April 2015

S KETCHES

Chowder & Jazz Whale Lecture Concerts, Films, Poetry, Talks 18 Events from Timber Cove to Little River PLUS A Season of Brubeck - To Dave with Gratitude

F E S T I V A L 2 0 1 5 1 2 t h A N N U A L

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F E S T I V A L 2 0 1 5 1 2 t h A N N U A L

Presented by Gualala Arts and taking place during the Smithsonian Institute's Jazz Appreciation Month of April, this highly regarded festival captures inspired, original jazz art work, whale education, jazz films, poetry, an annual Chowder Challenge tasting and several live jazz concerts in atmospheric and beautiful settings, conducive to a special coastal experience. The venues include wineries and restaurants, inns from Timber Cove to Little River, a wine bar, casino, the classically restored Arena Theater and the Gualala Arts Center nestled in the coastal redwoods.

Entertainment, inspiration and education, the uplifting goals of this Festival, are epitomized by outreach to local students through school presentations. This year "The Many Faces of Jazz Music" will introduce young people to the joy and diversity of America’s indigenous art form and encourage youthful enthusiasm for it.

Jazz as defined by indigenous and spontaneous melodic and rhythmic improvisation is indeed a vital, essential and hugely significant cultural art form, and is unique to the American heritage, as evidenced by last year’s gala opening of the prestigious SF Jazz Center. All styles of this musical expression are presented at this Festival.

We are pleased to announce as part of the Festival "A Season of Brubeck - to Dave with Gratitude," a series of events that will honor the legacy of jazz legend Dave Brubeck and will extend the Festival past its usual April and May schedule. The planned events will include film and live concerts, and all Festival performers will be including at least one Brubeck piece as part of their Whale & Jazz performance. Our thanks to Festival Sponsor Andrea A. Lunsford for her generous support.

We are honored by your attendance, as the Festival's life force is dependent upon spirited support and appreciation. We love and welcome your interest and participation!

- Fred Adler, Festival Music Coordinator

Sonoma ~ Mendocino Coast Whale & Jazz Festival Committee:

David "Sus" Susalla, Fred Adler, Jan Harris

Complete Festival Schedule inserted in this month’s Sketches and always current on WhaleAndJazzFestival.com

Whale with sax art on cover by Drew Fagan

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This family-friendly midday Chowder Challenge includes a jazz concert of traditional New Orleans jazz performed by Barnebey's Hot Four of Sonoma County. Local Professional and Amateur chefs will vie for the "Best Mendonoma Coast Chowder," “Peoples’ Choice” and Most Tasted” awards as well as best Traditional (New England Style Clam Chowder) and Open Class (all manner of seafood and even vegetarian chowders). Competing Chefs include:

Anchor Bay Store Black Oak Catering Bones Roadhouse George Marshall

Gualala Arts Tuesday Guys Gualala Hotel Pier Chowder House & Tap Room

The Buckhorn (Boonville) The Elk Store Admission to the Chowder Challenge is $20 advance for 15 tasting tickets & commemorative glass

$5 more day of Challenge - Free admission for music only

FEATURING BARNEBEY’S HOT FOUR & 13TH ANNUAL CHOWDER CHALLENGE SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 11:30 - 2:30 P.M.

GUALALA ARTS CENTER COLEMAN AUDITORIUM

Presented by Jodi Smith, Executive Director of Naked Whale Research (NaWhaRe), this lecture will cover an unusual Killer Whale incident. In 1997 Bremerton, Washington locals woke up to find 19 fish-eating killer whales in their small backyard inlet. Long-time researchers quickly determined that the whales were fine and would likely leave after one week. What ensued, however, was a 30 day struggle to understand why the whales stayed within the inlet, attempts at protecting them from the public at large, and the story of how a novice whale biologist helped finally escort them out.

Surviving Dyes Inlet: My Adventure with L Pod Whale Lecture by Jodi Smith of Naked Whale Research

Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m. Gualala Arts Center Coleman Auditorium

$5 admission

WHALE & JAZZ FESTIVAL SPECIAL LECTURE

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F E S T I V A L 2 0 1 5 1 2 t h A N N U A L

A Season of Brubeck - To Dave with Gratitude Working in accord with The Brubeck Institute, University of the Pacific, Stockton CA this year’s Sonoma – Mendocino Coast Whale & Jazz Festival - “A Season of Brubeck – To Dave with Gratitude” - celebrates the revered pianist, composer, educator, cultural ambassador and social justice advocate. Dave passed on in 2012 at age 92 and was still going strong musically. Brubeck believed in “the power of music to transform lives as well as to enlighten and entertain.” When once asked how he would like to be remembered, he replied “as someone who opened doors.” His aspiration was a perfect connection to Gualala Arts Global Harmony Series, “Encouraging Global Harmony by sharing cultures through the arts.”

