ABOUT THE EGA
Elk Grove Artists (EGA) is a non-profit, tax-exempt, visual arts organization made up of local artists and art supporters/patrons near Sacramento, California.  EGA has been in existence for more than 20 years.  Members come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including local art teachers and award-winning artists, as well as those for whom art is a passionate hobby.  Some members have art school training and some have come to discover their artistic talents later in life.  The group features a range of abilities and also a range of artistic media.  Oil, watercolor and acrylic painting, digital and film photography, ceramics, sculpture, and glass work can all be found in the members' studios.  In addition, the artists address a broad array of subject matter from portraits, landscapes, abstractions, and local landmarks.

MONTHLY MEETINGS
We meet the fourth Wednesday in January through October and the third Wednesday in November in the Stockman’s Bank Community Room.  The Community Room is located at 9275 East Stockton Blvd., Suite 100, in the Jessie Wright Suites building (south of Bond Road). We meet for lectures, demonstrations of various media and art techniques, gallery tours, workshops, and outdoor paint-outs.  A nominal fee of $5.00 is charged to non-members to cover speaker's fees at educational meetings.  A list of exciting monthly meeting topics is contained on the "Monthly Meetings" webpage. Pictures from some past meetings and other activities are found on the "Past EGA Events" webpage.  

AUGUST 30th FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
In 2007, all forms of artistry were represented for a rousing day of writing, visual and performing arts.  This year, the Second Annual Fine Arts Festival will take place at Laguna Town Hall, 3020 Renwick Avenue, Elk Grove, 95758, on August 30, 2008, from 10 AM to 5 PM.  Authors, dancers, painters, sculptors, other visual artists, singers, and musicians may be found at this year's Fine Arts Festival.
 

EGA ART IN LOCAL BUSINESSES (Art2Hang)
Several Elk Grove Artists have their artwork displayed in various businesses participating in the Art2Hang Patron program in the Elk Grove and Sacramento, California areas.  The art hangs in each business for 60 days at a time.  If a customer is interested in purchasing a piece of art, s/he calls the artist directly and negotiates the sale directly with the artist.  If you are a business owner who wishes to display the beautiful art work of Elk Grove Artists, please look at the "Art2Hang" webpage and the Art2Hang Patron Program for more information.  A sample of the artists available is on  the website version of the Art2Hang program.  The artists scheduled to hang their artwork in 2008 are shown on the Art2Hang Monthly Schedule for the following Art2Hang Patrons:

Port City Java Cafe - 2475 Elk Grove Blvd., Suite 160, Elk Grove, CA
The City - 8235 Laguna Blvd., Suite 180, Elk Grove, CA     
Mark Lui, DDS - 7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA
Farmer's Insurance - 9153 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA

Starbucks, 8450 Elk Grove Blvd. (at Auto Mall Drive), Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, 9280 W. Stockton, #104
Elk Grove Urgent Care, 9045 Bruceville Rd. #100
Choice Framing, 4720 EG Blvd. Suite 120
Running Zone, 8470 Elk Grove Blvd., #G135

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Every year the EGA raises money for art scholarships for local students, as well as provides arts presentations at community events such as local school arts and culture days.  In 2003, the group implemented an ambitious plan to paint colorful murals in the pediatric unit of Methodist Hospital in south Sacramento.

JOINING THE EGA
Why join EGA?  There are a number of benefits to joining the EGA.  Our main focus is to give local artists an opportunity to become involved in local events and fundraisers that promote and enlighten the community-at-large regarding the visual arts.  Other benefits are exhibition opportunities, art demonstrations, trips to exhibits, opportunity to take part in 'Plein-Air" painting groups throughout the Sacramento Valley area, and the opportunity to meet other artists in the Elk Grove area.  Our primary goal is to offer a wide-range of programs for practicing artists and the general public.  Our long-range goal is to have a permanent art center or co-op in Elk Grove where the community can participate in the enjoyment of art exhibitions, sales, and art classes at all levels. If you are interested in joining the EGA, click on the "Join EGA" webpage for more information.

2008 EGA OFFICERS

OCTOBER 7th ART AND WINE EVENING
The Third Annual Art and Wine Evening will take place on Friday, October 7th, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM, at McConnell Estates Winery.  Entrance to this classy event includes hors d'oeuvres, sampling wines, viewing art, listening to live music, and having the opportunity to win fabulous door prizes.  Pre-paid tickets are $25 if mailed to EGA, PO Box 2175, Elk Grove, 95759-2175 before October 1, 2005.  Tickets will also be available at EGA monthly meetings and via EGA members.  Tickets at the door will be $35 each. For pictures from last year's event click on 2004 Wine-Art.
JUNE 14th ELK GROVE ARTISTS SPRING ART SHOW 
The Elk Grove Artists organization is presenting their 7th Annual Fine Arts Show and Sale on June 14, 2008, from 10 AM to 4 PM, at the newly renovated outdoor shopping center. The Village at Elk Grove, 9669 East Stockton Blvd., one block south of Elk Grove Blvd.  There will be original paintings, sculpture, jewelry, woodwork, photography, and other fine arts, in addition to face painting and magician acts. Net proceeds benefit the Elk Grove Artists’ Youth Art Scholarship Program.  Come and ENJOY a wonderful day with the Elk Grove Artists!  For more information, please contact Keith Kohnert, 916-391-8767 or khkohnert@prodigy.net.

AUGUST 16th-17th ELK GROVE OPEN STUDIO TOUR
For the first time ever, on August 16th and 17th, from 10 AM to 5 PM, several Elk Grove artists will be opening their studios to art lovers.  You may not only purchase their work but also see where and how they make their art.  So if you have ever wanted to see how beaded jewelry is made, or how a watercolor or oil painting is created, or see what equipment is used to make clay sculptures, or learn about pastel drawing, or look at a photographer’s tools, or find out what iris folding is, or talk with an artist about their inspiration for art, this is the event for you! For more information, click on Map of Studios and Press Release About the Artists.