Art Galleries and Art Shows in Sonoma ~ Mendocino Coastal Communities
Art Galleries in our coastal communities of Sonoma and Mendocino we affectionately call Mendonoma hold a treasure trove of artwork created by our many talented local artists. These private galleries offer ongoing exhibitions and events with featured artists changed monthly that you’ll want to put on your to do list. Opening receptions and announcements can be found in our Local Events page.
You’ll enjoy our own mini art gallery at Sea Ranch Abalone Bay.
Art by Erin Lee Gafill found in Placewares and Paul Kozal, owner of Studio 391 grace our walls.
We also on display is a ceramic abalone shell found at Studio 391.
Art Galleries Located in Cypress Village Gallery District
Four art galleries are located within steps of each other in the Cypress Village business center along Highway 1. They’ve dubbed themselves the Cypress Village Gallery District. With easy access off the highway (look for the clock tower) and ample parking, it’s a fun and simple stop for art lovers and shoppers alike.
Art Galleries Provide a Home to Annual Festivals
Throughout the year, our community sponsored non-profit arts organization, Gualala Arts Center, hosts several art exhibits, workshops, classes, classical and popular music performances, theater, lectures and much more. including:
- The Sea Ranch Art Tour held each Labor Day Weekend Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Sea Ranch and Gualala. An incredible ensemble of work from a select number of extraordinary artists in an array of mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry and photography.
- Whale and Jazz Festival. a community favorite held April through May,
- Art in the Redwoods Festival currently in its 57th year beginning the weekend prior to and on Labor Day Weekend,
- Studio Discovery Tour, also occurring during Labor Day Weekend
- Festival of Trees Marketplace in December
These are definitely worth a visit during your stay in Sea Ranch and even a purchase or two to remind you of our area’s beauty.
ALINDER STUDIO GALLERY
Exclusively fine photography specialists in the photographs of Ansel Adams
Gallery located in Sea Cliff Center: 39140 S. Highway One P.O. Box 449 Gualala, CA 95445
ph: 707–884–4884
COAST HIGHWAY ARTISTS COLLECTIVE
Gallery’s award-winning artists work in multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, glass, textiles, basketry, photography, jewelry, and woodworking.
Open weekends, Friday through Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm (winter hours).
284 Main Street
Point Arena, CA 95468
ph: 707–882–3616
alt: 707–882–1803
contact@coast-highway-artists.com
DIANNE NEUMAN GALLERY
This eclectic, fine art gallery features a diverse array of work. The gallery exhibits work ranging from representation to pure abstraction.
Open Sunday -Monday (closed Tuesday)
39102 Ocean Drive (@ Hwy 1 in Cypress Village) Gualala, CA 95445 707–696–5701
freestonedianne@aol.com
DISCOVERY GALLERY ARTIST COLLECTIVE
The Discovery Gallery Artist Collective is an artists collective comprised of local North Coast artists representing a full variety of art forms.
Open 7 days 10:30 am — 4:30 pm
39140 S Highway 1 (Sea Cliff Center) Gualala, California 95445 @discoverygallerygualalaca
707- 884–1900
DOLPHIN GALLERY
Located in the Sundstrom Mall, The Gualala Arts’ Dolphin Gallery & Shop exhibits two regional artists each month and sells Gualala Arts member artists’ work on consignment. Find the gallery next to the Garden of the Sea flower shop.
Open Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday), with regular hours of 10 am to 4 pm.
39225 CA-1, Gualala, CA 95445
707- 884–3896
ELK ARTIST’S COLLECTIVE
Previously the home of The Elk Studio, the gallery’s goal is to make original art, that is beautiful and exquisite in every way, while still being affordable. Members are local artists. There are no commission fees.
Open 7 days a week from 10–5.
6031 S. Highway 1, Elk California
707–877–1128
GALLERY IN THE REDWOODS
The gallery offers color and B/W photography. Located in Anchor Bay this gallery features the photography of Bill Apton, well known for his book “Mendonomans.”
Open by appointment only.
P.O. Box 1131 Gualala, CA 995445 Phone: (707)884–4278
E-mail: aptonphoto@aol.com
GUALALA ARTS CENTER
Community arts organization, located in the nearby community of Gualala. Home to art exhibitions, performing arts, and community events of Mendocino and Sonoma counties.
