Yosemite Renaissance
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Yosemite Renaissance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports the arts in Yosemite National Park and the surrounding Sierra Nevada region.
Our mission is to inspire the public to preserve and protect our parks and wild lands through art. The programs of Yosemite Renaissance are intended to encourage diverse artistic interpretations of Yosemite. Its goals are to bring together the works of serious contemporary artists that do not simply duplicate traditional representations; to establish a continuum with past generations of Yosemite artists; and to help re-establish visual art as a major interpretive medium of the landscape and a stimulus to the protection of the environment. Historically, the arts have played a very important role in the establishment of our State and National Parks. It is our hope that they can be just as important in future efforts to preserve and protect that heritage.
09/08/2025
Yosemite Renaissance 41 Call for Artists is now open on smarterentry.com! The call will be open until December 15th, 2025.
Join us in exploring the beautiful ways artists from around the world are inspired by the beauty of the Sierra Nevadas.
03/24/2025
The YR40 reception was last night. It was a rousing success. What a fabulous crowd of creative people! The judging for awards was on Friday. Thank you Nancy Robbins and Lisa Roed Zylstra for your expertise and compassion judging the exhibit! Our award winners are...
Best of Show – two $600 awards
1) Franka Gabler – Late Snow Storm, Yosemite Valley
2) Nancy Hershberger - Yosemite
First Place – two $400 awards
1) Paulina Johnson – Winter Blanket
2) Laura Green - Hawk Overhead
Second Place – three $300 awards
1) Melinda Plank - Phalarope Flight
2) Rebecca Alarcon - California Lights
3) Alan Work - Cathedral
Third Place – three $200 awards
1) Jessica De Jesus – Raven’s Perch
2) Hannelore Fischer – 3 Brothers II
3) Marilyn Wear – Frozen Falls
Honorable Mention - four $100 awards
1) Hamil Ma – Aspen Grove
2) Jen Crenshaw – Bobcat Buscuits
3) Lisa Anderson - Winter
4) Tim McMeans – Your Turn
People’s Choice Award - $100
Paulina Johnson – Winter Blanket
Thank you everyone for supporting the arts in Yosemite and the California Sierra Nevada! Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Visit Yosemite Madera County Yosemite Gateway Art Center Yosemite National Park Mariposa County Sierra Art Trails Yosemite Gateway Partners Yosemite Sierra Artists
Marking 40 years of transformative art and community, Yosemite Renaissance stands as a beacon of creativity that has inspired generations. Born from a passion to connect local culture with innovative expression, our legacy continues to evolve, enriching communities with thoughtful, immersive experiences that celebrate the spirit of the region.
• Yosemite Gateway Art Center, Oakhurst – March 19 to May 25, 2025 (Reception: March 22, 5–8 pm)
• Kings County Art Center, Hanford – June 13 to July 19, 2025 (Reception: June 13, 5:30–7:30 pm)
• Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock – August 5 to October 18, 2025 (Reception: August 8, 5–7 pm)
• Madera County Arts Council & Circle Gallery, Madera – January 11 to February 13, 2026 (Reception: January 11, 5–7 pm)
Join us as we celebrate four decades of artistic excellence, honoring our past, embracing the present, and inspiring the future. Step into a world where art meets heart, and every exhibition is a story of resilience, innovation, and community.
Thank you to Our Sponsors
Mariposa County, Visit Yosemite Madera County, Yosemite Gateway Art Center
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The Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite Gateway Partners, Yosemite National Park, ARTober in Oakhurst, Madera County Arts Council & Circle Gallery , Sierra Art Trails, Spectrum Art Gallery, Kings Art , Sierra Foothill Conservancy, Foothill Arts + Lectures , Carnegie Arts Center of Turlock National Parks Arts Foundation Mariposa Arts Council Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
03/14/2025
Due to the snowy conditions in the Sierra Nevada the last few days, the opening of Yosemite Renaissance 40 at Yosemite Gateway Art Center in Oakhurst has been postponed to Wednesday, March 19th. The opening reception on Saturday, March 22nd is still on schedule.
We're grateful for the much needed boost to the Sierra snow pack and an opportunity to play in beautiful white fluff.
Image: Aaron Vizzini, Three Giant Sequoias in Winter, YR 38
02/01/2025
YR40 FINAL Deadline - Midnight Feb 2nd, 2025 -
YR40 FINAL Deadline - Midnight Feb 2nd, 2025 Yosemite Renaissance invites artists to share their expressions of Yosemite National Park and the California Sierra Nevada.
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40982 Hwy 41, Ste. 1
Oakhurst, CA
93644
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