ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County)
@artsccc.bsky.social
A coalition of cultural leaders whose mission is a strong and sustainable arts foundation built on equity for Contra Costa County.
www.artscontracosta.com
www.artscontracosta.com
In 2022, California voters approved Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act. The measure required the state to establish a new, ongoing program supporting arts instruction in schools.
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
In 2022, California voters approved Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act. The measure required the state to establish a new, ongoing program supporting arts instruction in schools.
What an incredible 2025 for ARTSCCC! Since launching the Youth Arts Connection, it's been a joy to watch this program flourish. Our young artists bring so much inspiration to workshops, and we are so proud of the vibrant community we’ve built together. Thank you for being the heart of all we do!
December 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
What an incredible 2025 for ARTSCCC! Since launching the Youth Arts Connection, it's been a joy to watch this program flourish. Our young artists bring so much inspiration to workshops, and we are so proud of the vibrant community we’ve built together. Thank you for being the heart of all we do!
ARTSCCC's Program, Marketing and Community Outreach Manager, Esther Rojas Soto, participated in the East Bay Open Studios at Toki Studio in Richmond with a small group of artists including fellow Richmond artists, John Toki and Armin Haghnejad.
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
ARTSCCC's Program, Marketing and Community Outreach Manager, Esther Rojas Soto, participated in the East Bay Open Studios at Toki Studio in Richmond with a small group of artists including fellow Richmond artists, John Toki and Armin Haghnejad.
Our friend and partner, Shani Shay of Incarceration to College was featured on the news! Shani's work through ITC makes education an accessible option for incarcerated youth in Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco Counties and has served more than 1,000 students across these three counties.
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our friend and partner, Shani Shay of Incarceration to College was featured on the news! Shani's work through ITC makes education an accessible option for incarcerated youth in Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco Counties and has served more than 1,000 students across these three counties.
With support from the Contra Costa Together Community Grant, ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) will secure a Youth Arts Connection program to serve one of Contra Costa County’s most vulnerable populations, youth at John A. Davis Juvenile Hall in Martinez.
December 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
With support from the Contra Costa Together Community Grant, ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) will secure a Youth Arts Connection program to serve one of Contra Costa County’s most vulnerable populations, youth at John A. Davis Juvenile Hall in Martinez.
We are still reflecting on what a beautiful reception we had for the current "Art Passages" at the county building in Martinez! This exhibit highlights 7 amazing Contra Costa County photographers, and we had the opportunity to gather to celebrate them and their art!
December 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
We are still reflecting on what a beautiful reception we had for the current "Art Passages" at the county building in Martinez! This exhibit highlights 7 amazing Contra Costa County photographers, and we had the opportunity to gather to celebrate them and their art!
Contra Costa County is fortunate to have Brennan DeFrisco as the “Poetry Out Loud” coordinator again for this year's competition. Last week we met at El Molino in Concord to share a meal and discuss the program in preparation for the county competition on February 7, 2026.
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Contra Costa County is fortunate to have Brennan DeFrisco as the “Poetry Out Loud” coordinator again for this year's competition. Last week we met at El Molino in Concord to share a meal and discuss the program in preparation for the county competition on February 7, 2026.
We had the honor of attending Donté Clark's reading from his latest work "WE CRY FREEDOM", at the Tarea Hall Pittman South Berkeley Library. Donté Clark, also known as DONBLAK, is a poet, actor, and filmmaker from Richmond, CA.
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We had the honor of attending Donté Clark's reading from his latest work "WE CRY FREEDOM", at the Tarea Hall Pittman South Berkeley Library. Donté Clark, also known as DONBLAK, is a poet, actor, and filmmaker from Richmond, CA.
This Giving Tuesday, ARTSCCC is asking for your assistance to help feed youth ages 12 to 18 at our Youth Arts Connection workshops in Antioch, Brentwood & Pittsburg! The workshops occur during dinner time & just $150 can pay for food for up to 30 kids at one workshop!
