When the fall colors paint the Sierra in shades of gold, we invite you to capture the beauty of our region in our second annual plein air competition! Paint in the outdoors, take part in daily events and workshops, and finish off with a celebratory reception. $4000 in prize money up for grabs! We are offering limited scholarships to Mono County Artists. Apply below! September 20th through 27th For More Information/Registration Limited Scholarships, Apply Here!
Adults are invited to participate in a free community yoga program from 9:30-10:30am at the Chalfant Community Center on the following Mondays: July 27 August 10 August 17 September 21 …
Demo & Painting Workshop: Tuesday September 22nd 12pm-5pm This workshop will share how Artists, Jessica de Jesus and Becky Alarcon, approach plein air painting – how small quick sketches can lead to a finished piece, either in the field or at home. Our goal is to help participants see the fun and build confidence in outdoor painting, despite the elements and distractions that come with painting in public. This workshop is ideal for artists who are new to plein air painting, though artists of all levels are welcome. The workshop will include short demonstrations, individualized feedback, and opportunities to practice new skills in a supportive setting. During the workshop, Becky will demonstrate using water-based oils with palette knife techniques, while Jessica will demonstrate using gouache. Together they bring experience working in transparent watercolor, gouache, acrylic gouache, acrylics, and oils, and are happy to support artists working in a variety of mediums. All mediums are welcome. Workshop Focus -Plein air setup and practical tips/tricks -Picking a location -Quick notan and value studies to help with composition and design -Observing how two artists approach the same scene differently Becky & Jess give short demonstrations followed by painting …
THE JMT WILDERNESS CONSERVANCY (JMT Wild) will officially break ground this fall on a vital, high-elevation meadow and riparian terrain restoration project in Reds Meadow Valley, west of Mammoth Lakes. The groundbreaking this September will launch a four-year effort to restore the ecological health of two large meadows and four recreation sites located along six miles of the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. These ancestral lands of the North Fork Mono and Bishop Paiute Tribes are a gateway to iconic landscapes along the John Muir Trail (est. 1915) and the high Sierra Nevada. The public and media are invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM PST at Agnew Meadows Campground. Remarks will be made by leadership from JMT Wild, Inyo National Forest, the California Natural Resources Agency, and project partners. Tribal Chairman Ron Goode of the North Fork Mono Tribe will offer a sage smoke blessing and ritual, along with a traditional invocation to the Ancestors and Creator for permission to enter these lands. Work on the Reds Meadow Valley project has already begun with three years of extensive design and modeling of treatments, and this summer, with the installation of …
Adults are invited to participate in a free community yoga program from 9:30-10:30am at the Chalfant Community Center on the following Mondays: July 27 August 10 August 17 September 21 September 28 Join us to practice yoga, connect with community, and celebrate healthy, tobacco-free living.
