Fifth Annual Napa Valley Arts in April 2015
Week Two Continues with Exhibits, Openings and Special Events
March 23, 2015, Napa, CA – The Fifth Annual Napa Valley Arts in April begins next week, when the
valley showcases its wealth of art and artists from American Canyon to Calistoga. Featuring works
that span artistic disciplines, genres and decades, Napa Valley Arts in April offers an artistic feast of
exclusive events, openings and exhibits throughout the entire month.
Week two, April 6 through 12, 2015 is focused on the towns of Yountville and Oakville, offering
more than a dozen events, highlights include:
Winemaker's Private Collection
hope & grace
6540 Washington St.
Yountville, CA 94599
04/06/2015 to 04/12/2015
Tasting is $15 per person
Exclusively from winemaker Charles W. Hendrick's private collection, visitors may sip on limited
produced Napa Valley wine, while strolling through various styles of art, including abstract, oil on
canvas, lithography and conceptual art. Charles will be there to explain how and why he acquired
the art, in addition to any questions one may have about his other art, hope & grace wines. Media
contact: Natalie Hurley, natalie@hopeandgracewines.com. www.hopeandgracewines.com
O'Brien Estate presents Tim Howe
O'Brien Estate
1200 Orchard Ave
Napa, CA 94558
04/06/2015 to 04/12/2015
Daily from 12 – 3 p.m.
Join O'Brien Estate on April 6 as they present local artist, Tim Howe who will paint landscapes from
their vineyard while chatting with guests and enjoying O’Brien Estate wines. Media contact: Steve
Distler, steve@obrienestate.com. www.obrienestate.com
Robert Mondavi Winery Art Tour
Robert Mondavi Winery
7801 St. Helena Hwy
Oakville, CA 94562
04/06/2015 to 04/10/2015
Daily at 11 a.m.
Complimentary
Robert Mondavi Winery will offer a complimentary tour of the winery’s permanent collection of
Beniamino Bufano’s sculptures. The tour will also include the rotating exhibit of paintings by
landscape artist Gregory Kondos in the winery’s famous Vineyard Room. A wine tasting is included.
The tour is limited to 15 guests each day; advance reservations are required. Please call (800) 7666328, option 2, for reservations. Due to the nature of this tour, they cannot accommodate children
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www.robertmondaviwinery.com
The Art of Creation at Domaine Chandon
Domaine Chandon
1 California Dr.
Yountville, CA 94599
04/06/2015 to 04/12/2015
Complimentary
Join Domaine Chandon for the “Art of Creation,” highlighting their newest art installation as well as
their popular permanent collection. Tour the property's curated art collection at 2 p.m. on
Thursday, Friday and Sunday. On Friday, watch a demonstration of ceramic clay firing. Wine
Country Clay, artists-in-residence at Domaine Chandon since 2011, will be onsite with a
demonstration of the ceramic process: Firing and Forming 2 – 5 p.m. On Sunday, meet Bay Area
artist Dennis Puglisi at 2 p.m. Dennis will lead a tour of his art and share the inspiration behind his
remarkable paintings including a series based at Domaine Chandon. Media contact: Lori Narlock,
lori_narlock@chandon.com. www.chandon.com
Art & Antique Appraisal Day with Bonhams
Napa Valley Museum
55 Presidents Circle
Yountville, CA 94599
04/08/2015
10 a.m. to Noon and 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
$10 per item, limit 5 items per person
At this lively event, international auction house Bonhams will provide appraisers from several
collecting areas who will provide participants with verbal market values of their property.
Bonhams appraisers will be available in the following specializations: Fine Wine, Fine Art, Furniture
& Decorative Arts, Books & Manuscripts, Asian Works of Art and Jewelry. For a small donation,
collectors may bring their items to be professionally evaluated. Media contact: Kristie Sheppard,
kristie@napavalleymuseum.org. www.napavalleymuseum.org
TasteMaker Series: Busking ~ Taking it to the Streets with Author Heather Jacks
Jessup Cellars
6740 Washington St.
Yountville, CA 94599
04/09/2015
7 p.m.
$35 per person
The Jessup Cellars April Edition of its ongoing TasteMaker Series features producer and music
journalist Heather Jacks, author of The Noise Beneath the Apple. Jacks will share her vision and
creative experience on what became a stunning, multi-media production. In 2013, the leading-edge
project won Book of the Year - Performing Arts & Music. In addition to creating a 200-page
collector’s edition art-style book full of high quality photographs and intimate stories from 35
groundbreaking buskers (street musicians) in NYC’s underground music scene, Jacks’ project
includes a full-length vinyl LP, ongoing blog, documentary short, and a remake of Billy Joel’s New
York State of Mind. Jessup Cellars wines, along with thematic pairing bites, will be on this All Senses
menu of artistic expression, Media contact: Joel Quigley, joel@jessupcellars.com.
www.jessupcellars.com
The Phantom of the Symphony: A Musical Mystery - Lollipops Concert
Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater
2
100 California Dr.
Yountville, CA 94599
04/11/2015
Shows at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Complimentary
Have you ever wondered where sound comes from, how it is made and how it travels? Symphony
Napa Valley presents the Air Ensemble, musicians of the Lincoln Theater Artist in Residence
Program, as they take guests through a musical mystery of sonic proportions. Children and parents
alike will learn about classical music, different musical instruments and sound production through
this exploratory chamber music concert performed in a welcoming and creative environment.
