Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch

Events & Programs

PHOTO GALLERY LINKS

Lynn House

Summer Concerts

Children's Concerts

Local Artist Events

Miscellaneous
 

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Lynn House Gallery Exhibits Ongoing
Located at 809 W. 1st Street, the Lynn House Gallery exhibits present a wide spectrum of themes, media and styles, with an emphasis on providing opportunities for local artists throughout the year. Admission to the Lynn House Gallery is free. The gallery is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during exhibits. Guided tours for groups are available by appointment by calling Curator Mark Roberts at (925) 779-7018.

Art4Schools  
A partnership with Antioch Unified School District to enhance arts & cultural programs. Current programs are funded by Contra Costa County District V Supervisor Federal Glover through a Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund Grant and will begin in January. Programs concludes with student exhibit at the Lynn House Gallery. The participating schools for the 2006-07 grant years are Carmen Dragon, Turner, and John Muir Elementary Schools.

Art & Science 4Schools
Through a grant from The Dow Chemical Company, this Community Engagement Grant of $2,500 has been awarded to the Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch to create a partnership with Antioch Unified School District to enhance science studies at Antioch Senior High School. The Arts & Cultural Foundation funded an additional $1,000, bringing the total grant to $3,500. In the fall of 2007, the science students studies at the Dow  Wetlands Preserve will be enhanced by incorporating art into the learning experience.  

Celebration of Art June
Provides our community and artists the opportunity to celebrate the essence of art and the creative process. Some artists have shown and sold work, and others have never shown their work outside of their own personal circle of friends and family. Sponsored by  SheaHomes & Trilogy by SheaHomes.

Free All-Age Summer Concerts July/August
Concerts are held at various locations in Antioch, click on link above for dates/times & talent. There is plenty of lawn seating at each venue, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs and a picnic basket (umbrellas are recommended).  The Summer Concerts Series is funded by the Lesher Foundation, City of Antioch, East County Times, Comcast, Antioch Press, and Suite G Productions. See photos from past concerts via this link:
Summer Concerts Photos. 

Free Children's Summer Concerts July/August
The concerts designed for the enjoyment of the toddler set (0-5 year olds). In 2006, thanks to a grant from Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund and Contra Costa County District V Supervisor Federal Glover, these free concerts will be available for the under 5 year old set (and their families!).  Our Summer Concerts will be the Prewett Park & Community Center every Saturday in August.   See photos from past concerts via this link:
Children's Concerts Photos

Delta Blues Festival 2nd Saturday in September
Enjoy the blues in beautiful downtown Antioch!  This year, the Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch will partner with this great organization to showcase art from local artists. This is a free, family-friendly, non-alcohol event. If you would like to be a sponsor of the Delta Blues Festival, click here for more information.  If you can not open the PDF file download Adobe Reader.

Holiday De Lites  1st Saturday in December
For over 20 years, this event begins the holiday season the first Saturday in December each year. There is something for everyone-street parade, craft and food booths, children's activity area, cookies with Mr. & Mrs. Clause, lighted boat parade, and more!  

Local Artist Events Ongoing
Whenever possible, we list events and provide links to activities which involve artists showing their artwork in various venues. 

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PO Box 613 | Antioch, CA 94509 | 925.779.7018