56th Annual Art in the Redwoods
Fine Arts Exhibit
With more than 300 art items entered in the Fine Arts Exhibit that is the heart of the Art in the Redwoods Festival, this event continues to be one of the largest of its kind in Northern California. Artists from throughout California entered this year’s exhibit in 15 categories and $5,000 was awarded in cash prizes. Categories include Best of Show, Best Local Work, Most Popular, Clay & Mosaic, Collage & Mixed Media, Digital Art, Fiber, Textiles & Soft Sculpture, Glass Art, Oil & Acrylics, Jewelry & Ornamentation, Pastels & Drawing, Monochromatic Photography, Color Photography, Prints & Graphics, Quilts, Sculpture, Water Media, Woodworking, Jacquetta Nisbet Weaving Prize, Beading Excellence, Figure Drawing Excellence, Mendonoma Sightings Emerging Artists (Under 18), and Environmental Awards. There are first through third place awards in each category. Awards are sponsored by local businesses and individuals.
GRAND SPONSOR
Surf Market is proud to support Gualala Arts. Owner Steve May says, “It is our mission to be a benefit to our community, and supporting the arts is an
important part of doing that.”
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Mary Sue Ittner & Bob Rutemoeller
Andrea A. Lunsford
GOLD SPONSORS
Bedrock, Inc.
Elizabeth Lane
Miriam and Buzz Owen
Vacasa Vacation Rentals
Whale Watch Inn
Woodenhead Vintners
SILVER SPONSORS
~ Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen ~ Gualala Supermarket ~ Lagunitas ~ Lawrence & Brennie Brackett ~ Sophia & Bob Mitchell ~
BRONZE SPONSORS
~Black Oak Catering ~ Breakers Inn ~ Cafe Selkie ~ George & Kathryn Anderson ~ Georgia & David Nelson ~ Flowers Vineyards & Winery ~ Gualala Country Inn ~ Gualala Lions Club ~ Gualala Redwoods, Inc. ~ Handley Cellars ~ Husch Vineyards ~ Ignacio Health Insurance Services ~ Independent Coast Observor ~ Mirka Knaster & Larry Jacobs ~ Oz Farm ~ Pazzo Marco Creamery ~ Rams Head Realty ~Rotary Club of Gualala ~ Sea Ranch – Gualala Real Estate Co. ~ Solid Waste of Willits ~ Westamerica Bank ~