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Northcoast Artists 28th Annual Friends Show

4/5/2018

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“The whole culture is telling you to hurry, 
while the art tells you to take your time. 
Always listen to the art.” ~Junot Diaz

At a time when many of us are caught up in the jumbo juicer of modern life, art allows us to step back from the turmoil of daily living and contemplate a new realm of possibilities. When we experience art—view it, touch it—we slow down. We are opened to the myriad ways in which human beings can articulate the deeper aspects of life and give it meaning.

Creativity is contagious. Come see the show and meet the artists on opening night!  The art forms are as varied and diverse as these rural artists themselves. Join us in celebrating the creative spirit that is alive and well in our community. The reception for the artists will be on First Friday, April 5, 5 to 8 pm, along with concurrent openings at a number of Fort Bragg galleries that participate in a monthly Art Walk. 


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Some Featured Friends:

Carolyn Zeitler, Basketry
When you see Carolyn Zeitler’s work you’ll want to drop to your knees. Nothing but the deepest love and intelligence could inspire this level of craft. Her baskets are made with pine needles for Pete’s Sake!!!
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Hugh Hung
What Hung Hung can do with his inner vision and opposable thumbs will make you feel proud to be part of the human race. The beauty and elegance in his furniture is breath taking. It seems musical.
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Virginia Ray, Assemblage
Assemblage artist Virginia Ray clearly likes to play. Her creativity is an expression of her curiosity and amusement in the world of found things. Using old and broken objects she constructs new and beautiful objects. No wonder she looks so happy!
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Keith Monroe, Jewelry
Keith's jewelry leads one to wonder, “What spirits does he commune with?” This latest round of work gives us another glimpse into this man’s delightful soul and the paths he walks upon.
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Northcoast Artists Gallery welcomes Danny Hofstadter as our newest guest member.

3/12/2018

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Danny Hofstadter is a spotted owl biologist by profession and a nature photographer by passion. He has worked with these wonderful, yet threatened birds for the past five years. During last three years he has traversed Northern California, both in the coastal redwood forests and in the forests of the Sierra Nevada, seeking out some very cagy owls who tuck themselves away in dark canyons among other elusive wildlife. Though he sees himself first as a field biologist, he is deeply passionate about his photography. It is a tremendous force that drives him to document how these owls live and the mysterious, yet beautiful forests in which they live.
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Krenov Fine Woodworking Faculty Shows at Northcoast Artists Throughout March

2/15/2018

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The Krenov School was founded in 1981 by a group of Mendocino woodworkers and woodworker and author James Krenov. It was under the auspices of the College of the Redwoods until 2017, when it was transferred to Mendocino Collge. The Program is intensive, focussing on a respect for materials, using techniques to build furniture that will last lifetimes.

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Crispin Hollinshead was an instructor in the first year of the Program in 1981. Michael Burns joined very shortly afterwards. Jim Budlong started teaching in 1985, and continues to the present. Greg Smith and Ejler Hjorth-Westh began following the retirement of James Krenov in 2002. David Welter was the Shop Manager for thirty years until 2016, and is followed in that role by Todd Sorenson. Michael Burns retired in 2011 and Laura Mays started as Lead Instructor. Mollie Ferguson came on board for several months in 2017.
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Cliff Glover getting ready some bowls for the Harbor House Inn.

1/26/2018

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Chef Matt Kammerer has graciously reached out to the local community of farmers, fisherman, foragers and artists to bring their skills to  the Harbor House Inn reopening. Above, gallery member Cliff Glover trims one of the bowls commissioned for the Inn's new fine dining experience. 
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Satoko Barash getting ready a new kiln load of soda fired ceramics.

1/20/2018

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Finally finished loading. I’ve been sluggish today. #ceramics #pottery #studiopottery #sodafired #porcelain #stoneware #plate #mug #cup #bowl #vase #handmade #handcrafted

A post shared by Satoko Barash (@satokoceramics) on Jan 19, 2018 at 7:46pm PST

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Sarah Logan Getting Ready for Next Month's Furry Friends Show.

1/17/2018

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My first try at a piece for the cat show at the @northcoastartists gallery for February. My furry valentine □ I’m just getting started!

A post shared by Sarah Logan Ceramics (@sarahloganceramics) on Jan 5, 2018 at 4:37pm PST

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Missing Victoria

5/31/2017

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Victoria Bard, long time member of Northcoast Artists Gallery, died last November, and her passing truly leaves a vacuum in our gallery. Artist, craftswoman, and avid surfer, Victoria produced a line of fine jewelry, as well as being the go-to person which everyone depended on. She was aways ready to step up when something needed to be done, always ready to offer a helping hand.

What molded and made Victoria was her love of the ocean. The beach was a stone’s throw away from where she lived. She was as much at home sitting atop her surfboard, as she was sitting at her bench, casting, polishing and fabricating new adornments out of silver and gold. The ocean was an endless source of ideas and inspiration.

"Patterns in the sand, the shape and texture of shells and seaweed, or the surface of the water, its bubbles and rivulets--all are evocative of the forms that later emerge in my work,” Victoria said.  “If I can build a ring or pendant around a particularly nice shell or beach glass, that's double the fun!"
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Please join us this May 2017 to celebrate the life of our dear friend and beautiful artist, Victoria Bard, at Northcoast Artists Gallery, 362 Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA.  ​​

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Collaborations in Red Clay: Havana Davidson and Solange Roberdeau

5/23/2017

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Two local artists join forces for a limited edition collaborative ceramic show at Northcoast Artists Gallery for the month of June. Havana Davidson and Solange Roberdeau -- artists of different mediums -- find common ground and inspiration in materiality and abstract forms from the natural world. Ceramicist, Davidson, chose a natural red clay body and strong geometric forms when making this body of work specifically to compliment Roberdeau's bold and oftentimes minimal design sensibilities.
Roberdeau utilizes this three dimensional framework to expand her otherwise drawing-based investigation of form and perception. The resulting collection of plates, bowls, pitchers and cups is aesthetically energetic and fresh without compromising it's utilitarian functionality. It is earthy with a minimal color palette delivered in layers and highlighted with glints of gold luster.
Collaborations in Red Clay will be on display from May 31st – July 2nd .
Opening Reception on First Friday, June 2nd from 5-8pm,
Northcoast Artists Gallery, 362 N. Main St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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Cliff Glover featured in Mendocino Arts Magazine

4/12/2017

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Getting Ready For Our Annual Friends Show

4/5/2017

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Our cooperative, Northcoast Artist Gallery, finished a long due painting job in a record three hours! Now the walls are ready for our annual "Friends Show," which has a opening reception this coming First Friday in Fort Bragg, CA. If you're on the coast in Northern California in April, stop by and see our show of wonderful local artists. Better yet, stop in this Friday evening, meet the artists, and have some wine and hors d'oeuvres. #northcoastartistsgallery #cooperativegallery #artistscollective
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