There is no place quite like Nevada City. The number of talented and accomplished artists here is astounding. Many display their fine art in the shops, galleries, and restaurants downtown as part of a special showing of local artists just for the festival. A portion of all sales goes to the South Yuba River Citizens League.

Broad Street Bistro, 426 Broad Street: Kath Fingarson, Chris Hawkins, Tiffany Malakian, Monique Marzo, Josh Miller, Dave Preston, Darlene Rowan, Mark Simpkins, Jay Schuff, Shawndel Story,Janet Zeeryp (various mediums) Reception for the Broad St. Artists - Saturday, 4-6pm

Cafe Mekka, 237 Commercial Street: Charles Baker, photography

The Earth Store, 310 Broad Street: David McKay, photography

Fusion, 317 Spring Street: Darlene Carter, photography; plus local artists

An Inner Sanctum, 308 Broad Street: Gail Lipson, historical photography

Java Johns, 306 Broad Street: John Daly, photography

Lilly Vigil Gallery, 214 Broad Street: Darby Hayes, photography

Matteo’s Public, 300 Commercial Street: Jerianne Van Dijk, paintings

Mowen Solinsky Gallery, 225 Broad Street: Franceska Alexander, paintings; Jude Bischoff, paintings; Phil Brown, oils, acylic, & pastels; Richard Hotchkiss, wood-fired ceramics from Nevada County clay; Eli Rush, photography; Gary Upton, woodworking, mixed media

Nevada City Winery, 321 Spring Street: A group show of nature photography. The exhibit features environmental images captured by middle and high school girls during photography workshops. For more info visit:  www.friendshipclub.org/events.html

New Moon Cafe, 203 York Street: LeeAnn Brook, contemporary landscapes;  Jill Mahanna, oils

South Pine Cafe, 110 South Pine Street: David McKay, photography

Artists interested in showing their work during the festival, please contact Lu Mellado, Festival Arts Coordinator: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it