The members of the Coast Highway Art Collective in Point Arena are excited to host the monthly artist reception on Friday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Sara Costello and Deborah Threlkel. Both artists are jewelers and this exhibit highlights.
Costello, who now lives in Humboldt, started Costello Rose Designs in 1994, but has been creating jewelry since 1974. Her inspiration goes back to her roots as a New Mexico native taking trips to old town in her hometown, Albuquerque. There the Native Americans displayed their jewelry and wares on the ground spread out on beautiful woven blankets and rugs. She was drawn to the one-on-one transactions, being grounded with real people, the colors of turquoise, jet, coral, jaspers, shell, and silver.
Local artist Threlkel is a beach comber, a rock hound and a collector of interesting things, inspired to create a connection to the delicate balance of the natural world. She moved to Gualala from San Francisco nine years ago and started incorporating shells and beach glass into her necklaces. As a result, Abalone Queen was conceptualized. “I love collecting, probably my favorite part of the process and then I sort and drill.
Threlkel and Costello met in Jr. High School in Berkeley in the 1960s and have been friends ever since. Their individual artist careers have flourished over the years, and this show, their first together, highlights their creative journeys.
This show will run from Nov. 5 – 28. The Coast Highway Art Collective is regularly open on Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Selected artwork by Collective members and guest artists are on display in the gallery’s front courtyard, weather permitting. The gallery is located at 284 Main St., Point Arena, the little red building next door to the Redwood Credit Union. More information is available at www.coast-highway-artists.com
2020/11/05 - 2020/11/29
Additional time info:
An opening Friday, Nov. 6th. By extending the hours of the opening, guests, the artists, and the staff can better adhere to social distancing guidelines. Under the current guidelines, 6 guests at a time will be allowed inside to view the exhibit. Guests will be encouraged to social distance on the open-air patio until space opens inside the building. Please note, facemasks are required.The members of the Coast Highway Art Collective in Point Arena are excited to host the monthly artist reception on Friday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Sara Costello and Deborah Threlkel. Both artists are jewelers and this exhibit highlights the myriad of ways shells, beads, turquoise, silver, and other natural elements can create beautiful pieces.
Coast Highway Art Collective
284 Main Street, Point Arena, CA 95468