Fifth Annual Napa Valley Arts in April 2015
Week Three Continues with Exhibits, Openings and Special Events
March 30, 2015, Napa, CA – The Fifth Annual Napa Valley Arts in April has begun, 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
2015 offers an artistic feast of exclusive events, openings and exhibits throughout the entire
month.
Week three, April 13 - 19, 2015 is focused on the towns of Rutherford and St. Helena,
offering more than a dozen events. Week three highlights are below and previous highlights
may be found in the Press Room on Visit Napa Valley’s website,
http://www.visitnapavalley.com/press_releases.htm
Creative Wines, Live Paintings and Live Music
Flora Springs - The Room
677 South St Helena Highway
St. Helena, CA 94574
04/18/15 and 04/19/15
2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Complimentary
April 18 and 19 from 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Acclaimed singer-songwriter John Brazell will perform
his original acoustic/pop songs. John regularly plays with the folk-rock ensemble
“Branches,” a nationally touring act that has opened for Family of The Year and
MUTEMATH, to name a few. His song “City Girl” was recently featured on the TV show
“Reign.”
April 18 at 3 p.m.: Watch artist Joshua Nissen King paint his works, which will be showcased
through the month of April. The San Francisco based Joshua Nissen King, who has roots in
Napa, draws from childhood memories resulting in vivid painted landscapes.
April 19 at 2 p.m.: Dante Stewart’s artwork strikes a balance between the brightness of life,
and the serenity of the afterlife. Dante has been working at Flora Springs – The Room for
two years. Engaging and unassuming, he rarely speaks of his past or passion. After
witnessing his talents first-hand at The Room, Dante was recently commissioned to design
and create an upcoming wine label. Media contact: Jake Podesta,
theroom@florasprings.com, http://www.florasprings.com
Wine & Art Exploration
HALL Wines
401 St. Helena Hwy.
St. Helena, CA 94574
04/13/2015 to 04/19/2015
Daily, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tour and tasting is $40 per person
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Join Hall St. Helena on Monday, April 13 - Sunday, April 19 for a unique and inspiring tour of
the property encompassing the Hall’s renowned contemporary art collection. Wine tasting
is woven throughout this experience that inspires all of the senses. Featuring some of the
most influential, internationally acclaimed artists working today such as John Baldessari,
Jaume Plensa, Peter Wegner, Nick Cave, Jim Campbell, and many others. Media contact:
Jocelyn Hoar, jhoar@hallwines.com. http://www.hallwines.com
Contemporary Art in Rutherford
Peju Province Winery
8466 St. Helena Highway
Rutherford, CA 94573
04/13/2015 to 04/19/2015
Daily, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Complimentary
During Arts in April, enjoy a complimentary wine tasting in the upstairs art gallery between
11 a.m. and 4 p.m., April 13-19, 2015. Guests are invited to roam the beautiful and
manicured gardens at Peju and enjoy the collection of sculptures carefully placed
throughout the Rutherford Estate. Continue the tour by visiting the second-floor art gallery
as part of the unique Peju Napa Valley experience. With a line-up consisting of award
winning artists, the quality of art represented is acclaimed locally and nationally. Media
contact: Dan Gaffey, dgaffey@peju.com. http://www.peju.com
Pottery & Crafts in Pope Valley
Pope Valley Winery
6613 Pope Valley Rd.
Pope Valley, CA 94567
04/18/2015
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tour & Tasting is $10 per person
Enjoy an exclusive Tour & Tasting on April 18th while viewing beautiful wine themed
Pottery by Atlas Peak Pottery & Crafts. The tour includes an exclusive food and wine
pairing and introduction to the artist of Atlas Peak Pottery & Crafts, Fran Brady Padilla.
Media contact: Megan Daniels, admin@popevalleywinery.com.
http://www.popevalleywinery.com
The Internal Monologue: Gordon Huether’s Creative Exploration and Expression
St. Supery Estate Vineyards & Winery
8440 St. Helena Highway
Rutherford, CA 94573
04/18/2015
3 – 5 p.m.
$30 per person
Guests of St. Supery will enjoy a Single Vineyard tasting, lecture, and gallery tour featuring
acclaimed artist Gordon Huether, who will talk about his continuous creative exploration
and his internal expression through his fine art. Though known primarily for his large-scale
work, Huether shares some of his internal monologue, or how his fine art comes to be.
