Sierra County Arts Council

CERF+ is now accepting applications for the third cycle of our COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. This program will provide one-time $1,000 grants to artists workin...g in craft disciplines who continue to face dire food, housing, and medical insecurities caused by the pandemic. The third cycle will accept applications starting Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 9 a.m. (ET) and close on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at 5 p.m. (ET). Priority will be given to eligible artists who have traditionally been underserved by the grantmaking community, including people of color and folk and traditional artists. Here's the link to the application: https://cerfplus.org/cerf-covid-19-relief-grant/ #cerfpluschangeslives #morethanmoney #artistssafetynet #artistshelpingartists #craft #supportcraft #supportcraftartists #emergencyrelief #covid19 #coronavirus #pandemic #emergency #artistled #creativeeconomy #artists #support #cerfplus #grant #grantopportunity #grants #grantopportunities

It’s that time of year. The river runs low. The valley is blanketed in winter white. The canyons grow dark as the sun sets behind the ridge. It is a time of rest and reflection.

The Arts Council was excited to get a tour of Stained Glass Artist, Marjorie Voorhees in her studio. Amazing! We will be posting more of her work in the weeks to come.

Another beautiful stained glass piece from Sierra County Artists Marjorie Voorhees. See her on our website https://www.sierracountyartscouncil.org/sierracountyartist

CERFplus announces the third cycle of our COVID-19 Relief Grant for artists! The $1,000 grants are for artists working in craft disciplines who are facing dire ...circumstances due to food, housing, and/or medical insecurities as a result of the ongoing pandemic. "The CERF+ COVID-19 Relief Grant was a godsend. Thanks to the grant, I was able to catch up on my gas and light bills, get wood and manure for my pottery, and buy things I needed for my two grandkids that I'm raising. - Judy Tafoya (6th generation Tewa Tribe potter from Santa Clara Pueblo) The third cycle will begin accepting applications on January 13, and will close on February 3rd, 2021. Priority will be given to Black, Indigenous, People of Color and folk and traditional artists. Follow the link to learn more: https://cerfplus.org/cerf-covid-19-relief-grant/

Sierra County Arts Council is here to provide assistance to anyone with a project or idea who would like to seek funding through grants from the California Arts Council.

We're seeking arts and cultural practitioners from disparate communities statewide to volunteer for our upcoming grant review panels. Submission collections will take place on 11/16/20 & 1/7/21. Apply now at https://arts.ca.gov/grants/grant-panels/.

Sierra County Artist Marjorie Voorhees just installed these amazing Stained-Glass side window entry panels of conifers. She is shown standing in the beautiful blue glow cast by sunlight shining through vibrant colored glass. She is also shown in front of the Sattley Cash Store holding the pattern she used to create this incredible work of art. Find our more about Marjorie at: https://www.sierracountyartscouncil.org/sierracountyartist

Grant Season is Here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT1w33vVXMY&feature=emb_logo Banff is here! Follow this link to our website and learn how you may enjoy the festival in the comfort of your home. Visit us at www.sierracountyartscouncil.org to learn more and support the Arts Council and The Yuba Theatre

Sierra City Mercantile is open on weekends with local art and crafts. Come do your Christmas shopping and support you local artisans.