Byran, the Guild's horticulturist.
The Fall/Holiday Bazaar is a sale of a large variety of handmade textiles, wood crafts and designer jewelry in the Sunset Room of the Guild, held from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All benefits will go to the gardens.
Pumpkin Days are on Oct. 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photos ($5) of costumed children, grandchildren, family, and friends will be taken at the Rustic Barn in the Guild. The property will be decorated with pumpkins, haystacks and scarecrows. Bring an unwrapped gift to donate to the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.
A Holiday Tea will be at the Guild restaurant on Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Call (650) 324-2588 to make reservations.
A Children's Holiday Party is planned for Dec. 4 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. There is a fee of $15 for each adult and child, and events will include a puppet show, lunch, crafts, and a visit from Santa. Reservations are required; call (650) 854-9955 or (650) 494-7414.
ART21
The gallery at 539 Alma St. in Palo Alto features work by painters, sculptors, photographers and other types of artists, along with jazz concerts, poetry readings and other events. Custom framing is also offered. Opening hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, call (650) 566-1381 or go to art21.us.
Jazz-themed acrylic paintings by Harry Cohen are on display through Oct. 30.
A Chinese art show by Dr. Li Guo Liang of Beijing and his student is scheduled for Nov. 3 through Nov. 18.
A show of lithos by Jerry Garcia, along with a video show of his performances and interviews with folks who knew him, is set for Oct. 29 through Nov. 30. The opening night will be a Garcia Halloween party at 9:30 p.m.
Oils on canvas and etchings in arches paper by Amaranth Ehrenhalt will be shown Dec. 2.
Oils on canvas by Roberta Salma will be shown May 6.
ArtsIndia West
Contemporary Indian art and cultural activities make the scene at ArtsIndia West, located at 535 Bryant St. in Palo Alto. Events include gallery talks on Indian art and readings by South Asian writers. Opening hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Call (650) 321-4900 or go to www.artsindia.com.
Atherton Gallery
Contemporary acrylics, English watercolors and botanical prints are among the works shown at Atherton Gallery at 1616 El Camino Real in Menlo Park. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (650) 321-5759 or email athertongal@msn.com.
Bryant Street Gallery
Located at 520 Bryant St. in Palo Alto, the gallery features emerging American artists and more established names. Opening hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday until 8:30 p.m. Call (650) 321-8155 or go to www.bryantstreet.com.
Mirang Wonne exhibits works in charcoal, pastel, collage and other media through Sept. 30.
Xanadu Gallery
A far-reaching mix of art and antiquities at Xanadu includes early Chinese ceramics, Native American jewelry, sculpture, masks and furniture. The gallery is located at 871 Santa Cruz Ave. in Menlo Park and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (650) 329-9999 or go to www.folkartintl.com.
Gallery House
Gallery House, located at 320 California Ave. at Birch in Palo Alto, shows an assortment of artists such as ceramic artists, sculptors and photographers. The gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Call (650) 326-1668 or go to www.galleryhouse2.com for more information.
Barbara Brown will display ceramics and R. "Ago" Agostini will show photography from Sept. 20 through Oct. 15.
Krishna Kopell's paintings and Lidija Tkalcevic's ceramic works will be shown Oct. 18 through Nov. 12.
A Holiday Show is set for Nov. 15 through Dec. 31.
Miniatures, a group show, is planned for Jan. 3 through Feb. 4.
Jewelry by Edith Schneider and photography by Pete Zivkov are on display Feb. 7 through March 4.
Dana Eaton's printmaking, Patricia Nojima's paintings, and Daniel Dermer's ceramics will be displayed April 4 through April 29.
Sydell Lewis's printmaking and Pat Oyama's ceramics are scheduled for exhibit May 2 through May 27.
A 3D Group Show is planned for May 30 through June 24.
Watercolor paintings by Trevlyn Williams will be shown June 27 through July 22.
Gallery 9
A cooperative gallery of local artists who work in a variety of media, Gallery 9 is located at 143 Main St. in Los Altos. A new show is hung in the front part of the gallery each month, showcasing creations by one or two gallery members. Opening hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (650) 941-7969 or go to www.gallery9losaltos.com.
