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Michael Burns |
Hard and Soft will feature a collection of woodwork by Michael Burns and a series of quilts by Julie Burns.
The couple thinks of wood as hard and fabric as soft, but once construction begins the dichotomy between the two becomes fuzzy. The corners of woodwork are softened; the finish is made smooth to the touch. In creating a quilt, Julie cuts the pieces with hard, sharp edges so they they fit perfectly together, and the design is often emphasized by hard lines. Michael presents a group of unusual and varied boxes along with a bench that beckons a body to rest a moment. Julie’s quilts use traditional quilt patterns as a basic structure to explore color and composition. |
Julie Burns |
Northcoast Artists Gallery will be open Thursday to Monday from 11 am to 4 pm.
Due to Covid-19 restriction there will be no First Friday reception and social distancing guidelines will be required.
Visit our members' online stores:
Alex Anderson 
Sue Ellen Parkinson |
Satoko Barash 
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Northcoast Artists Welcomes Two New Guest Members:
Kristin Coddington-Gordon 
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Kristin Coddington-Gordon of What Now Ceramics is a ceramic artist living on the Mendocino Coast. She is a fierce fighter for the environment, a mother of three creative half wild daughters and married to a guy who knows not to get in the way of what she is doing.
Each sculpture is made by hand without the use of a mold, making each piece unique and individual. The sculptures are raku fired and waxed with beeswax. The wood used in Kristin’s sculptures is in collaboration with her husband Bob Gordon. Bob mills local, reclaimed and salvaged woods and finishes these pieces with beeswax. By creating sculptures of struggling species, Kristin gives animals a voice. The message is left undefined but is clearly in reference to environmental collapse. She hopes her art stirs up an emotion prompting others to do what they can. The question is asked. What now? |
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Gail Jackson |
"I am always aiming for cheerful and bright images! I enjoy sharing and showing local wildlife, nature photography that’s captured on the Mendonoma Coast. I have the best time being out in nature following feathers, rainbows, a feeling or a breeze. I have met many talented local photographers and I feel fortunate to learn from them. Staying creative is important for all of us. Natural treasures surround us on the coast, and there is always a chance you’ll find something golden or special. I share my pictures to cheer people up, to cheer them on, to remind them of what they can find on an adventure, and to hearten people to keep going. Everyday brings changes; even beaten paths can lead to new experiences." - Gail Jackson
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Congratulations to Patti Harney & Cynthia Sumner for becoming full time members!
Patti Harney |
Hi I’m Patti. The new kid on the block. New to Fort Bragg and the beautiful and iconic NBA gallery. I love to paint! and find sheltering in place conducive to this passion. Sprinkle in some long beach walks, soup concocting, a phone conversation with a friend, time spent in the gallery, a really good cup of coffee, and you have a peek into my world. I paint with the intention of spreading calm, comfort, stillness, and joy. Especially during these times. If I’m not thinking about the painting I’m working on then I’m thinking of the one I want to start. Peace to our world. Now.
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Cynthia Sumner |
Cynthia Sumner takes her inspiration from the natural world, working in themes that suggest transformation. She often works between abstract expressionism, investigating the exquisiteness of form through both paint and clay using layering, scrapping, incising, drawing, and molding until the image reflects her own internal landscape.
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Our members would like to thank everyone for their continued support throughout these challenging times. Now that we've reopened, we hope you'll soon stop by and see the wonderful art and fine craft our artists have made over these past few months.
At present, our gallery is only open Fridays through Monday, 11am to 4pm, but we're cautiously optimistic about the future. We're doing our part to follow the county's health guidelines, hoping that the measures will keep everyone safe while they enjoy their visit to the beautiful Mendocino Coast. Hopefully, by the Summer of 2021 we can offer more visiting hours and more business days.
For those who can't visit, be sure to check out the below links our members' online stores. Many of the same items that we normally sell at our physical location in Fort Bragg, California are also offered there.
Sincerely, everyone at Northcoast Artists
At present, our gallery is only open Fridays through Monday, 11am to 4pm, but we're cautiously optimistic about the future. We're doing our part to follow the county's health guidelines, hoping that the measures will keep everyone safe while they enjoy their visit to the beautiful Mendocino Coast. Hopefully, by the Summer of 2021 we can offer more visiting hours and more business days.
For those who can't visit, be sure to check out the below links our members' online stores. Many of the same items that we normally sell at our physical location in Fort Bragg, California are also offered there.
Sincerely, everyone at Northcoast Artists
Guest Membership Opportunity
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Northcoast Artists is currently looking for qualified artists to apply for guest memberships. Jewelers, especially, are urged to apply, although artists from all mediums will be considered.
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. Download an application here. |
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