Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery & Cultural Center in Mt. Shasta is  located at 418 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd.  Siskiyou Arts Council is now able to provide more service for the arts in Siskiyou County. Please stop by the Gallery to see the current art show. Our hours are M-F 10am – 5pm and Saturdays 11am – 5pm. You’ll also discover more about SAC’s 37 years history in Siskiyou County featuring current projects, like H2O Manifesto, Marble Rim Gallery, Art Matters, the ArtsBus Project, Mt. Shasta Writers Series, Gifts and Grants, Etna Bluegrass Festival, Poetry Out Loud and more.

If you are interested in joining the Co-op, entering work in future shows, having your own solo show, presenting a demonstration or performance, teaching, reading poetry, or if you have some time to volunteer, please call SAC’s new Operations Manager, Paula Reynolds, at 530.938.0130 or contact the Gallery 530.926.1294.  We want you all to be part of the fun we are creating at the Siskiyou Arts Council.

Schedule of Upcoming Shows

Mission Statement: The Siskiyou Arts Council will provide a retail space to promote and facilitate the exhibition and sale of high-end arts and crafts.  SAC will facilitate countywide participation in the Gallery & Cultural Center.

Expectations for all pieces submitted to the gallery for jurying are as follows:

• All pieces must be original works of art.
• All works must have been created within the last year.
• Pieces may not have been shown in previous Siskiyou County shows.
• Work done as class assignments will not be accepted.
• Artwork must be clean and presented in a professional standard (Please call the gallery, 926-1294, with questions).
• Artwork must be ready to hang with eyehooks and a wire across the back to fit our gallery hanging system.
• All entries must be accompanied by a fully completed entry form.
• A $5 non-refundable entry fee is required per piece entered.
• It is understood that these are juried shows and artwork may be rejected.
• All work chosen for the show must be available through the show’s duration.
• All rights to the original works remain with the artist.
• All work must be picked up by pick-up date unless other arrangements have been made or they will be considered donations.  Storage fees may apply.
• Permission to use submitted artwork for promotion of the event is given with the artist’s signature on the entry form.
• It is the responsibility of the artist to ensure that accepted artwork is suitably framed (gallery standard), with hanging hardware (screw eyes and wire only – no nail hangers) or mounted and stabilized for pedestal display.
• Framed watercolors, drawings, photography, etc.,  should be matted.
• All frames, armatures and mounting arrangements must be securely constructed.  No damaged or scratched frames.
• All art works must be labeled on the back with:  Name of piece, artist’s name, address, phone number, email address, and price of piece.
• If special requirements are necessary for the installation of an artist’s work, please notify SAC staff and the Hanging Committee to ensure safe and appropriate installation.
• Artists will be responsible for any additional costs if specialized assistance or equipment is required.
• All artwork must be clean and ready to display, including clean glass and dust free art.

Siskiyou Arts Council is now offering our north wall for rent to artists for individual shows.  Contact SAC’s Business office for information, 938.0130.

Click here for an entry form.

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Schedule for 2012

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February 6 thru March 5

~RED~

Drop off date:  Monday, February 6, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Opening:  Friday, February 10, 5 to 8 pm

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March 5 through 24

~MOUNTAIN RUNNERS JULY 4TH FUN RUN/WALK T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST~

Drop off date:  Monday, March 5 through Friday, March 9

Voting:  March 10 through 24, 2012.

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March 26 through April 7

~IMAGINE PAPER~

featuring artists, teachers and clients of A Melo Place

Opening:  Friday, March 30, 5 to 8 pm

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April 10 through May 7

~eARTh Day~

Drop off date:  Monday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Opening:  Friday, April 27, 5 to 8 pm

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May 7 through May 21

~Donna Sanders’ Impressions~

Opening:  Saturday, May 12, 5 to 8 pm

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May 21 through June 4

~Pan Brian Paine~

Opening:  Friday, May 25, 5 to 8 pm

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June 4 through June 25

~Black and White~

Drop off date:  Monday, June 4, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Opening:  Friday, June 8, 5 to 8 pm

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June 25 through July 9

~Visual Contemplations:  Abstract Paintings by Carol Jenkins~

Opening:  Saturday, June 30, 5 to 8 pm

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July 9 through July30

~Fiber Arts Show~

in memory of Jan Sousa

Opening:  Friday, July 13, 5 to 8 pm

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Other shows to be announced soon!  Keep checking back here.

To RENT THE WALL for your own Solo Show, call Paula at 938-0130.