Inyo Council for the Arts
News & Events

MILLPOND TICKETS GO ON SALE

Don't miss out on the groove of the year at the Millpond Music Festival! Mark your calendars for Monday April 1st when tickets and camping spots go on sale! Get ready to sway to the rhythm, soak in the melodies, and make unforgettable memories with friends old and new. Secure your spot early and join us for a day filled with music, fun, and good vibes!

SPRING SHOWCASE: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF CREATIVITY

Please join Inyo Council for the Arts, March 8th - May 3rd, in celebration of our 2024 Spring Showcase and help us welcome and support our local artists! Step into a world where creativity flourishes and imagination springs to life. Join us in our cozy space, where the air is filled with the vibrant energy of the season. Wander through an array of captivating paintings, intricate sculptures, and a diverse collection of local artists' works, each piece offering a unique perspective on our vibrant community. Allow yourself to be enveloped by the richness of color and the depth of inspiration as you explore this celebration of art and creativity. We invite you to immerse yourself in this enchanting experience at Inyo Council for the Arts.

SCHOOL ART DAYS

Inyo Council for the Arts (ICA) 2024 School Art Days, in partnership with the Inyo County Office of Education (ICOE), Inyo County Probation Department and the California Arts Council, takes on a new twist!

With the support of the ICOE and Inyo County Probation Department, ICA has incorporated a literary element into the ICA School Art Day Programs. All of the 2023-2024 school art projects, brought to grades K-7th throughout the county, are inspired by two charming books, “Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” by Kate DiCamillo and “Donut Feed the Squirrels” by Mika Song. Both of these heartwarming stories tell tales of friendship, donuts, adventure and a little bit of mischief.

The ICA School Art Days bring art directly to all students in the comfort and safety of their schools. Consistent arts participation provides the opportunity for social-emotional learning, including the development of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. With this in mind, we believe that we can better serve our Inyo County student population by bringing arts opportunities directly to all of them. To further their interest in art and reading, at the end of every School Art Day, each student receives one of the books and an art kit to take home.

Thank you to all of the volunteers, sponsors and facility staff that make these wonderful School Art Days possible!

ICA GALLERY UPDATE
Same gallery. New energy! Come visit, browse, and immerse yourself in the incredible artwork from all of our talented, local artists!
We're open Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
150 Willow St
Bishop, CA 93514

POETRY OUT LOUD RESULTS

Inyo Council for the Arts is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Inyo County competition, Poetry Out Loud™. The Inyo County Champion is Mark Glenn 9th Grade and the Runner up is Drake Martinez 9th Grade is both from Owens Valley High School.

Poetry Out Loud is presented in partnership with the California Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Poetry Foundation. It is a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry both classic and contemporary through memorization, performance, and competition.

On Feb 8th, 6 high school students from Owens Valley High School participated in the Poetry Out Loud school competition in Independence Ca. Each student recited works they selected from an anthology of more than 1,100 poems. Judges evaluated student performances on voice and articulation, evidence of understanding, and accuracy.

The Owens Valley High School winner will travel to Sacramento to compete in the State Poetry Out Loud competition March 17th.

Wishing Mark the best of luck representing Inyo County at the State competition!!!

Inyo & Mono County
News & Events

KEELER WALKING TOUR

The Friends of the Eastern California Museum and KEEPS (Keeler Early Era Preservation Society) will host the "Keeler.. Then and Now" walking tour, Saturday March 9th from 10AM - 2PM. This historic walking tour will explore the rich mining and railroading history of Keeler, its contributions to Inyo County's economy, its characters and the efforts of KEEPS to preserve the Keeler Plunge. Included in the day's activities will be a visit to Keeler's resident artist/painter Dan Dickmans's studio. This event is free and open to the public. Bring a lunch, snack, water, a hat and sunscreen. To RSVP and for more information : call 760-920-4020 or email [email protected]

HIGH SIERRA PLEIN AIR

Mark your calendars - Every Tuesday : April - October

Eastern Sierra Plein Air Artists meet to paint at sites throughout the Eastern Sierra. See the schedule above for April & May. Check out future newsletters for June - October dates.

You may be a local, or a visitor and this is the perfect way to experience local sights while participating in the arts. Consider coming with us on a

Tuesday that fits your schedule. We usually paint Tuesday mornings, meeting on site around 9AM. For details and updates, contact Edie Trimmer at 801-597-2104 or [email protected]

September 13 - 15, come join us for a watercolor workshop with 

Colleen Reynolds as our instructor. This workshop will focus on small  town scenes as chosen by each participant. There's lots of flexibility for choice of subject. This three and half day workshop is $250 per  person and will be held at Jill Kinmont Booth School. For more information, see link below.

Colleen Reynolds Workshop

PLAYHOUSE 395 PRESENTS “Bye Bye Birdie”

March 15th - 17th

March 22nd - 23rd

Bishop Union Highschool

301 N Fowler St, Bishop, CA 93514

Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. You’ll laugh and you’ll laugh some more!

Get your tickets now before they sell out!!!!

GET TICKETS HERE