Birds on the Brain

Art Pick-up is January 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Gualala Arts is thrilled to announce a Call to Artist exhibit titled “Birds on the Brain.” Artists are invited to submit their bird-themed works for this upcoming exhibit. The deadline for entries is November 21.  The exhibit will open on Friday, December 5, with a reception from 4-6 p.m. and will run through January 4. 

This exhibit welcomes artworks in any medium, including photography, watercolor, oil, acrylic, encaustic, collage, ceramic, stone, fiber, graphite, paper, pen and ink, metal, assemblage, and more. The only requirement is that the artwork features a bird.

The Burnett Gallery, located within the Gualala Arts Center, provides an ideal space to showcase bright, cheerful works that bring the outdoors in during the winter month of December. The exhibit aims to celebrate the creativity inspired by birds. 

“Birds are a common muse for artists, and on California’s rural north coast communities, we are surrounded by them.” says exhibit curator, Tempra Board. “We are thrilled to have the Gualala Art Center’s premier gallery space, the Burnett Gallery, for the entire month of December!”

Thank you to our generous prize sponsors: Sharon Nickodem for first place, Tempra Board for second place, and the Collage Group for third place. Also extend a special thank you to the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy and Rich Trissel for their special contribution—an expert-led birding outing at Mill Bend, awarded to one lucky winner!

Key dates to remember:

• Entry deadline: November 21 (entry fee of $15 per artwork, limit of two works per artist accepted)
• Deliver artwork to Gualala Arts Center: December 3, 12-3 p.m.
• Exhibit Opening: December 5, 4-6 p.m.
• Exhibit Run: December 5 – January 4
• Pick up unsold work: January 5, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For more information or questions, contact the curator, Tempra Board, at 530-828-3406 or tempra@tempraboard.com.

Directions and info:

• Registration fees is $15
• Up to two entries allowed per artist
• Gualala Arts will retain 30% commission on all sales of entries (and multiples) made during the course of the exhibit. It is Gualala Arts policy to request the artist to submit to Gualala Arts 10% of any future sales generated as a result of the Birds on the Brain Exhibit.
• Please ensure all artwork is professionally prepared for hanging or display (no clip frames, etc.) and can be displayed with minimum of effort. NO screws or anchor bolts will be used for hanging; if needed, modify your art to be hung by wire picture hanger.
• Gualala Arts is not liable for loss of, or damage to, any artwork or installation, at any point in the process.
• Gualala Arts does not insure artwork. Exhibitors should insure their artwork if they deem it necessary.
• Entered artwork must be delivered to Gualala Arts Center 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA 95445 December 3, 12-3 p.m
• When delivering art, include a label with your name and the title of the entry securely attach to each piece.
• Artist must agree to have their art used for show publicity.
• Regarding large pieces: total width of wall art is limited to 8′ per artist (the total width of both pieces combined).
• Make checks payable to Gualala Arts and send to Gualala Arts Center, C/O Birds on the Brain, PO Box 244, Gualala, CA, 95445.

Current Gualala Arts membership is required to enter this exhibit.  Scholarships are available for low-income artists, contact Kendra Stillman at KendraGualalaArts@gmail.com for more information