Event Calendar
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
12 PM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tours: Art in Slow-mo
A docent-led tour of the Museum.
Free with Museum admission
Thursday, June 2, 2022
11 AM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: Español
A docent-led tour of the Museum in Spanish.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
6 PM | Adults
ArtTastes: Pies, Pies, Pies
Art and food enthusiasts alike delight in the Crocker’s culinary art series. Inspired by Wayne Thiebaud’s seminal work Pies, Pies, Pies, Kira O’Donnell Babich of the Real Pie Company present an extra sweet edition of ArtTastes.
$25 for Members
$40 for Nonmembers
Friday, June 3, 2022
June 3 or 4 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Kids
WeCREATE!
This summer, budding artists ages 5 and up are invited to explore a work of art from the Crocker’s collection through storytelling and fun activities in the galleries before heading to a pop-up studio for artmaking.
Free with Museum Admission
Saturday, June 4, 2022
11 AM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tours: History
A docent-led tour of the Museum that explores the life and times of the Crocker family
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
6 PM
Live Art Auction
Join us for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, the Live Art Auction, in person at the Crocker Art Museum.
June 3 or 4 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Kids
WeCREATE!
This summer, budding artists ages 5 and up are invited to explore a work of art from the Crocker’s collection through storytelling and fun activities in the galleries before heading to a pop-up studio for artmaking.
Free with Museum Admission
Sunday, June 5, 2022
1 PM | Tours & Talks
Crocker Architecture Tour
Explore the distinct architectural elements, inside and out, of the Teel Family pavilion and the historic building.
Free with Museum admission.
11 AM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: Español
A docent-led tour of the Museum in Spanish.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
11 AM and 12 PM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: ASL
A docent-led tour of the Museum in American Sign Language.
Free with Museum admission
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
10:30 AM and 11:00 AM | Kids
Wee Wednesday
Bring your preschooler to this fun story time and gallery adventure for children ages 3 to 5.
Free with Museum admission
Thursday, June 9, 2022
11 AM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: Français
A docent-led tour of the Museum in French.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
3 PM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: Español
A docent-led tour of the Museum in Spanish.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
6– 9 PM
ArtMix: OUT-rageous
Celebrate a fabulous edition of ArtMix that encourages all of us to laugh out loud and live our own truths.
Free for Members
$25 Nonmembers
$10 Youth
Saturday, June 11, 2022
1 – 3 PM | Classes
Drink and Draw: Gems and 3D Art
Sip wine and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of drawing.
$40 Members
$65 Nonmembers
10:30 – 11:30 AM | Kids
Baby Loves Art
Baby Loves Art engages babies (up to 18 months old) in a visually stimulating gallery walk and gives parents and caregivers a fun opportunity to connect with their babies and each other.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
11 AM | Adults
Art Rx
People living with chronic pain and their family, friends, and caregivers are invited to explore the wonders of art and the creative mind.
Free
Sunday, June 12, 2022
11 AM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: 粵語
A docent-led tour of the Museum in Cantonese.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
2 PM | Tours & Talks
Prelude Tour: Classical Concerts
Enhance your Classical Concert experience with the new Prelude Tours.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
3 PM | Film & Music
Classical Concerts
For more than 50 years, the Crocker has proudly presented its Classical Concert Series, featuring the finest musicians and singers from the region and around the world. These educational performances are approximately 60 minutes with no intermission and draw inspiration from art on view at the Museum.
$15 Members
$25 Nonmembers
Monday, June 13, 2022
June 13, 14, 15 and 16 | 10:30 AM – 12 PM | Classes
Senior Studio Drawing (via Zoom)
Senior Studio is an opportunity for older adults to engage and connect while making art under the guidance of a trained teaching artist.
$90 Members
$110 Nonmembers
June 13, 14, 15 and 16 | 10:30 AM – 12 PM | Classes
Senior Studio Drawing
Senior Studio is an opportunity for older adults to engage and connect while making art under the guidance of a trained teaching artist.
