Gallery

The Nokomis Gallery at CAFAC provides artists at all stages in their careers the opportunity to show and sell work. Regular events include group and solo shows, student exhibitions, artist talks, art markets, and more!

The gallery operates on a regenerative model, with sales split between the artist and CAFAC’s scholarship fund, supporting both makers and learners.

On view in the gallery. “Heavy Rotation” a group exhibit featuring the cast metal works of Wayne E. Potratz , Erin Genereaux , Pete Gierzynski, Nat Kim, Woody Stauffer, Brighton McCormick, Greg Volker, Tamsie Ringler, Bayani Genereaux, Samael Leopold-Sullivan, Lexly Smrekar and Jess Night. Closing Reception and Artist talk will take place on Friday, December 6th, 5-8pm with a dance party to follow.

Shop the RedHot Gift Shop to support local artists and help us build our scholarship fund! Contact Jhyle at gallery@cafac.org to find out how to become a consignor or click on the word “Consignment” to fill out the application!

Gallery Hours are Wednesday-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm and Saturdays 1-4pm or by appointment. Email Jhyle at gallery@cafac.org to make an appointment.

 
 
 
Gallery Gallery
Nokomis Gallery
Nokomis Gallery

The gallery is housed in the former lobby of the Nokomis Theater, the building’s original purpose, and features preserved decorative tilework. Learn more about the history of the building.

Consignment
Consignment

Interested in selling your work at CAFAC’s gallery? Get in touch with Jhyle, our Gallery Coordinator, or complete our consignor intake form.

Past Shows
Past Shows

Browse a catalog of previous exhibits and events at the gallery.

 
 
 
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Visit the Nokomis Gallery

In House Featured Artists: SoulSpeak Expressions, Jenn Angell, Jason Umentum, Beth Onward, BreezyJean, Samael Leopold-Sullivan, Shelly Thrall Jewelry, Samasti Studio, Nest and Tessellate, Crystal Celeste Studio, BMF Jewelry, Gail Katz-James, Anna Lucia, Cassi Rebman, NdaRa’s Jewels, Dipp’d in Hunnie, Brad Buxton, PinkSpit, Functional Heirlooms, Electromagnetic People Art Co., WSSG Designs, Erin Gunelson, G-Child Creations, Angela Gray, Emily McBride, Emma Wood, Sergey Vaynshenk, Becca Cerra, Ahman Gabar, Denallie Moore, Transmute Metalworks, and Laura Juul.

CAFAC also has a selection of original art, jewelry, small sculpture, and home goods, hand-made by local artists, available for sale in person or online at www.cafac.org/redhot.

 
 

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