The public is invited to Gualala Arts Shops & Galleries Holiday Showcase "preview" in the Burnett Gallery, featuring local art and merchandise available during the Holiday season in Mendonoma Coast shops and galleries from Sea Ranch to Manchester.

Opening reception on Saturday, November 11, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. No-host beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres.

Also displayed will be the magnificent Community Tree with handmade photo ornaments depicting all Mendonoma Coast businesses and local scenes and vistas, designed and maintained by Pat Romeiro & Jean Brown and donated to the community and Festival of the Trees by Hansine Goran.

• The Elaine Jacob Foyer will feature the Pacific Coast PieceMakers Holiday Quilts, many available for sale.
• Santa's Greenhouse wreath orders will be taken, which will be ready for pickup during the Festival of Trees Marketplace, or later if needed.
• Festival of Trees Shopper's Extravaganza Raffle Tickets available for a tree covered with Gift Certificates from all over our Redwood Coast community (valued at over $2,000). Tickets are $2 each, 7 for $10, 15 for $20.
• Walk-About map of exhibitor shops and galleries will be available throughout the show.

For Exhibitor registration application, contact Gualala Arts 707-884-1138 or email: info@GualalaArts.org or download online at GualalaArts.org/Forms/2006-11HolidayShowcase.pdf. Entry deadline, November 1. Entry drop-off November 8 - hanging November 9 & 10. Gallery exhibit displayed through December 3.

This exhibit is a Mendonoma "Christmas on the Coast" event.

Gualala Arts Center is located at 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala, and is open from 9 am to 4 pm weekdays, and weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Please call (707) 884-1138 for more information.