Huether’s projects have included art installations for private corporations, airports,
transportation centers, parking garages, hotels, universities, hospitals, recreation centers,
civic buildings, libraries, and museums. He is proud to have been awarded 70 public art
awards and more than 160 private commissions nationwide and abroad. Media contact:
Jenna Sanders, jenna@stsupery.com. http://www.stsupery.com
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Wine, Brunch & Sculpture Garden Tour
Auberge du Soleil
180 Rutherford Hill Road
Rutherford, CA 94573
04/18/2015
10:15 a.m.
Brunch is $65 per guest. Gratuity and additional alcoholic beverages excluded.
Auberge du Soleil & Ærena Galleries provide an intimate insiders experience at one of Napa
Valleys’ hidden artistic treasures. Enjoy a one-hour guided walk through the Sculpture
Garden at Auberge du Soleil with a glass of wine in hand with one of the curators of Ærena
Galleries. After the personalized tour, curators will bring guests to the Restaurant at
Auberge du Soleil to enjoy a Bellini and an a la carte Brunch on the Terrace (weather and
space permitting). Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Media contact: Lea
Wilson, lea.wilson@aubergeresorts.com. http://www.aubergedusoleil.com
bASH - A Wine & Food pairing competition
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
2555 Main St
St. Helena, CA 94574
04/18/2015
6 – 8:30 p.m.
$100 per person
A delicious opportunity to sample the creative artistry of CIA students and St. Helena chefs
paired with 35 of St. Helena's world famous wines. Students from all over the world enroll
at the CIA to work under the careful tutelage of the renowned CIA staff. This is an
opportunity to meet these young chefs before they become world famous. Media contact:
Dave Yewell, dave@appellationsthelena.com, http://www.appellationsthelena.com
Rosgal Gallery at Cairdean Estate Unveiled
Cairdean Estate
3111 St Helena Highway North
St. Helena, CA 94574
04/18/2015
1 – 5 p.m.
Complimentary
Cairdean Estate, Napa Valley’s wine and food village and new destination, opens Rosgal
Gallery in April, in conjunction with Napa Valley Arts in April. Rosgal Gallery will host a
variety of artists and creative works through rotating exhibitions in its exquisite space. This
public unveiling features artists on hand to demonstrate and speak about the featured
works. All guests of their tasting room will receive a complimentary splash of Sauvignon
Blanc, and for every bottle sold, Cairdean will donate $5 to Creative Change, a program that
benefits the arts in Napa Valley. Media contact: Edwin William, Edwin@cairdeanestate.com.
http://www.cairdeanestate.com/
Curated Tour With Kelleen Sullivan
Sullivan Vineyards
1090 Galleron Road
Rutherford, CA 94573
04/19/2015
Complimentary
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As a professional fine artist, Kelleen Sullivan interlaces classic and contemporary
techniques into extraordinary forms with her dynamic imagery and concepts.
Reflecting both her thought process and classic art training, Kelleen’s work delivers a strong
sense of composition and unbiased use of the positive and negative space to achieve
harmony and balance. From this framework emerges an aesthetic that appeals for its raw
zeal. Kelleen has shown her work all over the world, including Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;Rome,
Italy; Oslo, Norway; as well as in Hong Kong. Her artwork is sought by large corporations
and private collectors worldwide, including well-known collector Michael Jordan. Kelleen
will be at the winery on April 19 to walk people through her artwork in the winery gallery
and the private residence. Media contact: Sonyia Grabski, sonyia@sullivanwine.com.
http://www.sullivanwine.com
Uncovering Modern Art in Napa Valley - One Hop at a Time
Harvest Inn & Hall Wines
401 St. Helena Hwy. South
St. Helena, CA 94574
04/19/2015
2 – 5:30 p.m.
$15 per person
Neighboring St. Helena properties HALL Wines and Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer introduce
a fresh and contemporary art 'Hop-Up' experience during Arts in April. With art
installations of rabbits at both the resort and the winery, including the 35-foot Bunny FooFoo at HALL St. Helena and as part of the 26-piece sculpture garden at Harvest Inn, it is
only fitting that the two Napa Valley destinations partner together for a joint cultural
experience during the month-long Napa Valley arts promotion. Guests will enjoy a guided
art tour and tasting at both properties along with an afternoon of artist talks. Media contact:
Ashley Hamik, ahamik@charliepalmer.com. www.harvestinn.com, www.hallwines.com
Several of the Napa Valley’s finest lodging establishments offer special Arts in April packages.
A highlight of these packages include:
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, which is available through May 1, 2015, is $685 per night. Media
contact: Kini Sanborn, kini.sanborn@bardessono.com
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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 may
be viewed 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
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Media Contacts:
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Visit Napa Valley
Angela@visitnapavalley.com
707-260-0114
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Visit Napa Valley
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707-260-0089
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