Calaveras County Arts Council (CCAC) is a private nonprofit, 501(C)(3) public benefit corporation, operating in conjunction with the California Arts Council's State-Local Partnership Program. CCAC also functions as both counties' arts planning agency by authorization of the Board of Supervisors. You will be able to find Nedras work in the gallery. http://www.calaverasarts.org/about.html

Gold in our River 11 by 14 Oil

I felt free using expressive brushstrokes and texture to give the filling of movement and energy as well as the solid foundation of rocks and gold. 

I trust Williamsburg handmade oils for the vibrancy and and fluidity on canvas that allows me to make a bold statement about our river.

Brilliant blues Silver and the Gold rising out of the eternal flow. 

@nedra russ

Sierra Seven Arts Alliance and “From Here to There” Traveling Exhibition

Amador County, CA — The Amador County Arts Council (Amador Arts) proudly celebrates the first major achievement of the Sierra Seven Arts Alliance, a newly formed collaborative network of arts organizations serving the Central and Eastern Sierra region of California. The Alliance, comprising Arts and Culture Alpine County, Amador County Arts Council, C5 Studios Community Arts Center, Inyo Council for the Arts, Mariposa County Arts Council, Mono Arts Council, and Tuolumne County Arts Alliance, was established to enhance regional arts capacity and expand cultural opportunities across these rural communities.

In fall 2025, Sierra Seven issued its inaugural call for art for the upcoming "From Here to There" traveling exhibition, inviting submissions from artists residing in or maintaining strong community ties to the seven counties of the region. The call generated more than 150 submissions, demonstrating the vitality and diversity of creative voices throughout the Sierra region.

Following a rigorous review by a panel of peers from across the region, 35 works were selected to be featured in the touring exhibition — a significant showcase of interdisciplinary artistic excellence. Among these, eight pieces are by artists from Amador and Calaveras counties, underscoring the depth of talent in our often-overlooked rural and remote communities. Congratulations to the Amador and Calaveras artists featured in this exhibition: Larry Angier, Janice Atwood-Ramey, Cheryl Bloomfield, Susan Conner, Jessica de Jesus, Brent Parsons, Sandra Roorda, and Nedra Russ.

“This collaborative exhibition is a milestone for our region,” said Meghan Joy “Mojo” O’Keefe, Executive Director of Amador Arts. “It not only showcases outstanding art, but also elevates the role of the arts in promoting eco-tourism and strengthening the creative economy in communities that are frequently forgotten. Through initiatives like Sierra Seven, we are building cultural connections that draw visitors, support local artists, and enrich the quality of life across the Central and Eastern Sierra.”

The "From Here to There" exhibition will tour all seven counties, beginning in early 2026, with the Amador/Calaveras stop jointly presented by Amador Arts and the Calaveras Arts Council. The local show dates are from June 12 through July 10 and will be showcased at the Calaveras Arts Council gallery in San Andreas. This unprecedented regional collaboration reflects a shared commitment to expanding arts access, fostering cross-county cultural exchange, and enhancing the region’s creative economy. For more information about the Sierra Seven Arts Alliance and the "From Here to There" exhibit, visit amadorarts.org/sierra7. Contact Amador Arts at (209) 256-8166 or info@amadorarts.org.

Amador Arts is here to help you and your community envision and activate your arts, cultural, and creative goals. We offer free cultural programs, mentorships for artists, grant-writing help, networking opportunities, and professional assistance for artists at all stages of their careers. Established in 1982, Amador Arts catalyzes the local creative economy by promoting the greater region as a haven for arts, culture, and creativity. Contact us to be part of the fun at amadorarts.org, (209) 256-8166, or info@amadorarts.org.

News: Nedra has a piece of art in the Honeycomb project    ;  The Honeycomb Project: A Metaphor for the interconnectedness, collaboration and strength found within a community.

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