From museums set among rolling hills and vineyards to sculpture gardens and murals, there are many ways to enjoy art in Wine Country. Here are some exhibits to see right now.
Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa: Closed since the devastating Tubbs fire swept through on October 9, the much loved sculpture garden at Paradise Ridge Winery is open once again. Both Marijke’s Grove and the LOVE Meadow can be viewed free of charge, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 4pm through October 28. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-528-9463, prwinery.com. (Photo by Alvin Jornada)
Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa: Guests can now meander through the Temple of Remembrance, one of the art installations at the winery's recently reopened sculpture garden. Names of loved ones who have passed away can be written on colorful ribbons and tied to the structure. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-528-9463, prwinery.com. (Photo by Alvin Jornada)
Mumm Napa, Rutherford: New exhibit, Intimate Distance, featuring the photography of Todd Hido, is now on display at Mumm Napa. Go for a stroll, wine in hand; the exhibit will run through January 2019. Save time to take in the ongoing Ansel Adams exhibit Poetry of Light, which includes nearly 30 photographs. The gallery is open to Mumm Napa visitors at no charge, daily from 10am to 6pm. 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford, 707- 967-7700, mummnapa.com
Mumm Napa, Rutherford: The Ansel Adams exhibit at Mumm Napa features twenty-seven gelatin silver prints. This collection includes many of Adams's most famous photographs such as Monolith, the Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, Winter Sunrise from Lone Pine, and Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico.8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford, 707- 967-7700, mummnapa.com (Courtesy photo)
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, Napa: You no longer need a reservation to visit the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art. Thanks to the newly launched “No Reservations” campaign, you can now stop in whenever the mood strikes. Access to the Sculpture Meadow still requires a guided tour. In the past, tours were only offered once a month - now they’re available every Saturday and Sunday. 5200 Sonoma Highway, Napa, 707-226-5991, dirosaart.org (Photo by Israel Valencia, courtesy di Rosa, Napa)
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, Napa: All guided tours are included with admission. Drop-in visitors can sign up, space permitting, when they arrive. Advance tickets are still recommended for those that want to guarantee a spot on a tour. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 4pm, admission is $18. Visitors age 17 and under are free. 5200 Sonoma Highway, Napa, 707-226-5991, dirosaart.org (Photo by Israel Valencia, courtesy di Rosa, Napa)
During Third Thursdays at di Rosa, guests can drop in for drinks, music and art-related activities. This month’s event includes a special drop-in sew-in project with Be Not Still artist Lexa Walsh. Walsh will lead a discussion of critical texts and ideas while stitching an oversized “sampler”—an embroidery piece that incorporates a variety of sewing techniques and decorative elements. There will be live music and popsicles from Tarascas Paleteria. $5, free for members, all ages welcome. (Photo by Israel Valencia, courtesy di Rosa, Napa)
Rails Arts District (RAD), Napa: Napa’s backyard just got a little more colorful thanks to the completion of two new murals along the Napa Valley Vine Trail and the Napa Valley Wine Train tracks. “Rolling Portrait of a Firefighter” by Australian artist Fintan Magee, and “The Whine Train" from San Franciscan artist Jeremy Fish are the latest additions to the Rails Arts District (RAD). Murals addresses can be found at radnapa.org/art-artists
Rails Arts District (RAD), Napa: You can view the outdoor collection on foot or bike along the Napa Valley Vine Trail, or while riding the rails aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. So far, RAD has installed 8 murals and 12 artwork wraps of railroad signal boxes. The end goal is to have more than 125 art installations along the route. Murals addresses can be found at radnapa.org/art-artists
Wine Country is home to a thriving art community. From sculpture gardens ideal for wandering on summer days, to street art, and wineries with meticulously curated exhibits, Wine Country isn’t shy about showing off its artsy side. Click through the gallery above for some new colorful additions, along with the return of an old favorite you’ll want to visit asap.
