Lamorinda Arts Council

Artist Reception, December 2024 | Art Gallery at Wilder
2024-12-08 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Art Gallery at Wilder, 20 Orinda Fields Lane, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
John Brown: A Life Rooted in the Power of Photography
Please join us at the Wilder Art & Garden Center for this month’s Artist Reception in honor of artist John Brown presenting his solo exhibit “A Life Rooted in the Power of Photography!”
A lifelong photographer, iconic moments in John’s life are memorialized by his fascination with photography.
Meet John, view the photography, and enjoy light refreshments…
Artist Reception
Sunday, December 8, 2:30- 4:30 pm
Wilder Art & Garden Center
20 Orinda Fields Lane
*Parking is available in the parking lots next to Field 3. Accessible parking spaces are available near an adjacent Accessible ramp leading up to the Art & Garden Center. Look for our Wilder Gallery signage to direct you.
All the details, including driving directions to the gallery, are available on our website. You may also view and purchase art from this exhibit in our Wilder Online Gallery.

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library | February 2025 Artist Reception "Beautiful World"
2025-02-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
February 2025 Exhibit | “Beautiful World” | February 3rd – 28th
Beautiful World showcases the unique perspectives of five Muslim women artists from the Bay Area: Arshia Saifuddin, Bushra Gill, Hedaya Hasan, Latifat Titilayo Apatira, and Mubarra Ahmadyar. Through diverse art forms, they explore themes of faith, identity, and nature, finding the extraordinary in everyday life. Inspired by their spirituality, they create thought-provoking works that challenge our perceptions and reveal a world both seen and unseen.
The exhibition reminds us of the interconnectedness of all things and invites us to rediscover wonder and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.
Please join us for the Artist Reception on Saturday, February 8th, 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Admire the exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments.
Additionally, there will be a Botanical Nature Print Demonstration by Latifat Titilayo Apatira during the reception at 3:30 pm that will include a giveaway of scented Rose Geranium leaf (Pelargonium graveolens).

High School Visual Arts Competition 2025 | Artist Reception & Award Presentation
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Presenting the 2025 High School Visual Arts Exhibit!
JOIN US // Artist Reception & Award Presentation
Thursday, March 20, 7 – 8:30 pm
• Meet the Artists
• Enjoy Sweet Treats
• Celebrate Art with Family & Friends

Arts Ambassadors 2025 | Artist Reception
2025-04-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Presenting the 2025 Arts Ambassadors Exhibit!
JOIN US // Artist Reception & Jazz Band Performance
Thursday, April 17, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
• Admire the student art created in the classrooms of OUSD
• Enjoy the OIS Jazz Band & Choir Performances
• Celebrate Arts Education with Family & Friends
Presented in collaboration with ONE Orinda.

Call For Artists - "People in Places Doing Things: How Artists Examine Culture"
2025-04-23 00:00 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Lamorinda Arts Council presents the themed exhibit: “People in Places Doing Things: How Artists Examine Culture” in the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library during May and June. We invite artists who make 2-D and 3-D artwork that includes ideas about this theme to submit up to 3 images of their work here.
We seek artwork of all genres that is visually narrative, which may include but not require a written narrative component for this exhibit. Narrative art includes traditional mediums like drawings, paintings, and sculpture as well as photography, animation, digital art, manga and comic strips. Visual artworks often accompany songs, film, theater performances, films and documentaries. Submissions may be abstract, representational or anything in between

Art Embraces Words
2025-05-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Lafayette Library & Learning Center, 3941 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, 94549, United States
ART EMBRACES WORDS | Every Kind of Mother
Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Arts & Science Room
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549
Join us for spoken word readings and art featuring “every kind of mother”. Entry is free and open to all. There will be a courtyard reception before the program, including a No Host Bar and refreshments.
After the readings and art presentations, please join us in the Courtyard for a Reception from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Please note that the free Library parking lot closes at 5:00 pm.

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library | May/June 2025 Artist Reception
2025-05-31 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Please join us for this month’s Artist Reception at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library!
May/June Exhibit 2025 | “People in Places Doing Things”
Saturday, May 31st
2:30 – 4:30pm
Meet the Artists and enjoy light refreshments.
All are welcome!

Art Embraces Words
2025-07-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Lafayette Library & Learning Center, 3941 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, 94549, United States
ART EMBRACES WORDS | Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Arts & Science Room
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549

The program is 2:00 – 3:30 pm followed by a Reception on the terrace.

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library | July 2025 Artist Reception
2025-07-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Please join us for this month’s Artist Reception at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library!
July Exhibit 2025
Saturday, July 12th
2:30 – 4:30pm
Meet the Artists and enjoy light refreshments.
All are welcome!

