06/06/2026
Come on down to the Chico Pride Festival
The latest events from Mains'l California. Ahoy! Come aboard the Mains’l California events page and embark on our voyage of creativity.
This is the place you’ll venture in order to find out about the courses we’ll be charting. All of our upcoming events (whether we’ll be hosting or taking part in) will be posted on this page. So set yer sights upon these glorious horizons of information and fun as we set sail and make waves into the future.
06/06/2026
Come on down to the Chico Pride Festival
05/04/2026
Need a last minute gift? Try Mains'l Shoppe & Designs.
04/14/2026
Mains'l Shoppe & Designs is proud and thankful to have been given the opportunity to work with REI on this wonderful event.
Festival of Friendship highlights Connection & Recognition - Far Northern Regional Center The Festival of Friendship was a sold-out celebration, transforming an elegant venue into a lively space filled with music, movement...
04/10/2026
03/20/2026
Come one, come all, so much tossed and do at this year's Maker's Muse. Mains'l Innovations and 7th Street Centre for the Arts will showcase student artwork at this event on Saturday March 21st from 12 to 6pm. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWE6EQ7ARo9/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Don't miss the free Maker's Muse Festival this weekend on Orange Street!
03/17/2026
Mains'l will be showcasing student artwork on Saturday March 21st from 12pm to 6pm. Come see us at 820 W 7th St, Chico, CA 95928
02/11/2026
Valentine keepsakes
02/05/2026
Tomorrow is the Member Show at the Chico Art Center! Come check out all of the local talent.
Free Event:
Mains'l CA's very own Dustin Benkle will be among many Chico artists featured in this year's Member Show at the Chico Art Center. His featured piece, "Water Cave," draws inspiration from the serene stillness of the Shasta Caverns. Dustin shared that the sense of peace and calm he felt within the caverns stayed with him~ and "Water Cave is his interpretation of that quiet, meditative experience brought to life on canvas.
The Member Show reception is a free event and will be held at the Chico Art Center located in the historic train station at 450 Orange Street, Suite 6, Chico, CA 95928. on Friday, February 6, from 5-7pm.
01/30/2026
From art and gaming to wellness and community projects, Blue Roots has created many opportunities for connection and creativity in Chico this year.
Thank you to everyone who joined in and helped build this growing community. We look forward to seeing what comes next in the new year!
You can view upcoming February events and new opportunities to get involved at www.mainsl.com/California/blue-roots
01/29/2026
Chico Art Center recieved a "Celebration of Heros" Award for being inclusive to all in our community.
Here you see their current Board proudly displaying the Plaque.
Nominated by Mains'l Ca
Plaque printed at Mains'l Shopp & Designs
The has consistently fostered a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals of all abilities.
As advocates for inclusivity, the Chico Art Center is committed to keeping open art shows accessible to artists of all abilities. Art and self-expression do not always come easily for neurodiverse individuals. Having a space that encourages an artist’s confidence and creativity can be empowering, allowing them to share their creative thoughts with a community that celebrates individuality, while building bridges between diverse audiences.