A wide spectrum of artists has been seduced by the beauty and temperate climate of the stretch of Pacific Coast that runs from Klamath, California to Port Orford, Oregon. Browse their art on our Artists Pages or combine your quest for a new piece of art with an inspiring adventure on America's Wild Rivers Coast. Drive a hundred miles of breathtaking Pacific Coastline and see eight spectacular rivers spilling out of pristine forest into the sea. Wildflowers aren't just a springtime phenomenon here and birds and wild animals abound--as do artists of a multitude of persuasions. You'll see their work in the local galleries, and tastefully displayed in the mini-galleries of numerous restaurants, motels, book stores, gift shops, and other businesses, plus city halls, and libraries.
In every season the beauty of the area, the ever changing mood of the Pacific, the multi-colored sunsets, waves breaking against massive rugged rocks, wide sandy beaches, wild rivers, colorful wildflowers... compel visitors to get out of their cars, grab their cameras and sketchpads and record these scenes of inspiration. Some of those visitors have returned permanently, and along with the coast's native artists, more than a few are creating art on the Wild Rivers Coast of Northern California and Southern Oregon.
The Art Festivals and Events page gives the location and date of the major annual festivals on the coast that include displays of art and art for sale. You may want to plan a trip along the coast at a time when you can enjoy one of these festivals. See Art News/Upcoming Events for current news of gallery shows, special classes, workshops, festivals, and events that are coming up in the near future as well as news of recently held events.
Many of America's Wild Rivers Coast artists have been established and well known for years. Others are just emerging. If you discover an artist that you like who is not listed on wildriverscoastart.com, please send us your recommendation that they be included on our pages featuring local artists.
