The mission of the Lamorinda Arts Council is to ignite and sustain artistic expression and appreciation for all ages throughout the tri-city area of Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, California. 

We are an engaged group of volunteers and donors who advocate for a vibrant, local culture of visual, performing, and literary arts. We do this by developing and producing community events, partnering with professional organizations and artists, and giving financial support and awards.

Lamorinda Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donations are fully tax deductible. For your records, our EIN # is 94-6094855.

Here's What's Happening Now...

Lamorinda Idol 2024 | Registration is Now Open!

Get your pipes ready, Lamorinda Idol Season starts now!
Audition Registration is now open through April 31st.

Open to all youth singers living in or attending school in Lafayette, Moraga, or Orinda, grades K-12 as soloists or in groups...

IMPORTANT 2024 DATES
- Auditions: May 9 - 12
- Swim & Karaoke Party: June 15
- Vocal Workshops: June/July
- Final Performance: August 18

All the dates, details, and registration links can be found here. Get goin'! ⭐️

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library | Arts Ambassadors 2024

The 17th Annual Arts Ambassadors Exhibit showcasing student artwork made in the classrooms of OUSD is so colorful and varied. Come warm your heart with a stroll through the elementary and middle school artwork on display at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library now through April 25th…

2024 Arts Ambassadors Exhibit
April 8 - April 25, 2024
Art Gallery at the Orinda Library

YOU'RE INVITED...
Artist Reception co-hosted with ONE Orinda
Thursday, April 24, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
• Admire the Artwork
• Listen to the OIS Band
• Hear the Elementary Chamber Orchestra
• Celebrate Arts Education!

Learn more here.

Arts Ambassadors Orinda is presented in partnership with ONE Orinda. Thank you for supporting and funding arts education!

*Lafayette & Moraga Public Schools coming in 2025!

The Art Gallery at Wilder | April Exhibit

Mocktails & Cocktails | April Community Event

You are invited to our monthly community event, Mocktails & Cocktails! Gather with those who love Art, Literature, Music, and all things creative...

Sunday, April 28th | 4 - 6pm
Tutu's Food & Drink
53 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette

Artists of all kinds are invited to bring prompts if desired. Look for our knockoff Picassoesque poster of surrealist Dora Maar (pictured here) – that’s us! No RSVP is needed, just show up. No host bar.

Questions? Contact Us

Lamorinda Arts Council Programs

Click to see details on our current programs: