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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A few snapshots from the Bay Area Artist Census gathering at CoBiz Richmond. It was good to be in the space, connect with fellow creatives and advocates, and hear more about the work being done to document and support our local arts community.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Last week, Richmond Art Center celebrated its milestone 90th Anniversary Gala, honoring the founder, artists, educators, supporters, and community members who make the center such a vital cultural pillar.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Had a fantastic time at this year's Banner-Up event with the Art Guild of the Delta.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Celebrate the season of change and bountiful harvests across Contra Costa! Photo 1: Untitled by David Hyde Cho Photo 2: “Farm to Table” by Alex Sodari Photo 3: Untitled by Janice Stark Davis Photo 4: “Nourishing the Earth that Feeds Us” by Local Artists with XR SF Bay

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Last week, partners, educators, and community leaders gathered for the Workforce Development Board Measure X Youth Provider Convening to align our collective efforts. Together, we are focused on expanding career pathways and strengthening support systems for local youth. @wdbccc

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our new Youth Arts Connection locations are already a huge success! The rooms have been full, the energy is high, and the creative work coming out of both spots is incredible.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The first few weeks of our fall YAC workshops have been fantastic, with great turnouts and so many energetic kids joining in! This week, we facilitated surveys across all four workshops to hear directly from our young artists and get their feedback.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Grateful for afternoons like this. Despite the heat, it was wonderful seeing such a great turnout and connecting with dedicated groups and neighbors at the Contra Costa County Community Resource Fair in Martinez.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🎨 Meet Contra Costa artist Lori Rutledge! She creates colorful acrylic art inspired by animals, nature & abstraction. Her work also spans sculpture & graphic design. Full profile: artscontracosta.com/artist/lori-...

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Only a few weeks left to catch the current Art Passages exhibit! 🎨✨ Stop by to experience incredible pieces from the Youth Arts Connection Workshops and Poetry Series Program before they come down.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Welcome to the directory, A new beginning! Based in Antioch, Ashley is a mixed media creator, educator, and event curator working across various mediums. Over the past few years, she has offered creative workshops, for families and learners of all ages around the Bay Area.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Poetry Out Loud season is here! We are excited for another great season of working with talented high school youth from all over the county. Check out our new flyer and swipe through to see highlights from last year's county competition!

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

YAC is BACK! Fall workshops officially kick off tomorrow! We are serving youth ages 12 to 18 across Contra Costa County with workshops led by our incredible roster of local artists and advocates. Come through to create, connect, and express yourself.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

ArtsCCC is heading to Martinez! We are excited to table at the Community Resource Fair on Thursday, Sept 10th. Stop by our booth to connect with our team, discover upcoming local arts programming, and learn how we support creatives, cultural organizations, and community arts across the county.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ninety years, 90 artworks, and nine decades of community art! Spent Saturday celebrating Richmond Art Center's 90th birthday and exploring the new Ninety@Ninety exhibition.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Have you visited the Lesher Center? Check out the Vukasin Theatre! 🎭 We recently stopped by for a visit, and we want to give a huge thank you to Linda Nomura for the warm welcome and fantastic walkthrough with ARTSCCC.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

YAC workshops return on September 8! 🎉 To get ready, the team met up at our new location, RP Books, to map out an exciting year ahead (fueled by delicious Cuban food from Havana Catering ✨). Big things are in the works. Stay tuned for the fall program!

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Collaboration in action! ARTSCCC connected with YAC artists Jeremy Phillips & José Cordón and Lead Advisor Ben Miyaji to discuss takeaways and new ideas for strengthening Youth Arts Connection programming and outreach.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A few more highlights from "Youth Arts Connection Journey" at Art Passages! 🎨✨ Be sure to plan your visit to the County Administration Building in Martinez to experience the incredible talent of our local youth before the exhibition concludes in October. @wdbccc

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

¡Fin del verano! Los talleres de Youth Arts Connection regresan el 8 de sept. con nuevas sedes: 📍 Lunes: Pittsburg RP Books (485 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg) 📍 Martes: Antioch High School, Sala de Conferencias B (700 W 18th St, Antioch) @wdbccc

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A wonderful visit last Thursday! Thank you to Congressman Josh Harder for stopping by our final Youth Arts Connection workshop at Prewett before the seasonal break. We are grateful for the encouragement and support for our young creators! 🎨🙌 @wdbccc

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

That’s a wrap for the summer! Youth Arts Connection workshops resume on September 8th, featuring new locations for our Monday Pittsburg and Tuesday Antioch sessions.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Check out Contra Costa County artist, Moonji Pickering! A Korean-born artist who moved to the SF Bay Area in 2016, Moonji brings a unique perspective to her work. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Architecture Design, she applies a keen eye for structure and detail to her medium, colored pencils.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📍 Today's Monday workshop will be held at the Antioch Library. 🚫 No workshops will be held during the weeks of August 17, August 24, and August 31. 🎨 Workshops will resume on Tuesday, September 8, with updated locations: @WDBCCC

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Take a walk and soak in the local history and color! Today we’re highlighting Murals of Richmond. These pieces prove that public art can bring powerful stories, culture, and community directly to our streets, giving us all a vibrant place to pause and reflect. Photo 1: “El Torro” by Jim Dewitt.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

ARTSCCC stopped by the 2nd annual Black + Brown Unity Fest last weekend! 🎨✨ We loved dropping by CoBiz to hear BK Williams, Jayson Johnson, and Donté Clark share their journeys during the Richmond Filmmakers Panel!

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

📍 Today's and next week's Monday workshop will be held at the Antioch Library. 🚫 No workshops weeks of August 17, 24, and 31. We will resume on Sept 8, with updated locations: Mondays: Pittsburgh RP Books Tuesdays: Antioch High School, Conference Room B @wdbccc

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

ARTSCCC met with District Representative, Dominique King of Congressman Josh Harder’s office! With the passage of Proposition 50 in 2025, California’s 9th Congressional District will now include Contra Costa County areas of Pittsburg, Antioch, & Oakley. @wdbccc

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Today is Brentwood day! 📸 Highlighting a few favorite moments from our Wednesday workshop visit.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Ciera served as the Slam Coordinator for this year's Brave New Voices, the nation's largest youth poetry slam, hosted by Youth Speaks as the organization. She's pictured here with semifinal headlining performer "Tank" of "Tank and the Bangas".

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

See "Youth Arts Connection Journey" at Art Passages a quarterly exhibit in Martinez's County Administration Building featuring youth art, poetry & performances from the May 2026 celebration. Curated by ARTSCCC. Learn: ArtsContraCosta.com/YOUTH docs.google.com/document/d/1... @wdbccc

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

School might be out for the summer, but the fun continues at the YAC Workshops! @wdbccc Monday workshop Aug 3, 2026 in Antioch Library Monday workshop Aug 10, 2026 in Antioch Library NO workshops in any location the weeks of Aug 17, 24 & 31

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

ARTSCCC recently visited the newly opened RB Bookstore in Old Town Pittsburg! 📚✨ More than just a bookstore, RB Books is a vibrant Black-owned, woman-owned, and community-centered cultural hub designed to serve readers and writers of all generations.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

July is in full swing, and we have so much to share! ☀️ This month, we’re looking back at some of our favorite seasonal highlights at ARTSCCC, alongside fresh updates on our community programs and curated resources for local creatives.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We are excited to share the story behind Lucid Lens Studios! Inspired by the clear, bright blue eyes of a beloved cat, Mochi, this local photography studio began as a heartfelt tribute to the special bond we share with our pets.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The newest 'Art Passages' exhibit is now on view at the County Administration Building in Martinez! 🎨✨ Come see incredible artwork from ARTSCCC’s Poetry Series Program and Youth Arts Connection workshops, featuring talented youth from across Contra Costa County.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Art has the power to inspire and transform. During a recent Poetry Series Program at the John A. Davis Juvenile Hall, youth in the Shasta Unit participated in an "Acrylic Pour" workshop led by artist CieraJevae Gordon.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Check out artists, John and Beth Dzenitis! They are Dzenitis Art and Engineering, a small design and build shop making unique furniture inspired by math, natural sciences, and their clients' interests. They combine concrete, metal, steel, and wood to create modern yet timeless functional art.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Steel takes shape in remarkable ways through public art. Today we're highlighting a collection of metal sculptures in Contra Costa County, where artists transform steel and other metals into bold, imaginative works that bring creativity and character to public spaces. 1 & 2: “One Corporate Centre”.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We attended the opening reception of the "Made In Richmond" exhibit at the Richmond Art Center! This Richmond Open Studios preview exhibition is the perfect way to see the incredible breadth of talent our city has to offer and plan your upcoming studio visits.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Last week, we got to visit the Antioch and Brentwood YAC workshops and deliver copies of the BOS proclamation straight to the artists! 📜🎨 We are so grateful to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors for recognizing the impact these youth programs and brilliant artists have on our youth.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This is the final week to experience the incredible talent on display in our current Art Passages exhibition. You have until Friday, July 5th, 2026 to view this stunning collection in person.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Juneteenth in Richmond! Such a great time spent in community and celebrating Black creativity and culture as well as reflecting on the incredible way Black artists shape our world.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

In case you missed our big news, ARTSCCC was recently honored with a proclamation from the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors! Since so many of you showed your never-ending support and celebrated it with us, we wanted to keep the momentum going and share a few more photos of the presentation.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

A few more photos of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office Community Academy Program Closing Celebration a few weeks ago! 🎓✨ Thank you to Kevin Bernal for sharing these photos by Ted Asregadoo and again to everyone else who participated in this program with us!

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

May was unforgettable! We are thinking about the YAC celebration and the incredible community that make it happen.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

ARTSCCC recently gathered at the County Administration Building in Martinez to celebrate our incredible current Art Passages exhibiting artists. It was a wonderful afternoon filled with friends, family, and art lovers honoring the brilliant minds lifting up Contra Costa County's creative sector.

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

More photos of the Newsmakers Lesher Speaker Series. Thank you again to everyone who attended, our District Arts Partners, Community Partners, and ARTSCCC family! Your presence meant so much!

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

On June 9th, ARTSCCC Executive Director Jenny Balise presented before the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and accepted a Proclamation celebrating the extraordinary achievements of our youth & and poetry programs! 📜🎨

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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) @artsccc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Over the last 10 weeks, ARTSCCC team members Jenny and Esther participated in the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office Community Academy Program (Spring 2026 cohort)! 🎓✨

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