Coming Events at the Gallery
Past Events at the Gallery
Help Celebrate Art Works Gallery's Anniversary by participating in a 10 x10 Community Art Event!
We will be celebrating by raising funds for youth art programs at The Center for the Arts through a community art project.
The event starts April 10th and runs through until our 11th Anniversary party which is on;
Saturday, June 12th 10 AM - 4 PM outside Art Works Gallery on Mill Street.
Here's how Art Works Gallery's 10x10 ART Celebration works:
• Pick up your blank 10x10 canvas at Artworks Gallery, 113 Mill St. Grass Valley, during business hours - Weds.- Mondays- 11AM - 5 PM.
Canvases are available for a donation to The Center for the Arts. (average donation has been $10.)
• Complete your canvas in your unique style, any media of your choice.
• Everyone is welcome, all ages and abilities. Have fun creating! Support youth arts.
• Attach the bottom part of provided form to the back of your finished canvas and return it to the gallery by May 25, 2021 The sooner the better! It will be added to our beautiful growing community window mosaic - and at The Center for the Arts. Please indicate your preference on the form below.
• Then - Please join us to celebrate your contribution at our 11th Anniversary: Saturday, June 12th 10 AM - 4 PM outside Art Works Gallery on Mill Street. Tell your friends and family to come out to the celebration too - all are welcome!
*Art sales are first come, first served. Shop early!
• Unsold art canvases are available for you to take home after 11 AM on June19 NOTE: Art canvases not picked up by June 30th cannot not be stored, so please have them picked before June 30, 2020.
Thank you for your contribution!
• Pick up your blank 10x10 canvas at Artworks Gallery, 113 Mill St. Grass Valley, during business hours - Weds.- Mondays- 11AM - 5 PM.
Canvases are available for a donation to The Center for the Arts. (average donation has been $10.)
• Complete your canvas in your unique style, any media of your choice.
• Everyone is welcome, all ages and abilities. Have fun creating! Support youth arts.
• Attach the bottom part of provided form to the back of your finished canvas and return it to the gallery by May 25, 2021 The sooner the better! It will be added to our beautiful growing community window mosaic - and at The Center for the Arts. Please indicate your preference on the form below.
• Then - Please join us to celebrate your contribution at our 11th Anniversary: Saturday, June 12th 10 AM - 4 PM outside Art Works Gallery on Mill Street. Tell your friends and family to come out to the celebration too - all are welcome!
*Art sales are first come, first served. Shop early!
• Unsold art canvases are available for you to take home after 11 AM on June19 NOTE: Art canvases not picked up by June 30th cannot not be stored, so please have them picked before June 30, 2020.
Thank you for your contribution!
download the donation form below
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See the slide show below for samples of 10 x 10 artwork being sold
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Holiday Food Bank Benefit!
We are starting our
Annual Holiday Food Bank Benefit
Pieces of fine art donated by our artists will serve as the prizes. The public can enter drawings to win, by donating money to
The Food Bank of Nevada County.
For each $1.00 donated to the Food Bank, folks receive a ticket to enter the drawing. While we will not have a party this year, we will start this promotion on November 6th and contact prize winners by phone or email December 12th.
Please come into the gallery and see what artists are offering!
Annual Holiday Food Bank Benefit
Pieces of fine art donated by our artists will serve as the prizes. The public can enter drawings to win, by donating money to
The Food Bank of Nevada County.
For each $1.00 donated to the Food Bank, folks receive a ticket to enter the drawing. While we will not have a party this year, we will start this promotion on November 6th and contact prize winners by phone or email December 12th.
Please come into the gallery and see what artists are offering!
Past Second Saturday Spotlights
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Second Saturday Spotlight
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Second Saturday Demos are back!
Stop by to see our artists demonstrating their processes. NOVEMBER 14th 12-3 Tom Haddy will be showing a video of his process from beginning (chainsawing the stone) to the finished product. He will have on hand pieces of his work at various stages of completion. They are exquisite! Come see Tom show you his magic! |
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Second Saturday Spotlight Series
On the second Saturday of every month, artists are at Art Works Gallery in downtown Grass Valley to give demonstrations, classes, or to display more of their work. Visitors will get the chance to learn about each artist’s creative process and ask them questions.
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Open Studio Art Tour Oct. 12-13th & 19-20th
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Many of our artists are participating.
