Alpenglow Gallery
High quality prints, paintings, tables & jewelry for you from some of the area's best photographers and artists.
Contact: (530) 536-3422, thealpenglowgallery.com
Art Truckee
Literary, visual, and performing arts gallery located in historic downtown Truckee.
Contact: (530) 448-3423, ArtTruckeeOnline@gmail.com, arttruckee.com
Art Works Gallery
Located in the historic gold mining town of Grass Valley, California. The work of these juried artists includes ceramic, glass, jewelry, painting, woodturning, furniture, fiber art, metal, mosaic, mixed media, photography, and sculpture.
Contact: (530) 477-1600, artworksgalleryinfo@gmail.com, artworksgalleryco-op.com
ArtEclettica
Integrated Site Specific Public art, Mixed media, Mosaics, Sculptures, Murals, Portraiture, Paintings, and Interior Design.
Contact: (530) 921-5613, info@art-eclettica.com, arteclettica.com
The Artists' Studio in the Foothills (ASiF)
ASiF is a 4000 square foot, fully equipped visual arts center / studio arts facility offering private and shared studio space to more than 20 artists, classes and programs for adults and children in a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and metal arts - a gallery to promote local artists, and a ceramic art museum featuring rotating exhibits of its 750 piece collection.
Contact: (530) 274-7000, asifstudios.com
Banner Mountain Artisans
Banner Mountain Artisans brings together talented artists residing in Nevada County in a co-operative atmosphere to offer quality hand-created products at reasonable prices to an appreciative market.
Contact: bannermountainartisans.com
Bespoke
A place of artistic inspiration, carefully curated to support artists who make where they design.
Contact: (530) 582-5500, info@bespoketruckee.com, bespoketruckee.com
The Carmel Gallery
Diverse collection of stunning fine art photographs that celebrate the enduring beauty of our world
Contact: (530) 582-0557, info@thecarmelgallery.com, thecarmelgallery.com
The Chambers Project
The world's leading psychedelic art gallery representing the most influential contemporary artists in psychedelic culture.
Contact: (530) 777-0330, thechambersproject.com
The Granucci Gallery at The Center for the Arts
Music, theatre and visual arts performances plus classes, and more.
Contact: (530) 274-8384, thecenterforthearts.org
Craft Guild of Nevada County
Contact: info@craftguildofnevadacounty.org, craftguildofnevadacounty.org
The Curious Forge
Home to 16 professional studios where creative possibility knows no bounds
Contact: (530) 446-2777, spark@thecuriousforge.org, thecuriousforge.org
Foothill Fibers Guild
Contact: foothillfibersguild.org
Fox Cultural Hall
Fox Cultural Hall promotes interest in the Arts through educational and informal social activities. Our members enjoy varied presentations given by guest artists at our monthly general meetings. Contact: (303) 887-2841, foxchall.org
Gallery 5830’
Locally owned fine art gallery featuring the artwork of Truckee-Tahoe and regional artists.
Contact: (207) 890-8787, info@gallery5830.com, gallery5830.com
Gold Country Wood Turners
Contact: goldturners.org
Haute-Trash Artist Collective
Haute-Trash creates fashion out of trash in order to entertain, educate, and empower others to rethink, reuse, and recycle.
Contact: hautetrash.org
LeeAnn Brook Fine Art
Artist-owned gallery and studio featuring large format contemporary landscape paintings and abstracts.
Contact: (530) 557-5160, leeannbrookfineart.com
Mountain Arts Collective
A welcoming space that will attract locals and visitors with high-end statement pieces, more affordable arts & gifts, and everything in between.
Contact: (530) 563-5110, mtnartscollective@gmail.com, mountainartscollective.com
Mountain Forge
Handcrafted custom metal work
Contact: (530) 550-0511, info@mtnforge.com, mtnforge.com
Neighborhood Center of the Arts
Neighborhood Center for the Arts is a day arts program for developmentally disabled adults.
