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05/31/2026

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Summer Plein Air meetups - starting June 6th! See the schedule in the second image. 

"The dates are scheduled for Summer Plein Air. This is not a class per se but a chance to gather and paint and share together. See flyer for locations and times. And if you want to host one yourself, email [email protected]

Bring your supplies, hat and easel. Show up and find your fellow artists. Paint in the morning and lunch and share in the afternoon."

Keep an eye on TALart.org for updates.

05/16/2026

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Mural Call for Artists

"Tahoe Fund is looking for a local or regional artist to design and paint a large-scale mural at in South Lake Tahoe. This piece will capture the spirit of Tahoe work to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, improve the health of the lake, and make it easier to get around, enjoy, and take care of Lake Tahoe.

We’re looking for a design that reflects Tahoe’s landscapes, outdoor culture, and strong sense of community—something inspiring, approachable, and rooted in Tahoe.

Paint and materials provided by Kelly Brothers Paint.

Applications open through May 31, 2026"

Image artwork shown by: Talia Koval

Info and Application: https://www.tahoefund.org/news/calling-all-tahoe-loving-artists/

03/11/2026

Sharing for South Tahoe Sketchers:

Sunday March 15th 10AM-12PM

[our next Sketch Meet will be at the Lake Tahoe Community College Library. We will meet at the entrance at 10am. You can sit and sketch inside or pick one of the attractive buildings for your sketch. At noon we will meet again for our sketch "throwdown".

Free event, join us if you like to sketch or would like to try it.

Location: 1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe

Our group meets monthly to sketch the urban scene and nature around Lake Tahoe. Everyone is welcome, all styles, abilities, and skill levels.

We are not an official Urban Sketcher group but follow their principles:

Draw on Location: Indoors or out, from direct observation.

Tell the Story: Capture the places you live and travel.

Record Time & Place: Your drawing is a historical record.

Be Truthful: Reflect the scene as you witness it.

Use Any Media: Pencils, paints, digital tools are all welcome.

Support Each Other: Share and connect with fellow sketchers.

Share Online: Post your work to show the world.]

Event Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/3021704474885687/

More info and to join the group page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2676597379371865

Or search "South Tahoe Sketchers" on facebook

Artwork shown by Silke Rover from South Tahoe Sketchers' February 2026 Sketch Meet at Lake Tahoe Historical Museum

03/08/2026

Sharing from Lake Tahoe Community College:

"Visit the LTCC campus to view Lake Tahoe Community College’s Biennial Staff & Faculty Art Show, featuring a special, groundbreaking collaboration across the Arts, Languages, and Humanities Meta Majors.

This interdisciplinary exhibition highlights creativity, communication, and critical thinking. Visual work, sound, and language coexist throughout the gallery as faculty voices from across disciplines respond to the unifying theme of color, celebrating creativity as a shared way of thinking, making, and understanding.

You can view the exhibit through the end of winter quarter, Friday, March 20.

Gallery Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 11:00am–5:30pm

Sunday: 1:00–4:30pm

Join us for the closing reception on Wednesday, March 18 from 5:30-7:30pm, and enjoy live music and refreshments!"

Artwork show: Elizabeth Vargas “just give it some time”, oil on canvas

02/27/2026

https://southtahoenow.com/02/26/2026/opening-reception-for-spring-art-show-this-friday-at-tahoe-art-league-gallery

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Join us this Friday, February 27 at the Opening Reception of the Spring Art Show at Tahoe Art League Gallery. This is a free event […]

02/11/2026

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"Arts and Culture El Dorado, in partnership with Vail Resorts, invites professional artists to submit proposals for the Heavenly Gondola Wrap Public Art Project. This opportunity will commission an artist to design original artwork to be applied as a vinyl wrap to a Heavenly gondola cabin.

This Call for Artists is open to professional artists and artist teams who live within 50 miles of Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe. The selected artist will receive an award of $4,500. Vail Resorts will manage all fabrication, printing, installation, and promotional efforts. This is a design-based call. Applicants must submit a fully developed artwork concept."

Submissions are open from February 2nd to March 1st at 11:59pm.

For the RFP and more info go to: https://artsandcultureeldorado.org/vail-gondola-project/

11/13/2025

See you Saturday Nov 15th at Tahoe Bowl for the "Bowl for Arts" Fundraiser for Tahoe Art League !

https://www.facebook.com/maketahoerecords/posts/pfbid0376dWJsdM3zjBv46FSd3qBSnvukbqsywn5Z8Y8NDKfHks2LjJU322v95QouNTYGjHl

Take the skinheads bowling this Saturday, November 15th, 4 to 6 pm, at Tahoe Bowl, 1030 Fremont Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA for the Tahoe Art League "Bowl for the Arts" Fundraiser.

We'll have a limited number of copies of the 40th Anniversary Edition of Telephone Free Landslide on green vinyl and a limited number of a few other items (call us if you want us to bring something specific from the site), but here's what you really want to know:

Bowling tickets are $30 for one person, $25 each for two or more people - includes shoes! Bowling event ends by 7 pm.

Help support TAL by purchasing tickets via link on talart.org or going directly here:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6nj4e2v

Tickets will also be available at the door.

Non-bowlers are welcome too! Tahoe Bowl is open to the public. Stop in and say “Hello”, check out the pizzeria (wings too!), and get a jump start on your holiday shopping by visiting the art vendor booths at this event. A portion of the proceeds from the art sales help support TAL too!

For more info about Tahoe Bowl and their menu, visit tahoebowl.com.

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Make Tahoe Records is your South Tahoe pop-up vinyl record shop featuring “Freshly Groomed Vinyl”, a curated selection of new vinyl, including independent and alternative artists. More info on our site - link in bio. See something on the site you'd like to purchase at the event? Give us a call at the number on the site.

07/23/2025

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"The roundabouts in Meyers on the way into South Lake Tahoe present a unique opportunity for permanent public art that reflects the spirit and heritage of our community. This project is being led by Arts and Culture El Dorado, in partnership with El Dorado County and Caltrans. It will be privately funded and based on the success of a dedicated fundraising effort."

Find the survey at link in their bio:

https://artsandcultureeldorado.org

06/07/2025

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"The City of South Lake Tahoe Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission is now accepting applications for the 2025 Microgrants Program — designed to support local projects that enhance arts, culture, and tourism in our community."

Grants range from $500 to $5,000 and can be used for public art, performances, cultural events, and more.

Apply by June 20, 2025
Learn more and apply: Cityofslt.us/CallForArtists

Blair Latos and BFF Tahoe are hosting a grant writing workshop at the Tahoe Art League Gallery, Wed. June 11th at 5:30 pm to help artists apply.

Public welcome. $10 suggested donation.
Details and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grant-writing-workshop-tickets-1404365307439

04/03/2025

The Fifth Annual Knit for Food Knit-a-thon is happening
Saturday April 5th, 7:30am to 3 pm, ,
3135 Harrison Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA.

Enjoy some coffee, make a donation, watch the knitting and crafting marathon and purchase items from the registered artisans to raise money for good causes.

Go to for more info and the link to donate.

Learn more about these participants on their pages:




Funds are being raised for:





To find out more about the knit-a-thon check out: