Welcome to the Lamorinda Arts Council

The mission of the Lamorinda Arts Council is to ignite and sustain artistic expression and appreciation for all ages throughout Lamorinda.

We are an engaged group of volunteers and donors who develop and produce events, partner with professional organizations and artists, give financial support and awards, and advocate for a vibrant, local culture of visual, performing, and literary arts.

What's Happening Now

Get Your Mixology Kits While They're Still Available

Mixology Kits are still available in the new year! Order your kits HERE.

Mixology Kits are $50 each and contain everything you need to make two different kinds of cocktails, except for the alcohol which must be purchased separately. Throw your own Art of Mixology party and buy all five kits for $200 ($50 discount). Or use code MIX10 at checkout for a 10% discount on single kits.

There are two recipes per kit, and each recipe serves 6!

Click HERE for more info on kit pickup dates in Orinda Theatre Square and Orinda Library.

Register for 19th Annual High School Visual Arts Competition

Registration for the 19th Annual High School Visual Arts Competition is OPEN to students who live or attend school in Lamorinda, including all schools in AUHSD! We accept entries in four categories: 2D, 3D, Photography, and Digital Art.

Click HERE to learn more about VAC.
Click HERE to register online!

Making a Case for Funding the Arts

Lamorinda Arts Council recommends this article from Inside Philanthropy outlining MacKenzie Scott's convincing case for funding the arts.

Click HERE for a PDF copy of the article with links to sources cited throughout.

Lamorinda Arts Council Programs

Since March 2020, Lamorinda Arts Council has shifted our programming, events, and exhibits to a virtual format. Click to see details on our current programs.