Crocker Art Museum Grand Opening

Crocker Art Museum
Sunday, Oct 10, 2010
10:00 AM until 10:00 PM
*FREE*

The Crocker's Grand Opening will celebrate Sacramento's arts community at large, with participation by local and regional arts organizations and artists. Highlights of the day include performance by the Sacramento Youth Jazz Band, Symphony and Choir; Salsa, Indian, Mexican African and Irish dance and music; ArtCar Fest - 2010, the West Coast's largest gathering of art cars; and a 9:30 PM Laser Light Show to conclude the day's festivities.

Musical Menagerie by Sacramento Philharmonic from 10 AM-2 PM
Multimedia presentation Welcome to the New Crocker from 11 AM-8 PM in the Auditorium
Art Cars and Chalk it Up on O Street from 10 AM to 6 PM
Art workshops and demos in the Studio Art Spaces from 11 AM to 8 PM
Art activities and docent spotlight talks in the Galleries
Creative Community Court in the E. Kendell Davis Courtyard from 11 AM to 6:30 PM
Totland (for 5 and under) 11 AM-6 PM, Discovery Gallery
Beer & Wine Gallery in the E. Kendell Davis Courtyard from 4 PM to 10 PM

216 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
916.808.7000
http://crockerartmuseum.org/

The New Crocker Art Museum

Yesterday I got a chance to take a look at the new Crocker Art Museum expansion, the Teel Family Pavilion, and it’s curved planes and glass-enclosed reception area were just a couple of areas that made a lasting impression on me. With the grand opening drawing near, this 125,000sf expansion will surly make Sacramentans proud. These striking additions are nearly paid for with $92 million in donations with a final objective to reach $100 million in this capitol campaign.

The building was designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects (GSAA) and includes a reception area, 260-seat auditorium, free Wi-Fi, café, and qualifies for the silver LEED certification. The grand opening will be free to the public on October 10, 2010 from 10am to 10pm and include activities, performances, and entertainment for children, families and adults.