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Art Explorers, Inc.

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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.

06/12/2026

We love collaborating with other organizations in our community!🍄♥️Art Explorers studio artists recently finished a collection of magical, amanita mushrooms for the set of the 5th Annual Caspar Ballet Recital production of Alice in Wonderland!
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Some action shots of AE studio artists Annamarie and Stella, with the mushroom’s before they left the studio + a surprise appearance by Annamarie’s fave wrestler, The American Nightmare.
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“5th Annual Caspar Ballet Recital: Alice in Wonderland
Join us for one show only, Sunday June 14th at 3pm in the historic Cotton Auditorium in Fort Bragg, CA.

Tickets on sale in person only at Harvest Market in Fort Bragg, and at Lemon’s Market in Philo.

All ages, and fun for the whole family!

Ticket Pricing:
General Admission (Ages 13 and up): $25
Youth (Ages 6-12): $12
Ages 5 and under: FREE
Featuring Guest Performances By:
Tyler Fosse
Noyo Dance Company
Mendocino Ballet
Gloriana and more”

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Image Descriptions: A series of six photographs presenting theater set amanita mushrooms made out of cardboard and painted red and white — Two women with light complexion and dark brown hair pose in front of the mushrooms; one of these women paints cardboard red on a table; an abstract drawing of a person with the words “American nightmare” is held over the mushrooms. A poster with performance information is shown.
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06/11/2026

We are gearing up for a very active Disability Pride month this July — with our large group exhibition at the studio, AE artwork displayed down the coast, guest speakers, and more!
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Here is studio artist, Frank Van Curen, designing a Disability Rights Are Human Rights poster that will be one of our featured images next!
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Image Descriptions: A man with fair complexion sits at a table and is focused on coloring in letters in bright colors on a large sheet of paper in an art studio filled with supplies.
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06/10/2026

Studio artist Laura Martinez holding her new drawing, “Love Birds”.
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Image Descriptions: A Latinx woman smiles and holds a colorful drawing of two lovebirds with woven and artwork hanging behind her.
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06/09/2026

Rooster ~ drawing with pen on paper by studio artist, Ryan Baker. This drawing is included in our upcoming group show, HERE WE ARE: Disability Pride in California, opening in July — stay tuned!✨
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Image Description: A colorful drawing of a brown rooster standing on green grass under a bright yellow sun and a blue sky.
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06/05/2026

👽TONIGHT!👽
HIGH STRANGENESS: A CRYPTID FAMILY AFFAIR — a group show of all things strange and unusual by AE studio artists, opens tonight at Art Explorers! Featuring Bigfoot artwork by AE studio artist, Chris Roddy.
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Join us from 5–7pm at the Art Explorers studio gallery to check out this wonderful show and to celebrate with our incredible community. See ya there!🛸💨
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Announcement featuring artwork by AE studio artists Chris Roddy and Mike Barnes.
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Image Description: Artwork for ‘High Strangeness: A Cryptid Family Affair’ featuring a mysterious figure with long hair and red eyes among trees.
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06/04/2026

Studio artist Nathan Burger takes commissions for patterned shoes and always rocks it!! Stay tuned for more info about his upcoming show of new abstract works on paper in Mendocino!
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If you’d like to commission Nathan to work his magic on a pair of shoes for you, either swing by the studio and drop some off or place an order online through our shop:
https://artexplorersshop.bigcartel.com/product/nathan-s-custom-sneakers
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✨We also have a handful of Nathan’s pre-decorated shoes available for purchase in the studio. Swing by ~ we may already have what you’re looking for!
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Image Descriptions: 1) White sneakers with colorful geometric designs surrounded by various art markers on a brown surface; 2-5) A man with light complexion and red hair smiling while working on drawing patterns on sneakers at a desk with a pile of colorful pens.
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06/03/2026

“Myths at the Edge of the World” premiered at Fort Bragg Middle School last month, featuring epic kinetic dragon headpieces created by Art Explorers studio artists!
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This awesome collaboration was made possible by our intrepid and talented AE team member, Bea, along with his daughter, whose class brought the production to life. We loved watching these creatures take shape and are grateful to have been part of such a creative community effort.
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Congratulations to the students, teachers, and everyone involved in making such a fantastic show!
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Image Descriptions: Six images in two series of three — 1) actors on a stage in dragon costumes including large, cardboard, dragon heads; 2) a man in an art studio with a black t-shirt and dark hair is wearing a large cardboard dragon head pulled down to his chest, smiles from inside the open dragon mouth. The last image is of an announcement for “Myths at the Edge of the World”.
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06/02/2026

Studio artist, Wiley West, working with AE staff to curate the forthcoming exhibition of drawings of local Fort Bragg businesses by studio artist, Mike Smart, at the Fort Bragg Library. This exhibition along with many others around Mendocino for the month of July, is part of our 2026 Disability Pride Month programming ~ Stay tuned for more details!✨

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Image Descriptions: 1) A man with light complexion and curly red hair chooses artwork arranged on the floor of an art studio; 2) illustration of a person in a wheelchair with words “disability rights are human rights, Mike Smart”.
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06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!
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This summer, let’s celebrate the diversity that makes our communities rich.
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Abstract painting on paper by studio artist, Pati Martinez, pictured working on a monotype in the AE studio in 2024.
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Image Descriptions: 1)Abstract painting of multi-colored brush strokes on white background; 2) Latinx woman with short brown hair and a pink sweatshirt smiles at camera while sitting at a desk painting in an art studio.
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05/30/2026

🪁KITE DAY!🪁🌟✨
Today’s the day! Join AE studio artists and other kite enthusiasts on from 11am - 1pm for an afternoon of flying kites at the Noyo Headlands Park!
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Please Bring:
👉🏽A Kite (or try one of ours!)
👉🏽Lunch
👉🏽Sun Protection
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We’ll be at the south (Cypress St. or Taco Bell) entrance of the park, at the end of the airstrip by the parking lot. You won’t be able to miss us ~ See you there!
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Image Descriptions: Flyer gives information about “Kite Day, May 30th, 11am - 1pm”.
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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

Website

http://artexplorers.org/

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