Gualala Arts Promoting public interest and participation in the arts since 1961
Awards
First Place: “Jesus Was a Drag Queen” Shawn Quinlan
Second Place: “Juxtaposition” Greg Bard
Third Place: Twisting Infinity” Cindy Morey
Judge’s Awards:
“Sea Memories” Bea Acosta
“Hedgerow VII” Margreth Barrett
“Buddhist Rhapsody” Carol Golden
“Discombobulated” Larisa Shapiro
“Deux Clémentines (after oil by Lucy McKie) Shervin Tajbaksh
Founder’s Award:
“The Passion of Spring” Paula Haymond
Collage Group Award:
“Intricate Seawhirl” Jim Meilander
Emerging Artist Award:
“Steady Companion” Camilla MacMichael
Most Humorous Award:
“Thar She Goes” Lorraine Lipani
The Gualala Salon & Salon des Refusés is our local premier juried art show of the year. Hosted by the North Coast Artists Guild, this show features some of the best work of both local and regional artists. First Place award is $1,250, Second Place is $1,000, and Third Place is $750. Don’t agree with the judges? You aren’t alone! The famous Salon des Refusés in Paris in 1863 was a reaction to the hundreds of master works that did not make it into the formal Salon. All works will be displayed, and those not chosen for the Salon (in the Burnett Gallery) will be placed in the Elaine Jacob Foyer of the Gualala Arts Center, and are eligible for People’s Choice Awards ($125 for first place, $100 for second place, and $75 for third place.) Other $100 awards this year will be: an Emerging Artist Award for best work by an artist under age 18, a Collage Group Award for best collage; a Humor Award for best humorous content; and the Founders Award by our esteemed founders of the show: Doric Jemison-Ball, Bruce Jones, and Sharon Nickodem.
Opening reception will be from 4-6 pm on April 11. Dust off your fancy clothes (if you still have them) for this premier event!
Dates To Remember:
Entry Deadline: March 28, 2025
Deliver Artwork: April 8, noon-3pm
Public Reception: Fri, April 11, 4-6 pm
Pick-up Artwork: May 5, noon-3pm
EXHIBIT CURATOR: Tempra Board, tempra@tempraboard.com
New this year, all artists showing at Gualala Arts must be a member of Gualala Arts, find membership information here. Scholarships available for low income artists, contact Kendra Stillman at KendraGualalaArts@Gmail.com for more information.
About the Judge
Ronald Walker is a life-long artist and retired art teacher. His current primary medium is acrylic-gouache, and his work, which he calls “Suburban Primitive,” is influenced by the Dadaist and Symbolist art movements. Ronald’s work has been featured in well over 200 galleries, exhibits, and publications across the United States over a span of 40 years, and has received more than 40 awards. He has been a juror and curator for 14 shows and galleries, and has written dozens of articles. Ron holds an MFA in drawing and painting from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, and resides in the greater Sacramento area. He had a solo show featuring his paintings at the Gualala Art Center in 2024, and his work was the cover art featured in the Fall 2024 Mark Makers’ Quarterly art magazine.