Arts Consortium

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Tulare County’s 2026 Youth Poet Laureate: Grace Wiseman joins us for an artist presentation. Get to know Grace and her journey as a young poet and her experience with participating in Tulare County’s Poetry Live! event.

Join us Tuesday, July 14 @ 5:30pm
Location: 340 E Oak Ave, Suite 112, Visalia
(The Lofts at Fort Visalia: Peter N Carey Gallery)

✨ Mentorship Giveaway! ✨
We will be hosting a community meeting opportunity drawing; artists in attendance may enter their name for a chance to win a 1-on-1 one-hour mentoring session with the Arts Consortium’s Executive Director.

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On Display

“Splendora: Born from Beneath” is on display in the Arts Consortium-managed Peter N Carey Gallery — an exhibition by local artist Dalila Nebulosa. The exhibit explores the idea of growth and resilience emerging from challenging environments. Nebulosa’s body of work comes from lived experiences, from moments of uncertainty, quiet struggle, and learning how to keep going.

Come see the exhibit during the community meeting or during our gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 3pm
The exhibit runs from July 3rd - September 25

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Get involved and learn about the arts in your community!

Community Invite!

The Center for Art, Culture, & History - EXETER (CACHE) will host a solo exhibition titled “ Moments” featuring paintings by local artist Miguel Pujol. The exhibit will be on display from July 11 to September 27.

Opening reception
Date: Saturday, July 11th
Tme: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: 125 S B Street, Exeter
The event is free and open to the public.

This summer, local artist Miguel Pujol presents Moments, a new collection of acrylic paintings celebrating the beauty found in everyday life. Through painterly scenes filled with warmth, light, and nostalgia, the exhibition captures the quiet connections, shared experiences, and fleeting moments that often become the most meaningful parts of our lives. From small-town gatherings to intimate family scenes, Moments invites viewers to slow down and recognize the humanity woven into ordinary days.

Born in Argentina, Miguel first came to the United States at the age of 23, intending only to visit. Captivated by the country and its creative possibilities, he chose to make it his home. He initially settled in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he studied Theology before embarking on a career in sales and marketing within the staffing industry, traveling extensively throughout California.

An artist for over fourteen years, Miguel has explored a wide range of creative forms and mediums. Over the past five years, he has devoted himself fully to acrylic painting, developing his style through self-study and hands-on experimentation. His work reflects a deep appreciation for the outdoors, atmosphere, craftsmanship, and story.

Visit cach-exeter.org/events-exhibits for more information.

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CACHE Regular Hours:
Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 10AM-4PM (closed 12PM-12:30PM)
Sat. & Sun.: 12PM-4PM
Closed Mon. & Tues.

Photo Contest!

The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is pleased to announce that our Tenth Annual Rural County Photo Contest is now open for submissions. We encourage individuals from across California to submit original images that capture the beauty, diversity, and spirit of rural life within RCRC’s 40 member counties. From striking landscapes and unique architecture to community events and everyday rural scenes, this contest seeks to highlight the unique charm of rural California through photography.

Submission Window: July 1 - 31, 2026

Prizes
1st Place - $300 Amazon gift card
2nd Place - $150 Amazon gift card
3rd Place - $75 Amazon gift card

The winning photograph will be shown prominently at the September RCRC Board of Directors Meeting and featured across RCRC’s communication platforms.

Submissions can be made online at www.rcrcnet.org/photo-contest or emailed directly to [email protected]. Please ensure entries include the location where the photo was taken (including the county), the photographer’s full name, and an email address

Full contest details can be found on their website: https://www.rcrcnet.org/photo-contest/