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On December 8, Art Works Gallery will support our neighbors with Fire Relief Efforts by giving 20 % of their proceeds for the entire day to funds for fire victims of the Camp Fire. Shop at Art Works Gallery and know you are also helping others on December 8th.
December 1st Open House and Benefit for the Food Bank of Nevada County
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Art Works Gallery in historic downtown Grass Valley invites one and all to our annual Holiday Celebration Party on December 1st from 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. All artwork is 20 percent off ALL DAY. Share the joy of Art this season!
Tickets are on sale for our drawings to benefit the Food Bank of Nevada County. Each donation of $1 earns a ticket for our prize drawings of art contributed by our members. All proceeds from ticket sales will be given to the Food Bank.
As a result of our generous community, each year Art Works Gallery has been able to generate over $1,000 to the Food Bank from this event. Come by and see what each artist has contributed for the prize drawings. Tickets will be drawn for our artist’s prize donations at 6:30 p.m. on December 1st, but ticket holders do not need to be present to win.
Tickets are on sale for our drawings to benefit the Food Bank of Nevada County. Each donation of $1 earns a ticket for our prize drawings of art contributed by our members. All proceeds from ticket sales will be given to the Food Bank.
As a result of our generous community, each year Art Works Gallery has been able to generate over $1,000 to the Food Bank from this event. Come by and see what each artist has contributed for the prize drawings. Tickets will be drawn for our artist’s prize donations at 6:30 p.m. on December 1st, but ticket holders do not need to be present to win.
Come for the Spotlight, Stay for the Reception!
Saturday November 10th, 2018
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Continuing with our monthly Second Saturday Spotlight Series, two artists will be demonstrating their art forms from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Mixed media artist Liz Collins will show her particular method of working with oil pastels. She will work on a piece from start to finish, showing some specific techniques she uses in her work. Liz worked with this medium for about fifteen years, and then veered off into mixed media for about ten more. Now she is back working with oil pastel in a new way, and loves the ease and familiarity with the medium. Silk Artist and Weaver Kris Johnson will bring her loom and work on weaving her colorful scarves.
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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Come meet the new artists that have joined the gallery for a reception during the Downtown Holiday Market.
Painter Jerianne Van Dijk
Jeweler Pam Klein
Mixed Media Artist Marylou Falstreau
Glass Artist Janice Anderson
Jeweler Melodie Yun
Painter Jerianne Van Dijk
Jeweler Pam Klein
Mixed Media Artist Marylou Falstreau
Glass Artist Janice Anderson
Jeweler Melodie Yun
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Fall Colors Open Studios Art Tour of Nevada County
Saturdays and Sundays October 13, 14, 20 & 21 Open House Preview October 11, 6:00-8:30 pm Art Works Gallery is #14 on the Tour! See the Center of Arts website for more information and to get the tour guide. |
Art Works Gallery Launches Scholarship in Conjunction With Their 8th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday July 14th will be a busy day at Art Works Gallery in Downtown Grass Valley. We will be celebrating our eighth anniversary with a 15% off of everything sale, having a party with live music and refreshments, raising funds for the launch of a new scholarship, as well as having artist demonstrations.
Art Works Gallery strives to give back to the community that helps to support us. This time the cause is especially near and dear to our hearts. As a remembrance to Linda Kaneko, one of our founding members who passed away earlier this year, we would like to offer the Linda Kaneko Art Scholarship, which will be given to a local student. With every donation to this fund, people will have a chance to receive gift certificates worth $100 for use at the gallery. For each $1 donation, one ticket is given, or 6 tickets for $5. For those who want to enter, you can get the tickets starting now until the drawings during the Anniversary party on June 14th. You need not be present to win.
The usual Second Saturday artist demonstrations will be happening from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Two artists will be featured. Bill Wilson will demonstrate some of his gourd art techniques, including wood burning, carving, cutting, dyeing, and painting. Susan Lobb Porter will demonstrate some of the many tools she uses to create her layered mixed media paintings.
Then from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm join us for our 8th Anniversary Celebration. Many of the gallery artists will be on hand to visit with and thank friends and customers for helping the artist cooperative be so successful over the years.
Saturday July 14th will be a busy day at Art Works Gallery in Downtown Grass Valley. We will be celebrating our eighth anniversary with a 15% off of everything sale, having a party with live music and refreshments, raising funds for the launch of a new scholarship, as well as having artist demonstrations.
