Gualala Arts

Gualala Arts offers a broad and diversified array of exhibitions to promote public interest and participation in the arts.

We accept and encourage non-solicited proposals for exhibitions. If you are interested in exhibiting your work or curating a show at the Gualala Arts Center, you will find most of the information you will need to develop your proposal online. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions after reviewing these materials.

We have two main spaces for exhibits at the Gualala Arts Center: the Burnett Gallery and the Jacob Foyer. In addition, Gualala Arts presents exhibits at the Dolphin Gallery, our associate gallery and gift shop in downtown Gualala, and at The Sea Ranch Lodge Front Gallery.

The Burnett Gallery is perfect for exhibiting work with controlled lighting needs. The off white walls and beige textured carpet allow the art pieces to take center stage. The gallery is a separate space with no through traffic which allows exhibit options not available in the foyer. The open ceiling design provides additional creative exhibition space while still maintaining an intimate art experience.

The Jacob Foyer is lit primarily with natural lighting from the large front windows. Its two-story wall heights are conducive for showing large wall pieces and the beautiful slate floor and wood paneled staircase create a warm, friendly atmosphere. In addition to the walls, sculpture is often exhibited in this space, while being sensitive to not impeding the traffic flow through this area.

The Arts Center has white panels available if you need additional wall hanging area. By using the three pieces you will have a free standing unit which can be used in several different areas depending on your needs. We also have white pedestals in various heights and sizes. The panels and pedestals used together make a pleasing arrangement.

The Dolphin Gallery has one room available for two artists' exhibits. Artists are paired with a complimentary artist and the two artists work together to hang and present the exhibit. Exhibit lighting is very good for the walls and pedestal areas. The window is large enough for creative use of natural light.

Helen Klembeck is the manager of the Dolphin and all exhibits are by invitation. Pick up proposal form at the Dolphin.

Jim Grenwelge and Bruce Jones, curators from Gualala Arts, and Greg Hagin, the Lodge general manager, are excited to be working together with local artists to promote the area as an arts destination. Greg felt the Sea Ranch Lodge Front Gallery was perfect for art, with its high ceilings and existing lighting system complimented with the natural lighting coming from the clearstory windows. Both table top and freestanding sculpture show very well in this area.

The Lodge has always had very successful solo exhibits in the Fireside room, so having this great new space is very appreciated by the arts community.

The Exhibit Committee welcomes new concepts and proposals. We suggest you read the documents listed below to help you understand how to write your proposal, know what you will be responsible for as a curator, and how and when the Exhibition Committee functions.

Proposals must be received by March 31 and artists will be notified by April 30 for exhibits in the following calendar year.

Each of these pages is printer friendly in pdf format. Acrobat Reader is required for viewing pdf files. Please visit Adobe's website to download this free program if you do not already have it.

• Initial Proposal Information
• Gualala Arts Exhibit Agreement
• Guidelines for Hanging Art at GAC
• Guidelines for Arranging GAC Exhibits
• Jacob Foyer floor plan
• Burnett Gallery floor plan
• Dolphin Gallery floor plan
• Sample Entry Form - PDF
• Sample Entry Form - MS Word

If you have additional questions, please contact:

• (707) 884-1138 - Gualala Arts staff, or
  
• (707) 785-9317 - Jim Grenwelge, Acting Chair of the Exhibition Committee