Two new jobs at the California State Railroad Museum Foundation have just been posted to the SAM Job board! The Foundation is looking for an Events and Programs Coordinator, and an Office Assistant. Check out these jobs and more on our website. sacmuseums.org/job-board or find the link in our bio

Conversations with Artists - Virtual Sac Open Studios Series July 23 - Sept 1st Conversations with Artists is a virtual interview series to complement and promote the in-person studio tour. During this series, which is free to the public, regional art professionals interview Sac Open Studios artists about their artwork, inspirations, processes, and more. Each artist interview is recorded live for a virtual audience and will last approximately 15 minutes. Learn more about the the first session is this Friday, July 23 - Theme: The Natural World - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HtBr--wsTb2Ju251rf06KQ The second session is Wednesday, July 28 - Theme: Contemporary Craft - Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JyeyAidaTduqdC2YTXDKaQ For more information on the rest of the series keep an eye on their social media. @vergeart Both Links are in our Linktree in the instagram bio

New event this week at @vergeart ! July 22 at 6pm Making Art in the Golden State is a documentary series that spotlights California-based career artists from a diverse range of backgrounds and disciplines. Join us for the premiere of Verge’s original documentary series: About the Artist: Making Art in the Golden State. Verge will screen an episode featuring Sacramento-based artist, Manuel Fernando Rios. In this episode, Rios talks about the importance of mentorship, how he explores his Chicano identity and stereotypes in his artwork, the symbols and compositional elements he employs in his paintings to tell visual narratives, and more. We will also be screening this documentary online, on Zoom, to coincide with the in-person screening. The online screening will begin at 7 pm. Link to the event below and in our linktree bio https://www.vergeart.com/attend/about-the-artist-documentary-screening-manuel-fernando-rios/

The Sacramento Children's Museum is hiring for a Sales Assistant & a Play Facilitator! @sackids Check out the full job postings on the SAM Job Board: https://www.sacmuseums.org/job-board Link in the linktree in our bio.

Discovery Play is a free program for children with any special needs at Sacramento Children’s Museum. The Museum serves children ages birth to 8, but all ages are welcome to Discovery Play. Sacramento Children’s Museum is happy to announce our newest monthly program, Discovery Play Concert Series will begin on July 31st! The concert will be lead by musician Lisa Phenix. Lisa will be creating an interactive music session in addition to a limited open playtime in the museum. Sacramento Children’s Museum is happy to announce our newest monthly program, Discovery Play Concert Series will begin on July 31st! The concert will be lead by musician Lisa Phenix. Lisa will be creating an interactive music session in addition to a limited open playtime in the museum. @sackids Registration required. https://46160.blackbaudhosting.com/46160/Discovery-Play-Concert-Series

NEw Exhibit alert at the Locke Boarding House! LOCKE - FROM ITS FOUNDING TO WWII. This fascinating exhibit offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the early Chinese residents and merchants of Locke. On display is an extensive collection of pre-war clothing, household items, tools, musical instruments, traditional Chinese medicines, informational placards and more. Artifacts are augmented with detailed signage and some are interactive. Over the years the Locke Foundation has amassed a large collection of donated and on-loan artifacts and materials never before seen by the public. Here is an opportunity to step back in time and enjoy these rare treasures. Hours of Operation: Saturdays & Sundays - 11:00 to 3:00 Locke Foundation: 916-776-1828 locke-foundation.org

Have you checked out the new short-term exhibit at @thecamuseum?! “Fight for the Right: 100 Years of Women Voting” On view through August 29, 2021 Featuring artifacts, historic photographs and interactive activities, this temporary exhibition chronicles women’s struggle for the right to the vote from the mid-19th century to the ratification of the 19th Amendment on Aug. 26, 1920, drawing parallels to the ongoing fight for women’s equality that continues today. Developed by the California Museum in collaboration with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, who served as California’s representative on the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission, the installation opened on Aug. 20, 2020, in recognition of the 19th Amendment’s centennial. For details or to plan a visit, go to https://www.californiamuseum.org/fight-right. #FigthfortheRight #WomensVote100 #19thAmendment #19SuffrageStories #CaliforniaMuseum

The @vergeart Clay Lab is a must-do, hands-on experience that is open to everyone (supplies and firings provided) on Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. & Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested in “playing in the mud” can simply drop in this open lab and explore on their own or receive guidance from friendly and knowledgeable staff. For more about classes and pass options, please visit www.vergeart.com.

Located in the historic and picturesque town of Locke, one new and must-see exhibit at the museum is titled “Locke – From Its Founding to WWII.” The fascinating exhibit offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the early Chinese residents and merchants of Locke. A sample of artifacts on display include an extensive collection of pre-war clothing, household items, tools, musical instruments, traditional Chinese medicines, and information placards. For more information, please visit http://www.locke-foundation.org/locke-museums/boarding-house-museum/.

Tomorrow the Sacramento Children's Museum is celebrating Rainbow Families with play sessions on June 12! Check out their event on Facebook to register! Morning session 10-12 afternoon session 1-2:30 pm @sackids

Your Sacramento Museums are opening up and some of them are even starting to hire! Check out our job board! The Roseville Utility Exploration center is looking for a Interpretive Services Program Leader and the Folsom History Museum is looking for an Executive director! Links in our bio! linktr.ee/sacmuseums

Sacramento Area museums are proud to support blue star museums! Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. If you are an active duty military family check with your favorite museum to see if they are participating!