Call To Artists for July & August

Now accepting submissions for TWO upcoming gallery exhibitions!

July- Across This Land: Celebrating 250 Years of America.

August- Familiarity of the Figure: The Human Form

We welcome artists working in painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fiber art, mixed media, fine crafts, and more.

Click the link below for more information & application details

Last day to come view the Art & Mind exhibition is May 29.

HUGE thanks to everyone who has already come and supported these wonderful artists.

NEW CLASS ALERT

Energetic Life Drawing is coming to the Arts Council!

Often using live models as inspiration, Brooke McGowen’s new 18+ class focuses on movement, rhythm, gesture, and self-expression through figure drawing. Bring your favorite drawing materials and explore a more loose, expressive approach to the human form.

Starting June 4 and continuing on Thursdays | 6–8 PM

Click below for more information about Brooke and the class!

Check out more classes that are held at the Arts Council!

Pocket Park Pop Up on June 5!

Join us for an evening of live music, creativity, community, and cake in Downtown Redding on JUNE 5!

Featuring:
• A pro photo station by Nicole Darby Photography
• Live music by Jacob Akana, JJ Tiefenbach, & Ty Hill
• Sweet treats from Tu Antojito Favorito’s cake cart. • Books from Bailey’s Book Nook!!

We’ll also have tables, chairs, and free-to-use art supplies available so you can relax, create, and enjoy the evening.

And this month, there’s something a little special! Visitors will have the opportunity to hang their artwork in our gallery space for the month if they’d like. Take your art home or leave it behind to become part of a community-created exhibition.

📍1313 Market Street, Redding CA (Shasta Arts Council)

Attention Poets

Mark your calendars, June 13, we gonna be Poetry SLAMMING

Click below for more info and to buy a $5 ticket in advance

Children’s Summer Art Classes 2026

Join instructor Susan Emerson this summer for hands-on creativity, messy masterpieces, sculpture, painting, mixed media, and more at the Arts Council in Downtown Redding.

Classes run Tuesday–Friday throughout June, July, and August for ages 5–14.

Sessions Include: Ooey-Gooey Art, Drawing & Painting, Sculpture, Robots, Birds & Insects, Kitchen Sink Art …and more!

$125 per 4-day session | $40 daily drop-in
1313 Market Street, Downtown Redding

Click Below for more Info on our website

Our Coalitions:

Our coalitions bring together local creatives, organizations, and community members to collaborate, share resources, and help strengthen the arts in our region.

Interested in Volunteering?

Reach out to our lovely Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Fish!

Hope to see you at the Shasta County Arts Council Soon!