Images of a Culture
Located at 340 California Ave. in Palo Alto, Images of a Culture specializes in African American, Hispanic-Latino and Native American art and collectibles. Figurines, ornaments, sculptures and paintings are among the artwork on display. Opening hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Call (650) 326-2090 or go to www.imagesofaculture.net.
Kathleen Avery Fine Art
Figurative paintings and sculpture from La Belle Epoque through the Modern Era are shown at Kathleen Avery Fine Art, which is located at 925 Emerson St. in Palo Alto. Opening hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (650) 323-7830 or go to www.kathleenaveryfineart.com.
Kimura Gallery
This gallery at 482 Hamilton Ave. in Palo Alto focuses on Japanese art and antiques, as well as furniture. Call (650) 322-3984.
Meadowlark Galleries
Located at 516 University Ave. in Palo Alto, Meadowlark Galleries has a collection from 500 American artists. Works on display include glass, ceramics, Judaica and jewelry. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. through 7 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (650) 330-1490 or go to www.meadowlarkgalleries.com.
Modernbook Gallery
This combination bookstore and gallery has books, art, music and magazines chosen, as its Web site says, "to fuel modernist dreams." Regular exhibits are scheduled at the gallery, which is located at 494 University Ave. in Palo Alto. Open hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call (650) 327-6325 or go to www.modernbook.com.
"Erotik," an exhibit of works by European photographer Sylvie Blum, is on display through Oct. 6.
A group show entitled "Six Years Collection" is planned for Oct. 7 through Nov. 3.
Mohr Gallery at the Community School of Music and Arts
A range of artwork will be displayed at CSMA's Mohr Gallery at 230 San Antonio Circle in Mountain View. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Go to www.arts4all.org for details on opening receptions and gallery talks.
From October through November, installation, paintings, prints and ceramics by Lori Coan, Bryn Pennington and Hua Zhang will be shown.
Paintings by JoeSam. are on display December through January.
Metal and mixed-media sculptures by Whitney Couch and Nancy Youdelman will be shown February through March.
Paintings, drawings and ceramics by Don Fritz are on display April through May.
Manuel Santana's paintings and graphic works are at the gallery June through July.
Mountain View City Hall Rotunda
Temporary exhibits by local artists are shown in the rotunda, and the gallery also often has events and exhibits in the lobby of the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. The street address is 500 Castro St., and the hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (650) 903-6464 or go to www.ci.mtnview.ca.us.
The Nature Gallery
Located at 87 Town and Country Village in Palo Alto, The Nature Gallery shows jewelry, amber, fossils and minerals, as well as fine art photography. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Call (650) 327-8700 or go to www.nature-gallery.com.
Pacific Art League
Drawings, sculptures, watercolors, prints and other works of art will grace the Pacific Art League this year. The gallery is located in downtown Palo Alto at 668 Ramona St. Opening hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Call (650) 321-3891 or go to www.pacificartleague.org.
"Crossing Boundaries," a special event planned for Sept. 25 at 5 p.m., will contain music and art, including paintings by composer Nurit Jugend and works by pianist Ofra Yitzhaki.
"Life on the Edge" is the theme of the exhibit set for Oct. 3 to Oct. 26 in the Main Gallery.
"Perks II" is scheduled for Oct. 1 to Oct. 30 in the Elizabeth Norton Studio.
Students of Linda Corbett will show their work Oct. 3 through Oct. 26, 2005 in Studio One.
"Clocking it" is the theme of the exhibit set for Oct. 31 through Nov. 23 in the Main Gallery.
Clay monotypes by Martha Castillo will be shown Nov. 1 through Nov. 29 in the Elizabeth Norton Studio.
Students of Robin Scholl will show their work Nov. 1 through Nov. 30 in Studio One.
The Annual Portfolio Sale is set for Nov. 29 through Dec. 21 in the Main Gallery.
