GALLERY HOURS:
Open daily, 10 am – 5 pm
Thousands of visitors are attracted to the region each year to attend the Art Center's annual events, including the Mendocino Coast Garden Tour in June, the Summer Arts & Crafts Fair in July, the Artists Open Studio Tour in September, and the Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Fair in November. Artists receptions are held the second Saturday of each month.
february 2012
GALLERY EXHIBITS
On Exhibit Through February 25, 10 am – 5 pm daily
Free Admission
First Place: Donna Jensen Burke
The Mendocino Art Center shines its spotlight on the all-media artwork of its contributing members in the Members' Juried Exhibit.
Each year, the Mendocino Art Center presents two members' exhibits featuring the finest works created by the Art Center's contributing members. A highly competitive juried selection process leads to an exceptionally creative, high quality, and much anticipated gallery showing with a wide spectrum of artwork, including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, collage, wearable art, photography and more.
David L. Cross juried the Members' Juried Exhibit.
FRESH INVITATIONAL EXHIBIT
February 1–25, 10 am – 6 pm (Thursday – Sunday)
Odd Fellows Hall, 10480 Kasten Street, Mendocino
Free Admission
FRESH, a contemporary art exhibition, is comprised of work by the 2011-2012 Mendocino Art Center's artists-in-residence, as well as works by selected local and international contemporary artists. The exhibition showcases a range of versatile and current perspectives in various medium including ceramics, media art, jewelry, photography, and paintings.
2nd Saturday Reception: February 11, 6 pm to 9 pm.
On February 18th, 2 pm to 3:30 pm, artist-in-residence Wei Jane Chir will offer tastings of her organic herbal teas with classical Chinese music flutes, Er-hu and Gu-qin , for a unique, traditional and beautiful experience.
Please join us for the closing reception with music by the distinguished Rosey Nolan Band on February 25th, 6 pm to 9 pm.
Participating Artists:
Tim Ayers, Jazmyn Azure, Anne Beck, Wei Jane Chir, Nikki Couppee, Miriam Davis, Karin Faulkner, Deborah Fell, Allan Green, Derek Hambly, Saskia Koning, Dietmar Krumrey, Alicia Reyes McNamara, Hannah Plotke, Carolyn Schneider, August Vollbrecht, and Charlie Williams.
2ND SATURDAY ARTISTS RECEPTION
Saturday, February 11, 5 pm – 8 pm
Free Admission
Second Place: Serafina Andrews
The Mendocino Art Center hosts a free 2nd Saturday Artists Reception each month. Meet and mingle with the featured gallery artists. Enjoy snacks, wine and, of course, fabulous art. January and February's exhibit features work by Mendocino Art Center's contributing members in the Members' Juried Exhibit.
MENDOCINO ART CENTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, February 22, 4 pm
Mendocino Art Center
The Mendocino Art Center holds its monthly board of directors meeting. Board meetings are open to the public and feature a brief public comment session. Come find out the latest news and happenings at the Mendocino Art Center.
june 2012
20TH ANNUAL MENDOCINO COAST GARDEN TOUR
Saturday, June 23, 10 am – 5 pm
Tickets: $40 per person
The Mendocino Art Center celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Mendocino Coast Garden Tour. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse of some of the Mendocino Coast's most beautiful gardens on this self-guided tour. On Garden Tour day, visit the Garden Shop and Plant Sale at the Art Center. A benefit for the Mendocino Art Center. Please check back for more information.
july 2012
53RD ANNUAL SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15, 10 am – 5 pm
Free admission
Mendocino Art Center's annual summer fair features over fifty arts and crafts booths displaying an exciting mixture of unique handmade artwork, including glass works, fiber wearables, jewelry, functional and sculptural ceramics, paintings, photography and much more. Food court and live local music.
Artist applications will be available in February.
View highlights from the 2011 Summer Fair...
november 2012
53RD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Saturday & Sunday, November 23 & 24, 10 am – 5 pm
Free admission • Indoors
Mendocino Art Center's annual fair features 35 arts and crafts booths displaying an exciting mixture of unique handmade artwork, including glass works, fiber wearables, jewelry, functional and sculptural ceramics, paintings, photography and much more. Food court and live music.
Artist applications will be available in July.