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This Giving Tuesday, ARTSCCC is asking for your assistance to help feed youth ages 12 to 18 at our Youth Arts Connection workshops in Antioch, Brentwood & Pittsburg! The workshops occur during dinner time & just $150 can pay for food for up to 30 kids at one workshop!
Looking back to earlier this year when Art Passages featured Art of the African Diaspora for our Jan-Apr exhibit. We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with AOTAD again in 2026! Going up on January 5th, Irene Bee Kain has curated an exciting exhibit featuring 5 new artists.
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Looking back to earlier this year when Art Passages featured Art of the African Diaspora for our Jan-Apr exhibit. We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with AOTAD again in 2026! Going up on January 5th, Irene Bee Kain has curated an exciting exhibit featuring 5 new artists.
Happy Native American Heritage Day! Silvia Y. Ledezma is ARTSCCC's Lead Community Outreach and Photographer. She has led several projects supporting indigenous artists and dance groups. Today we celebrate her and her contributions to the Contra Costa arts!
November 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Happy Native American Heritage Day! Silvia Y. Ledezma is ARTSCCC's Lead Community Outreach and Photographer. She has led several projects supporting indigenous artists and dance groups. Today we celebrate her and her contributions to the Contra Costa arts!
We had a fantastic Artist reception for Art Passages at the county building in Martinez last week! This exhibition highlights 7 amazing Contra Costa County photographers! If you haven't yet, come see their wonderful photographs M-F 8-5pm until January 5th, 2026.
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
We had a fantastic Artist reception for Art Passages at the county building in Martinez last week! This exhibition highlights 7 amazing Contra Costa County photographers! If you haven't yet, come see their wonderful photographs M-F 8-5pm until January 5th, 2026.
Meet Epperson Gallery! Established in 1996 in Crockett, CA, Epperson Gallery is a cultural cornerstone for the Bay Area art community. The gallery operates as a thriving creative hub, featuring seven artist studios, a sculpture workshop, and a painting workshop.
November 25, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Meet Epperson Gallery! Established in 1996 in Crockett, CA, Epperson Gallery is a cultural cornerstone for the Bay Area art community. The gallery operates as a thriving creative hub, featuring seven artist studios, a sculpture workshop, and a painting workshop.
🔊There will be no Youth Arts Connection workshops the week of November 24th.
To get you through the week, enjoy these photos from this week's workshops at the Antioch library!
To get you through the week, enjoy these photos from this week's workshops at the Antioch library!
November 22, 2025 at 2:43 AM
🔊There will be no Youth Arts Connection workshops the week of November 24th.
To get you through the week, enjoy these photos from this week's workshops at the Antioch library!
To get you through the week, enjoy these photos from this week's workshops at the Antioch library!
Art is everywhere in Contra Costa! Here are a few of our favorites! Find details of these artworks and more on our Public Art Directory: artscontracosta.com/public-art
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November 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Art is everywhere in Contra Costa! Here are a few of our favorites! Find details of these artworks and more on our Public Art Directory: artscontracosta.com/public-art
At an artist reception at Epperson Gallery in Crockett last week! The exhibit features small
works by Richmond sculptor, John Toki, and paintings by artist Diane Ding. The exhibit is on view until January 4, 2026.
Links:
eppersongallery.com/events-exhib...
works by Richmond sculptor, John Toki, and paintings by artist Diane Ding. The exhibit is on view until January 4, 2026.
Links:
eppersongallery.com/events-exhib...
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
At an artist reception at Epperson Gallery in Crockett last week! The exhibit features small
works by Richmond sculptor, John Toki, and paintings by artist Diane Ding. The exhibit is on view until January 4, 2026.
Links:
eppersongallery.com/events-exhib...
works by Richmond sculptor, John Toki, and paintings by artist Diane Ding. The exhibit is on view until January 4, 2026.
Links:
eppersongallery.com/events-exhib...
Photos from the Youth Arts Connection workshops at Antioch, Pittsburg & Brentwood libraries! Youth ages 12-18 are welcome to participate in Poetry, Music, Spoken Word workshops and more! Join us Mon-Thurs for free food, games & prizes and stay for the art!
Follow the link in bio to learn more!
Follow the link in bio to learn more!
