
Support Sierra College Patrons of the Arts
Get Involved
The Sierra College Patrons, a branch of the Sierra College Foundation, are dedicated to promoting the Arts and Humanities and to providing cultural enrichment to the community. Proceeds from Patron-sponsored events, in the form of grants and scholarships, are awarded to Sierra College students in support of Arts and Humanities programs.
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 LRC-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 Fashion 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 and February 28.
- 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:
- $37,000 for Dietrich Theatre improvements
- $21,800 for art works displayed on campus
- $21,000 to the Ridley Gallery
- $14,100 in scholarships to local students to attend Donner Mine Music Camp
- $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.

Contact Us
To reach Sierra College Patrons directly, email patrons@sierracollege.edu.