"Elizabeth Norton: A Retrospective" is planned for Dec. 1 through Dec. 30 in the Elizabeth Norton Studio.
Students of Kristen Rivera and Terry Eden will show work from Nov. 29 through Dec. 21 in Studio One.
"Small Works," images that are up to 11 by 14 inches framed, will be exhibited Jan. 4 through Jan. 25.
Fitting for February is "Be Mine: Love and Passion," running Feb. 8 through Feb. 22.
"Pencil and Chisel: Drawing and Stone" is the theme for March 1 through March 29.
"Flower Power: Garden and Floral" will be shown April 5 through April 26.
Photo and Sculpture works will be exhibited May 3 through May 24.
"Black and White" is the theme May 31 through June 28.
"Home Grown: Life in the US of A" runs June 28 through July 26.
Watercolor works will be shown Aug. 2 through Aug. 23.
Park Avenue Salon and Galerie
Impressionist-style paintings are shown at the salon and gallery, located at 609 Santa Cruz Ave. in Menlo Park. Hours are Tuesdays, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment. Call (650) 328-6311.
Portola Valley Art Gallery
Paintings, pottery, photography and other styles of art are displayed at the Portola Valley Art Gallery at 765 Portola Road, next to the Portola Valley Library. The gallery is open from Wednesday through Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Call (650) 851-1563.
Pastel paintings in the plein air tradition by Kim Fancher Lordier and pottery by Jean Prophet will be shown through Sept. 25.
Wildlife photography by Bruce Finocchio and pottery by Jan Simpson will be shown from Sept. 28 to Oct. 23.
Local landscapes in watercolor by Gladys Robinson and pottery by Jan Simpson are on display from Oct. 26 to Nov. 27.
Smith Andersen Editions
Print work by local, national and international artists gets a showcase at Smith Andersen Editions, which is located at 440 Pepper Ave. in Palo Alto. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by appointment. Call (650) 328-7762 or go to www.smithandersen.com.
Stanford Art Gallery
Student and faculty creations from the Stanford University Department of Art and Art History, as well as other artwork, are shown at the gallery at 419 Lasuen Mall on campus. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. when there is an exhibit. Call (650) 723-3404 or go to www.stanford.edu/dept/art/gallery/index.html.
Stanford Art Spaces
In this large gallery in the Center for Integrated Systems at 420 Via Palou on the Stanford University campus, exhibitions change monthly and boast more than 50 works per show. Both established and emerging artists have their day. Opening hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (650) 725-3622 or go to cis.stanford.edu/~marigros.
Photography by Bill Atkinson, paintings by Marguerite Olson Fletcher, mixed media works by Peter Foley, paintings by Mitchell Johnson, and woven wall hangings by Ulla de Larios are on display through Oct. 27.
Works by Marne Jaye, Beverly Wilson and Arthur Wright will be shown Nov. 4 through Jan. 5.
Stellar Somerset Gallery
Contemporary works of art, including paintings, sculpture and glass, are shown at Stellar Somerset Gallery at 539 Bryant St. in Palo Alto. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (650) 328-6688 or go to www.stellarsomersetgallery.com.
Tercera Gallery
This downtown Palo Alto gallery at 534 Ramona St. displays art such as furniture, ceramics, paintings and works on paper. It's open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (650) 322-5324 or go to www.terceragallery.com.
Viewpoints Gallery
This artist-run gallery at 315 State St. in Los Altos offers creations including watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, woodcuts, monotypes and drawings. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (650) 941-5789 or go to www.viewpointsgallery.com.
"Into Autumn," a group show by the Viewpoints artists, will be on display at the Los Altos Library at 12 S. San Antonio Road through September. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.
"Have Paints...Will Travel" is the theme of the October exhibit at Viewpoints Gallery.
The November exhibit has the theme "Trails: Shoreline & Rancho San Antonio." It features new works by Floy Zitten.
Voshan Fine Arts Gallery
Local, national and international artists get seen at Voshan, which is in the heart of downtown Palo Alto at 374 University Ave. Opening hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Call (650) 321-8108 or go to www.voshan.com.
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