Mariposa Arts Council

06/12/2026

Today, our intern Liz graduates from Mariposa County High School, and our hearts are full.

Watching her grow as a student artist and intern has been a true joy. Liz’s creativity, dedication, and kindness have left a lasting mark on our Arts Council family.

Liz, thank you for sharing your gifts with us. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see where your journey leads. Your future is bright, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. 💙

06/10/2026

We’re buzzing with excitement as we prepare for our Art + Nature Day Camp, kicking off June 15! 🐝 If your camper is signed up, be sure to keep an eye out for important emails and check out the parent handbook here 👉 tr.ee/ga0TCltlOb

06/09/2026

Ready for a fun weekend? Music on the Green is back at Mariposa Art Park! Catch Tim Wechgelaer on Friday, June 12, and Candice Lamb on Saturday, June 13—both shows start at 7pm. Grab your friends, pack a picnic, and let’s make some summer memories together!

06/08/2026

We’re excited to share a short wrap-up of our second Mariposa Creek Parkway Artist-in-Residence with the talented Stephanie Troyan. 🎨 Thank you, Stephanie, for inspiring our community and bringing creativity to the Parkway!

06/04/2026

Get ready everyone! The evening of Friday, June 5 is going to be so fun. 🥳

Let’s get real—MUSIC ON THE GREEN needs your help! 🎵 We’re cooking up something fun: Ramen on the Green, a tasty fundraiser on opening night. Grab a bowl, view some local art, sip some wine, and groove to live music. 🍲 Every bite and pour helps keep the music playing all summer long!

FRI, June 5 | 5-9pm

FOOD + WINE at Little Shop of Ramen > 5-7pm
ART at Mariposa Arts Council > 5-6:30pm
MUSIC at Mariposa Arts Park > 7-9pm

06/03/2026

Wonderful news: Four local artists and organizations have been selected as this year’s Art + Community grant recipients! Thanks to the support of Mariposa County, these awardees are making a real difference through creativity and connection. 👏🏼 Please join us in celebrating their inspiring work and the vibrant spirit of our community!

06/03/2026

We’re saying goodbye to “From Here To There” this Friday, June 5. 🏔️ Don’t miss your last chance to experience art by talented Sierra artists at the Arts Council office. Join us for a cozy closing reception on Friday from 5-6:30pm–meet some of the artists, and celebrate creativity together!

06/01/2026

We had the honor of showing a team of colleagues from the Smithsonian around Mariposa County, along with representatives from many local organizations. It was a wonderful few days of sharing our community’s creativity, history, and spirit with new friends!

Longtime Mariposa Museum and History Center board member Sylvia Emery listens as museum director Amanda Adams opened the meeting with the Smithsonian last week. Photo by Greg Little When it comes to name recognition, it’s hard to argue the stature of the Smithsonian Institution. It is one of the m...

05/27/2026

This achievement belongs to all of us! 🥳 The Mariposa County Arts Council has been recognized with the CTA Gold Award by the Merced/Mariposa Service Center Council for our efforts in supporting Mariposa County Schools.

Thank you to every student, teacher, and community member who helps us make a difference through the arts. ❤️‍🔥

Curious about how we support our schools? Here's a glimpse:
• In-classroom arts education (poetry, cultural indigenous arts, dance, music, multimedia collage)
• Annual juried art exhibition for young artists
• Field trips to Bay Area museums for high schoolers
• Teacher support through workshops like Open Arts Night, Paint + Snacks, Community of Practice
• Arts curriculum for grades TK - 8
• Workforce development opportunities and internships for emerging teen artists

(Pictured from L to R: Arts Council Director of School Programs Andra Kovacs, Mariposa Chapter's CTA President/4th grade teacher Jen Beavers and Arts Council Program Manager/Lead Teaching Artist Polina Pivak.)

05/26/2026

🎉 Huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors for this year’s Music on the Green concert series! Your support makes the magic happen, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you for helping us bring live music to Mariposa! 🎶