Call for Artists: For The Love Of Art Exhibit
2025-07-15 - 2025-08-18 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Artists are invited to participate in our “For The Love Of Art” Exhibit, which features art that tells a story which reflects sensory awareness.
Narrative art encompasses traditional mediums such as murals, drawing, painting, and sculpture, as well as contemporary forms like photography, film, animation, and comic strips. Artwork for the exhibit can be abstract or representational and may include accompanying written stories or musical scores.
Exhibit Dates: September 6 – October 31
Submission Period: July 15 – August 18
(Installation: September 6; Takedown: November 1)
For all the details, click here.

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library | August 2025 Artist Reception
2025-08-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Please join us for this month’s Artist Reception at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library!
August Exhibit 2025
Saturday, August 9th
2:30 – 4:30pm
Meet the Artists and enjoy light refreshments.
All are welcome!

Art Embraces Words - Halloween Costume Event with Prizes
2025-10-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Lafayette Library & Learning Center, 3941 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, 94549, United States
ART EMBRACES WORDS | Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Arts & Science Room
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549

Saturday, October 25th | Halloween Costume Event with Prizes
We invite everyone to dress up as their favorite literary or artistic character for a chance to win exciting prizes. Don’t miss out on the fun!
The program is 2:00 – 3:30 pm followed by a Reception & Costume Prizes on the terrace.

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library | November 2025 Artist Reception
2025-11-15 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Please join us for this month’s Artist Reception at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library!
November Exhibit 2025
Saturday, November 15th
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Meet the Artists and enjoy light refreshments.
All are welcome!

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library | December 2025 Artist Reception
2025-12-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Please join us for this month’s Artist Reception at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library!
November Exhibit 2025
Saturday, December 6th
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Meet the Artists and enjoy light refreshments.
All are welcome!

Register for the High School Visual Arts Competition 2026
2026-01-05 - 2026-02-21 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Registration is open NOW for the High School Visual Arts Competition 2026!
For more information and link to registration, go to https://lamorindaarts.org/vac/

Artist Reception | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library
2026-02-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Join us for an Artist Reception celebrating our February exhibit from 2:30 – 4:30. Meet the artist, enjoy light refreshments and celebrate the arts!

High School Visual Arts Competition 2026 | Artist Reception & Award Presentation
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Presenting the 2026 High School Visual Arts Exhibit!
Join us for the Artist Reception & Award Presentation
Thursday, March 19, 7 – 8:30 pm

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library | May Artist Presentaion
2026-05-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Please join us for this month’s Artist Presentations at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library!
“Blooming from Within” Exhibit
Thursday, May 28th
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Meet the Artist, Julie Cohn and hear about her experience as an artist on a healing journey for herself and the planet.

Artist Reception | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library
2026-06-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Join us for an Artist Reception celebrating our June exhibit from 2:30 – 4:30. Meet the artist, enjoy light refreshments and celebrate the arts!

Fun Art Class w/ Julie Cohn | ON ZOOM
2026-06-23 19:30 - 20:45 | Zoom
Blooming from Within – Art as a Vehicle for Expressing Feelings. Tuesday Evening, June 23- 7:30-8:45. Join me for a talk about my art journey and hands-on experience with making art.
In combination with sharing my exhibit Blooming from Within online with you, I will demonstrate art exercises. I invite you to participate while on Zoom. You will not need to show your art to anyone. Here are some of my art pages wherein I express feelings about one of my healing journeys.
ZOOM LINK:
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 816 1057 8881
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R.S.V.P. is appreciated!

July Artist Reception
2026-07-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our July Artist Reception
July 11, 2:30-4:30pm
Meet the Oakland Art Association Artist and view their amazing art.

Opera in the Park {Free Event)
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
A special treat is in store for music lovers on Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m. in Orinda Community Park!
Gather your friends, bring a picnic and a bottle of wine (or enjoy selections from the food trucks), and experience a delightful evening with Festival Opera as they present a hilarious comic opera, Donizetti’s Elixir, featuring outstanding singers and captivating performances.

August Artist Reception
2026-08-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our August Artist Reception
August 8, 2:30-4:30pm
Various Art including Abstract Paintings, Ceramics, and Collage.

September Artist Reception
2026-09-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our September Artist Reception
September 5, 2:30-4:30pm
Various Art featuring a themed art exhibit

October Artist Reception
2026-10-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our October Artist Reception
October 10, 2:30-4:30pm
Uganda Art

November Artist Reception
2026-11-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our November Artist Reception
November 7, 2:30-4:30pm
East Bay Print Makers

December Artist Reception
2026-12-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our November Artist Reception
December 5, 2:30-4:30pm
Various Artists
