Heron Hall Art Gallery

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Heron Hall Art Gallery

Current Exhibit • Upcoming Exhibit • Past Exhibits • Call for New Artists

The Heron Hall Art Gallery exhibits three shows per year of local, nature-themed art. Sales support the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation and its mission to restore and conserve this Wetland of International Importance. Due to the multiple uses of Heron Hall, the gallery is available to view by appointment only, Monday - Friday, or during special events. Please contact Maggie Hart to schedule a visit.

Opening Reception for New Art Exhibit
Sunday, May 4, 2025. 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Free! Donations Welcome. No RSVP necessary. Light refreshments provided.
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Current Exhibit

Slide 1: "Winter Oak" Slide 2: "Landwell Oak"
Slide 3: "Boundary Oak" Slide 4: "Spring 2"
"Selections from The Great Oaks Series"
By Adam Wolpert
May 4 through August 29, 2025

Exhibit Overview

This exhibition features a special selection of large-scale giclée prints of Adam Wolpert’s acclaimed oak tree portraits, providing a rare opportunity to see these works together while showcasing the beauty, depth, and individuality of these majestic Sonoma County trees.

Statement from the Artist

I have loved oak trees for as long as I can remember. When I moved to West Sonoma County 31 years ago, I was fascinated by the ancient oaks. They seemed like a timeless part of the landscape that would be there forever. Sadly, I was wrong. Since the early 1990s, Sudden Oak Death has killed hundreds of Northern California’s oldest and largest oaks. It was in this context that I began this series of portraits of these magnificent beings. Each painting is 5’x7’ or 4’x6’, oil on linen. I started the series about seven years ago and am now working on the 38th portrait.

About the Artist

Adam Wolpert, a lifelong artist, explored various media before focusing on painting while earning his BFA at UC Santa Barbara. He trained in classical realism at Studio Cecil-Graves in Florence, then completed an MFA at UC San Diego. In 1994, he co-founded the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center in Sonoma County, where he still lives and paints. Represented by Erickson Fine Art Gallery, he has exhibited since 1988. Wolpert’s work includes the Pond Series, featuring 72 seasonal paintings of the same scene. Since 2017, he has focused on large portraits of Sonoma County’s vanishing great oaks. Visit his website to learn more: http://adamwolpert.com.

Purchase Works of Art

Original works of art on exhibit, cards, prints, and other artist offerings may be purchased in person or by visiting our Online Gift Shop. Original pieces may only be available for pick-up after the exhibit closes or at the featured artist's discretion. Please contact Maggie Hart with any questions.

Upcoming Exhibit

"Watershed Moment"
North Bay Letterpress Arts
September 6 through December 19, 2025
Opening Reception
Saturday, September 6, 2025. 3:00 - 5:00 pm
FREE. Donations welcome. No RSVP necessary. Light refreshments provided.
Eventbrite link coming soon!

Join the Laguna Foundation for the opening of Watershed Moment, a stunning new exhibit from North Bay Letterpress Arts. Featuring original works by local letterpress printers—some in collaboration with poets—this show celebrates the unique beauty of the Laguna de Santa Rosa through the connection of language, image, and place. Some pieces incorporate natural materials, such as handmade inks and paper made from local plants, deepening the relationship between the art and the landscape that inspired it. North Bay Letterpress Arts, based in Sebastopol, is a vibrant creative space with a focus on printing, learning, and community exchange. Learn more at northbayletterpressarts.org.

Past Exhibits

Faith Rumm

Ane Carla Rovetta Green Greenwald Nicole Jones

Angela Zocco Sturr James R. Reynolds Nina Antze

Art Workshop of Western
Sonoma County Jerry Dodrill Pointless Sisters Art Quilt Group

Brenda Tharp Joshua Asel Robin Dintiman

Charles Beck Julianne Sooley Richard McDaniel

Christopher Reiger Kaare Iverson Rik Olson

David Strauss Lenona Winter Sally Rapelye Briggs

Diana Majumdar Lucy Martin Stacey Schuett

Don Jackson Marge Mount Susan Ball

Donna DeLaBriandais Molly Eckler Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County

Call for New Artists

If you are interested in exhibiting and selling your artwork in Heron Hall, please read through Artist Parameters & Application. We will contact you as soon as possible after we receive your application. If your application is accepted, we will complete an Artist Agreement similar to this SAMPLE. Please note, we are currently booked through 2025. Applications are currently being accepted for 2026.

