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Placer Artists Tour | November 6–8 & 13–14, 2026

10 AM–5 PM each day | Free Admission

We’re excited to participate once again in the Annual Placer Artists Tour!

Visit Auburn Old Town Gallery at Location #38, 218 Washington Street, Auburn, CA, and discover the creativity and talent of our wonderful artists. We’ll be participating both weekends and hosting live art demonstrations throughout the tour.

Explore the work of more than 50 artists and discover a wonderful variety of art and handcrafted creations, including paintings, ceramics, mosaics, jewelry, photography, sculpture, glass art, textiles, woodworking, and much more!

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, a unique piece of art, or simply a fun way to spend a day exploring our local art community, we invite you to stop by and enjoy the experience. Admission is free! Plan your visit:

• View our gallery’s listing online

• Explore the tour map and all participating locations

• Pre-registration is not required, but it’s free and comes with added benefits, including entry into special prize and gift drawings and access to the Bidcrest Passport app.

Pre-register here.

We look forward to welcoming you to Auburn Old Town Gallery and celebrating the creativity of our local art community with you!

ART CONNECTIONS

RAW ON PURPOSE: Why Neo-Brutalism is Having a Moment in the Age of AI

(And, did you know Auburn has its own home-grown version of a local "brutalist" artist?)

Brutalism. The word itself is jarring. Which is the point

Brutalism is a mid-20th-century architectural style known for its massive, blocky forms and exposed, raw building materials—most notably unfinished concrete, known as béton brut. The movement began after World War II in the 1950s as a practical and ethical response to widespread urban destruction, severe material shortages, and a massive demand for public infrastructure.

And Neo-Brutalism is experiencing a major cultural moment, fueled by a human counter-movement against standard AI aesthetics...[Read more]

AREA HAPPENINGS

And don't forget to stop by AUBURN OLD TOWN GALLERY to see the latest and say "hello"!

Learn more about all our talented Artists here.

Auburn Old Town Gallery
218 Washington Street
Old Town Auburn

Sunday - Thursday • 10am - 6pm
Friday - Saturday • 10am - 8pm
(530) 887-9150

www.auburnoldtowngallery.com