Art Works Gallery strives to give back to the community that helps to support us. This time the cause is especially near and dear to our hearts. As a remembrance to Linda Kaneko, one of our founding members who passed away earlier this year, we would like to offer the Linda Kaneko Art Scholarship, which will be given to a local student. With every donation to this fund, people will have a chance to receive gift certificates worth $100 for use at the gallery. For each $1 donation, one ticket is given, or 6 tickets for $5. For those who want to enter, you can get the tickets starting now until the drawings during the Anniversary party on June 14th. You need not be present to win.
The usual Second Saturday artist demonstrations will be happening from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Two artists will be featured. Bill Wilson will demonstrate some of his gourd art techniques, including wood burning, carving, cutting, dyeing, and painting. Susan Lobb Porter will demonstrate some of the many tools she uses to create her layered mixed media paintings.
Then from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm join us for our 8th Anniversary Celebration. Many of the gallery artists will be on hand to visit with and thank friends and customers for helping the artist cooperative be so successful over the years.
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Schedule for Saturday July 14th
All day 15% off of everything 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Artist Demonstrations 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 8th Anniversary Celebration 6:00 pm - Drawings to Win Gift Certificates 
Town - Mixed Media by Susan Lobb Porter
Susan Lobb Porter In Action
Painted Gourd by Bill Wilson
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Thank you to The Union for a write-up about our new Second Saturday Spotlight Series!
See the article HERE
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Annual Holiday Reception to benefit the Nevada County Food Bank
Saturday December 2nd 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thank you to everyone who came out and donated! We raised over $1,400 for our local Food Bank. 
Gallery Artists presenting the check to the Food Bank December 15th, 2017. Left to Right: Lynne Nugent, (she and her husband donated a large amount the day of the party), Lisa Marie Kindley, Gallery Aritst, Priscilla Roach, Gallery President, and Patty Stone, Food Bank Board Member.
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Art Works Gallery Artists. Photo by David Wong
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Come join us for our 7th anniversary party on 7/7/2017!
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Art Works loves giving back to our community. We are proud to be supporting OSEC. We feel that the work they do to support in-home caregivers can touch all of our lives and is a real asset to our community. Starting June 22nd, people can come in and see what our artists have contributed for the prize drawings. Participating artists will have a piece of their artwork on display for people to win in exchange for a donation to OSEC. For each dollar donated, a ticket will be given for the drawings that will happen during our 7th Year Anniversary celebration.
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What is OSEC? One Source Empowering Caregivers - OSEC is a one-stop resource for people caring for a loved one in their home. For those of us who have needed to do this, you know how difficult and demanding this can be. In essence, OSEC vets, trains and manages volunteer respite caregivers and provides support for caregivers in a variety of ways, all free of charge. The service they provide is so much more than that. OSEC works with nurses to first visit the home and evaluate needs of the physical space, based on the condition of the incapacitated loved one, and helps with many resources. Volunteers are carefully matched to the individual and spend about 4 hours a week helping with whatever a particular caregiver needs. Everything is done by volunteers, there are no paid employees in this 501c3 non-profit, not even the director.
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Second Saturday Spotlight Series 2017
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Saturday April 8th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Art Works Gallery is starting a new monthly event called Second Saturday Spotlight. On the second Saturday of every month, featured artists will be at the gallery to give demonstrations, classes, or to display more of their work. Visitors will get the chance to learn about each artist’s creative process. To kick off this new Second Saturday Spotlight, on April 8th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm two artists will be featured at the gallery. Jeweler Rosemary Stokes will be offering a earring making class. Painted Tapistry artist Lisa Marie Kindley will bring in new work to show, and work-in-progress pieces. |
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Wear your HeART on your Sleeve! Jewelry & Wearable Art
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Art Works Gallery Co-op is pleased to present another Artists in Action event just in time for Valentine’s Day. Nine artists and jewelers will give demonstrations of their skills in making jewelry and other wearable art on two dates. Saturday February 4th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and Sunday February 12th from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm. Demonstrations and hands on workshops will be offered by the following artists;
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2016 Events
Thank you to everyone who came to our party and who participated in our raffle. We raised over $1,000 for the Nevada County Food Bank!
Left to Right: Bob Dion & Dennis Fruzza with the Food Bank, & Lisa Marie Kindley & David Mooney of Art Works Gallery.
