Graton / California / United States
Since first opening in the summer of 2002, Graton Gallery offers an ever-changing variety of original art, and is a favorite of those who find it. Behind its narrow store-front, the long, high-ceiling show space and adjacent sculpture garden hold one of the largest overall selections of local fine art and artisan crafts in Sonoma County. Rotating shows debut every 6 weeks featuring resident and guest artists. Opening receptions for each new show offer the public an opportunity to meet the artists and engage in lively conversation. The Gallery is owned and operated by a partnership of 7 local artists ; Susan Ball, Rik Olson, Soo Noga, Pam Lewis, Linda Ratzlaff, Sally Baker and Mylette Welch. Partners share a common interest in actively supporting the arts as Board Members, Volunteers and Directors of local arts organizations including ; Arts Council of Sonoma County, Sonoma County Gallery Group, and Sebastopol Center for the Arts/Art at the Source. The Gallery also hosts the ARTrails Preview Show in October ( in tandem with the Arts Council of Sonoma County ), sponsors community events and supports emerging local artists. Many nationally and internationally famous artists got their start at Graton Gallery, and many savvy collectors know this. As an artists gallery Graton Gallery has a unique relationship with a vast pool of professional artists and is able to draw new guest artists for each show. The Invitational Exhibition each winter brings together over 25 top Northern California painters, printmakers and sculptors into one show. If you would like to receive advance notice of our exhibitions, receptions and special events via email and/or snail mail - please send your contact info to: [email protected]
