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

Once again the Art in the Redwoods Festival returns to Gualala Arts Center for the 47th 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!

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. [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 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

The Champagne Preview is on Friday evening from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Artists entered into the fine art exhibit are admitted free.

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

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.

"Top Hat" Dinner

The "Top Hat" opening dinner & wine celebration at the Gualala Arts Center starts at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening; doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Diners will get a sneak peek preview of the Fine Art Exhibit even before it is judged. Only 100 tickets are available for this evening of evenings. Advance dinner tickets ($150 each) are recommended as it usually sells out by August 1. You can call 884-1138 after May 1 to purchase dinner tickets with Visa/MC.

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

Information on past festivals: 2007 Art in the Redwoods Festival 2006 Art in the Redwoods Festival 2005 Art in the Redwoods Festival