Photo credit: Photography by David Wong
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Holiday Party December 3rd from 5pm - 7pm
Please join us for our annual Holiday Reception. We will once again be donating 10% of all sales during the reception to our local Food Bank of Nevada County. An added bonus is that all of Art Works Gallery art will be 15% off on December 3rd too!
Our artists are also donating items for a raffle to raise funds for the Food Bank. Come in and get raffle tickets and see what great art work you can win. Raffle tickets will be available starting November 18th. The raffle items will be displayed in each of the artists spaces with bows to indicate what is being raffled.
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On September 17th from 11am to 3pm
Art Works Gallery will partner Animal Save in conjunction with our windows theme “ANIMALS” They set up in our front foyer and will bring a few cats or dogs for adoption. The Gallery will give 10% of all sales during the 11-3 pm reception to Animal Save. See more information on Animal Save & their events: http://www.animalsave.org/events/ |
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Art Works gallery showing at the Center for the Arts
August 30th through September 17th
"Fall Into Art"
A group of our artists are having an exhibit in the Granucci Gallery at the Center for the arts. Come visit us at the reception Thursday September 1st from 5:pm-7:00pm
See more information on the Center for the Arts website: http://thecenterforthearts.org/fall-art-exhibition/
Neighborhood Center of Arts Window Installation August 2nd-15th 2016
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Saturday July 23rd 9am - 2pm
The Grass Valley downtown Sidewalk Sale.
The Grass Valley downtown Sidewalk Sale.
Neighborhood Center of Arts Window Installation August 2nd-15th
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One of Robert's Bikes
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6th Anniversary Party at Art Works Gallery
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2016 Foothills Celebration - March 5th 1:00pm-4:00pm
Art Works Gallery will host Bent Metal Winery and a catering company for the 2016 Foothills Celebration in Grass Valley.
See the Sierra Vintners web page for more information and links to ticket information.
Art Works Gallery will host Bent Metal Winery and a catering company for the 2016 Foothills Celebration in Grass Valley.
See the Sierra Vintners web page for more information and links to ticket information.
Join us for our upcoming Jewelry Event Saturday, Feb 6 from 2-4
Come and watch our artists in action!
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Suzanne Himmler - will make a custom silver ring for you - $15
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Rosemary Stokes - helps you design & make your own custom earrings
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Martha Jones - shows how to piece together mosaic pendants.
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Linda Kaneko - learn about choosing gem stones & beads
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
January 14th - 18th
Our front window will feature a few of our artists involved in this show.
2015 Events
Thank you to all of our friends and customers for helping us raise $1,222 for the Nevada County Food Bank!
Art Works Gallery artists have all donated an item to the raffle to raise money for the local Food Bank of Nevada County. In each artist's space there is a brown paper bag with a red bow and a description of what you can win on it. Come into the gallery any time this week to purchase tickets and leave them in the bags of what you would like to win. The raffle tickets are $1 each. Raffle tickets will be drawn the night of the party. There is also a blue bin out front of the Gallery right now where we are collecting any canned or packaged good items that people would like to donate to the Nevada County Food Bank.
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August 18th - 31st Neighborhood Center of Arts window installation and Party.
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5th Anniversary "Block Party" fundraiser and August 8th Party
It's our 5th Anniversary!
Yes, Art Works Gallery is now 5 years old thanks to our supportive community. We are celebrating all summer with our "Block Party" fundraiser and an anniversary party on Saturday Aug. 8.
To celebrate we will be doing a creative collaborative project with all of you, our community. Stay tuned, as we will be inviting you to showcase your own creations as part of our "Block Party", a fundraiser for NEO Youth Center (New Events and Opportunities). Various size blocks, blank and ready for your unique creation, will be available for a donation (average donation is $15) at the gallery starting June 1. Create your masterpiece, whether it be with paint, mixed media, photography, metal, ceramic; whatever inspires you. They will be pieced together to make a growing, interlocking mural in our window, culminating in our celebration party, August 8th! All donations go to NEO.
Come in to the gallery and get your block!
Yes, Art Works Gallery is now 5 years old thanks to our supportive community. We are celebrating all summer with our "Block Party" fundraiser and an anniversary party on Saturday Aug. 8.
