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2008 Art in the Redwoods Festival

Dinner:     Thursday,     August 14,   6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Preview:     Friday,     August 15,   4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 
Festival:     Saturday,     August 16, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
      Sunday,     August 17, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Exhibit:     On display through Sunday, September 7
Art in the Redwoods Festival logo

 

Once again the Art in the Redwoods Festival returns to Gualala Arts Center for the 47th annual event.

Art in the Redwoods, photo credit: Barbara Pratt, 2004 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!

Fine Art Exhibit

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..] Admission $6; children 12 and under are free.

For those unable to attend the festival, these works will remain on display through Sunday, September 7. 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.

Champagne Preview

AIR Champagne Reception The Champagne Preview is on Friday evening from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00

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

Art in the Redwoods, photo credit: Barbara Pratt, 2004 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. Admission is $6.00 for adults, and children 12 and under are free.

Live music will be presented on the auditorium stage, in the outdoor amphitheater and by strolling musicians throughout the festival weekend - 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.

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Gualala Arts Center

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  For those needing     ``accommodations, we ``are offering the ``following discount   ``for those attending  ``the festival:

 Stay any three consecutive nights: 

(Thursday, August 14, Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 2008 or Friday, August 15. Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, 2008) and receive a 40%  discount the third night.

 

``To take advantage of ``these rates, you must ``reserve by telephone  ``at (800) 524-9320.