$90 Members
$110 Nonmembers
Thursday, June 16, 2022
11 AM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: Español
A docent-led tour of the Museum in Spanish.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
7 PM | Film & Music
Movies Off the Wall
The Crocker Art Museum’s Movies Off the Wall series returns this summer! Courtyard opens at 7 pm, film starts at sundown.
Free for Members
$15 for nonmembers
$5 for nonmember youth.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
12 – 4:00 PM | Classes
Metal Garden Sculptures
Twist wire, cage gems, and bend soft metal to create your own special garden ornamentation to take home.
$65 Members
$85 Nonmembers
12 PM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tours: Art in Slow-mo
A docent-led tour of the Museum.
Free with Museum admission
Sunday, June 19, 2022
10:30 – 11:30 AM | Kids
Kids & Co. Gallery Adventures
Amusing and educational, this tour is the perfect way to introduce art to children ages 5 and older.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
11 AM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: Español
A docent-led tour of the Museum in Spanish.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
11 AM and 12 PM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: ASL
A docent-led tour of the Museum in American Sign Language.
Free with Museum admission
Monday, June 20, 2022
June 20 – 24 | 9 AM – 1 PM | Kids
Crocker Art Camp: Painting
In this art camp, campers will explore a wide variety of painting techniques using watercolor and acrylic paint to create yummy still lifes and colorful portraits. The fun and almost life-like paintings in the Crocker’s collection will inspire their creations!
Members for $250
Non-members for $295
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
10:30 AM and 11:00 AM | Kids
Wee Wednesday
Bring your preschooler to this fun story time and gallery adventure for children ages 3 to 5.
Free with Museum admission
Thursday, June 23, 2022
11 AM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: Français
A docent-led tour of the Museum in French.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
3 PM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: Español
A docent-led tour of the Museum in Spanish.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
6 – 8 PM | Classes
Teen Art Labs
This is a special program for young adults interested in taking a deeper dive into the visual arts.
$15 Members
$25 Nonmembers
7 PM | Film & Music
Jazz Concert Series
Come groove with us at Sacramento's longest running summer jazz series. Enjoy live music in a loose, easy-going atmosphere in the Crocker's outdoor courtyard and bring a chair for the best seat in the house. Each jazz concert consists of two 45-minute sets separated by a 15-minute intermission where you can stretch your legs with a whirlwind Interlude Tour, shop in the Museum store, or grab a bite to eat.
$10 for Members
$25 for nonmembers
$10 for youth.
Saturday, June 25, 2022
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Classes
Digital Painting (via Zoom)
Experienced painters will journey into the digital realm and use a variety of brush tools and explore new ways to blend under the guidance of an experienced digital painter.
$85 Members
$105 Nonmembers
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Classes
Digital Painting
Experienced painters will journey into the digital realm and use a variety of brush tools and explore new ways to blend under the guidance of an experienced digital painter.
$85 Members
$105 Nonmembers
Sunday, June 26, 2022
11 AM | Adults
Art + Soul Sundays
Spend your Self-Care Sunday with us at the Crocker. Art + Soul Sundays at the Crocker combines the best of our wellness programming with meaningful art experiences.
Free for Everyone
11 AM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tour: 粵語
A docent-led tour of the Museum in Cantonese.
Free for Members
Free with Museum admission for Nonmembers
Monday, June 27, 2022
June 27 – July 1 |9 AM – 1 PM | Kids
Crocker Art Camp: Sculpting
Designed to push creativity outside the box, this camp session will present campers with opportunities to work with air-dry clay, papier-mâché, and other hands-on materials to create three-dimensional art! In the galleries, campers will learn the art of balance and form while viewing works from our ceramics collection and sculptures on display.
Members for $250
Non-members for $295
June 27, 28 and 29 | 1 – 3 PM | Classes
Thiebaud 101 Color and Composition (via Zoom)
Celebrate the life and legacy of Wayne Thiebaud and explore all aspects of his unique draftsmanship in this two-class course.
$95 Members
$115 Nonmembers