Art In The Redwoods: ReImagined for 2020
The 59th annual Art in the Redwoods returns with new art, new fundraiser dinner plans, and a new experience. And the 2020 event will be reimagined.
Summer wouldn’t be summer without Art in the Redwoods. At the same time, a different plan was needed and the people at Gualala Arts have done just that: they’re creating an updated event. In short, part of Art in the Redwoods will be held (mostly) online, the dinner will be almost totally ‘socially distanced’, and the judges will be here to judge the hundreds of works of art. And sponsorships are still available.
This year's opening event takes place on Thursday, August 13: It's the Opening Dinner Fundraiser, and it will be different. As usual, Sponsors— those ordering the dinners—will get
• first dibs at seeing art Online!
• first dibs at buying art, and
• An invitation to the Zoom Boxed Hat parties on Thursday night.
The fundraising dinner will feature familiar options—meat, seafood, and vegetarian, and this year the 4-course dinner will be served ‘to go’. And this year the dinners will be prepared under the supervision of Rosemary Campiformio, co-owner of St. Orres.
Hungry supporters can reserve their dinner by calling Gualala Arts—707-884-1138—or by emailing info@gualalaarts.org. After stating your dinner preference, you’ll be given a time for the drive-through pick-up and then enjoy dinner in your home, all the while supporting Gualala Arts and Art in the Redwoods. Dinners will be available to be picked up between 2:00pm and 4:00pm, and your dinner orders will be brought to your car.
Even with the changes, the heart and soul of Art in the Redwoods will continue. And, this fun dinner/fundraising event will provide delicious food, and some of the financial support needed to maintain and build the future of Gualala Arts and the artists, members and visitors who have come to love this jewel on the Mendonoma Coast. Please contact the Art Center and reserve your space for the dinner. Reservations should be made no later than Friday, August 8. 707-884-1138.
And then, Art in the Redwoods is really about the art. On Friday, August 14, the judges will be making their decisions and announcing the awards beginning at 6:00pm. The announcements will be live-streamed on the Gualala Arts Facebook page.
As previously announced, awards will be given out in a variety of categories, and the awards will total more than $5,000 this year, all provided by local sponsors. Awards will be given in the following categories:
Beading Excellence (honoring Jane Reichhold) • Best Local Work • Color Photography • Best of Show • Collage & Mixed Media • Clay & Mosaic • Digital Art • Emerging Artist (under 18) • Environmental Award (3) • Fiber, Textiles & Soft Sculpture • Figure Drawing Excellence • Glass Art • Jacquetta Nisbet Weaving Prize • Jewelry & Ornamentation • Mendonoma Sightings • Monochromatic Photography • Most Popular Work • Oil & Acrylics • Sculpture • Prints & Graphics • Quilts • Pastels & Drawings • Water Media • Woodworking • Video Clips
All of the artwork entered and displayed as part of the 2020 Art in the Redwoods will be on display on the internet. The art will be available for viewing, and art lovers can purchase any and all available works.
All of the art can be viewed on the internet by following the link available at Gualala Arts. There is still room for sponsorships for this year's Art in the Redwoods. Already on board for this year are:
2020 Grand Sponsors
Andrea A. Lunsford • Haddad & Sherwin, LLP • St. Orres
Platinum Sponsors
Mark Quattrocchi & Tina Kelly • Bob Rutemoeller and Mary Sue Ittner • Surf Market • Joan Wood/Mango Grits
Gold Sponsors
Woodenhead
Silver Sponsors
Simon Burnett & Ursula Hamilton • Bob & Sophia Mitchell • Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild • Lee Rye •
Jim Suhr • Chris & John Wall
Bronze Sponsors
Kathie & George Anderson • Lesley Clement • Paula Haymond & Gabriella Rappapor • Dale Elliott & Chris Mangarelli • Harmony Art Organic Design • Deidre Harrison & Thomas Crane • Ignacio Health Insurance Services • Jane Kelley Bookkeeping & Hall Kelley Org Inc. • The Lighthouse Peddler • George Mutch • SkyFiber Internet • Lois Talovsky • Westamerica Bank • Dr. Paul White, White Mountain Institute
There are many ways to enjoy Art in the Redwoods. Find yours. And welcome to the 2020 Gualala Arts Art in the Redwoods.
