2016 PlacerArts Auburn Art Walk moves to the 1st Friday’s of April, June, August and October 6 – 9 p.m.

Now in its 26th Year, the Auburn Art Walk is moving to a new night with new artists, new venues and new partnerships with local wineries and entertainment. The 2016 season kicks off Friday April 1st from 6 – 9 p.m. at over 35 venues in Downtown and Old Town Auburn and the connecting Lincoln Way and High Street businesses.

Music, visual art, performing art and refreshments can be found during the evening as the community strolls in and out of venues for the FREE event. Along the way there is much to see and do as artists and business owners mix and mingle with patrons and community members. Open to all ages, children are encouraged to experience art with their families and enjoy experiences at many of the open spaces along the route and inside Auburn businesses. Additionally, popular art galleries such as Southside Art Center, General Gomez Art & Event Center, Old Library Art Studios, City Hall Gallery and Auburn Old Town Gallery will have enhanced exhibits and artists on-hand to meet visitors.

There will be a special Auburn city bus shuttle, but people are encouraged to walk the route to enjoy public art including the Auburn Art Commission Painted Utility Boxes and musical entertainment at the State Theater foyer, Herschel Young Park, Central Square and the Clock Tower.

Here is a small sample of the nearly 30 venues hosting celebrations, music and exciting lively art for this month’s event…

• Sip Auburn in Old Town Auburn will have an eclectic mix of artists and exhibits plus great wine pairings.
• Auburn City Hall Gallery will host the art and music of the United Auburn Indian Community with Stan Pedilia exhibiting. The Auburn Arts Commission will also host a Native American Indian musician and reception with refreshments.
• Special Spiritual Totems of mixed media, metal, glass & wood by several artists will be on display at Meritage Motors large showroom at their European Auto Center on 984 Lincoln Way.
• In anticipation of the musical The Music Man opening at the State Theater, the EV Cain Marching Band will be performing in the foyer.
• Re-Find Living 1556 Lincoln Way will host Roller Derby Art Show – a Celebration of Art of Roller Derby Players to include a mix of sculpture, photography & painting.
• The 15th Annual Watercolor Show featuring Placer Adult School students of Sonja Hamilton will be on display at the Chocolate Shoppe & Gift Emporium in Downtown Auburn.

NEW this year will be venues featuring tastings and sales by local wineries including:

• Pescatore Estate Vineyard and Winery at Meritage Motors 984 Lincoln Way and the California Welcome Center 1103 High Street.
• Lone Buffalo Vineyards at Sierra Moon in Old Town.
• Rock Hill Winery at Ropers Jewelers in Downtown Auburn.

Map and listings of participating business and artists will be available at Art Walk locations and at the PlacerArts office 808 Lincoln Way in Downtown Auburn.