Gualala Arts Promoting public interest and participation in the arts since 1961
65th Annual Art in the Redwoods
Attached is an application form for the 2025 Art in the Redwoods festival, to be held from Friday, August 15th through Sunday, August 17th. Note that you can also apply online this year (see below for link). Also, you will find important information about the event, including date and time, set up schedule, general information, application fees/booth fees, etc.
The event takes place at the Gualala Arts Center, nestled in the majestic redwoods in the small Northern California coastal town of Gualala, CA, located at the junction of Mendocino and Sonoma Counties. Gualala Arts is a non-profit organization whose mission statement is: Promoting public interest and participation in the arts since 1961. All proceeds from this art festival benefits community art programs.
Description: A combination of a judged art exhibit and an outdoor art festival. This event attracts over 2,000 art loving buyers over three days. Booth spaces are located in the gravel parking lot adjacent to the Arts Center. All spaces are 10’x10′. Booths may stay up overnight. Artists may also enter the Art in the Redwoods indoor, judged fine art exhibit. Separate application fees and deadlines apply.
Booth Space Notes: Some booths may be located on uneven and/or dusty terrain. Cool, foggy weather and wind are possible, so be prepared to secure your display in these conditions. Weights are recommended for securing your display since drilling into concrete or asphalt WILL NOT be allowed. Artists are required to be stationed at their booth for the entire duration of the event.
Although specific booth requests will be considered, booths will be assigned solely at the discretion of the Festival Committee with an emphasis on the aesthetic makeup of the show.
Please Note: It has not yet been determined if we will be offering “Premium” booth spaces on the pavement this year. We are currently considering a different use for those areas at this year’s festival.
Components: High quality fine arts and crafts, music, entertainment, great food, fine wines and craft beer.
Weather: During August, afternoons are typically sunny, with temperatures in the 60’s to low 70’s. There is potential for coastal fog and drizzle, particularly in the overnight and morning hours.
Fees: Application Fee: $10 non-refundable, separate payment. Booth Fee: Starts at $150 (see below). Gualala Arts Members receive a discount. A commission of 10% on all sales (excluding sales tax) will be paid to Gualala Arts at the completion of the show.
Booth Setup: Friday August 15th – 10am to 4pm & Saturday August 16th – 7am to 10am
Cars must be removed 30 minutes before gates open
Show Hours: Friday August 15th – 4pm to 6pm (Optional – Art Exhibit Champagne Preview)
Saturday August 16th – 10am to 4pm
Sunday August 17th – 10am to 4pm
Each artist is responsible for processing their own sales and paying California Sales Tax (PROVIDING GUALALA ARTS WITH YOUR VALID CALIFORNIA SELLER’S PERMIT NUMBER IS MANDATORY). Additionally, each artist must provide their own booth and display equipment. If you are a member of Gualala Arts your fees for the show will be discounted. Artists may join Gualala Arts – for more information see button below.
ARTIST SELECTION:
Acceptance to this festival will be determined based on the images submitted with the application. Applications will only be accepted if the work presented is deemed appropriate and of sufficient quality. Therefore, submittal of high-quality images is of the utmost importance. If you are not accepted into the show, your booth fee will be refunded. See below for image submittal requirements.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
You can apply, submit images and pay online! See button below.
IMPORTANT: Please submit three images of your work and one image of your booth setup. Images should be TIFs or high-quality JPEGs, with a minimum image size of 1000 pixels on the long side. Images can be directly uploaded as part of the online application process. If applying by mail, please email your images to Scott Chieffo (scott@gualalaarts.org).
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THE FESTIVAL APPLICATION SHEET FOR YOUR RECORDS.
If applying by mail, use the button below to download a PDF of the application and follow instructions on it. Application will not be accepted if all of the requested information is not included. Please be sure to complete the form in its entirety.
Deadline to Apply: All application packets must be postmarked no later than June 2nd. You will be notified of your status no later than June 13th.
If applying by mail, submit your application form and event fees to:
Gualala Arts Center Festival Application
PO Box 244
Gualala, CA 95445
Attention: Scott Chieffo
Gualala Arts
Questions? Contact Scott Chieffo, Festival Coordinator @ (707) 884-1138 x1013 or scott@gualalaarts.org