To celebrate we will be doing a creative collaborative project with all of you, our community. Stay tuned, as we will be inviting you to showcase your own creations as part of our "Block Party", a fundraiser for NEO Youth Center (New Events and Opportunities). Various size blocks, blank and ready for your unique creation, will be available for a donation (average donation is $15) at the gallery starting June 1. Create your masterpiece, whether it be with paint, mixed media, photography, metal, ceramic; whatever inspires you. They will be pieced together to make a growing, interlocking mural in our window, culminating in our celebration party, August 8th! All donations go to NEO.
Come in to the gallery and get your block!
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Below is a form to fill out if you create a block to go in the window.
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July 9th 5pm-8pm during the Grass Valley Thursday Night Market
Suzanne would like to thank her lovely customer for being her hand model for the rings.
Suzanne Himmler of River Woman Designs will be welding her torch and hammer to custom make a ring just right for you. These pretty fine silver rings are fun whether you choose to wear one or a dozen. Just $15.00 each.
Foothills Celebration
March 7th 1-4pm
The Grass Valley Downtown Association and Sierra Vintners proudly present a showcase of the finest Northern California wines, local gourmet cuisine and confectioners delights. STROLL- SIP-SAMPLE & SHOP your way through historic downtown Grass Valley on Saturday, March 7th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Here is a link to more information and tickets: https://historicgrassvalley.com/grass-valley-california-foothills-celebration/
Art Works Gallery will be one of the stops to taste delicious food and wine!
Art Works Gallery will be one of the stops to taste delicious food and wine!
Welcome Reception for our new Members
Saturday February 21st 2:00pm-4:00pm
Come and meet 6 new artists who have joined the gallery over the last couple of months: Lori Humphrey - Mosaics, Susan Lobb-Porter - Mixed media, Bill Wilson - Gourd Art, Antje Dormeyer - Jewelry, Candy Ekstrom - Ceramics, Jody Alquist-Mough - Linoleum Block Prints,and Lisa Marie Kindley - Painted Tapestries. We are very excited to have these fine artists join us at AWG, so join us for their welcome reception!
Wearable Art Demo
February 8th 11am-2pm
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Artworks Gallery had an art demo day featuring the artists who create wearable art: Hand-forged jewelry, beaded art pieces, woven and hand-painted silk creations. These artists included;
Yvonne Dockter, jewelry Linda Kaneko, jewelry Karel Hendee, silk painting & scarves Kris Johnson, scarves Antje Dormeyer, jewelry Suzanne Himmler, jewelry Artists were on hand to demonstrate their process, show additional work, and help give visitors some gift-giving ideas just in time for Valentines Day. Refreshments will be served! |
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
January 15-18 2015
Artists from our gallery are participating in this awesome event coming up at the beginning of next year.
Check out their website here: http://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/
Check out their website here: http://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/
2014 Events
Art With Heart Celebration
Saturday December 6th, 2014 4:00-7:00pm
Join us at Art Works Gallery Saturday December 6th from 4-7pm for our annual holiday party. Our artists donate pieces of their work to be raffled off to raise money for the Nevada County Food Bank. Last year we raised over $1,000! The artists will have their items picked out the week before the party, so come in early to see what you can win and buy some raffle tickets for a great local cause.
Also starting November 25th and leading up to the party on December 6th, we start our "12 days of Giving" where we will be randomly drawing names from our mailing list to win a $10.00 coupon to the gallery. Get on our mailing list on our "ABOUT US" page (scroll to the bottom for the email sign-up).
Also starting November 25th and leading up to the party on December 6th, we start our "12 days of Giving" where we will be randomly drawing names from our mailing list to win a $10.00 coupon to the gallery. Get on our mailing list on our "ABOUT US" page (scroll to the bottom for the email sign-up).
Art Works Gallery "12 Days of Giving"
"12 Days of Giving" by Art Works Gallery commences November 25th. Each day for 12 days we will draw a name from our email list and that person receives a $10.00 gift certificate to Art Works Gallery. The winner is posted on our Facebook page, and this Website each day.