To honor the musical legacy of Brubeck, the majority of this year’s Sonoma – Mendocino Whale & Jazz Festival artists will feature at least one of Brubeck’s compositions in performance. Festival Music Coordinator Fred Adler and the Festival committee has put together an impressive slate of Brubeck themed presentations and concerts that begin in April and continue through September. We are also grateful for the generosity of Andrea A. Lunsford, whose Festival Sponsorship makes this special tribute possible.

Slide show and talk about Dave Brubeck's impact on 20th century western culture and all aspects of his legacy by Australian-born Simon Rowe. In addition to being the Director of The Brubeck Institute, Rowe is an accomplished jazz pianist who will perform selected Brubeck compositions as part of this special evening.

Brubeck's long-time bassist, Eugene Wright, the only living member of the famous quartet's "Take Five" years, will speak to the audience via audio or Skype about the historic "Good Will Ambassador Tours" of the '50s that spanned the globe. Sponsored by the U.S. Sate Department, these tours introduce the uniquely American jazz sound to audiences around the globe.

Dave Brubeck - “The Legend and His Legacy" plus piano performance

Dr. Simon Rowe, Director of The Brubeck Institute Friday, May 1, 7 p.m.

$10 advance, $5 more day of talk

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The Brubeck Brothers Quartet features two members of one of America’s most accomplished musical families, Dan Brubeck, drums, and Chris Brubeck, bass and trombone, joined by superb musicians Chuck Lamb, piano and Mike DeMicco, guitar. This world renowned group never fails to bring audiences to a frenzy with its non-stop dynamic pulse.

A Season of Brubeck - To Dave with Gratitude

Brubeck Brothers Quartet Saturday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.

Gualala Arts Center Coleman Auditorium $28 advance, $5 more day of performance

No Host bar, “Art Edibles” available for purchase

The 12th Annual Sonoma - Mendocino Coast Whale & Jazz Festival Main Event and the finale to A Season of Brubeck - To Dave with Gratitude, this Dave Brubeck tribute performance will spotlight the Eric Mintel Quartet. Featuring Mintel, piano, Nelson Hill, alto, soprano sax and flute, Jack Hegyi, electric bass and Dave Mohn, drums, this Quartet’s performance will be a fitting climax to the Festival. Mintel’s piano virtuosity comes as close to duplicating Brubeck’s revered and identifiable style as is possible. Mintel will premier his brand new composition, “To Dave With Gratitude,” written especially for this year’s Festival Main Event concert. Ron Crotty, Brubeck’s bassist on his original early 1950s recordings, will be special honored guest joining the Quartet. The 2015 Festival Youth Discovery, a young drummer, will exchange explosive solos on Brubeck’s consistently requested composition “Take Five.” Mintel’s group specializes in Brubeck compositions and has performed at both the Clinton and Obama White House.

The Main Event Eric Mintel Quartet “To Dave with Gratitude” Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Gualala Arts Center Coleman Auditorium

$28 advance, $5 more day of performance. No Host bar, “Art Edibles” available for purchase

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19th Annual Quilt Challenge Gualala Arts Center Jacob Foyer & Burnett Gallery Opening Reception Friday, April 3, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Exhibit remains through April 26 Admission is free

Gualala Arts Exhibit

Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild Presents:

Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild's (PPQG) 19th annual Quilt Challenge event is based on the theme “Above and Beyond,” which invites quilters to look beyond the ordinary for inspiration and to stretch their skills and vision into new territory. This year's theme is meant to encourage a broad variety of interpretation and expression, both literal and abstract.

Even before PPQG was formed in 1996, local quilters felt it important to have an inclusive and welcoming venue for those who enjoyed making quilts. They began the "challenge" tradition, which has continued for over 2 decades, giving coastal quilters both an incentive to learn and use new skills, and an opportunity to show their work.

