Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/21/2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Chakachi-no Learning Center
Categories
Sierra Seven Arts Alliance Brings Regional Touring Exhibition to Tuolumne County
Opening reception 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21st
Sonora, CA — Tuolumne County Arts Council is proud to present From Here to There, a regional
touring exhibition opening August 21, 2026, at the Chakachi-no Learning Center (18141 Main St.
Jamestown, CA). The exhibition is the inaugural project of the Sierra Seven Arts Alliance, a newly
formed regional network of arts organizations working collaboratively to strengthen cultural
infrastructure, expand opportunities for artists, and build a more connected creative economy across
California’s Central and Eastern Sierra.
With gratitude to leadership and administration by the Mariposa County Arts Council, the Sierra
Seven Arts Alliance comprises of partners from Arts and Culture Alpine County, Amador County
Arts Council, C5 Studios Community Arts Center, Calaveras County Arts Council, Inyo Council for
the Arts, Mono Arts Council and Tuolumne County Arts. This collaboration was made possible
through funding from the Sierra Business Council’s Sierra Jobs First initiative, which supports
regional strategies for economic resilience, workforce development, and sustainable industry growth.
Through this initiative, the Alliance is advancing the role of arts and culture as a key driver of rural
economic vitality, particularly within the framework of sustainable tourism and recreation. By
investing in cross-county collaboration and shared programming, Sierra Seven strengthens regional
networks, expands visibility for artists, and fosters deeper connections between communities across
the Sierra region.
Featuring artists from across the region, “From Here to There” presents a rich portrait of the Sierra—
its landscapes, ecosystems, communities, and cultural identities—while inviting viewers to reflect on
the relationships between land, people, and place. The exhibit, which includes work from Tuolumne
County artists Eleanor BonBon, Sara Dykman, ayreÁnna Ross and EM Sargent, gives residents and
visitors the chance to experience the depth and diversity of art rooted in the Sierra while contributing
to a broader dialogue about life, creativity, and connection in the Sierra.
The Tuolumne County opening reception will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21st. The
exhibit will culminate with a closing Community Potluck on Friday, September 18, from 5:00 to 7:00
p.m.. All events will occur at the Chakachi-no Learning Center, as part of a month-long series of
exciting events—all of which will be open to the public, celebrating the arts and offering
opportunities for community members and visitors to engage with the exhibition and connect with
the broader Sierra Seven initiative.
For more information, you can contact the Tuolumne County Arts Council at (209) 694-3198
or visit https://www.mytuolumnecountyarts.org/sierra7-fromheretothere
Tuolumne County Arts Alliance, Inc., is a non-profit 501-c (3) organization.
