Links:
2024-2025 Master Anthology: static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6b3...
poetryoutloud.org
www.capoetryoutloud.org
www.poetryfoundation.org/programs/poe...

Schools and organizations must hold their local competition by January 30th in order to compete at the County Competition on February 7th. For any questions or concerns, contact POL Coordinator Brennan DeFrisco at [email protected].

For school and county competitions this year, students may choose poems from the new anthology (www.poetryoutloud.org), from past POL anthologies (PDF on the California POL website) or poems from the Poetry Foundation website (www.poetryfoundation.org/programs/poe...).

Thank you for welcoming us and for being such an important partner in the arts, Julia!

Links:
jorfineartgallery.com

It’s the only gallery in town and features everything from stunning abstracts to Julia’s own nature-inspired jewelry. Beyond the art, they host fun classes like ceramics and sip-and-paints, making it a welcoming spot for anyone to get creative and support the local arts community.

Mon, Jan 5: Pittsburg Library | 5–7 PM
Tue, Jan 6: Antioch Library | 4–6 PM
Wed, Jan 7: Brentwood Library | 4–6 PM
Thu, Jan 8: Antioch Library | 4–6 PM

Whether you’re a regular or joining us for the first time, come through and start the year off right. See you there! 🎨🎤

Whether you’re a photography lover or just looking for a peaceful midday art break, make sure to stop by the County Building in Martinez before January 5th.
Open M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM. Don't miss it!

An incredible year for ARTSCCC! Watching the Youth Arts Connection flourish has been a joy. We are so proud of the vibrant community our young artists have built.

@wdb.ccc

The CCCOE has just announced the release of their strategic plan! Follow the links below to learn more!

Links:
www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-...
issuu.com/cccoe/docs/s...

Last winter, ARTSCCC had the honor of attending Strategic Planning meetings organized by Tracy McManus of the Contra Costa Office of Education (CCCOE) to find how to best serve the Contra Costa arts education community through Prop. 28.

REMINDER!
No Classes: Monday, December 22nd – Wednesday, December 31st
Last Class: Thursday, December 18th
Classes Resume: Monday, January 5th, 2026

We can’t wait to see you all in the New Year!