PPQG will also introduce its Art in the Redwoods Quilt Raffle prize, “Celestial Magic,” expertly quilted by Sharon Malachowski and pieced and finished by Joyce Gaudet, Renata Lopez, Dee Goodrich, Laura Hamilton and Judy Riddle. Proceeds from the raffle benefits the Gualala Arts Young Artist Scholarship Fund, which has awarded over 50 local graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts scholarships totaling over $50,000 since its inception 15 years ago. Raffle tickets are $2 each, three for $5, seven for $10, or fifteen for $20. “Celestial Magic” will be on display at the Arts Center through Art in the Redwoods and the winner will be selected on Sunday, August 16 at 3 p.m. You need not be present to win. Tickets can be purchased at the Gualala Arts Center and the Dolphin Gallery.

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Gualala Arts Exhibit

The Sea Ranch Chapel Foundation sponsors this celebration of the Chapel's 30th Birthday. The show will feature art that focuses on the Chapel and the gift that it is to our community. The exhibit will feature work that reflect the feelings The Sea Ranch Chapel invokes. The Sea Ranch Chapel is truly a gift to the visual and tactile senses. Its exterior and interior reflect the natural world as it integrates art, craft and architecture.

This is the "Kick Off" event for the Chapel weekend programs, which include:

Saturday, April 11 - Preregistered special docent-led tours of the Chapel from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and preregistered Sea Ranch Forum presentation featuring James Hubbell and other Chapel artists from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Del Mar Center with a reception to follow.

Sunday, April 12 - Preregistered sacred vow renewal at the Chapel at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow at the Del Mar Center.

For further information on the Chapel celebrations please contact M a r c i a N y b a k k e n a t marcia.nybakken@gmail.com or visit The Sea Ranch Association website TSRA.org.

The Sea Ranch Chapel Art Challenge Gualala Arts Center Coleman Auditorium

Opening Reception Friday, April 10 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Exhibit remains through April 26 Admission if free

Quilt Raffle Benefits The Sea Ranch Chapel Foundation. This beautiful handmade quilt by Donna Blum will be awarded to the winner of the drawing that will be held at the opening reception. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10, and can be purchased the night of the opening or through Chapel Board Members. For more information contact Judy Pfeifer at (707) 785-2822.

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Dolphin Gallery 39225 Highway One

Gualala CA (707) 884-3896

Dolphin Gallery Exhibit

Judy Keston, Photography OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 5 P.M. - 7 P.M.

EXHIBIT REMAINS THROUGH APRIL 28. ADMISSION IS FREE

Two of the four basics elements - earth and fire - play a key role in the artistic expression of Barbara Tocher, who is both a ceramicist and a candle creator, sometimes incorporating both interests in one piece.

Judy Keston’s work reflects her love of nature and of the wonders found in everyday scenes seen through new perspectives. Her work appeals to the traveler trying to capture a special moment and to the longtime native who sees a familiar scene in a new light.

Barbara Tocher, Ceramics

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Wyatt Underhill is active in many spheres

of the music world today, from baroque to

contemporary, as soloist, orchestral player and

chamber musician. Joined by his Juilliard

colleague Han Chen, this dynamic duo will treat

the Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series audience

to the following program:

John Adams – “Road Moves”

Charles Ives - Violin Sonata No. 2

INTERMISSION

Elliott Carter - 4 Lauds for Solo Violin Statement - Remembering Aaron (1999) Riconoscenza per Goffredo Petrassi (1984) Rhapsodic Musings (2000) Mnemosyne (2011)

John Corigliano – Sonata for Violin and Piano

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Upcoming Workshops Adventures in Design Instructor: Joen Wolfrom Tuesday - Thursday, April 14 - 16, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sign-up by March 13; after that, check availability For those of us wanting to write the stories of our lives, this class is the

Wild Wire Bird Sculpting Instructor: Jonqui Albin Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. - noon (session 1), 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. (session 2) Sign-up by April 18; after that, check availability Using hands-on wire drawing and shaping techniques, we sculpt line art and 4D Birds working from a live raptor as our model

Scrap Strategies for Traditional and Improvisational Art Quilters Instructor: Claire Witherspoon Thursday, May 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sign-up by March 13; after that, check availability This is a class for beginners and experienced quilters who like to learn how to organize and use their "real scraps" to make beautiful quilts

Composition and Collage Instructor: Lynn Slade Friday - Sunday, May 29 - 31, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sign-up by May 14; after that, check availability This is a fun, fast paced, hands-on collage workshop with lots of individual attention

