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The Art in the Redwoods Festival returns to Gualala Arts Center for the 48th annual event. What began among the redwoods on Gualala ridge in 1961 has grown to a weekend attraction for thousands. This popular weekend event will repeat the successful formula of past years, with some new twists! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fine Art Exhibit
For those unable to attend the festival, these works will remain on display through Sunday, September 6. 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Champagne Preview
Outdoor artist booths will be open for a sneak preview from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The Fine Art exhibit sneak preview is from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Award presentations and judges critique will take place Friday at 6:00 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater. Artists should be present to receive awards but are not required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Festival weekend
Live music will be presented on the auditorium stage, in the outdoor amphitheater and throughout the festival - most of it performed by local musicians. 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. A wide variety of food will be available at the Gualala Arts Grill, Sandwich & Salad Shop (including George Marshall's award-winning clam chowder) and Gualala Arts Sweet Shoppe - featuring Dreyer's ice cream. The Gualala Lions Club will host a beverage booth where you will find Mendocino Brewing Co. and Lagunitas beers, as well as wine and assorted soft drinks. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Headline Event
Kronos Quartet in Concert
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Quilt RaffleThe Art in the Redwoods Quilt Raffle will be held on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Winner need not be present to win. Proceeds will go Gualala Arts for art scholarships. This year's quilt, "Chains of Gold," was created by Gail Sims, Janet Windsor and Sharon Malachowski. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Gualala Arts Center and the Dolphin Gallery. Tickets are $2 each, three for $5, seven for $10 or fifteen for $20. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Art in the Redwoods FestivalAugust, 2009
The Gualala Arts Center, located at 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala, CA, |
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The heart of the festival is the magnificent exhibit 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
The Festival is open to the public on
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
for the indoor fine art exhibition and outdoor festival activities.
