Art Lover's Walking Tour Of Sacramento
216 0 St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 808-7000
www.crockerartmuseum.com
Start here, or finish here, but do make the Crocker a major stop on your tour. This is a real gem in the Sacramento art scene. The permanent collections are amazing, and the showings that rotate comprise artists of all media, styles, and genres. You'll have to decide in advance which part of the place you want to see, or you could very well spend your entire day, or days, here. The cafe is a fine place to either fuel up for your next venue, or to just enjoy good coffee and a crumpet or two while you rest a bit and enjoy what you've already seen.
1831 P. St.
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 736-1429
www.efgallery.com
Elliot Fouts Gallery has been a major part of the Sacramento art scene since 1999. The gallery features original fine art, and the emphasis is on landscape and still life painting. This is contemporary and exciting works on canvas and in clay. Gregory Kondos, Tony Natsoulas, David Gilhooly, Roy DeForest, Ali Cavanaugh for starters, just to give you a taste of the artists whose work graces the gallery. There are many more, and it's likely you'll find your need for art pretty well filled up here.
1716 L St. (Rear Alley)
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 443-7685
www.oldsoulco.com
Strictly speaking, this isn't an art gallery. But it is, in more ways than one. First, it's just uber cool that they are in an astounding alley, and when you walk in you're greeted with sacks of coffee beans. Within a few steps you'll find yourself ordering a superb coffee, along with a great crumpet to go with it. You need this after walking around a bit. Take a look at the walls - they are covered with art work, some of the most pure artwork anywhere. It's art work from young children from local schools. Kindergarten through 3d Grade, from the William Land Park Elementary Mandarin Immersion Program, was recently on display. This is as real as it gets. Delicious too, as it could be where you stop for lunch.
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129 K St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-7125
www.artcollab.com
This is the oldest ongoing artists' co-op in Sacramento. They have existed for over 30 years. At their new digs in Old Sacramento, it's an easy walk from the Crocker. The artists are all local and the span of work includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. Photography, glass, ceramics, textiles, gourd, basketry, jewelry and sculpture round out the ever changing collection. One of the benefits of a co-op is the artists who are shown in the gallery run the gallery. The artist who created the piece that's captured your eye just may be in the gallery working.
625 S St.
Sacramento, CA 95811
916-448-2985
www.vergeart.com
Continuing the downtown theme, head over to the Verge Center. It's a nice walk, and you may spot a mural or two along the way. Verge is a mix of things: a gallery showing contemporary work of local, national and international artists, a performance venue, and an expansive art studio. There are plans for 37 studios, half of which are already in place. Studio work from emerging artists is fresh, vibrant, and could be your neighbor. The work here is as eclectic as you would expect from a live, working gallery.
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