Plumas Arts (also known as the Plumas County Arts Commission) was established in 1981 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, private public benefit corporation. Since its inception, Plumas Arts has been authorized by the Plumas County Board of Supervisors to serve as Plumas County’s arts planning and programming agency for the California Arts Council's (CAC) State-Local Partnership (SLP).
Our Mission:
"Plumas Arts cultivates communities in which arts & culture flourish."
What We Do
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Artist Support
Plumas Arts boasts a vibrant gallery showcasing the creations of more than 60 talented member artists. Each month, the spotlight shifts to either individual member showcases or group exhibitions, ensuring a constant flow of fresh artwork. Additionally, Plumas Arts curates the art display at the beloved Patti's Thunder Café in Quincy, a tradition spanning over three decades alongside the Words & Music event. At Patti's, the art rotation occurs every two months, keeping the atmosphere dynamic. Beyond exhibitions, board members and staff actively promote gallery artists and local creatives through interviews. Furthermore, Plumas Arts extends its support to the artistic community by providing technical assistance, grant writing guidance, and organizational resources to both established and emerging artists and groups. |
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Fundraising Events & Activities
Throughout the year, Plumas Arts hosts a variety of events and fundraisers that bring the community together to celebrate art and culture. Regular events like Words & Music and Music in the Plaza, as well as the Plumas-Sierra County Fair Art Barn, provide opportunities for community connection through the arts. Annual fundraisers, including the Almanor Art Show (June), Wild & Scenic Film Festival (September), and Mountain Harvest Beer Festival (October), play a vital role in supporting Plumas Arts' mission. These events not only generate essential funding but also offer residents and visitors some of the area’s most beloved and vibrant cultural experiences. |
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Arts Education
For over 30 years, Plumas Arts has run Artist in the Schools, a program to bring working artists into Plumas County schools to teach art, in all the K-6 grade classrooms in Plumas County. Plumas Arts also coordinates Poetry Out Loud, a local, statewide, and national program to encourage students to learn about poetry through memorization and recitation. Through grant support, Plumas Arts also offers school assembly programs featuring diverse genres of art as well as a summer art camps throughout Plumas County communities. |
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Town Hall Theatre
The Town Hall Theatre is a first-run feature film house and community performing arts venue, which has been operated by Plumas Arts since 1989. |
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Funding Sources
"Membership is our lifeblood, supporting all the many programs we provide to all the communities within Plumas County. Membership and Donor support makes our work possible. "
Plumas Arts is also funded through local support and grant funding.
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About Plumas County... Nestled at the junction of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Cascade Mountains in Far Northern California, Plumas County is made up of towering snow-capped peaks, rushing clear rivers, expansive green valleys, and small communities strung along the two state highways that cross the county. Though small in number, our population is rich in artists, writers, musicians, artisans, and creative folk of every stripe and color. Plumas Arts is proud to be woven into the fabric of this exceptional place.
Learn more about Plumas County at the official county website.
Learn more about Plumas County at the official county website.