Back to Basics: A Drawing Workshop Instructor: Mike Henderson Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sign-up by June 6; after that, check availability Designed for both intermediate-level artists to revisit and firm up their drawing foundations and for raw beginners to get off on the right foot toward sketching and drawing independence

Byzantine Chain Techniques Instructor: Tom Colson Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sign-up by September 26; after that, check availability Learn how to assemble and finish a classic and elegant bracelet in the Byzantine pattern

Interpreting the Landscape in Watercolor Instructor: Don Andrews Monday - Thursday, November 16 - 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sign-up by June 20; after that, check availability Through the language of watercolor, we artists can explore the world around us in fresh, exciting and personal ways

Introduction to Night Photography Instructor: Tim Baskerville Friday & Saturday, May 29 & 30, 6 p.m. - Midnight Sign-up by May 16; after that, check availability This workshop is for people who would like to learn how to make proper exposures (either film or digital) after dark, both by the light of the moon and by existing artificial light

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HOW TO REGISTER

Sign-up in person at the Gualala Arts Center Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekends noon - 4 p.m. or by phone at (707) 884-1138. Visa, Mastercard and Discover accepted. Classes must be paid in full at sign-up. Payments can be refunded (minus a $25 non-refundable fee) until the “Sign-up By” date. After that date, no refunds will be provided. If the class does not fill, you will receive a full refund.

DETAILED INFO ON THESE AND OTHER CLASSES, AND SIGN UP FOR EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING WORKSHOPS, IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE AT GUALALAARTS.ORG

Present a Workshop or Help an Instructor

The Workshop Committee is also always looking for new workshop ideas and for volunteer docents to assist our instructors during their visits, so if you would like to instruct a workshop or volunteer please contact Lynn Bailey at lbailey2@aol.com or (707) 684-0475.

ONGOING CLASES CLAY STUDIO with Doric Jemison-Ball Monday - Friday

MARTIAL ARTS with Lini Lieberman-Erich Mondays & Wednesdays DRAWING & PAINTING with Genny Wilson Tuesdays & Thursdays LIFE DRAWING Wednesdays AEROBICS with Debbie Langwell Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturday TAI CHI with Justine Rosenthal Tuesdays & Saturdays

Ongoing Classes & Lecture Series

LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS FENG SHUI WITH MEGHAN DIGGINS

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 AT 7 P.M. GUALALA ARTS CENTER COLEMAN AUDITORIUM

$5 AT THE DOOR Many who hear the term “feng shui” think of rearranging the furniture, but in her talk on about this complex subject Meghan Diggins will be explaining the shamanic roots and the multiple layers of Classical feng shui, which differs from the concept most Westerners are familiar with.

About forty years ago Black Hat feng shui, the typical Western perception of the Chinese philosophical system, was imported from Tibet by Thomas Lin Yun first in Berkeley during the cultural revolution of the 1960s. It was a simplified version of a classical tradition that goes back to at least 4,000 B.C.

Diggins will explore Feng Shui’s roots in detail and include an explanation of the process involved in a traditional consultation, including energy flow, celestial input, harmonizing the five elements of the Chinese medicine wheel, and simple architectural and terrestrial form impacts. She will present examples demonstrating how Classical Feng Shui incorporates an individual’s astrological charts and other factors of the human and natural environment to effect desired outcomes.

Although Diggins recognizes that it may be difficult to believe that something perceived as inanimate may affect a person or their life events, she also points out that scientific studies have verified that there are thousands of actions and reactions invisible to the naked eye that create everything from moods and health, to the physical manifestation of simple intention. She says, “On the most basic level particles that make up everything in our physical universe interact in every object whether animate or inanimate.”

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Gualala Arts Groups

Gualala Arts

Readers Theater Tuesday, April 7

7 p.m. The Hostage

By Brendan Behan Info contact Annan Paterson @ (707) 785-3268

Gualala Arts

Book Club Wednesday, April 15

2:30 p.m.

April Selection Harvest

By Jim Crace with a luncheon celebrating the 90th birthday of

Zdena Price. Contact Alice Combs @ (707) 884-3741

The Fall Gualala Arts Theater production will be the Pulitzer Prize winning musical Oklahoma! which was the first musical collaboration by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and auditions are coming up! For a perusal copy of the script and music, please contact Sita Milchev at (707) 884-3386 or sitam@earthlink.net. People interested in being part of the crew (building the set, assisting with costumes, lighting, and/or sound) are welcome as well. There will be a single cast for all shows. Performances will be November 13, 14, 15, 19, 20 & 21, 2015. If you wish to audition but are unable to make the above dates, please contact Sita.

