Gualala Arts Committees

Board committees provide a strong financial and organizational structure for Gualala Arts. Any interested members may join any committee. Call 707-884-1138.

The Exhibit Committee, chaired by Sharon Nickodem, is responsible for selecting and scheduling art exhibits for Gualala Arts venues, including the Burnett Gallery and the Jacob Foyer. Proposals must be received by March 31 and artists will be notified by April 30 for exhibits in the following calendar year. The Committee members include Suzan Friedland, Janet Gerst, Jim Grenwelge, Doric Jemison-Ball, Ling-Yen Jones, Bruce Jones, and Jane Reichhold,. Please feel free to contact the Committee with ideas and questions about current and future art exhibits at Gualala Arts.

The Membership Committee, chaired by CE Brown, keeps records of membership, determines membership categories, secures members during Art in the Redwoods Festival, and promotes membership in support of the Arts.

The Scholarship Committee, chaired by Nancy Kyle, is responsible for selecting recipients for the $5,000 in scholarships that Gualala Arts offers each year. They send applications to local high schools, review applications, interview applicants and make recommendations to the Board.

The Finance Committee, chaired by Don Kemp, meets the second Wednesday, every other month. They track expenditures and income in relation to budget, make investment recommendations, plan for the financial solvency of Gualala Arts, and explore ways and means of increasing income.

The Fund Development Committee is chaired by Teri Fagan. Meetings are held intermittently with an endeavor to establish substantial funding to secure future sustainability of the Arts Center.

The Policy Committee, chaired by Mike Mee, meets monthly on the third Tuesday. They document policy for activity and affiliate groups, staff, maintenance and operations of the Arts Center. This documentation provides for the continued smooth operation of the center through future transition of staff and Board.

The Building Committee, chaired by Jim Grenwelge, meets each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Members are involved in landscaping, classroom planning and building, maintenance, semi-annual rummage sale, and various odd jobs. With eleven acres of land, a building to complete and maintain, and future building plans, there will always be a need for this committee. They make recommendations on capital improvements to the Board.

The Gualala Arts Center, located at 46501 Gualala Road in Gualala, CA,
is open weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and weekends from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Please call (707) 884-1138 for more information, or email info@gualalaarts.org.

Serving the coastal communities of northern Sonoma & southern Mendocino Counties.