Open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and weekends from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
46501 Old State Highway
Gualala, CA 995445
HENLEY’S ART AND INTERIOR
Located in Cypress Village along with many other galleries. Offers fine art, ceramics and many curiosities.
Opened Thursday — Monday (closed Tuesday) 10 am -5 pm.
39114 Ocean Drive Gualala, CA 95445
707–884–1531
HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY — JOSEPHINE ALEXANDER STUDIO
Choose from timeless botanicals, landscapes, seascapes, European prints, nature studies and art that enhances all decor from classic to contemporary.
707–882–1848
MATHESON DESIGN ART GALLERY
Artist Larain Matheson embraces encaustic as her inspirational medium for the past 8 years expressing nature, the rocks, skies, ocean, and landscapes. She abstracts from the natural architecture of the land and sea to create new works that expand senses of place, opening up new spaces to fill with color, making the unseen more “visible”. She also exhibits in local galleries and offers workshops.
Larain Matheson,
PO Box 1585, Gualala, CA 95445
Studio: 707–884–3660 Cell: 719–588–0777
larainapple@mac.com
PLACEWARES
This store and gallery focuses on ‘design + art for the home’. Now, in its 38th year, Placewares enters its latest chapter under the ownership of design enthusiasts Shev Rush and Kevin Lane, with continued operations in Gualala, an expanded and enhanced online store, a vibrant social media presence, and a second location in Los Angeles. Placewares is also host to a gallery space showing an exciting, unusual and rotating mix of local California artists as well as internationally celebrated artists with works housed in the permanent collections of MOMA, Tate Modern, Art Institute of Chicago, LACMA, MOCA, SFMOMA, and The Menil Collection, among others.
Open 7 days 11 am -5 pm
39114 Ocean Drive Gualala, CA 95445 707- 884–1184
844 -PLACEWARES
PAUL STEIN STUDIO
Paul Stein Studio/ Cow House Gallery Contemporary wheel thrown porcelain vessels, sculpture & tiles. Manchester
By appointment: 707–882–2686
POPUP GALLERIES, POINT ARENA
As described by one reviewer, PopUp galleries are more of a happening than a place. A local artist in the Point Arena area rents a vacant business location for a week or weekend and, with numerous local artist,s puts on an exhibition.
Location & contact- it’s a mystery!
SEA BLUFF STUDIO, GUALALA
Ann Berger opens her sculptural ceramics daily by appointment between 10am and 5pm.
378 Wild Moor Reach POB 1150 Gualala, CA 95445 The Sea Ranch, CA 95497Ph: 707–785–2044
E-Mail: berger@mcn.org
STEWART AND KUMMER GALLERY
Showing Painting, Sculpture, Prints and a large selection of Studio Pottery by Mendocino County and other Northern California artists
P. O. Box 1139 Gualala CA 95445 Phone: 707–884–3581
skdone@mcn.org
THE SEA RANCH LODGE
Exhibits of local artists available for in the lobby, halls,, bar, and restaurant.
Open 7 days
ph: 707–785–2371
SPRINDRIFT GALLERY
One of the many galleries in the Cypress Village. it represents award winning local artists.
Open Thursday-Saturday 11:00–5:00; Sunday 11 am — 3 pm or by appointment
39120 Ocean Drive Gualala, California 95445
707- 884–4484.
STUDIO 391
One of Gualala’s premier fine art galleries in contemporary photography, plein-air painting and bronze sculpture. Located in the Cypress Village Gallery District specializing in works by emerging and established artists and featuring Sea Ranch photography by Paul Kozal. (Note Abalone Bay has on display many photos by Paul Kozal).
39102 Ocean Drive Gualala, CA 95445–1245 707–884–9065
Email: info@studio391.net
TIMBER COVE INN
The 93-foot tall Beniamino Bufano Peace totem serves as a landmark to this hotel. Gallery is located in the lobby of the Inn.
21780 CA-1, Jenner (Timber Cove), CA 95450
707–847–3231
UPSTAIRS GALLERY
This gallery recently reopened. It is located at the Seacliff Center above Trink’s restaurant. They offer open calls to artists shows of various themes. 39140 South Highway 1,
Gualala, CA 95445
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