Eight artists from the Omachi-Miasa area in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, joined by twelve Mendocino Coast artists, are exhibiting their artwork as part of the biennial Mendocino Sister City International Art Exchange Exhibit, at the Mendocino Art Center. Works include woodworking, functional and sculptural ceramics, textiles, paintings, glass works, photography, jewelry, encaustics, basketry, prints and mixed media works.

Join us for free Second Saturday Gallery Reception, July 9, 4pm-7pm, and enjoy snacks and wine, and meet the Mendocino Coast exhibiting artists. Sister City Association President Jim Jackson will give an opening statement, Mike Evans will talk about being one of the founders of the Art Exchange, and Carolyn Zeitler will talk about how the Art Exchange is coordinated between Japan and the Mendocino Coast. The Japanese artists will also give a short welcome via video.