Gualala Arts Theater Auditions for Oklahoma! Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. & Sunday, May 3, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Gualala Arts Center Coleman Auditorium

The Gualala Arts interest group Friends of the Pizza Oven (FOPO) is ready to heat up the wood fired pizza oven in the beautiful Gualala Arts Center picnic area for another season of monthly pizza baking parties. The last Tuesday of each month starting March 31 and continuing through September 29 will see the FOPO members gathering to bake their hand-made pizzas in their wonderful wood fired pizza oven. Everyone is expected to step right up to the oven and bake their own pizzas, using provided crusts, sauce, toppings and any toppings they bring to bake that unique, signature pizza! Expert pizza baking assistance is provided to newcomers or timid would-be pizza bakers. Everyone brings a side dish to share with their FOPO mates, and their own beverages. Baking begins at 5:30 p.m. and we wrap up the festivities when it gets too dark to see our wine glasses.

In addition to the monthly pizza baking events, FOPO will be offering workshops on the pizza oven operation and pizza dough creation. Watch for workshop dates and times in future Sketches newsletters or GualalaArts.org. If you are interested in attending one or more of the FOPO events and possibly becoming a FOPO member please call Jamie Edwards at (707) 785-3740 for more information.

Friends of the Pizza Oven (FOPO) Return!

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Of Additional Interest

WANTED People to h e l p o u t w i t h maintaining the Gualala Arts Center building and g r o u n d s . G e n e r a l handyman or contractor skills are helpful in the building. Knowledge of plant care is helpful outside. A strong back is helpful for both. Benefits include snacks and snappy repartee. Come to Gualala Arts on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. and you will be welcomed with a cup of coffee and great snacks.

Volunteer Most Gualala Arts open Call to Artist e x h i b i t s a n d c o n t e s t s n o w feature specia l awards for artists 17 and under. Poetry Writing Contest, A u t o m o b i l i a , “Summernationals” Pinewood Derby, A r t i n t h e Re d w o o d s an d Gualala Salon all feature various awards specifically for the young artists that enter. Of course, young artists’ works are always eligible for the primary exhibit awards as well. Gualala Arts wants to particularly promote young artists’ interest and participation in the arts and this is one way for us to do that. If you are an artist under 18, or know of one, please consider entering your works in any of our exhibits and contests. See the Call to Artist page at GualalaArts.org or visit the Arts Center and pick up registration forms for our exhibits. Young artists are our future!

Calling Young Artists

Information about Gualala Arts is available 24/7 at GualalaArts.org

REMINDER!! Sign up your child or grandchild or great-grandchild for the

Global Harmony Summer Adventure Camp! Early registration ends May 15, so save $100 by getting your registrations in before then. The camp will be held Tuesday through Friday July 7 - 10 and July 14 - 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Gualala Arts Center. Cost is $195 per child if paid by May 15, $295 if paid between May 15 and July 2 if there is room. $50 or $100 scholarships are available with a written request submitted with application.

Mark Your Calendar!

31st Annual Wine Tasting & Auction Champagne Preview Friday, May 8, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Wine Tasting & Auction Saturday, May 9, 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

This is the premier wine event on the Sonoma/Mendocino coast, featuring about 20 award winning wineries pouring a wide selection of their premium wines. Over 80 wine related auction lots are expected, with the winning bids being announced at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 (need not be present to win). Champagne Preview is free with advance reservations through Brown Paper Tickets, $5 day of the event. Wine Tasting & Auction only tickets (no Architectural Tour) cost $25 advance, $5 more day of event. (Soroptimist International of Mendocino/Sonoma Coast Architectural Tour tickets include Wine Tasting & Auction and are $60 advance, $5 more day of)

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rich Schimbor, President Roland Stoughton, Vice President Peggy Berryhill, Second Vice President Don Krieger, Treasurer Alan Grossman & Lynn Bailey, Co-Secretaries David "Sus" Susalla, Executive Director Board Members: Phil Atkins, Chris Beach, Rosemary Campiformio, Teri Cooper, Joel Crockett, Karen Hay, Andrea A. Lunsford, Alfredo Orozco, Richard Pfeifer Promoting public interest and participation in the arts since 1961.

