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The Art in the Redwoods Festival returns to Gualala Arts Center for the 50th annual event. What began among the redwoods on Gualala ridge in 1961 has grown to a weekend attraction for thousands. This popular weekend event features art from near and far along with free entertainment and artists booths. Admission to the festival is $6; children 17 and under are free. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fine Art Exhibit
For those unable to attend the festival, these works will remain on display through Sunday, September 4.
The Gualala Arts Center is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on weekends from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Artists: See How to Enter and Entries received to date. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Champagne Preview
Outdoor artist booths will be open for a sneak preview from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The Fine Art exhibit sneak preview is from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Award presentations and judges critique will take place Friday at 6:00 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater. Artists should be present to receive awards but are not required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Festival weekend
Live music will be presented on the auditorium stage, in the outdoor amphitheater and by strolling musicians throughout the festival weekend - most of it performed by local musicians. The grounds will be filled to the brim with vendor booths offering a host of items including jewelry, ceramics, wood, tiles, weavings, specialized apparel, leather goods, photographs, textiles and artwork. The Gualala Arts Grill offers hamburgers, vegie burgers, salmon burgers, hot dogs, Italian sausage, wood-fired meat & vegie pizzas, hearty chili and George Marshall's award-winning clam chowder. The Sweet Shoppe serves brownies, sundaes, ice cream cones, banana splits, cookies, cakes and pie as well as tea & coffee. The Gualala Lions Club will be serving Lagunitas beer, microbrews & domestic beer plus assorted soft drinks and wine. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quilt RaffleThe Art in the Redwoods Quilt Raffle will be held on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Winner need not be present to win. Proceeds will go Gualala Arts for art scholarships. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Gualala Arts Center and the Dolphin Gallery. Tickets are $2 each, three for $5, seven for $10 or fifteen for $20. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Art in the Redwoods FestivalAugust, 2011
The Gualala Arts Center, located at 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala, CA, Join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Gualala Arts, 1961 - 2011
Serving the coastal communities of northern Sonoma & southern Mendocino Counties.
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The heart of the festival is the magnificent exhibit of fine art throughout the building, including oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, photographs, sculpture, woodworking, stained and fused glass, jewelry and fiber arts - most of them for sale.
The Festival is open to the public on
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
for the indoor fine art exhibition and outdoor festival activities.
