Verge Center for the Arts

Verge Center for the Arts VCA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts center which hosts two exhibition spaces, 38 resident artist studios, a printmaking facility, and a classroom.
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Verge Center for the Arts is the leading cultural institution in the Sacramento region for contemporary art and ideas. We have a mission to extend the dialogue about contemporary art to the central valley. Verge supports this mission by providing vital resources to local career and
emerging artists as well as offering arts education opportunities for youth and adults. You can also find us on:

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📣 CALLING ALL PRINTMAKERS!⁠⁠Myrtle Press is excited to invite printmakers of all levels to apply for this juried open ca...
06/24/2026

📣 CALLING ALL PRINTMAKERS!⁠
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Myrtle Press is excited to invite printmakers of all levels to apply for this juried open call. Participants will submit minimum images of their work to be reviewed by a guest juror, Summer Ventis, who will select artists that submit quality work, no limit on number of applicants. ⁠
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Selected artists will create an edition of 13 hand pulled prints. One full set will remain with Verge for their use, and another will be added to the Sac State Archive, and one set will be for exhibitions. In return, each artist will receive a randomly selected collection of 10 prints, offering a meaningful way to grow your personal collection, see a wide range of approaches to printmaking, and build connections within a broader printmaking community. ⁠
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Participants must be willing to pick up and drop off prints to Myrtle Press in Sacramento, CA. Mailing prints to artists at the end of the print exchange will not be permitted. Pickup will take place during or just after a print social at Myrtle Press, giving everyone a chance to meet, talk about their print, and celebrate printmaking together.⁠
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🔗 Learn more by click the link in our bio!⁠
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SAVE THESE IMPORTANT DATES:⁠
Deadline to Apply: July 24, 2026⁠
Notification Date: August 7th 2026⁠
Edition Due: November 9, 2026⁠
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Our last spring camp led by Khalilah was so well received that we had to offer another this summer! 💫✨🖍️🎨⁠⁠Campers will ...
06/23/2026

Our last spring camp led by Khalilah was so well received that we had to offer another this summer! 💫✨🖍️🎨⁠
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Campers will unleash their inner artist at our Mixed-media camp! Through a playful blend of drawing, collage, and mixed media, campers will learn to express their emotions and tell their unique stories in a personalized visual journal. Each day, kids will gain new creative “superpowers” and confidence-building tools that will inspire them long after the week is over.⁠
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WHEN: August 3-7, 6-9 year olds⁠
PRICE: MEMBER $325 GENERAL $375⁠
INSTRUCTOR: Khalilah Taylor⁠
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Scholarships are available! Please contact [email protected] for more information.

🌼 Pocket Garden, a solo exhibition by is now on view!⁠⁠Stop by Verge to experience a gallery of forgotten things. Her l...
06/18/2026

🌼 Pocket Garden, a solo exhibition by is now on view!⁠
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Stop by Verge to experience a gallery of forgotten things. Her large-scale sculptures of butterfly clips and bandaids actualize those things we accumulate only to lose out of our pockets or bags. Bird builds space and attention for the trinkets, charms, and detritus that overwhelm our drawers and fill our cabinets. Her sculptural transformations acknowledge the small tokens that we leave behind, unintentional markers of our humanity and a reminder of our inherent human nature to collect.⁠
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Gallery Hours:⁠
Thursday - Saturday, 11am-5pm⁠
Sunday, 12-5pm⁠
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ON VIEW: June 13 - August 23⁠
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06/16/2026

Take needle and thread to the next level with our upcoming workshop Coiled Form: Basketry to Sculpture 🧶

Coiling is one of the oldest fiber construction techniques, traditionally used in basketry. This workshop explores how the same stitched coil structure can move beyond the basket to create sculptural form. Students will begin by learning foundational coiling methods used in basketry, focusing on how coils are built, stitched, and shaped. Once the basic structure is established, we will experiment with ways the form can expand beyond functional containers. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on exploration, participants will explore scale, rhythm, and shaping strategies that allow the coil to grow upward and outward in organic, freeform expression. This class is designed for anyone curious about fiber as a sculptural material. No prior experience is required.

🎟️ Register today using the link in our bio

WHEN: July 26 from 1:30 – 4:30 PM
PRICE: $110 MEMBERS / $130 GENERAL

Happy Free Art Friday!Find these cute little worms made by hidden around Sacramento. Each worm comes with a Verge coupo...
06/13/2026

Happy Free Art Friday!

Find these cute little worms made by hidden around Sacramento. Each worm comes with a Verge coupon for either a free clay lab or 15% off any lab. 🎟️

Happy hunting 🪱

06/11/2026

Make a print from stone with Stone Lithography!

Join us in Myrtle Press to expand or freshen up your printmaking skills. We will specifically be covering stone graining and leveling, drawing materials and how to use them, etching and the chemistry involved, press set up, and rolling up and printing the stone. There are many steps in the process of making a lithograph, all of which require attention to detail, and the final result is something magical! Each student will have an opportunity to create a drawing on a litho stone and print it. Previous printmaking experience appreciated. All materials included in registration fees!

WHEN: July 11 & 12, 2026, 10AM – 2PM
PRICE: $165 GENERAL / $150 MEMBER

Click the link in our bio to save your spot!

06/10/2026

Don’t wait to sign up for this summer camp!

Our first week of our shadow puppets summer camp begins June 22nd! This camp offers a fun, hands-on experience focusing on the art of shadow puppetry. Participants will learn the history and techniques of constructing shadow puppets using simple materials, as well as making small screens, background scenes, and props. The camp will emphasize creative production, including developing dialogue, movement, and music with theatrical instruments.

The final stage involves creating and filming short performances. These films will be edited and possibly shared on YouTube. The camp experience also includes theatre games and movement exercises to enhance learning and creativity.

Scholarships are available! Contact Jordyn at [email protected] for more information

WHEN: June 22-26, 6-9 year olds | July 6-10, 10-13 year olds
PRICE: MEMBER $325 / GENERAL $375
INSTRUCTOR: Sean Powers

Here's our July line up! Swipe to check out what's happening at Verge next month 👀⁠⁠⁠🏺 Learn to how to use the pottery w...
06/09/2026

Here's our July line up! Swipe to check out what's happening at Verge next month 👀⁠
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⁠🏺 Learn to how to use the pottery wheel in Wheel Thrown Pottery Workshop (SOLD OUT)⁠
🎥 Take your acting career to new heights with The Actor's Toolkit: Headshots, reel & industry mindset⁠
🖼 Learn how to print with stone with Stone Lithography ⁠
🔥 Set something on fire with Watercolor Dumpster Fire⁠
🧶 Take needle & thread to a new level with Coiled Form: Basketry To Sculpture ⁠
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Take your pick then register using the link in our bio!⁠
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06/04/2026

Take a quick look at our upcoming show, Pocket Garden, a solo exhibition by Ari Bird! 👀

In Pocket Garden, Bird imagines an immersive world of forgotten items. Her large-scale sculptures of butterfly clips and bandaids actualize those things we accumulate only to lose out of our pockets or bags. Bird builds space and attention for the trinkets, charms, and detritus that overwhelm our drawers and fill our cabinets. Her sculptural transformations acknowledge the small tokens that we leave behind, unintentional markers of our humanity and a reminder of our inherent human nature to collect.

Check out the complete exhibition during the opening reception on June 13th from 5-8pm. 🖼️

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625 S Street
Sacramento, CA
95811

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Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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