Yosemite Sierra Artists

11/04/2026

THIS FRIDAY! Don't Miss the Art Banner Soirée!

You’ve seen the beautiful art banners around town all summer… now come see them up close, meet the talented artists and discover the original artwork that inspired them!

And did we mention tickets are just $25?!

Your evening includes:

• Delicious Smokehouse 41 BBQ Dinner
• A Welcome Glass of Bubbly
• Live Music by Terry Robinson
• Art Banner Auction & Original Artwork
• Fun Raffle Prizes
• Chance to WIN a 2-NIGHT STAY at The Redwoods in Yosemite!(Complimentary door-prize entry included!)

You don't have to buy art to have a great time! Come enjoy a fun evening with friends while supporting local artists and community beautification.

Friday, November 6 | 5–7:30 PM at Oakhurst Community Center

⏰ Only a few days left! Grab your tickets and join the fun!

🎟️ https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/community-art-banners

11/02/2026

The show is getting set up, please join us for Fresno Art Hop for the YSA Exhibit at Scarab this Thursday from 5-8pm.

11/01/2026

This banner or original artwork by Lura Schwarz Smith Art could be yours at the Art Banner Soirée on Thursday, Nov 6th at the Oakhurst Community Center. Learn more at https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/community-art-banners

My art banner, "Freedom Rises," has been hanging at Yosemite Gateway Art Center all summer and will soon be available, along with all the wonderful community art banners in our area, for silent auction at the Art Banner Soiree Nov. 6th. Your ticket gets a beautiful barbecue dinner, music, drawings for goodies, and a chance to get either a banner or the original art - come out for a lovely evening and support our community arts!

10/28/2026

Join us at the Yosemite Sierra Artists (YSA) Gallery for a month filled with creativity and community engagement. Our events include the Portrait Group, Plein Air sessions, and the exciting Art Banner Auction Soirée. This is a great opportunity for artists to showcase their work and connect with the community. Don't miss out on our member showcase and various artist opportunities. Let's inspire each other through art!

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Email from Yosemite Sierra Artists You won't want to miss these . In this Issue . • YSA Gallery - Stop by Wednesday - Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm • Portrait Group - Friday, November 6th 9:30am -12:30pm •

10/24/2026

🎨 Join us for the Yosemite Sierra Artists Showcase Opening Reception during Fresno ArtHop!

Meet the artists, view an inspiring collection of original artwork, enjoy small bites and learn more about Yosemite Sierra Artists.

Thursday, November 5 - 5–8 PM
Scarab Creative Arts
729 E. Divisadero Street, Fresno

The reception is free and open to the public. Bring a friend and celebrate our talented mountain artists in Fresno!

Exhibition on view November 5–28.

Yosemite Sierra Artists is community of artists in the Yosemite, California area and surrounding communities. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1971.

10/22/2026

ART BANNER SOIRÉE • NOVEMBER 6 • 5–7:30 PM
Join us at the Oakhurst Community Center for a fun evening celebrating local art and community! Enjoy a BBQ buffet from Smokehouse 41, a glass of bubbly or sparkling c***r, live music by Terry Robinson, and a door-prize entry with your ticket.

Bid on your favorite Art Banner Project banners, shop original artwork, enter the opportunity drawing, and enjoy a no-host bar featuring b**r, w**e and a signature cocktail by Oakhurst Spirits. All bar proceeds benefit YSA.

Banner sales and original art help support the EMCF Beautification Project and our local artists. Tickets are only $25 for an evening of art, food, music & community!

Learn more at https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/community-art-banners

10/15/2026

Two events happening together this Thursday! Check out the Christmas Market and the Art & W**e Hop for an unforgettable night out. Stop by the gallery today for the final Art hop of the season
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10/15/2026

⏰ TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

The deadline to enter the Yosemite Sierra Artists Showcase at Scarab Creative Arts is this Saturday, October 17!

This is a wonderful (and very affordable) opportunity to showcase your work at one of Fresno’s prominent galleries during Fresno ArtHop.

🎨 Open to YSA members and all media
💵 Just $10 for your first entry and $5 for each additional entry
📅 Exhibition: November 5–28, 2026
🥂 Opening Reception: November 5 • 5–8 PM

Submit your artwork by 11:59 PM on October 17 at:
SmarterEntry.com/CallsforEntry/YSA

Don’t miss this opportunity to represent your art in Fresno!

10/14/2026

Check out this great article from Sierra News Online about the FINAL Oakhurst Art & W**e Hop & Christmas Market tomorrow, October 15. Read here and invite your friends before it's too late.

The October 15 finale adds a Christmas Market, giving visitors an afternoon of shopping before the evening’s art, w**e and food. If you’ve been meaning t