What began among the redwoods on Gualala ridge in 1961 has grown to a weekend attraction for thousands. This popular weekend event features art from near and far along with free entertainment and artists booths.

The heart of the festival is the Exhibit of Fine Art throughout the building, including oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, photographs, sculpture, woodworking, stained and fused glass, jewelry and fiber arts – most of them for sale. Award-winning artwork is selected by the Fine Art Exhibit judges.

For those unable to attend the festival, these works will remain on display through Sunday, September 4.

The Gualala Arts Center is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free.