S KETCHES

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Board of Directors, Sketches Info & Call to Artist EXPECTING OUT OF TOWN GUESTS? VISITING HERE YOURSELF?

If you are hosting out of town guests, or you happened to pick this up at the Gualala Arts Center or Dolphin Gallery while visiting our beautiful coast, the Visitor Info link at GualalaArts.org can help with the following:

Lodging Restaurants Beaches & Parks Art Galleries Info on the Arts

Help us keep this web page current! Let us know if any of the information needs updating by calling (707) 884-1138. We cover both the Mendocino and Sonoma Coasts on these web pages, and some hotels & inns offer Gualala Arts discounts - just ask when you call!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS TO SHOW THEIR WORK

DEADLINE EXHIBIT/EVENT April 1, 2015 Celebration of Home

April 14, 2015 Poetry Writing Contest

April 15, 2015 The Portrait Project

June 15, 2015 Gualala Arts Auto Show

June 19, 2015

July 20, 2015 Art in the Redwoods

November 20, 2015 Gualala Salon

November 20, 2015 Let Them Eat Cake!

Call to Artist

Our thanks to Canon USA for their generous donation that allows us to

print S KETCHES with color covers!

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Spring is in the air!

A time for new beginnings and a time for

growth are now upon us. What started

out as a small seed over 50 years ago

called Art in the Redwoods has now

grown into a redwood forest of art

activities.

We have art opportunities ranging from

Global Harmony Summer Adventure

Camp for Youth, many open call, juried,

judged and/or curated gallery exhibits,

full calendars of workshops, arts festivals,

Studio Discovery Tour, poetry contest,

international visual and performing

artists shows, auditions for Oklahoma!,

Chowder Challenge and so much more.

How has our forest thrived so much

recently? I sum it up in one word.

LOVE

When we give our community

opportunities to express their love and

get involved new growth seems to

flourish.

It never ceases to amaze me to walk into

the arts center and every day there is

some form of love being expressed. Tonight as I was walking out to my car at twilight the Folkloric Dancers

were practicing for an upcoming performance. So inspiring to see the generations sharing their cultures and

passing down their centuries old traditions.

I hope you find some time this Spring to try something new, express some of your love and share it with your

neighbors. The great thing about love is that the more you express it the more it grows, so I encourage you to

spring forth and enjoy what your Arts Center has to offer. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover a new or

renewed love of the arts just waiting for you in that workshop that caught your eye, that concert you’ve always

wanted to attend, or that committee you heard about that could use a volunteer.

My mom always taught me the number one ingredient in cooking is love….”it always makes the food taste

better.”

Indeed it also makes the spring flowers smell sweeter…

A Message from the Executive Director . . .

CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN MAY Up to date event listings are always available at GUALALAARTS.ORG!

46501 Old State Highway

P.O. Box 244

Gualala CA 95445

(707) 884-1138

info@GualalaArts.org

GualalaArts.org

U.S. Post Paid Nonprofit Org.

Permit #1 Gualala CA

95445

More info is always available at GualalaArts.org

Friday 5/1 Exhibit Opening reception of The Portrait Project. Exhibit thru May 31 Friday 5/1 Exhibit Opening reception of Celebration of Home. Exhibit thru May 31 Friday 5/1 Talk/Performance Dave Brubeck - “The Legend and His Legacy" talk with piano performance by Simon Rowe Saturday 5/2 Exhibit Dolphin Gallery opening reception of Bill Apton, photography & Sally Labioda, kelp & pine needle baskets. Exhibit thru June 2 Friday 5/8 Preview Korbel Champagne Preview of Wine Tasting & Auction lots Saturday 5/9 Fundraiser 31st Annual Wine Tasting & Auction Tuesday 5/12 Awards Creative Writing Contest - Poetry Awards Ceremony Sat & Sun 5/23, 24 Festival Fine Arts Fair

Sunday 5/31 Performance Coastal Singers and In The Mix

Group Volunteers Sketches Mailing Team

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Y Heartbeat Dean Wolf

L I N K I N T H E C H A I N

Volunteers of the Year Carol & Steve Chell

Heartbeat Judy Sembach Business of the Year

Surf Market

Heartbeat Pat Wilson

Business of the Year

Rams Head Realty & Rentals