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.  

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

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.

EGA NEWSLETTER
The quarterly newsletter provides a wonderful resource that recaps EGA meetings, lists upcoming art fundraisers, competitions and shows, assists the buying and selling of art equipment and goods, profiles our members and reports on the art world in the northern California area. If you have items of interest for an upcoming newsletter (e.g., articles, book reviews, upcoming art shows, equipment for sale or purchase), please contact the Newsletter Editor (see the EGA Officers section below).


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

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JUNE 30th ELK GROVE ARTISTS ART SHOW
The Elk Grove Artists group is presenting our Sixth Annual Fine Arts Show and Sale on June 30, 2007, from 10 AM to 5 PM, at the lovely Elk Park Village outdoor shopping center in Elk Grove (on 9669 East Stockton Blvd., one block south of Elk Grove Blvd.).  We will have original paintings, sculpture, jewelry, woodwork, photography, and other fine arts, in addition to live music.  Come and ENJOY a wonderful day with the Elk Grove Artists! 

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.