About Us
Mission
History
The Sacramento Fine Arts Center (Sac Arts) was founded in 1986 when five regional art clubs joined together to find a place where they could meet and display their art. The clubs found their new home in the La Sierra Community Center located in Carmichael. Two of the original clubs, Northern California Arts (NCA), and Watercolor Artists of Sacramento Horizons (WASH) continue to constitute an invaluable part of the Center's life and programs.
Sacramento Fine Arts Center hosts over two dozen juried, group, and solo exhibitions per year. Multiple classes and open studio sessions are held daily. In addition, the center hosts several workshops from national artists throughout the year. A gift shop provides opportunities for artists to sell their unique creations and for the community to purchase original art at reasonable prices.
Status
Racial Equity Statement
Following from the mission of the Sacramento Fine Art Center, it is clear that honoring and supporting the cultural life of our community includes all people, their cultures and their art. Artists are in a special position in their creative processes to inspire and to demonstrate the ways in which social injustice and inequity impact the lives of those who have experienced these historic discrimination-based practices.
Sac Arts commits itself to inclusion of all artists and the promotion of racial equity through its activities. This includes policies and procedures, show proposals, art classes and workshop presentations, Board governance, and other programs regularly presented by Sac Arts. This includes elimination of cultural messages and attitudes that have historically created adverse outcomes for communities of color and others who have experienced historic bias. Striving for equity means fair treatment, access and encouragement of all artists by creating a welcoming and encouraging environment in which any individual or group can feel welcome, respected and valued as an individual with unique history and potential for artistic development and appreciation.
Programs
List of Services
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Art ClassesList Item 1
Excellent fine art classes in most mediums and a full schedule of workshops put on by top regional artists are offered regularly to members and non-members.
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Volunteer OpportunitiesList Item 2
Volunteer opportunities will increase your knowledge about art and make you part of a network of hundreds of artists. Gallery docent positions are available. There are numerous opportunities to work as a team organizing exhibitions and fundraising events.
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Space available for RentList Item 4
Our Gallery 3, Studio, and Foyer are available for rent on a monthly basis. Organize your own exhibition, teach a class or lecture, or host an event at Sacramento Fine Arts Center.
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Gift Shop
Special gifts and unique items, including small paintings, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, and greeting cards.
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Open Studios
Studio open Friday mornings for all artists to paint from a live model, or Tuesday evenings from 4-9pm for “Hang Out and Do Art” and do your own thing. Guest are always welcome.
