Gualala Arts

2006: Festival -  Judges -  Quilt Raffle

	Art in the Redwoods Festival Saturday - Sunday, August 19 - 20, 2006
Once again the Art in the Redwoods Festival returns to Gualala Arts Center for the 45th annual event. What began among the redwoods on Gualala ridge in 1961 has grown to a two-day attraction for thousands. This popular weekend event will repeat the successful formula of past years, with some new twists!

The heart of the festival is the magnificent display of fine art throughout the building. Over 400 pieces will be on display - including oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, photographs, sculpture, woodworking, stained and fused glass, jewelry and fiber arts - most of them for sale. [Artists: see How to Enter.] Admission $6; children 12 and under are free.

For those unable to attend the festival, these works will remain on display through September 3. The Gualala Arts Center is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on weekends from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Schedule FRIDAY, AUGUST 18   4:00 p.m.  Champagne Preview                     and Presale   6:00 p.m.  Judges Critique & Awards   7:30 p.m.  Annual Gala Dinner SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 10:00 a.m.  Gates open 10:00 a.m.  Coast Recorder Consort 11:00 a.m.  White Hackle Pipe Band 12:00 p.m.  Storytelling for Children 12:00 p.m.  NEDO Acoustic Duo   1:00 p.m.  Jenn August   2:30 p.m.  Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers   3:30 p.m.  White Hackle Pipe Band   5:00 p.m.  Gates close SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 10:00 a.m.  Gates open 11:00 a.m.  Tessa Howard - dance 11:30 a.m.  Tessa Howard - dance 12:15 p.m.  Cantiamo Sonoma   1:00 p.m.  NEDO Acoustic Duo   1:00 p.m.  John Mica - guitar   2:00 p.m.  The Farallons   3:00 p.m.  People's Choice Award                     and Raffle Drawing   3:15 p.m.  The Farallons   4:00 p.m.  Gates close

AIR veterans will see familiar food and drink booths, returning musical groups, and the Art in the Redwoods Dinner. But there will also be some new performers and exhibitors as well. So be sure to save some time on Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20, to attend what VIA Magazine called a "prestigious" event.

Visitors to the Champagne Preview and Pre-Sale on Friday night from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. will have an opportunity to purchase artwork before the official start of the festival. Friday evening includes the Judges' Critique of fine art, and presentation of over $4,000 in awards.

Following the Judges Critique is the annual Art in the Redwoods Dinner, where revelers will enjoy a gourmet dinner and a selection of fine wines.

The grounds will be filled to the brim with vendor booths offering a host of items including jewelry, ceramics, wood, tiles, weavings, specialized apparel, leather goods, photographs, textiles, and artwork.

Service clubs and local businesses will set up barbecue, beverage, baked goods, and ice cream booths.

2005 Arts in the Redwoods Festival

For more information please call (707) 884-1138 or e-mail to info@gualalaarts.org.