Contact: (530) 272-7287, ncagrassvalley.org
Nevada County Plein Air Painters
A group of artists who like to get outside and paint together. Some of them have been painting together for over 16 years. They don’t pay dues or have any elected officers, anyone is welcome to join and skill level is not a factor.
Contact: (530) 265-6889, ncpap.wordpress.com
NorCal Figurative Arts Guild
Offers bi-weekly figure drawing sessions with a live model. Sessions are on a drop-in basis and open to all levels. We also offer a monthly social event, a monthly anatomy lesson for artists, and annual exhibition opportunities.
Contact: norcalfigurativeartguild@gmail.com facebook.com/norcalfigurativeart/
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
Hootenannies, concerts, poetry readings, shindigs, art shows, theater, weddings, and all around good times.
Contact: 530-265-2826, northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org
Open Studios Tour
Western Nevada County Open Studios Art Tour in the California foothills community of Grass Valley and Nevada City.
Contact: thecenterforthearts.org/open-studios-tour/
Pine Tree Quilt Guild of Nevada County
Contact: pinetreequiltguild.com
Pioneer Arts Club
Activities are designed to inspire and encourage members and guests in their artistic pursuits as well as to encourage community service in the arts.
Pioneer Arts Club @ Facebook
Riverside Studios
A working art studio in the heart of Brickelltown in Truckee.
Contact: (530) 587-3789, riversideartstudios.com
Saint Joseph’s Cultural Center
A beautiful landmark monument and cultural center.
Contact: (530) 272-4725, saintjosephsculturalcenter.org
Sierra College Art Department
Serving a diverse student population, the department offers studio and art history courses at both Rocklin, Grass Valley and Truckee/Tahoe campuses.
Contact: (916) 789-2866, art.sierracollege.edu
Tom Beebe Artistry in Wood
This is a woodworking studio and school in historic Truckee.
Contact: (530) 386-4977, truckeewoodworking@hotmail.com, Truckee Woodworking @ Instagram
'Uba Seo
Gallery and culture center that brings visibility to the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe in their Ancestral Homelands.
Contact: (530) 559-6115, info@chirpca.org, ubaseo.org
MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS
Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill
Synonymous with world-class live music, elevated bar food using organic ingredients, a full range of libations, sporting spirit and an overriding comfort factor that makes us a home away from home for many.
Contact: (530) 265-4000, crazyhorsenc.com
Golden Era Lounge
Host to a vibrant music scene: Jazz, Blues, R&B, Funk, World, and Soul are some of the weekend entertainment offerings. Weekdays are filled with single artists across multiple genres.
Contact: (530) 264-7048, goldeneralounge.com
Grass Valley Taiko
Grass Valley Taiko is a community based Taiko drumming group located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Contact: (530) 273-2285, grassvalleytaiko.com
Grass Valley Male Chorus
The Grass Valley Male Voice Choir has its roots in Cornwall with the Male Voice Choir tradition going back as far as anyone can remember.
Contact: (530) 273-5975, gvmalevoicechoir.org
InConcert Sierra
World-class performances of "Classical Music to Rock your World!" in the Sierra Foothills.
Contact: 530-273-3990, inconcertsierra.org
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
A historic location for weddings, performing events, meetings or conferences.
Contact: (530) 265-5040, minersfoundry.org
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
Critically-praised, nationally-touring Jazz, Americana, Soul and Rhythm and Blues bands with a splash of Hip Hop.
Contact: (530) 587-8688, info@moodysbistro.com, moodysbistro.com
Music in the Mountains
Year-round classical music performances in Nevada City and Grass Valley.
Contact: (530) 265-6173, musicinthemountains.org
Nevada County Composers Cooperative
NCCC provides the rural audiences of the Sierra Foothills with the opportunity to hear live performances of contemporary American music.
