Page 60 - Sonoma County Gazette 12-2019

Sally Baker at Graton Gallery Transparency Matters is the
theme of the new show at the Graton Gallery that opens on November 12th and goes through December 15th. It features watercolorist Sally Baker who is joined by glass artists Valerie Adams, Monica Boettcher, Mark Freed, Branka Harris,
Sally’s paintings use transparent watercolor to create luminous, saturated paintings that sparkle with intensity. Using layers of watercolor, called glazing, she is able to achieve a richness that many find unexpected in watercolor paintings.
A former high school art teacher, Sally’s goal is to help others
observe the beauty that surrounds us all...to look more carefully, and to see through the negativity in our society and confirm that “Transparency Matters.”
Graton Gallery, 9048 Graton Road, Graton 707-829-8912
Continuing Shows
Thru - Nov 30 ~ “Night and Day”: Featured Artist Stacey Schuett ~ Acrylic on wood, showing birds, other animals. Free, Daily 10a-5p, Sebastopol Gallery, 150 North Main St, Sebastopol, sebastopol-gallery.com
Dec 6 - Dec 8 ~ Holiday Studio Sale- Sonoma Community Center ~ 50 artists sell their handmade ceramics, jewelry, fine art, fiber art, and more. 12/6: 5p-8p, 12/7: 10a-5p, 12/8: 10a- 3p, Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa St, Sonoma, 707-938-4626, sonomacommunitycenter.org
Dec 6 - Jan 5 ~ Gualala Salon and Salon des Refusés ~ Juried fine art exhibit showcasing outstanding visual art without regard to the type of media. Free, Weekdays: 10a-4p, Sat & Sun: 12p-4p, 10a-4p, Gualala Arts Center - Burnett Gallery, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, gualalaarts.org
Dec 6 - Jan 5 ~ Sebastopol Center for the Arts Annual Membership Show ~ This annual, non-juried event. Encompasses all media, with an emphasis on fine art. Free, Tue-Fri: 10a-4p, Sat: 1p-4p, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St, Sebastopol, 707-829-4797, sebarts.org
Dec 7 ~ Graton Gallery Holiday Celebration ~ Refreshments, Music and Lots of Art. Free, 12p-5p, Graton Gallery, 9048 Graton Rd, Graton, 707-829-8912, Graton Gallery, info@ gratongallery.net
Dec 14 - 22 ~ Nichibei Potters Holiday Sale ~ 10% off every pot in the showroom! 10a-4p, 707-823-0950
Dec 17 - Jan 19 ~ Graton Gallery “Now and Then” ~ Featuring Sandra Rubin with work from guest artist Gage Opdenbrouw, & 4 additional guest artists. Free, Tue-Sat: 10:30a-5p, Sun: 10:30a-4p, Graton Gallery, 9048 Graton Rd, Graton, 707-829-8912, Graton Gallery, gratongallery.net
Thru - Dec 1 ~ “ABSTRACT” - Exhibition ~ Collection of abstract art. Free, Tue-Fri: 10a-4p, Sat & Sun: 1-4p, 6-7:30p, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St, Sebastopol, 707-829-4797, sebarts.org, catherined@sebarts.org
Thru - Dec 2 ~ In Stitches: Innovation ~ Fiber art by 12 local artists. Free: T, Th, F, Sa 10a-6p; M & W 10a-9p, Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
Thru - Dec 15 ~ Transparency Matters ~ Sally Baker Watercolors ~ Free, Tue- Sat: 10:30a-5p. Sun: 10:30a-4p, Graton Gallery, 9048 Graton Rd, Graton, 707- 829-8912y, gratongallery.net
Thru Jan 5 ~ Photography by Paul Brewer - Exhibition ~ A pioneer in adopting and showing Dye infused metal prints for sale in various sizes and frames. Free, M-F 10a-4p, Sat- Sun: 12-4p, 5-7p, Gualala Arts Center, Dolphin Gallery, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, 707-884-1138, gualalaarts.org
Thru - Jan 5 ~ Seeing the World Anew Exhibition ~ Recent Photographs by Lance Kuehne. Free, Wed, Thu & Sun: 11a-6p, Fri-Sat: 11a-8p, Riverfront Art Gallery, 132 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, 707-775-4278, riverfrontartgallery.com
Thru Jan 11 ~ The 10th Anniversary Exhibition at Calabi Gallery ~ Work by Irving Norman, 3 pieces by Bella Feldman. Diversity of styles, periods, & media. Free, Tues-Sat: 11a-5p, 4-8p, Calabi Gallery, 456 Tenth St, Santa Rosa, 707-781-7070, calabigallery.com
Thru - Jan 12 ~ 31st Annual Artistry in Wood ~ $10, Tue-Sun: 11a-5p, Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa, museumsc.org
Thru - Jan 19 ~ Abracadabra! Magic in Peanuts ~ Learn firsthand how the cartoonist dabbled in magic. 10a-12p, Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, 707-579- 4452, schulzmuseum.org
Thru - Feb 2 ~ Discovered ~ Emerging Artists of Sonoma County. $10, Tue- Sun: 11a-5p, Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa, museumsc.org
Ongoing ~ Sculpturesite Gallerys SculptureWalk ~ Steve Tobin ~ Jack London Village ~ Jack London Village, 14301 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen, 707- 933-1300, sculpturesite.com, info@ sculpturesite.com
and Salatino Gandolfo.
Her still lifes, composed of glass,
flowers, persimmons, fabrics, and
pottery capture specific moments in
time that she feels she is “rescuing”.
She endeavors to have the viewer
observe the world through her eyes.
Her hope is to engage these viewers, encourage them to slow down and take a visual journey with her.
Zinnia with Attitude by Sally Baker
Volunteer Opportunities
Ongoing ~ Petaluma Arts Center Volunteers Needed ~ Immediate openings for two gallery greeters. Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St., Petaluma, 707-762-5600, petalumaartscenter.org, tparedes@ petalumaartscenter.org
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