*The certificates may be claimed at the Gallery after December 6th.* |
Winner Day 1: Cathi Grams
Winner Day 2: Fran Brodel Winner Day 3: Greg Littell Winner day 4: Lorrie Keltie Winner Day 5: Dina Budginas Winner Day 6: Claudia Ghidella Winner Day 7: Rachel Rosenthal Winner Day 8: Ave Guevara Winner Day 9: Tom Grant Winner Day 10: Heather Shakespeare Winner Day 11: Pam Shawtraw Winner Day 12: Tom and Judy Rosseau |
October 4 & 5 and 11 & 12, 2014
Fall Colors Open Studios & Art Tour of Western Nevada County
Art Works Gallery will participate in this special Nevada County event. "Open Studios is a self-guided tour through artist studios & fine art galleries in western Nevada County. The event ... showcases fine art and fine craft in a broad range of media and styles. Open Studios contributes to public awareness about the quality and diversity of art created in our community and provides visitors with opportunities to view and purchase a wide range of original work by individual artists." - The Center for the Arts
Fall Colors Open Studios & Art Tour of Western Nevada County
Art Works Gallery will participate in this special Nevada County event. "Open Studios is a self-guided tour through artist studios & fine art galleries in western Nevada County. The event ... showcases fine art and fine craft in a broad range of media and styles. Open Studios contributes to public awareness about the quality and diversity of art created in our community and provides visitors with opportunities to view and purchase a wide range of original work by individual artists." - The Center for the Arts
August 14th-28th
Neighborhood Center of Arts window install at Art Works Gallery Art Works Gallery again had an installation of work for the artists from Neighborhood Center of Arts. Join us for the reception on Thursday August 21st from 5-7pm. To learn more about the Neighborhood Center of arts, here is a link to their website: www.neighborhoodcenterofthearts.com |
Neighborhood Center of Arts Artist, Robert, with the customer who purchased one of his bicycle pieces.
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July 19th 9:00am - 2:00pm
Side Walk Sale on Mill Street
Art Works Gallery will be joining in with other downtown Grass Valley stores for the yearly sidewalk sale.
Side Walk Sale on Mill Street
Art Works Gallery will be joining in with other downtown Grass Valley stores for the yearly sidewalk sale.
May 25, 2014: Sierra Festival of the Arts
Artists from throughout Northern California converge on Downtown Grass Valley Memorial Day weekend.
Over 40 artists from Grass Valley to Cool, Placerville to Sebastopol will exhibit at the annual Sierra Festival of the Arts, Sunday, May 25 of Memorial Day weekend in Downtown Grass Valley from 10 am to 5 pm. More Information on the event on the Grass Valley Downtown Association Webpage: http://www.historicgrassvalley.com/event_detail.asp?EID=62 |
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March 1, 2014: Foothill Celebration 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grass Valley Downtown Association and Sierra Vintners will showcase beautiful, historic downtown Grass Valley and also the region's wonderful wines and chef's specialties during the Foothill Celebration this Saturday, March 1st from 1:00 to 4:00pm.
Please stop by Art Works Gallery where you'll find the varied and beautiful art you've come to expect, but also local wines from award-winning Bent Metal Winery and treats from Eye of the Avocado, a personal chef & catering service.
Stroll through the streets of Grass Valley and explore the city's eclectic Gold Rush heritage. Sip from over thirty wineries while sampling delicious chef-prepared food as you enjoy our gallery and local chocolatiers, home design stores, clothing boutiques and antique emporiums throughout the historic downtown Grass Valley district.
Celebrate the foothills all weekend long! Packages are available combining Foothills tickets and an overnight stay at Courtyard Suites.
Foothill Celebration begins at the Gold Miners Inn/Holiday Inn Express, where you'll pick up your food tickets and tasting glasses. From there, it's a treasure hunt for magnificent foods, wines, music, art, shopping and fun throughout downtown Grass Valley! Hope to see you there.
February 8, 2014: Jewelers In Action - 10am to 2pm
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Art Works Gallery is pleased to present Jewelers in Action – a first for us, together on one day – six artist jewelers that will each give a demonstration of their skills in making jewelry on Saturday, February 8th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Art Works Gallery, 113 Mill Street in historic downtown Grass Valley.
Learn a small part of what these artists do to bring you the jewelry we proudly display, and maybe you will even find something for yourself or your true love for Valentine's Day! The featured artists and the subject matter that they will be demonstrating are Yvonne Dockter (upcycling and repurposing), Suzanne Himmler (fusing), Linda Kaneko (necklaces), Robyn Kleinhans (wax carving), Judy Rath (bead embroidery) and Rosemary Stokes (bracelets). “In addition to the artistic skills demonstrated, you will see the passion and love each artist holds for their art. Years of learning and a large investment in materials and tools will be what you don’t see, but please keep it in mind as you move from artist to artist,” says jeweler Judy Rath, who is organizing the event. Come join us --- just in time for Valentine's Day! |
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival returns to Nevada County January 9-12th.