Following the concert there will be a musical instrument “petting zoo” where everyone can touch,
feel and even play different instruments with the musicians. Although concert is geared toward
children five years or younger, all are welcome to attend. Media contact: Josepha Bertolini:
josepha@lincolntheater.org. www.lincolntheater.org
Art Sip & Stroll
Yountville Arts
6516 Washington St.
Yountville, CA 94599
04/11/2015
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
$10 for an all-day tasting bracelet. All proceeds go to the Yountville Arts Fund
Yountville Arts invites guests to the Annual Art, Sip & Stroll, an afternoon of fine wines while
strolling through the Art Walk. While the route will be easily walk-able, the Yountville Trolley will
run all day to transport visitors through town, free of charge. Tasting bracelets will be available at
each artist tent. Meet the artists and peruse booths from some of Napa Valley’s finest artists. Media
contact: Kristie Sheppard, Kristie@napavalleymusuem.org. www.townofyountville.com
Several of the Napa Valley’s finest lodging establishments offer special Arts in April packages.
highlight of these packages include:
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Napa:
 The Meritage Resort offers the “Art of Relaxation” package, which includes overnight
accommodations in a guest room or suite, a bottle of sparkling wine, easels with paints and
paintbrushes to use in the resort’s hillside vineyard, and two 50-minute spa treatments. The
package is available through April 30, 2015 and starts at $718, for a two-night minimum, or
$359 per night. Media contact: Andrew Bradley, abradley@themeritageresort.com
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Senza presents an “Arts at Senza” overnight package, which includes the opportunity to view
Senza’s new art collection, curated by owners Craig and Kathryn Hall, overnight
accommodations in one of the hotel’s new luxury suites, a bottle of HALL wine and a
complimentary wine tasting for two at HALL Wines. The minimum two-night package is
available Sunday through Thursday only through April 30, 2015 and is $349 per night. Media
contact: Lisa Heckaman, lheckaman@hallwines.com
Yountville:
 Bardessono features overnight accommodations in a luxury suite, a private tour of the hotel’s
rotating artwork and sculpture on display, an “art-inspired” appetizer and two beverages at
Lucy Restaurant & Bar, and a map of the Yountville Art Walk. The starting rate for this package,
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which is available through May 1, 2015, is $685 per night. Media contact: Kini Sanborn,
kini.sanborn@bardessono.com
St. Helena:
 Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer offers a "Paint 'n Sip" hotel package, featuring an overnight
stay in a deluxe room, a welcome bottle of wine, easels, brushes, and paints set up in view of the
Mayacamas Mountains and the vineyards. The package starts at $350 per night and includes a
VIP wine tasting at HALL Wines. Media contact: Ashley Hamik, ahamik@charliepalmer.com.
Calistoga:
Mount View Hotel & Spa in Calistoga invites Arts in April celebrants to enter the hotel's fourth
annual Arts in April Art + Photography contest for the chance to win a future stay in an Artist
Winery cottage and a Hydrotherapy mud bath for two. Reserve an Artist Winery Cottage and
receive an easel, canvas and paints, ready to create a masterpiece for entry. Entrants may also
email photos of their artwork to artsinapril@mountviewhotel.com. The package price starts at
$159 per night and is valid April 1 – 30, 2015. Media contact: Debbie Greene,
dgreene@mountviewhotel.com
A complete listing of Napa Valley Arts in April activities, community events and special lodging
packages will be posted on March 1, 2015 at www.VisitNapaValley.com/artsinapril. To download
images, follow this link.
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About Visit Napa Valley
Visit Napa Valley is the official tourism marketing organization for the Napa Valley, with a mission
to promote, protect and enhance the region’s position as one of the world's premier wine, food, arts
and wellness destinations. The area, known for its legendary hospitality, is also internationally
recognized as one of only eight "Great Wine Capitals," and its more than 125 restaurants have
earned more Michelin Stars per capita than any other wine region in the world.
The Napa Valley, conveniently located just an hour from the San Francisco Bay Area, consists of the
following distinctive towns, including, from north to south, Calistoga, St. Helena,
Rutherford/Oakville, Yountville, the city of Napa, American Canyon, and the outdoor recreation
area of Lake Berryessa.
The Napa Valley Welcome Center, located at 600 Main St. along the riverfront in downtown Napa,
provides visitors with expert Concierge services from Napa Valley Ambassadors who offer
complimentary Napa Valley Guidebooks, maps, brochures and winery tasting passes. The Welcome
Center, open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., also offers complimentary Wi-Fi and a mercantile shop featuring
locally sourced gift items.
For additional information on the Napa Valley, or to plan your Napa Valley experience, please visit
www.VisitNapaValley.com, join "The Napa Valley" on Facebook, and follow @VisitNapaValley on
Twitter.
Media Contacts:
Angela Jackson, Director of Media Relations
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Angela@visitnapavalley.com
707-260-0114
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