Contact: (530) 265-6124, composerscooperative.info
Nevada County Concert Band
Located in the Sierra foothills’ gold country of Grass Valley/Nevada City, the NCCB performs free concerts at public parks and local events.
Contact: (530) 272-6228, nccb.org
The Center for the Arts
Music, theatre and visual arts performances plus classes, and more.
Contact: (530) 274-8384, thecenterforthearts.org
The Nevada Theatre
California's oldest still operating theater building west of the Mississippi River. With 240 seats on the main floor and additional balcony seating, the theater is in use year round for both live performance and movies.
Contact: (530) 265-6161, nevadatheatre.com
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
Hootenannies, concerts, poetry readings, shindigs, art shows, theater, weddings, and all around good times.
Contact: 530-265-2826, northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org
OLLI Orchestra
Comprised of local musicians sharing the joy of classical music.
Contact: olliorchestra.org
Paul Emery Presents
Music and theatre productions.
Contact: paulemerymusic.com
Saint Joseph’s Cultural Center
A beautiful landmark monument and cultural center.
Contact: (530) 272-4725, saintjosephsculturalcenter.org
Sierra Fiddle Camp
Alasdair Fraser’s Sierra Fiddle Camp in northern California invites you to a week of intensive study, recreation, and good times.
Contact: (530) 478-9004, sierrafiddlecamp.org
Sierra Jazz Society
Sierra Jazz Society offers workshops, jazz performances and annual Jazz Camp for all ages, all instruments and voice.
Contact: (530) 798-9585, sierrajazzsociety.com
Sierra Master Chorale
The Sierra Master Chorale is an auditioned group of men and women who perform choral music of a wide variety.
Contact: inconcertsierra.org/smc-overview
Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra
The Winds are well-known for their varied musical repertoire, and they particularly delight in performing works by contemporary composers.
Contact: sierranevadawinds.org
The Stone House
Your premier destination for exquisite dining experiences, memorable private events, and vibrant live shows.
Contact: (530) 265-5050,bookings@stonehouse.io, stonehouse.io
Tahoe Truckee School of Music
Cultivating life skills and community through music for everyone, regardless of age, experience, ability, or financial resources
Contact: (530) 587-3274, info@tahoemusic.net, tahoemusic.net
Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus
60 member Community Chorus from Truckee and surrounding areas, ranging in ages from 14 to 84.
Contact: info@truckeechorus.org, truckeechorus.org
The Washington Hotel
Just 25 minutes from Nevada City, off Highway 20 and deep within the spectacular Yuba Canyon nestles the Little Town of Washington, one of the best preserved towns of the Gold Rush. The population is served by the historic Washington Hotel, with regular music reviews and bands. washingtonhotelca.com/events
Wild Eye Pub
Nightly events: live music, lit, comedy, and much more.
Contact: (530) 446-6668, info@wildeyepub.com, wildeyepub.com
THEATER ORGANIZATIONS
Bear River Community Theater
410 seat, performing venue designated for theatre arts education and housing the work of students, community members, and organizations.
Contact: (530) 268-3700 ext. 4647, tickets@bearrivertheater.org, brtheater.org
Center for the Arts
Music, theatre and visual arts performances plus classes, and more.
Contact: (530) 274-8384, thecenterforthearts.org
Community Asian Theatre of Sierra (CATS)
Promoting Cultural Diversity through Multicultural Theater, Events, and Workshops in Western Nevada County.
Contact: (530) 273-6362, catsweb.org
LeGacy Productions
Community theatre group.
Contact: (530) 913-2826, legacypresents.com
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
A historic location for weddings, performing events, meetings or conferences.
Contact: (530) 265-5040, minersfoundry.org
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA
The Nevada Theatre is the oldest original-use theatre building in California. It is the venue for live theatrical plays by most of the area’s production companies, including LeGacy Productions, Sierra Stages, Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra, Paul Emery Presents and others. The Theatre also hosts numerous musical events, a film series (every Sunday night), film festivals, magic and variety shows and community events.