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Photos from the Youth Arts Connection workshops at Antioch, Pittsburg & Brentwood libraries! Youth ages 12-18 are welcome to participate in Poetry, Music, Spoken Word workshops and more! Join us Mon-Thurs for free food, games & prizes and stay for the art!
Follow the link in bio to learn more!
Follow the link in bio to learn more!
Join us to celebrate this "Art Passages" exhibit on Thursday, November 20th from 2-4pm!
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Join us to celebrate this "Art Passages" exhibit on Thursday, November 20th from 2-4pm!
This #VeteransDay, ARTSCCC honors our Lead Advisor, Ben Miyaji. A Vietnam-Era Veteran, Ben is also a tireless arts advocate who has served on commissions across the Bay Area and officiated 6,000+ weddings. Thank you for your lifetime of service, Ben!
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This #VeteransDay, ARTSCCC honors our Lead Advisor, Ben Miyaji. A Vietnam-Era Veteran, Ben is also a tireless arts advocate who has served on commissions across the Bay Area and officiated 6,000+ weddings. Thank you for your lifetime of service, Ben!
Last week, we attended a gathering for the launch of Nilou Khonsari's new book, The Future is Collective at the Tarea Hall Pittman Library in Berkeley. The book is a guide for people in organizations who want to align their workplace culture with their collective values.
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Last week, we attended a gathering for the launch of Nilou Khonsari's new book, The Future is Collective at the Tarea Hall Pittman Library in Berkeley. The book is a guide for people in organizations who want to align their workplace culture with their collective values.
It has been 6 months since CieraJevae Gordon joined the Poetry Series Program, serving youth in the Shasta unit at John A. Davis Juvenile Hall in Martinez. Her workshops are a mix of music, history, poetry & artistic activities.
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It has been 6 months since CieraJevae Gordon joined the Poetry Series Program, serving youth in the Shasta unit at John A. Davis Juvenile Hall in Martinez. Her workshops are a mix of music, history, poetry & artistic activities.
SAVE THE DATE! 🎉 Join us for the Art Passages exhibition reception on Thursday, November 20th, from 2–4 PM at the County Administration Building. Meet the talented artists, enjoy the amazing work, and grab a snack!
1025 Escobar St, Martinez, CA 94553
1025 Escobar St, Martinez, CA 94553
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
SAVE THE DATE! 🎉 Join us for the Art Passages exhibition reception on Thursday, November 20th, from 2–4 PM at the County Administration Building. Meet the talented artists, enjoy the amazing work, and grab a snack!
1025 Escobar St, Martinez, CA 94553
1025 Escobar St, Martinez, CA 94553
Donté Clark is one of our amazing workshop artists for the "Poetry Series Program". He leads writing, poetry & spoken word workshops in the Trinity Unity at John A. Davis Juvenile Hall in Martinez.
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Donté Clark is one of our amazing workshop artists for the "Poetry Series Program". He leads writing, poetry & spoken word workshops in the Trinity Unity at John A. Davis Juvenile Hall in Martinez.
Our county is a gallery, and today we're celebrating its stunning Ceramic Public Art! From bold mosaics to intricate sculptures, these public pieces bring so much character to our community. It's amazing to see the craftsmanship of ceramics out in the wild.
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Our county is a gallery, and today we're celebrating its stunning Ceramic Public Art! From bold mosaics to intricate sculptures, these public pieces bring so much character to our community. It's amazing to see the craftsmanship of ceramics out in the wild.
Meet In My Section, an org supporting low-income youth poets and emcees in East Contra Costa County. We provide community-specific, culturally responsive arts education for Pittsburg youth.
Featured on Arts Contra Costa directory: artscontracosta.com/organization...
Featured on Arts Contra Costa directory: artscontracosta.com/organization...
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Meet In My Section, an org supporting low-income youth poets and emcees in East Contra Costa County. We provide community-specific, culturally responsive arts education for Pittsburg youth.
Featured on Arts Contra Costa directory: artscontracosta.com/organization...
Featured on Arts Contra Costa directory: artscontracosta.com/organization...