Meet with our current Artist in Residence
SCG | Adult Programs | Youth & Family Programs
September 11 / 12:00 pm - September 26 / 2:00 pm
“The structures I create, such as the nests or the beds with a headboard and footboard on which the “living quilt” is placed, are made of wood and branches and last well for many years, until they too dissolve as compost to nourish the earth. These works comment on our vain hope for permanency in art and our desire to conquer nature rather than exist in harmony with the earth. With my latest projects focused on water and climate change, I hope to raise awareness about our dire circumstances, with too little water and too much water in different places at different times, and project optimism for a better future with seeds that depend on water like all life to sprout and grow into new life.”
~Jane Ingram Allen
During the Open Studio Hours, you will have the opportunity of meeting Jane Ingram Allen while she demonstrates her artistic techniques and shares insights into her creative process. This interactive event allows you to engage directly with the artist, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the inspiration behind her works.
Thursdays & Fridays
Start Date: Thursday 9/11/25
End Date: Friday 9/26/25
Open Studio
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Free to all guests
Registration is not required but encouraged.
In 2010, the Cooley-Gilliom Artist in Residence and Teaching (ART) The program was established at Placer Community Foundation through an endowed gift made in memory of Susan by her family and the Sky View Foundation. The ART program represents a lasting legacy to the beloved local artist and environmental advocate. Short-term residencies and workshops taught Susan by established and highly reputable artists are offered to develop and enhance the visual arts in Placer County. To learn more about Susan and this lasting gift to the community, visit placercf.org.