Studio 391 Voted Top 5 Mendocino Art Gallery of 2009

Studio 391 was voted #2 of the top 5 galleries for 2009 in the category Best Mendocino Art Gallery. The contest was sponsored by SFGate/BayList.

BayList is the online destination of The San Francisco Chronicile that profiles local businesses and allows consumers to vote for and recommend their favorites in the categories of lodging, dining, art and wine.

Christopher Burkett - September Print Special

Autumn Reflections is a new print special that is being offered by Christopher Burkett at a special introductory price.

The special introductory price for the 20"x20" prints is $750 and the 30"x30" prints are $1,500 until December 31, 2009. After January 1, 2010 the 20"x20" prints will increase to $1,000 and the 30"x30" prints will increase to $2,000.

For more information or to purchase this print, please contact the gallery. This offer applies only to Autumn Reflections.

Roman Loranc Opening & Book Signing at Studio 391

Studio 391 presented three new exhibitions at its new location in Cypress Village, Gualala on Saturday, August 29.

Top left: Roman signs copies of his new book 'Fractal Dreams'

Top right: Visitors arrive to see the new show and talk to Roman

Lower left: Guests mingling during the opening

Lower right: Roman poses for a photograph with gallery director Carol Kozal

Studio 391 hosted an artist reception and book signing for photographer Roman Loranc and also debuted his new and never before seen images from his most recent trip to Dubrovnik. Roman signed copies of his latest monograph Fractal Dreams: Photographs from Two Decades for gallery attendees that purchased a book. Wine for the exhibition opening was generously provided by Elizabeth Spencer Wines.

Concurrently, a new painting exhibition California Impressions opened featuring plein air paintings by Charles Waldman, Richard Lindenberg and introducing Paul Ferney. Farmers Market introduced a new series of small-scale bronze works featuring the fruits and vegetables of California by the artists of Bronze Plus (Jim Pollare, Val Brunmeier and Matt Hart).

All three exhibitions remain on view through September 28, 2009.

Three New Exhibitions at Studio 391

Studio 391 hosted a reception for the opening of three new exhibitions at its new location, 39102 Ocean Drive at Cypress Village, Gualala on Saturday, July 25th.


Artists Rolfe Horn and Wendy Schwartz were in attendance. Wine was generously provided by Elizabeth Spencer Wines for the artists' reception.


Shashin: New photographs from Japan by Rolfe Horn; In the Shadows: New paintings from Marin/Sonoma County by Wendy Schwartz and Graphite Sculpture: Graphite objects by Agelio Batle/The Batle Studio will remain on view through August 17, 2009.

We've Moved

STUDIO 391 has moved up the street 1/8 of a mile to Cypress Village, Gualala's newest gallery district and premiere shopping destination. The address of our new location is 39102 Ocean Drive, Gualala, CA. The gallery is across from Placewares and adjacent to Spindrift Gallery.
Telephone number, website, and gallery hours are unchanged.

STUDIO 391
39102 Ocean Drive - #C3-1
Gualala, CA 95445
707.884.9065
www.studio391.net
Gallery Hours:
Friday through Monday 11 AM to 5 PM

We hope to see you on your next visit to Gualala.

New Photography Exhibition - Small Works

Ryuijie | Cactus | Platinum Print | 4" x 5"
From the new exhibition Small Works

Small Works is a new photography exhibition featuring works by gallery artists Paul Kozal, Ryuijie, Unai San Martin and Ion Zupcu. Please join us for the exhibition opening and reception on Saturday, May 23 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Artist Paul Kozal will be present.

Small Works features photographs no larger than 8x10 inches in image size. These photographers continue to make their photographs with film cameras and make prints by hand in a traditional darkroom using archival methods and processes.

Paul Kozal – Landscape
Toned gelatin silver prints no larger than 8”x10”

Ryuijie - Botanical
Platinum prints approximately 4” x 5” in size

Unai San Martin – Urbanscapes
Small plate photogravures

Ion Zupcu - Still Life
Select images 5”x5” in image size

Small Works will remain on view through June 28, 2009.

MALT Show & Sale Next Weekend

Three of Studio 391’s artists, Christin Coy, Richard Lindenberg and Wendy Schwartz are exhibiting at the 12th Annual “Ranches & Rolling Hills” Landscape Art Show & Sale next weekend, Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2009.

For one weekend only, artists from Marin County and Santa Barbara’s Oak Group transform the Druid’s Hall in Nicasio, CA into a showcase of fine landscape art inspired by the farms and ranches protected by Marin Agricultural Land Trust conservation easements.

More information at http://www.malt.org.