Art Works Gallery Artists are participating in the various venues in Nevada County including our own Art Works Gallery Location.
More Information can be found at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Webpage; http://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/
Art and Wine Stroll
GRASS VALLEY, Saturday January 11th from 3-5pm: Features five tasting rooms: Smith, 151 Union Square, Lucchesi, Avanguardia, & Sierra Starr. Ticket holders receive ½ price tastings, $3 per person.
ART SHOWS – FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Nevada County is a mecca for talented artists. We are partnering with Nevada County Arts to bring over 48 artists from throughout the Yuba Watershed and beyond that are featured at this years’ festival. While sipping your wine or beer, stroll through the art shows and attend the many artists’ receptions happening during the wine stroll.
Also, visit 151 Union Square in Grass Valley for a special artists reception on Thursday January 9th from 4:30-6:30pm, before the 3D Film Session at the Del Oro Theatre. Stop by any SYRCL booth or Fest HQ to pick up a special program listing all of our featured artists and venues, and visit our Art page.
You can find the PDF version of the detailed program of events for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival below.
Art Works Gallery Artists are participating in the various venues in Nevada County including our own Art Works Gallery Location.
More Information can be found at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Webpage; http://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/
Art and Wine Stroll
GRASS VALLEY, Saturday January 11th from 3-5pm: Features five tasting rooms: Smith, 151 Union Square, Lucchesi, Avanguardia, & Sierra Starr. Ticket holders receive ½ price tastings, $3 per person.
ART SHOWS – FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Nevada County is a mecca for talented artists. We are partnering with Nevada County Arts to bring over 48 artists from throughout the Yuba Watershed and beyond that are featured at this years’ festival. While sipping your wine or beer, stroll through the art shows and attend the many artists’ receptions happening during the wine stroll.
Also, visit 151 Union Square in Grass Valley for a special artists reception on Thursday January 9th from 4:30-6:30pm, before the 3D Film Session at the Del Oro Theatre. Stop by any SYRCL booth or Fest HQ to pick up a special program listing all of our featured artists and venues, and visit our Art page.
You can find the PDF version of the detailed program of events for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival below.
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2013 Events
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Liz and Eileen's Excellent Sayulita Art Adventure
Retreat Presentation Friday, November 15th 6:00pm-7:00pm Please join us for a special visual presentation by Art Works Gallery artists Eileen Blodgett and Liz Collins this Friday at Art Works Gallery. They will be sharing stories from their Sayulita art retreat & workshop held last spring in Sayulita, Mexico. They have scheduled another retreat for March 24th-31st. Refreshments will be served. Please contact them at; eileen@eileenblodgett.com and lizstudio@lizcollinsart.com for more information. |
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Work made by the artists of the Neighborhood Center of Arts (NCA) will be featured in our front window October 28th through November 8th.
A reception will be held Sunday November 3rd from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the gallery. Art Works will donate 10% of all sales that evening to the Neighborhood Center of Arts. During the reception there will be a free raffle every half hour to win a piece of work from one the NCA artists.
About NCA (Neighborhood Center of the Arts);
www.neighborhoodcenterofthearts.com
NCA provides opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to grow to the best of their ability through the arts and community integration. Each day up to fifty NCA artists work in the Center's studio to create weavings, ceramics, paintings, drawings, woodworking, jewelry, and computer arts.
"Our programs promote creativity, independence and dignity," says NCA Director Amee Medeiros. "For instance, consider Cindy Benson, who works in our studios 5 days a week. The income that she earns from the sale of her artwork allows her to live on her own, take vacations, and maintain an independent, self-supporting lifestyle." Neighborhood Center of the Arts is located at 200 Litton Drive #212 in Grass Valley (530) 272-7287.
50% of the proceeds from the sale of works by NCA artists will go to Neighborhood Center of the Art to support its programs; the other 50% goes to the artists who created the work.
"We are delighted to sponsor this event with Neighborhood Center of the Arts for the fourth year. Art Works Gallery strives to find ways to contribute to the community," says AWG president Gail Lipson.
Click here for a link to Jeff Pelline's article about the event on the Sierra Food Wine Art webpage
Work made by the artists of the Neighborhood Center of Arts (NCA) will be featured in our front window October 28th through November 8th.
