Submerged: Plates, Tides, Shifting Scales
Rose Gitlin
Ceramic Stoneware
October 1 - November 3, 2026
First Friday Artists Reception:
October 2, 5 - 8 pm
Please join us and meet Rose!
Ceramic Stoneware
October 1 - November 3, 2026
First Friday Artists Reception:
October 2, 5 - 8 pm
Please join us and meet Rose!
"Submerged" is a collection of work, inspired by Rose's proximity to the ocean. As a mother of a two-year old, some of the best adventures are at the beach. Playing in the sand and jumping in water, it is fascinating to rediscover ocean objects and creatures through the experience of a toddler. Kelp becomes a paintbrush to drag patterns into the sand. Crab claws, stones, and sea urchin pieces find their way into pockets only to be rediscovered as live percussion instruments in the dryer days later. The sea is a part of our life here, and one cannot help but wonder at the lives these sea creatures led, and what lurks beneath the surface.
This show follows this thread of thought, through playful questions answered in clay. What would it look like to have a wall of fish? What kind of pattern would happen using bull kelp as inspiration? What could this underwater life look like in sculptural form?
This show follows this thread of thought, through playful questions answered in clay. What would it look like to have a wall of fish? What kind of pattern would happen using bull kelp as inspiration? What could this underwater life look like in sculptural form?
Fire Rock Fish
Artist Statement:
"I work with clay as a way to make sense of the world, drawing on personal experiences and taking inspiration from emotions, dreams, and nature. The forms of my sculptures often play with abstracting the human and mythological figure, while surface details tell stories that are both personal and universal. I love to create work that catches the eye from far away and becomes more interesting the closer one gets to a piece. My intention is to raise questions and to invoke an emotional response that is unique for everyone."
"Mainly utilizing coil-building and carving techniques to shape my sculptures, the glazing process involves layers of oxide washes, some local “wild” clay slips, and glazes which are mixed by hand at my home studio."
"I work with clay as a way to make sense of the world, drawing on personal experiences and taking inspiration from emotions, dreams, and nature. The forms of my sculptures often play with abstracting the human and mythological figure, while surface details tell stories that are both personal and universal. I love to create work that catches the eye from far away and becomes more interesting the closer one gets to a piece. My intention is to raise questions and to invoke an emotional response that is unique for everyone."
"Mainly utilizing coil-building and carving techniques to shape my sculptures, the glazing process involves layers of oxide washes, some local “wild” clay slips, and glazes which are mixed by hand at my home studio."
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We're Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary!
Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg, California, is proudly celebrating its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1986 by a group of visionary artists, the downtown gallery has grown into one of California’s longest‑running artist‑run cooperatives and was the first of its kind in Mendocino County.
This April, we will be celebrating the gallery's 40-year anniversary with a special exhibition featuring current work from both past and present member artists. The show will highlight how each artist’s creative journey has evolved over time, and where their creative paths have led them today. As a true cooperative, Northcoast Artists Gallery is entirely managed and staffed by its member artists. This model empowers creatives with greater control over their work, increased returns on sales, and a strong voice in gallery operations. It also fosters collaboration, community, and shared visibility in a desirable downtown location. Located along the stunning Mendocino Coast—an area renowned for its dramatic landscapes and uniquely inspiring environment—the gallery has continued to evolve while remaining faithful to its original mission. What began as a small collective of potters has grown into a diverse, multi‑media gallery. Each member maintains ongoing exhibit space, and a third of the gallery is dedicated to monthly solo or invitational shows. Nearly every artistic medium has been showcased in this shared space. After four decades, creativity and inspiration continue to flourish at Northcoast Artists Gallery. |
Guest Member Opportunity
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Northcoast Artists is currently looking for qualified 3D artists to apply for guest memberships.
Becoming a guest member is required before applying for a full membership. This allows the prospective artist to see what it's like to work in a cooperative gallery before making a decision on whether or not to apply for full membership. You can find applications here. |
Come in for an inspiring visit!
 Northcoast Artist Gallery 2026
Our members would like to thank everyone for their continued support. We hope you'll stop by and see our wonderful art and fine craft. Sincerely, Everyone at Northcoast Artists Gallery |
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