Contact: (530) 265-6161, nevadatheatre.com
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
17894 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA
(530) 265-2826
A unique building for a unique place with a unique culture. Hootenannies, concerts, poetry readings, shindigs, art shows, theater, weddings, and all around good times are hosted at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center on the San Juan Ridge in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of California.
Contact: (530) 265-2826, northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org
Off Broadstreet
Live cabaret “dessert” theater in Nevada City, CA featuring high-energy musical comedy.
Contact: (530) 265-8686, offbroadstreet.com
The Onyx Theatre
The Onyx Theatre is dedicated to bringing the very best in film and entertainment to our region, with a focus on independent, foreign language, and documentary film. We make a conscious commitment to screen works from underrepresented communities and alternative perspectives; fostering understanding and the creative spirit.
Contact: (530) 265-8262, theonyxtheatre.com
Paul Emery Presents
Music and theatre productions.
Contact: paulemerymusic.com
Saint Joseph’s Cultural Center
A beautiful landmark monument and cultural center.
Contact: (530) 272-4725, saintjosephsculturalcenter.org
Sierra Stages
Sierra Stages is a community theater which enriches the cultural life of Nevada County by providing high quality, affordable and accessible performances for everyone.
Contact: (530) 346-3210, sierrastages.org
Synthetic Unlimited
Nevada County’s premiere alternative theater and music production company, bringing you original and experimental interpretations of classic dramas, from Shakespeare to Shepard, since 2003. Opening a new theater venue at 120 Joerschke Drive, Grass Valley, CA in January 2014.
Contact: (530) 913-2810, syntheticunlimited.org
Village Cinemas at Northstar
This movie theater at a ski resort shows Hollywood features on 2 screens & has stadium seating.
Contact: (530) 562-8800
DANCE ORGANIZATIONS
AirAligned
AirAligned is an aerial dance group founded in 2002.
Contact: (530) 277-4489, airaligned.org
Center Stage Dance Studio
A full spectrum dance studio offering classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Pre-Dance, Tumbling, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Musical Theatre and more.
Contact: (530) 271-1200, CenterStageGrassValley.org
Holt Ballet Conservatory
Outstanding classical ballet training for youths through adults by following a comprehensive syllabus endorsed by American Ballet Theatre's national curriculum, the Vaganova training method, and the California State Framework for the arts.
Contact: (530) 278-5131, holtballetconservatory.org
Inner Rhythms Dance Theatre
Inner Rhythms Dance Theatre offers classes in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern ,Tap and MiniRhythms for mini dancers.
Contact: 530-550-8464, innerrhythms.org
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
A historic location for weddings, performing events, meetings or conferences.
Contact: (530) 265-5040, minersfoundry.org
Nevada City Ballet Academy
Emphasizing strength and coordination, proper body alignment which prevents injuries, as well as the importance of musicality, timing, and grace.
Contact: (530) 265-6892, nevadacityballet@gmail.com, nevadacityballet.com
Nevada City Congolese Drum and Dance
Classes held at the Miners Foundry Cultural center in Nevada City.
Contact: lisa.mangoblue@gmail.com, NCCDD @ Facebook
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
Hootenannies, concerts, poetry readings, shindigs, art shows, theater, weddings, and all around good times.Contact: 530-265-2826, northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org
Saint Joseph’s Cultural Center
A beautiful landmark monument and cultural center.
Contact: (530) 272-4725, saintjosephsculturalcenter.org
Trails and Vistas
Trails and Vistas fuses art and nature.
Contact: (530) 563-6557, trailsandvistas.org
Truckee Dance Factory
Nurturing each and every student to give them the physical, mental and emotional tools to uncover their full potential as dancers and artists.
