Support Sierra College Patrons of the Arts

How to Become a Sierra College Patron

Membership dues are $40 per year. Lunches may be ordered for an additional fee. Members joining after January 1 pay a prorated amount. Fill out and submit our membership application. 

For more information, email patrons@sierracollege.edu

Volunteer Opportunities

• Ridley Gallery: Serve as a weekly host
• Theatre and music productions: Serve as ushers
• Basic Needs Center: Provide donations of food, supplies and gift cards for students

Patrons Meetings and Events

Meetings

Patrons meet the first Monday each month (September to June; excluding holidays) at noon in the Library (LR-201) on the Sierra College Rocklin Campus. Meetings typically include lunch (for an additional fee), a business meeting, and a short program. View Rocklin Campus Map.

Annual Events

• Annual Crab Feed 
• Spring Visual and Performing Arts Show

Visit Sierra College Foundation Events for more information. 

Awards and Scholarships

• Patrons provide more than $5,000 in grants to the Arts and Humanities Departments each year, emphasizing grants that directly affect students and faculty. Grant applications are due September 30.
• Patrons award two $500 scholarships each year.
• Patrons award $1,000 to students competing in the annual student art show.
• Patrons provide gift cards to be distributed to deserving students through the Student Services Program.
• Patrons award $1,000 to the Sierra College Veterans Program.
• Support the Standing Guard of Remembrance Garden.

What We’ve Accomplished

Since 1985, the Sierra College Patrons have raised more than $460,000 in support of Sierra College and its students. Notable contributions include but are not limited to: 

• $37,000 for Dietrich Theatre improvements
• $21,800 for art works displayed on campus
• $21,000 to the Ridley Gallery
• $10,000 to support technology upgrades in many instructional areas. 
• $8,000 for carillon bells
• $103,200 has been donated to the Aquatics Department through joint participation in the annual Crab and Shrimp Feed.

Lifetime Members

This honor is bestowed on a member who has made a significant, positive impact on Patrons.

• Jonelle Hansen – A charter member and Treasurer for many years.
• Marge Sanchez – A founding member, past president and extremely active
• Tommie Moller – A past president and contributed many pieces of her artwork for fund raisers. Served in many ways. Instrumental in Patrons being a part of the Gallery.
• Joan Edwards – An early member, past president and Hospitality chairman for many years. Active on Crab Feed Committee and other activities.

Current Executive Board