COMMUNITY & ART
Art allows for expression and diversity to come together for deeper learning, appreciation and understanding of one another. Friends of the Arts is an organization in Butte County that believes art can connect people through theater, music, dance, literature, visual arts, film & video, live performance, architecture and special community events.
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Friends of the Arts promotes communication, education, economic development, appreciation and collaboration in Butte County. Events are hosted throughout the year where community members have the chance to enjoy jazz music, wonderful fireworks displays, partaking of poetry, attend digital media arts classes or celebrating the return of Chinook Salmon in the Feather River. Large community events include Artoberfest, Nor-Cal Jazz Festiva and the Salmon Festival.
Email: hello@friendsof.art Telephone: (530) 228-2860
Friends with a Vision
- Help our communities grow creatively.
- Preserve and celebrate creative and cultural diversity.
- Provide events, exhibits, activities and programs offering creative opportunities and engagement to the community
- Give local artists recognition – both locally and nationally
- Create economic opportunities through arts and culture
Programs and Projects
As the State-Local Partner, and with the generous support of the California Arts Council, Friends of the Arts brings meaningful and creative engagement to the region through grant-funded programs and projects.
PROGRAMS
Friends of the Arts developed and supervises a number of community programs, including: Youthforce Poetry Out Loud Veterans in Arts Artisme Story Pirates
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PROJECTS
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NOR-CAL JAZZ FESTival
The mission of the Nor–Cal Jazz Festival is to promote all facets of Jazz Music throughout the Northern California Region – creating greater visibility for both the music and performers and to support youth jazz programs.
Recently
The Salmon Festival Oroville
Each year the Oroville Salmon Festival celebrates the return of the salmon to the Feather River. The celebration includes viewing the salmon run at the fish hatchery, running in the 3k Salmon Dash, wandering through the street fair, and tasting salmon dishes prepared in various styles. This family-friendly event always takes place on the fourth Saturday in September.
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Our Upcoming Events & Activities
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October
California Arts Council
Grant workshop
Representatives from local arts and culture nonprofit organizations are encouraged to join the California Arts Council for a special workshop to learn about the many grant offerings that might be a good fit for your organization’s activities.
Event Info
At this free workshop, California Arts Council programs staff will provide an overview of the Arts Council’s grant programs, share insights into the state grant process, and guide participants in best practices for composing successful California Arts Council grant applications.
Local hosts:
Debra Lucero | Upstate Community Enhancement Fund – Friends of the Arts Pat Macias | Museum of Northern California Art
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Get In Touch
Location: 500 Main St., #150, Chico, CA 95926 Telephone: (530) 228-2860 Email: hello@friendsof.art Office Hours: M-F: 9am – 6pm