susan cooley gilliom artist in residence & teaching program
Placer Community Foundation (PCF) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation which manages the Susan Cooley Gilliom Artist in Residence & Teaching Program (SCG ART Program). In partnership with PCF the program is housed through Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA.
The SCG ART program brings established artists to Placer County for the purpose of teaching and sharing their artistic talents and experience to the greater community. The program was lovingly established at PCF in memory of a local artist, Susan Cooley Gilliom, by her family. Both Susan and her mother took part in workshops from established and talented artists across the country. They appreciated the perspective and expertise it offered their own work and wanted similar opportunities afforded to local artists, art students, art educators and art enthusiasts in Susan's hometown and county.
Important Dates
Residency dates: Friday, September 4th - Friday, September 25th, 2026
Artist Talk and Reception: Saturday, September 19th, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Terms of Residency:
The selected artist will be required to lead the following activities during the residency from September 5th - 26th, 2025
Artist Lecture Presentation (1 hour):
- Saturday, September 19th, 2026 4:00PM - 5:00PM during a 3rd Saturday Reception at Blue Line Arts.
Open Studio Hours:
Up to two hours per day, twice per week during gallery hours (Tuesday-Saturday from 11-5pm).
Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist.
School Tours:
At least 1-2 visits by local students, on-site at Blue Line Arts.
Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist.
Up to 2 Workshops:
Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist.
For example, previous SCG ART recipients have taught 2 art workshops that are 2 or 3 days long for beginner, intermediate, advanced or all skill levels. Topics can include but are not limited to: professional development for artists, art techniques and process in a variety of visual art mediums such as painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, fiber arts, etc.