Virginia Ray
"PORTALS"
Inspiring Assemblages July 3 - 28, 2025 First Friday Reception: July 4, 5 - 8 pm Please join us. Step into the world of Virginia Ray’s imagination with her latest Portal Series. Round and found assemblage wall pieces with familiar vintage items are sure to inspire and delight. Her whimsical studies are like walking through a natural history museum, curiosity shop, and meditation temple. She loves studying ordinary and mysterious objects found in everyday life and the natural world.
A formally trained artist, her recognizable style has developed over 40 years of experimenting and studying beauty. She lives near Sea Glass Beach in Ft. Bragg.
See more of her work: www.virginiaray.net |
Our newest member, Scott Gaustad
An acquisition of some old growth redwood slabs inspires his current majestic bowls, plates, platters and objects d’art. Knowing he is working on wood from a tree that was hundreds if not thousands of years old is both humbling and rewarding. “I continue to be amazed at what happens with an unremarkable round of wood. I cut it in half, put it on the lathe, and let the shape, grain, and nuances in the wood guide me with my tools. The results are almost magical.” ~ Scott Gaustad |
Wood turner, Scott Gaustad took up his craft about 15 years ago. A retired lawyer from Ukiah, he became hooked with turning wood from the first day a client taught him the process. |
Guest Member Opportunity
Northcoast Artists is currently looking for qualified 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. Download an Application. |