A reception will be held Sunday November 3rd from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the gallery. Art Works will donate 10% of all sales that evening to the Neighborhood Center of Arts. During the reception there will be a free raffle every half hour to win a piece of work from one the NCA artists.
About NCA (Neighborhood Center of the Arts);
www.neighborhoodcenterofthearts.com
NCA provides opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to grow to the best of their ability through the arts and community integration. Each day up to fifty NCA artists work in the Center's studio to create weavings, ceramics, paintings, drawings, woodworking, jewelry, and computer arts.
"Our programs promote creativity, independence and dignity," says NCA Director Amee Medeiros. "For instance, consider Cindy Benson, who works in our studios 5 days a week. The income that she earns from the sale of her artwork allows her to live on her own, take vacations, and maintain an independent, self-supporting lifestyle." Neighborhood Center of the Arts is located at 200 Litton Drive #212 in Grass Valley (530) 272-7287.
50% of the proceeds from the sale of works by NCA artists will go to Neighborhood Center of the Art to support its programs; the other 50% goes to the artists who created the work.
"We are delighted to sponsor this event with Neighborhood Center of the Arts for the fourth year. Art Works Gallery strives to find ways to contribute to the community," says AWG president Gail Lipson.
Click here for a link to Jeff Pelline's article about the event on the Sierra Food Wine Art webpage
Art Works Gallery Self Portrait Window Installation
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What some of our artists have to say about their portraits;
“The Inner Life of an Artist” painting by Kathryn Wronski “The ocean and dogs are very important in my life. Both give me a sense of calm. To work on a painting that was for me, not a commission, made me go to this place in my mind where the only sounds are the ocean and a few seagulls with gentle nudges from Babs. A good day.” “I’m a Pretty Good Idea Self-portrait” mosaic by Susan Crocenzi “Everything in this piece represents the emergence of ideas. Some are incubating. Some are fast moving and quite purposeful, as if they’ve been summoned. Some are decaying, falling back into the subterranean recycler. Some are bubbling up into a conscious state, and some are headed even farther than that.” “Last Day in Barcelona” photograph by Gail Lipson “We were wandering around Barcelona on the last day of our European trip when we came across this building whose façade looked like shards of a mirror. We waved to ourselves, said farewell to Barcelona.” “Two-sided Portrait” painting by Katie Wolff “As a portrait artist I wanted to do a nice portrait to encourage patrons to commission me to do themselves or a loved on, but I still wanted a different ‘twist’ to it. I created a two-sided portrait that hangs in my open wall between my living room and a walkway. Now I finally have a portrait of the little guy too!” “Monte and me” painting by Cheryl Wilson “Although the girl takes up more of the canvas, it is the dog who is the real star of the picture. It is a picture of Monte and me standing in a field during obedience class when he was young. By now I would say that Monte has me very well trained indeed.” |
April 1-15: Bear River High School Art ShowArt Works Gallery is hosting an evening reception and fundraising show
and sale featuring the work of art students from Bear River High School. The show runs from April 1 to 15, with a special reception on Friday, April 5, from 5 to 7 PM at 113 Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley. All of the proceeds from the sale of works by Bear River High School artists will go to the students involved. In addition, all 36 member/artists of Art Works Gallery will donate 10% of their sales during the April 5 reception towards art supplies for the school. “This show is important because it validates the arts in education for our community,” says art teacher Elizabeth Jens. “Art brings much joy to my students – and for those that apply themselves – much learning and understanding of the world around them. “To understand how important art classes are to our students,” continues Jens, “just listen to what they say:” |
Quotes from the students;“Art has become an essential piece of my life and allows me to express
myself in creative, relaxing ways with color and creativity” Mikayla Laymance, Sophomore “With so many stressful classes, art has become the place that I look forward to coming to so that I can be free to create and be imaginative without strict guidelines as to how” Taylor Dutrow, Junior “Art has taught me to see the beauty in mundane things and to find inspiration in everything around me” Hannah Grimes, Junior “I can’t live with out it“ Travis Kirk, Senior “IT’S AMAZING!!!!!!!” Brandon Day, Senior “You can’t spell art without Jens. Thank goodness that it’s art class and we don’t have to spell…” Parker Schwartz, Senior “IT IS SO MUCH FUUUNNNNN!!” Alex Watkins, Freshman |
2011 Events
December 2011 Holiday Open House |
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Event Planning
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