Since 1961 Gualala Arts has served Sonoma and Mendocino County coastal residents and visitors with year-round programs of art, music, theater, and education. Gualala Arts operates with over 20 members on the board of directors, an executive director, office manager, bookkeeper, public relations coordinator, Dolphin Gallery manager, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers.

Gualala was vastly different in the early 1950's. The Gualala Hotel was the only place to stay and eat in this little lumber town. There were no motels, gas stations, or supermarkets. There were four sawmills, a general store, four bars, and about 300 people. There were no art galleries.

After the sawmills closed in the 1960's, people drawn by the natural beauty of the area began to settle here, many of them creative, imaginative, and artistic. They opened art galleries and staged musicals, plays, and other artistic events. Gualala, and these people, attracted other creative and artistic people. Gualala became recognized as a center for individuals who enjoyed many forms of the arts.

In 1961, Gualala Arts was formed as a non-profit organization. Since then, it has become a vibrant and active arts association supporting a variety of programs for both residents and visitors to the area.

The Gualala Arts Center is located at 46501 Gualala Road in Gualala, CA,
is open weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and weekends from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Please call (707) 884-1138 for more information, or email Info@GualalaArts.org or visit GualalaArts.org