group that enjoys getting together.
The Folsom Arts Association hosts monthly Artist Demonstrations (second Thursday) at The Gallery at 48 Natoma Street in Folsom. Workshops and Art Camps are held in the Folsom area and Art Classes, Workshops, and Shows are taught by members of the association throughout the year.
Join the Folsom Arts Association and become a member of a vibrant group of artists!
Folsom Arts Association
P.O. Box 234
Folsom, California 95763
folsomartists@gmail.com
916-708-8442
Standing Guard Duty by Steve Holler