The Gualala Salon & Salon des Refusés is our local premier juried art show of the year. Hosted by the North Coast Artists Guild, this show features some of the best work of both local and regional artists.

First Place award is $1,250, Second Place is $1,000, and Third Place is $750.  Don’t agree with the judges? You aren’t alone! The famous Salon des Refusés in  Paris in 1863 was a reaction to the hundreds of master works that did not make it into the formal Salon. All works will be displayed, and those not chosen for the Salon (in the Burnett Gallery) will be placed in the Elaine Jacob Foyer of the Gualala Arts Center, and are eligible for People’s Choice Awards ($125 for first place, $100 for second place, and $75 for third place.)  Other $100 awards this year will be an Emerging Artist Award for best work by an artist under age 18; Collage Group Award for best collage; a Humor Award for best humorous content; and the Founders Award by our esteemed founders of the show: Doric Jemison-Ball, Bruce Jones, and Sharon Nickodem.

Opening reception will be from 4-6 pm on February 9 and will be catered by the fabulous Black Oak Catering. Dust off your fancy clothes (if you still have them) for this premier event!