Event Calendar
Friday, July 1, 2022
July 1 or 2 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Kids
WeCREATE!
This summer, budding artists ages 3 to 9 are invited to drop-in and 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, July 2, 2022
1 – 3 PM | Classes
Drink and Draw: Landscapes
Sip wine and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of drawing.
$40 Members
$65 Nonmembers
July 1 or 2 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Kids
WeCREATE!
This summer, budding artists ages 3 to 9 are invited to drop-in and 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, July 3, 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
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
12 PM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tours: Art in Slow-mo
A docent-led tour of the Museum.
Free with Museum admission
July 6, 7, and 8 |12 – 4:30 PM | Classes
Needle Arts
Children 12 and older will explore color and pattern while learning how to hand sew
$125 Members
$155 Nonmembers
Thursday, July 7, 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
2:30 – 4:30 PM | Classes
Teen Art Labs: Comics Across Cultures: Manga, Fumetti, & Bande dessinée
Explore sequential art storytelling (AKA comics and graphic novels) from around the world with local comic book artist and author Eben Burgoon.
$15 Members
$25 Nonmembers
Saturday, July 9, 2022
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
2:00 PM | Tours & Talks
Michael Kimmelman on the Art and Life of Wayne Thiebaud
Join New York Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman for a heartwarming tribute to icon Wayne Thiebaud.
$12 for Members
$20 for nonmembers.
July 9, 16, and 23 |9 AM – 12 PM | Classes
Plein Air Painting
Get inspired by the great outdoors in a class that covers composition, drawing, atmospheric perspective, color mixing, and more | Three Saturdays, starting July 10
$105 for members
$125 for nonmembers
Sunday, July 10, 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
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
July 12, 13, 19 and 20 | 9 AM – 11:30 PM | Classes
Techniques in Dip Pen and Ink (via Zoom)
Long desired for its bold contrasts and crisp lines, ink drawing has been prized by artists from around the world for centuries.
$90 Members
$110 Nonmembers
Thursday, July 14, 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: Steampunked
Use goggles, gears, and glass to compose an abstract steampunk portrait.
$15 Members
$25 Nonmembers
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6– 9 PM
ArtMix: Sweet
Taste the sweet life at this ArtMix overflowing with food to eat and delightful treats to see in "Wayne Thiebaud: A Celebration, 1920–2021."
Free for Members
$25 Nonmembers
$10 Youth
Saturday, July 16, 2022
12 PM | Tours & Talks
Guided Tours: Art in Slow-mo
A docent-led tour of the Museum.
Free with Museum admission
July 16, 23, and 30 |1 – 2:30 PM | Classes
Figural Studies
Explore proportion and shading through figural studies of both clothed and nude models.
$85 Members
$105 Nonmembers
Sunday, July 17, 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
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4 PM | Tours & Talks
Curator in Conversation
Uncover the fascinating symbolism and meaning that abound in Radiant & Eternal: Chinese Jades from the Permanent Collection during this intimate conversation between Curator Amelia Kit-Yiu Chau and collector Kathleen King.
Free for Members
$12 Nonmembers
Thursday, July 21, 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
2:30 – 4:30 PM | Classes
Teen Art Labs: From Trash to Treasure
Inspired by the work of Coachella Valley artist Carlos Ramirez, create your own visual language by reassembling found objects onto a canvas.
$15 Members
$25 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.
Sunday, July 24, 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
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July 24 and 31 | 1 – 3 PM | Classes
Painting Pet Portraits (via Zoom)
Celebrate a furry friend by creating a pet portrait to cherish for years to come.
$85 Members
$105 Nonmembers
Monday, July 25, 2022
July 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Classes
Color Explosion
Avid painters will get to know the foundation of color theory while exploring a variety of painting techniques on diverse surfaces, from acrylic on wood to frosting on cake!
$185 Member
$210 Nonmembers
Thursday, July 28, 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: Out of This World
Design your own planet using wood canvas and spray paint, then create a mode of transportation to get there.
$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.