Contact: (530) 786-4732, truckeedancefactory@gmail.com, truckeedancefactory.com
FESTIVALS
Annual Father's Day Bluegrass Festival
Presented by the California Bluegrass Association
Contact: fathersdayfestival.com
California WorldFest
California WorldFest features eight stages of music and dance from around the world, camping with family and friends, workshops, international food, and fine crafts under the cool, tall pines of the Sierra foothills.
Contact: worldfest.net
Celtic Festival
KVMR Celtic Festival offers two days of wonderful entertainment and education bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in a magical setting of music, dance, sports, history and culture.
Contact: kvmr.org/celticfestival
Cornish Christmas
Recapture the spirit of Christmas past amid the charming surroundings of historic downtown Grass Valley.
Contact: downtowngrassvalley.com
Hot Summer Nights
One of the Nevada City’s most popular gatherings, this street faire features music, food, wine, artisans, and more.
Contact: nevadacitychamber.com
Nevada City Film Festival
This festival showcases independent films from around the world in a variety of genres at four historical locations in Grass Valley and Nevada City.
Contact: nevadacityfilmfestival.com
Ridgestock Music & Sustainability Festival
Bringing joy, entertainment, and some education to locals and visitors alike.
Contact: ridgestockmusicfestival.com
Sierra Poetry Festival
Sierra Poetry Festival is a live international festival marking National Poetry Month in April from the rolling foothills of California’s Gold Country to the rugged High Sierra.
Contact: sierrapoetryfestival.org
Sierra Storytelling Festival
Tellers and special guests will regale you with memories both poignant and hilarious–stories from African, Asian, Jewish, and Native American traditions as well as heart-warming folk tales.
Contact: (530) 265-2826, sierrastorytellingfestival.org
Strawberry Music Festival
A five-day, family-friendly campout with live music featuring nationally recognized touring acts and local up-and-coming performing artists.
Contact: (209) 984-8630, info@strawberrymusic.com, strawberrymusic.com
Sugar Pine Music Festival
4-day family-friendly festival bringing music, camping, a kid zone, costume themes, arts and craft vendors, and food and drink.
Contact: info@sugarpinemusicfest.com, sugarpinemusicfest.com
Trails and Vistas
Trails and Vistas fuses art and nature.
Contact: (530) 563-6557, trailsandvistas.org
Victorian Christmas
The old-fashioned celebration held each year in this colorful California Gold Rush town, evokes holiday memories of an earlier era.
Contact: nevadacitychamber.com
Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival
Celebrates the natural and wild world through environmental and adventure films.
Contact: wildandscenicfilmfestival.org
LITERARY ORGANIZATIONS
Community of Writers
Every summer for 42 years, the Community of Writers has brought together poets and prose writers for separate weeks of workshops, individual conferences, lectures, panels, readings, and discussions of the craft and the business of writing. Our goal is to assist writers to improve their craft and thus move them closer to publication.
Contact: (530) 470-8440, info@communityofwriters.org communityofwriters.org
Fieldmouse Press
Nonprofit publisher of comics and literature, committed to expanding the reach and appreciation of the comics arts.
Contact: info@fieldmouse.press, fieldmouse.press
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
A historic location for weddings, performing events, meetings or conferences.
Contact: (530) 265-5040, minersfoundry.org
Nevada County Poetry Series
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
Hootenannies, concerts, poetry readings, shindigs, art shows, theater, weddings, and all around good times.
Contact: (530) 265-2826, northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org
Saint Joseph’s Cultural Center
A beautiful landmark monument and cultural center.
Contact: (530) 272-4725, saintjosephsculturalcenter.org
Sierra Writers Conference
Annual event providing inspiration and craft progression activities for area writers and Sierra College students through lectures, panels, Q&A, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Contact: Sierra Writers Conference @ Wordpress
Word After Word Books
Local Indie Bookstore located in Historic Downtown Truckee.
Contact: (530) 536-5099, info@wordafterwordbooks.com, wordafterwordbooks.com