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The Art in the Redwoods Exhibit is a premiere event that showcasing the talents of artists at Gualala Arts. This year, the exhibit opens on Thursday, August 15, with the much-anticipated Hat’s Off in the Gardens Dinner, and will be up until September 14. Artists aiming to participate should note the entry deadline on Monday, July 8, with a cap at the first 350 entries. This year’s judges will be Ann Savageau, a multifaceted artist known for her activism and educational contributions a professor from UC Davis Savageau received her A.B. in Anthropology from Stanford University and her MFA from Wayne State University, and Carol Shu, a professional revered in sustainable design and textiles,  she has a BA and an MFA in Design from UC Davis and an MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School. Her MFA thesis, Soulcraft Clothing: Linking Indian Handcrafts with Sustainable Design, explored the cultural significance of traditional textile crafts and the role of craftwork in advancing women’s economic and social well-being in India.

The exhibit kicks off with the Hats Off in the Garden Dinner and a Fine Art sneak preview on August 15 from 4 to 7 pm. The following day, artists and guests can enjoy a Champagne Preview from 4 to 7 pm, with champagne service and a preview of the Outdoor Artists Vendor Booths, culminating in the opening of the Fine Art Exhibit at 4:30 pm.

The event continues on Saturday, August 17, from 10 am to 4 pm, with the Fine Art Exhibition and Outdoor Artists Vendor Booths open for public enjoyment, accompanied by food, drink, live music, and family entertainment. The same schedule follows on Sunday, August 18, with the addition of a raffle drawing and the announcement of the Most Popular artwork at 3 pm. Admission is $10 in advance at the Dolphin or $20 at the gate.

As the exhibit wraps up, artists and buyers can pick up their artwork on September 15 and 16, from noon to 3 pm. This event not only celebrates the vibrant art community but also fosters a spirit of cultural appreciation and artistic collaboration. It’s an opportunity for artists to showcase their work, connect with peers, and receive recognition from distinguished judges and the public alike.  Find more information including how to enter the fine arts exhibit at GualalaArts.org.  With over $5000 in prize money, this is an exhibit that shouldn’t be passed up.

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Art in the Redwoods

Sponsorship Opportunities

We need your support more now than ever! As a sponsor of Art in the Redwoods you will be helping to ensure that Gualala Arts remains long into the future!

Friends Sponsor $100 or more

Honorable mention on the website, sponsor posters, official program

& Art in the Redwoods online exhibit

Name on VIP Will Call List

Bronze Sponsor $500 or more

Name on the Art in Sponsors web page with link,

posted on Facebook & Instagram

Two Hats Off in the Garden dinners & Name on VIP Will Call List

Silver Sponsor $1,000 or more

All of the Above plus Logo on Sponsors listings

Four Hats Off in the Garden dinners & Name on VIP Will Call List

Gold Sponsor $2,000 or more

All of the above plus

Six Boxed Hats Off in the Garden dinners & Name on VIP Will Call List

Platinum Sponsor $3,000 or more

All of the above plus

Eight Hats Off in the Garden dinners & Name on VIP Will Call List

Grand Festival Sponsor $5,000 or more

All of the above plus

Ten Hats Off in the Garden dinners & Name on VIP Will Call List

Please make checks payable to Gualala Arts, PO Box 244, Gualala CA 95445

707-884-1138