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Dec 6 ~ Sonoma Art Walk - Stroll the Sonoma Plaza...enjoy local music, art, poetry and dance. Interact with artists. Featured artist Jennifer Joyce Ceramic Arts. Free, 5:30p - 7:30p, Sonoma, 707- 996-1033, SonomaArtWalk.org, info@ sonomachamber.org
Dec 7 ~ Guerneville Art Walks - Russian River Art Gallery - 1st Fridays - Artist Receptions, Rotating Art Exhibits, Music, Food & Wine Pairings! Art Galleries, Open Studios, Merchants open til 8p. Members Holiday Show. Featured Artist Aaron Poovey. 4-8p, Russian River Art Gallery, 16357 Main St, Guerneville, 707-869-9099
- Downtown Santa Rosa art galleries and studios are open for the monthly event. Participating galleries include The Art Trails Gallery at Corricks, Annex Gallery, Chroma Gallery, Christie Marks Gallery, Studios at 312 S. A and Backstreet Studios. Free musical entertainment in the garden behind Chroma Gallery. Check with galleries for updates. 5-8p, Santa Rosa
Experience the breadth of talent and creativity amongst fellow SCA members! Free, Tue-Fri 10a-4p, Sat & Sun 1p- 4p, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol, sebarts.org/visual-arts/
Dec 8 ~ Petaluma Art Walk - Riverfront Art Gallery - 2nd Sat. Painting demos, jewelry specials, live entertainment, refreshments, great art! Downtown Petaluma. 5-8p, Riverfront Art Gallery, 132 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma, riverfrontartgallery.com/ gallery_events.html
Dec 12 ~ Conversations with the Artists - features Jewelry and glass arts, perfect timing for holiday gifts. Many Sonoma County jewelers will be displaying and the center will be offering Murano Glass Lampshades at bargain prices. All purchases made from these collections receive a 10% discount. Purchases over $100 also receive 2 complimentary tickets to a performing arts event. 3-6p @ Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 High St, Sebastopol, INFO: (707) 829-4797
~ A modern visual celebration of the Beatles journey Former Hollywood art director and visual artist, Jeffrey Emmerson Davis, has created a dynamic exhibit featuring rare and iconic images of the fab four. From the Silver Beatles to Yellow Submarine, Sgt. Pepper, and more, Fulton Crossing tenants open their studios to show their creative work. The Open Studio is intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. FREE, 5p - 8p, Fulton Crossing, 1200 River Rd., Fulton, 707-536-3305, fultoncrossing. com/
Call to Artists
Thru Jan 7 ~ National Arts Program ~ provides local artists of all ages with a forum to showcase their artistic accomplishments and encourages artistic growth through scholarships and awards. Open to all City of Santa Rosa residents, City employees and relatives of City employees. Registration ends January 7; limited to the first 200 entries. Apply online at: nationalartsprogram.org/ santarosa. Registration brochures are also available at the Finley and Steele Lane Community Centers. No fee to enter and artists of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience are encouraged to participate. Prizes include art supply gift certificates and cash awards (totaling $3,450) by age and classifications. Best of Show award of $400 and a Continuing Art Education scholarship valued at $200. Every artist will receive a certificate of participation. The exhibition will take place February 4 – March 29, 2019 at the Finley Community Center, with an Awards Ceremony and Reception on Sunday, March 3, from 3-5pm. Finley Community Center is located at 2060 W. College Avenue in Santa Rosa. Monday-Friday 8a - 6p. INFO: Jessica Rasmussen (707) 543-4674
Thru Dec 5 ~ Intake artwork submissions from Members of the Sebastopol Center for the Arts Members’ show 2018 (December 7, 2018 - January 4, 2019). Reception December 7, 6-7:30p. Free, 3p - 6p, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St, Sebastopol, sebarts.org
Dec 10 ~ Intake artwork submissions for a figurative exhibition “Go Figure” at Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Show: “Go figure” (January 11 - February 17, 2019) Free, 3 - 6p, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol, sebarts.org/
Jan 21 ~ The word “Animalia” evokes images of all animals; birds, bugs, reptiles, furry friends and pets, fish and fowl. It brings to mind all the wild and wonderful ways that “Animalia” have been an integral and essential part our human experience.... archetypal animals, totemic animals, whimsical and sacred, silly and wise. Since the beginning humans have depended on animals for survival but have also relied on and trusted them as muses, guides and teachers. They endlessly inspire us with their beauty and teach us about how to be in this world. This show is open to artists in all media who honor our Animalia family. Exhibition Dates: March 2 – April 14, 2019 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 2, 5:00 to 7:00 PM Closing Tea & Artist Salon: Sunday, April 14, 11:00AM to 5:00PM Submission deadline: January 21, 2019. Direct questions to Sue Sweet 707-367-067, https:// healdsburgcenterforthearts.org/artist- opportunities/calls-for-artist/ Delivery of Work: Feb 25 & 26
Dec 7 ~ Santa Rosa Art Walk - 1st Fridays
Dec 7 - Jan 4 ~ Members’ Show 2018.
Artist Receptions
Dec 1 ~ From the Russian River to Santa Fe - Opening Reception. Featuring colorist Mary Silverwood (1932-2011). Works by Carolyn Lord and Lucy Martin also featured. Free, Tues-Sat 11a-5p, 4:00p - 8:00p, Calabi Gallery, 456 Tenth Street, Santa Rosa, 707-781-7070, calabigallery.com/
Dec 7 ~ Members Show Opening Reception. Experience the breadth of talent and creativity amongst fellow SCA members! Free, 6:00p - 7:30p, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol, sebarts.org/sca-events/
Dec 7 ~ Michelle K. Irwin - Artist Reception- 1st Friday Art Walk. Watercolor Paintings and Photography. Free, 3:30p - 6:00p, Coffee Bazaar, 14045 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville
Dec 8 ~ Abstract - new work from Susan Proehl at Graton Gallery - Opening Reception with Guest Artists Barbara Regan, Connie Robeson, Cynthia Sum- ner, Catherine Walters. Free, Tues-Sat 10:30a-5p, Sun 10:30a-4p, 2:00p - 5:00p, Graton Gallery, 9048 Graton Rd, Graton, 707-829-8912, gratongallery.net
Dec 8 ~ Reflections from Earth and Sky - Featuring 3 member artists: jeweler Joann Lustig, ceramicist Chris Boyd & painter Paula Matzinger. Free, 11a-6p daily, 4:00p - 6:00p, Sebastopol Gallery, 150 North Main Street, Sebastopol, 707- 829-7200, sebastopol-gallery.com/
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Dec 21 ~ Open Studio at Fulton Crossing
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