Micro Masterpieces Fundraiser

Small Art – Big Cause!

Rancho Cordova, CA — Rancho Cordova Arts proudly announces the 8th Annual Micro Masterpieces Fundraising Auction, taking place online June 8–13, 2026. This beloved community event raises critical funds to provide art supplies and creative resources for Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms throughout Rancho Cordova.

The online auction can be viewed and participated in at:

https://www.32auctions.com/mmrca26

Now in its eighth year, Micro Masterpieces has become one of Rancho Cordova Arts’ most impactful annual fundraising initiatives. Featuring original donated artwork from local and regional artists, the auction directly supports teachers and students by helping place art supplies into classrooms where funding for arts education is often limited or nonexistent.

To date, Rancho Cordova Arts has raised more than $85,000 through this annual fundraiser, allowing hundreds of teachers to bring meaningful creative experiences to students across the community.

“Many elementary and middle school teachers who want art in their curriculum are personally paying for supplies out of their own pockets,” said Rancho Cordova Arts. “We believe all children deserve access to art education regardless of zip code, school budget, or family income.

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The nonprofit organization’s 2026 fundraising goal is $25,000, which will be used to purchase and distribute art materials directly to participating schools and educators serving Rancho Cordova students.

Research consistently demonstrates the importance of arts education in child development and academic achievement. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, students involved in the arts are more likely to demonstrate higher academic performance, improved attendance, and increased civic engagement.

Additional studies have shown that arts education strengthens problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking abilities.

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