The inside of the building of the new art center has been given a fresh makeover.
Calling all artists in Mariposa County.
The Yosemite Arts and Crafts Center is now up and running in Coulterville.
“Our goal was to liven up the space,” said Erica Wolfsen, a local artist and the person spearheading the new center.
It’s located right on Main Street and operates as a co-op, said Wolfsen. It’s in the former consignment building.
The hours currently are Friday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Though Wolfsen said the concept was to liven up the space, it was then to offer it for rent to someone looking to open a business. However, building owners Jim and Nina Rhodes have so far insisted it remain the art center, saying they are pleased with the success it has had in the first three months.
“People are so excited to come out,” said Wolfsen.
There is a wide variety of artwork available to purchase from the artists. It ranges from metalwork to watercolors and more.
Each artist has a space in the building. Wolfsen has also added a space for the young people who can do crafts, paint and much more. Last weekend there was a clay station, where youth could mold something they liked and then paint it.
Artist Christine Maka, left, is shown with fellow artist Katherine O’Donnell at the new Yosemite Arts and Crafts Center in Coulterville.
Christine Maka of Greeley Hill is a watercolor artist, said Wolfsen, and the display is popular in the center.
Katherin O’Donnell does assemblage work.
Tom Rogers of La Grange does metalworking while Brandon Reeder has photography displayed.
There are also many other people who do displays, said Wolfsen.
One big factor she foresees is allowing younger or newer artists a chance to have a gallery showing. She said it is sometimes difficult for budding artists to find a place for a showing, but Coulterville can now be that location.
“We’re up and running,” said Wolfsen.
Anyone interested in more information, including hosting a show, can email Wolfsen at ericawolfsen@gmail.com.
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