Invigorating the ARTS through education, support, and practice.
Our patrons keep arts alive in Shasta County.
What’s New?
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Art & Mind Gallery
May 1 - May 29
Grand Opening: May 1 5pm-8pm
Art & Mind includes many works of art created by individuals with lived experience of neurodivergence including autism, ADHD, dementia, and more. These are real perspectives, expressed through creativity, emotion, and lived experience.
This new exhibition at Shasta Arts Council brings together art and psychological insight to explore the full spectrum of the human experience.
📍1313 Market Street, Redding CA
FREE
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Energetic Life Drawing
New Class Alert! ( 18+)
Starting June 4 and continuing on Thursdays | 6–8 PM
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.
$20 per class
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Pocket Park Pop Up!
June 5 (first friday) 5pm - 8pm
Eat cake, make art, enjoy live music, and books at the smallest public park in Redding CA!
Made possible by Baileys Book Nook & SCAC
📍1313 Market Street, Redding CA
FREE
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Call to Artists!
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
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Norcal Poetry Slam
June 13 7:30pm-9:00pm
Open to everyone!
If you want to participate, make sure to get there early to sign up. Judges will be selected from the audience. There will also be beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
Put on by the Spoken & Written Word Coalition
📍1313 Market Street, Redding CA
Tickets: $5
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Children’s Summer Art Classes 2026
Children’s Summer Art Classes at the Shasta County Arts Council offer hands-on creative experiences for ages 5–14 throughout June, July, and August. Led by instructor Susan Emerson, classes explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and imaginative themed projects in a fun and encouraging environment. Sessions are held at Old City Hall in Downtown Redding with both 4-day sessions and drop-in options available.
Click below for more info and the application
