Art Explorers, Inc.

Art Explorers, Inc. An art studio and gallery serving adult artists with disabilities and brain injuries located on the Mendocino coast in Fort Bragg, CA.

We provide a studio and gallery space where artists with disabilities can produce, exhibit, and sell their work. We also exhibit work in various local venues.

The Cheetah ~ Drawing with paint pen and Sharpie on canvas by studio artist, Nathan Burger. •••Image Description: Colorf...
09/03/2026

The Cheetah ~ Drawing with paint pen and Sharpie on canvas by studio artist, Nathan Burger.
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Image Description: Colorful illustration of an abstracted cheetah against vibrantly colored primarily red background.
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09/02/2026

Our book show is up & is wonderful!!
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Swing by the studio gallery Tuesday — Saturday from 9am—5pm to check out all of the handmade books by AE studio artists. P.S! We are extending gallery exhibitions from one month to two to give the artwork & artists more visibility, and our visitors more time to come in and see it. This exhibition will be up until the end of October.
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Image Descriptions: A reel of pages from books by AE studio artists Mike Barnes and Laura Martinez. Illustrations of cryptids in colored pencil and big heads with smiling faces in marker. There is also a photo of a collection of many books.
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#¿Dónde está la biblioteca?

We had a special request from studio artist Buddy “Master Artist” Peterson that he and a new drawing, get some time on t...
09/01/2026

We had a special request from studio artist Buddy “Master Artist” Peterson that he and a new drawing, get some time on the AE studio social media.
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Image Descriptions: 1) A man with light complexion and glasses holds a drawing with different colored shapes up in front of his face; 2) A video of the same man describing his drawing.
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In Memory of Brittney Murphy ~ Drawing with Sharpie on paper by studio artist, Lupe Toscano. •••Image Description: A sty...
08/31/2026

In Memory of Brittney Murphy ~ Drawing with Sharpie on paper by studio artist, Lupe Toscano.
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Image Description: A stylized illustration of a woman with blonde hair, peach colored skin and a black tank top smiling.
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We’re so happy with the awesome collection of clothing that came out of summer guest artist Lu Daum’s time working along...
08/28/2026

We’re so happy with the awesome collection of clothing that came out of summer guest artist Lu Daum’s time working alongside the AE Studio artists!
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This is just a sampling — stay tuned for more information about an exhibition in the Bay Area in 2027! ✨✨✨✨
Annamarie DeAngelo shorts; Kevin Pearl hat; detail of Amanda Weaver tank top; Robyn Peterson shorts; detail of Jerry Turner tank top; Eeka McDonald t-shirt; Jerry Turner tank top; detail of Annamarie DeAngelo shorts; Stella Peterson hat; Jackson Deyerle shorts; detail of Mike Barnes vest; Mike Barnes vest; studio artist, Amanda Weaver and Lu Daum at Art Explorers.
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Image Descriptions: A collection of individual items of vibrantly patterned and colorful clothing including shorts, hats, tank tops, and details of clothing.
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THE BOOK SHOW!📕💥📗💥📘💥Annika has begun installing our group handmade book show and it’s going to be amazing!! ✨¿Dónde está...
08/27/2026

THE BOOK SHOW!
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Annika has begun installing our group handmade book show and it’s going to be amazing!!
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¿Dónde está la biblioteca? A Group Celebration of the Book — Opening reception First Friday, September 4 from 5–7pm. Stay tuned for more sneak peeks!!
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Image Descriptions: 1) A woman with black hat and long medium blonde hair installs books on a white wall; 2) Person in a blue jacket holds a colorful handmade book cover reading “¿Dónde Está La Biblioteca?” for an art and book celebration poster.
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#¿Dónde está la biblioteca? # BookArts

To celebrate National Literacy Month this September, AE studio artists are producing a collection of experimental books ...
08/27/2026

To celebrate National Literacy Month this September, AE studio artists are producing a collection of experimental books to celebrate books and literacy in its many beautiful forms.
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Pictured is studio artist, Carl Roden, working on a book he is making with watercolor and colored pencil. Carl’s books will be on display at the studio in the September exhibition, ¿Dónde está la biblioteca?
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Image Descriptions: A series of photographs of a man with light complexion, a grey beard, baseball hat and glasses sitting at a work table painting.
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#¿Dónde está la biblioteca?

♥️SUPPORT ART EXPLORERS♥️The Art Explorers Agency Endowment Fund provides reliable annual support for our progressive st...
08/26/2026

♥️SUPPORT ART EXPLORERS♥️
The Art Explorers Agency Endowment Fund provides reliable annual support for our progressive studio art program, giving physically disabled and neurodivergent
adult artists a safe, supportive, and creative place to thrive.
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Your gift helps provide:
👉🏽Scholarships for artists who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend.
👉🏽A welcoming, well-equipped studio with access to art supplies and creative support.
👉🏽Exhibitions and opportunities to share work at the studio, throughout the community, and beyond.
👉🏽Guest artist workshops and diverse studio programs in the visual and performing arts.
👉🏽A vital resource for local artists at the only progressive art studio in Mendocino County.
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Your support helps Art Explorers remain an artistically stimulating environment where every artist is seen, valued, and celebrated!
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D O N A T E T O D A Y
Online:
https://communityfound.org/fund/art-explorers-agency-endowment-fund/
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Checks can be mailed to:
Community Foundation
Memo line: Art Explorers
Agency Endowment Fund
204 S. Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
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To donate appreciated assets, Qualified Charitable Distributions, explore bequests or additional giving methods, contact Lia Holbrook, [email protected]
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♥️WE LOVE YOU DOLLY PARTON♥️🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐🌹🌹🌹Video of studio artist Carl Roden; studio artist Jerry Turner dressed as Doll...
08/26/2026

♥️WE LOVE YOU DOLLY PARTON♥️
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Video of studio artist Carl Roden; studio artist Jerry Turner dressed as Dolly; Dolly & Cheerios collage by Carl Roden♥️

Studio artist, Luis Davila, has been a member of the Art Explorers community since 2024.💥💥💥Above all, Luis’s drawings ar...
08/25/2026

Studio artist, Luis Davila, has been a member of the Art Explorers community since 2024.
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Above all, Luis’s drawings are fueled by his joy to be making them. He is passionate about music, cars, diagrams explaining things, dogs, holidays, and brightly colored abstract color fields! He creates delicate drawings using felt-tipped markers or colored pencils that reflect these interests, sometimes combining them into singular compositions.
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Untitled Abstraction 1 & 2, colored pencil on paper, 2026.
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Image Descriptions: 1) A Latinx male with medium complexion sits at a desk drawing with art materials around him, smiling at the camera in glasses and a giants baseball hat; 2) colorful abstract drawing; 3) same male at desk only looking down at drawing instead of at the camera; 4) colorful abstract drawing.
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Address

333 N Franklin Street
Fort Bragg, CA
95437

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+17079616156

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