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For more information, contact Maggie Hart, Outreach Manager
by email or by calling (707) 527-9277 xt. 100

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Current Exhibit
Slide 1: "Winter Oak" Slide 2: "Landwell Oak" Slide 3: "Boundary Oak" Slide 4: "Spring 2"	"Selections from The Great Oaks Series" By Adam Wolpert May 4 through August 29, 2025 Exhibit Overview This exhibition features a special selection of large-scale giclée prints of Adam Wolpert’s acclaimed oak tree portraits, providing a rare opportunity to see these works together while showcasing the beauty, depth, and individuality of these majestic Sonoma County trees. Statement from the Artist I have loved oak trees for as long as I can remember. When I moved to West Sonoma County 31 years ago, I was fascinated by the ancient oaks. They seemed like a timeless part of the landscape that would be there forever. Sadly, I was wrong. Since the early 1990s, Sudden Oak Death has killed hundreds of Northern California’s oldest and largest oaks. It was in this context that I began this series of portraits of these magnificent beings. Each painting is 5’x7’ or 4’x6’, oil on linen. I started the series about seven years ago and am now working on the 38th portrait.
About the Artist Adam Wolpert, a lifelong artist, explored various media before focusing on painting while earning his BFA at UC Santa Barbara. He trained in classical realism at Studio Cecil-Graves in Florence, then completed an MFA at UC San Diego. In 1994, he co-founded the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center in Sonoma County, where he still lives and paints. Represented by Erickson Fine Art Gallery, he has exhibited since 1988. Wolpert’s work includes the Pond Series, featuring 72 seasonal paintings of the same scene. Since 2017, he has focused on large portraits of Sonoma County’s vanishing great oaks. Visit his website to learn more: http://adamwolpert.com. Purchase Works of Art Original works of art on exhibit, cards, prints, and other artist offerings may be purchased in person or by visiting our Online Gift Shop. Original pieces may only be available for pick-up after the exhibit closes or at the featured artist's discretion. Please contact Maggie Hart with any questions.
Upcoming Exhibit
	"Watershed Moment" North Bay Letterpress Arts September 6 through December 19, 2025 Opening Reception Saturday, September 6, 2025. 3:00 - 5:00 pm FREE. Donations welcome. No RSVP necessary. Light refreshments provided. Eventbrite link coming soon!
Join the Laguna Foundation for the opening of Watershed Moment, a stunning new exhibit from North Bay Letterpress Arts. Featuring original works by local letterpress printers—some in collaboration with poets—this show celebrates the unique beauty of the Laguna de Santa Rosa through the connection of language, image, and place. Some pieces incorporate natural materials, such as handmade inks and paper made from local plants, deepening the relationship between the art and the landscape that inspired it. North Bay Letterpress Arts, based in Sebastopol, is a vibrant creative space with a focus on printing, learning, and community exchange. Learn more at northbayletterpressarts.org.
Past Exhibits
	Faith Rumm
Ane Carla Rovetta	Green Greenwald	Nicole Jones
Angela Zocco Sturr	James R. Reynolds	Nina Antze
Art Workshop of Western Sonoma County	Jerry Dodrill	Pointless Sisters Art Quilt Group
Brenda Tharp	Joshua Asel	Robin Dintiman
Charles Beck	Julianne Sooley	Richard McDaniel
Christopher Reiger	Kaare Iverson	Rik Olson
David Strauss	Lenona Winter	Sally Rapelye Briggs
Diana Majumdar	Lucy Martin	Stacey Schuett
Don Jackson	Marge Mount	Susan Ball
Donna DeLaBriandais	Molly Eckler	Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County
Call for New Artists If you are interested in exhibiting and selling your artwork in Heron Hall, please read through Artist Parameters & Application. We will contact you as soon as possible after we receive your application. If your application is accepted, we will complete an Artist Agreement similar to this SAMPLE. Please note, we are currently booked through 2025. Applications are currently being accepted for 2026.