Heron Hall Art Gallery

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Heron Hall Art Gallery

Current Exhibit • Upcoming Exhibit • Past Exhibits • Call for New Artists

The Heron Hall Art Gallery exhibits three shows per year of local, nature-themed art. Sales support the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation and its mission to restore and conserve this Wetland of International Importance. Due to the multiple uses of Heron Hall, the gallery is available to view by appointment only, Monday - Friday, or during special events. Please contact Maggie Hart to schedule a visit.

Current Exhibit

“Spirit of My Homeland”
Contemporary Indigenous Art by Gloria Armstrong
On Display Through December 18, 2026

Exhibit Overview

Spirit of My Homeland is a literary art exhibit and capsule retrospective celebrating the life and work of Gloria Armstrong. The exhibition features a selection of her paintings and drawings spanning several decades, along with her poetry and prose, and photographs by her friend and renowned photographer Hansel Mieth. Through her work, Gloria reflects on the brilliance, kinship, and healing found in the natural world—a powerful and enduring source of inspiration—and offers a living testimony of a local life beautifully rooted in survivance. Developed in collaboration with her daughters, Yana and Lorelle Ross, this exhibition presents Gloria's work for its cultural, historical, and artistic significance. The artworks in this exhibition are not available for purchase.

About the Artist

Gloria Armstrong is a self-taught artist and poet of Pomo, Mishewal Wappo, and Coast Miwok descent and a tribal citizen of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. A lifelong artist, she emerged as one of the first contemporary California Indian artists in the 1960s—at a time when Native representation in the arts was almost nonexistent. Her unique freehand designs are deeply inspired by the beauty and sacredness of nature, creating imaginative, biomorphic forms that express her reverence and spiritual connection to the land. Gloria's work is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Sonoma County, and this exhibition includes several works on loan from the museum alongside pieces representing the vivid range of her artistic career.

Upcoming Exhibit

"The Way In" “Spirit of the Laguna”
Paintings and Ceramics by Mary Fassbinder
On Display January 9 through April 30, 2027
Opening Reception
Saturday, January 9, 2027. 3:00 - 5:00 pm
FREE. Donations welcome. No RSVP necessary. Light refreshments provided.
Visit Eventbrite for more information.

Exhibit Overview

Through expressive oil paintings and ceramic tiles, Mary Fassbinder celebrates the flora, fauna, and ever-changing beauty of the Laguna de Santa Rosa. Inspired by her personal experiences in this remarkable landscape, her work reflects a deep love of the natural world and an appreciation for the Laguna's vital role in sustaining wildlife. This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own connection to this extraordinary place and the importance of preserving it for generations to come.

About the Artist

Mary Fassbinder is a Petaluma-based painter, ceramic artist, printmaker, and lifelong naturalist whose creative spirit is fueled by an insatiable curiosity and deep affection for the natural world. Whether painting on location, exploring wild landscapes, or working with clay in her studio, she seeks to capture not simply what she sees, but the spirit and character of the places and creatures she encounters. Through her expressive and often whimsical interpretations, Mary invites viewers to look more closely, find wonder in the familiar, and rediscover their own connection to nature.

Past Exhibits

Adam Wolpert Friuze Gokce Nicole Jones

Ane Carla Rovetta Green Greenwald Nina Antze

Angela Zocco Sturr James R. Reynolds North Bay Letterpress Arts

Art Workshop of Western
Sonoma County Jerry Dodrill Pointless Sisters Art Quilt Group

Brenda Tharp Joshua Asel Robin Dintiman

Charles Beck Julianne Sooley Richard McDaniel

Christopher Reiger Kaare Iverson Rik Olson

David Strauss Lenona Winter Sally Rapelye Briggs

Diana Majumdar Lucy Martin Stacey Schuett

Don Jackson Marge Mount Susan Ball

Donna DeLaBriandais Megan Gnekow Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County

Faith Rumm Molly Eckler

Call for New Artists

If you are interested in exhibiting and selling your artwork in Heron Hall, please read through Artist Parameters & Application. We will contact you as soon as possible after we receive your application. If your application is accepted, we will complete an Artist Agreement similar to this SAMPLE. Please note, we are currently booked through 2027. Applications are currently being accepted for 2028.

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For more information, contact Maggie Hart, Outreach Manager
by email or by calling (707) 527-9277 xt. 100

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Current Exhibit
“Spirit of My Homeland” Contemporary Indigenous Art by Gloria Armstrong On Display Through December 18, 2026
	Exhibit Overview Spirit of My Homeland is a literary art exhibit and capsule retrospective celebrating the life and work of Gloria Armstrong. The exhibition features a selection of her paintings and drawings spanning several decades, along with her poetry and prose, and photographs by her friend and renowned photographer Hansel Mieth. Through her work, Gloria reflects on the brilliance, kinship, and healing found in the natural world—a powerful and enduring source of inspiration—and offers a living testimony of a local life beautifully rooted in survivance. Developed in collaboration with her daughters, Yana and Lorelle Ross, this exhibition presents Gloria's work for its cultural, historical, and artistic significance. The artworks in this exhibition are not available for purchase.
About the Artist Gloria Armstrong is a self-taught artist and poet of Pomo, Mishewal Wappo, and Coast Miwok descent and a tribal citizen of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. A lifelong artist, she emerged as one of the first contemporary California Indian artists in the 1960s—at a time when Native representation in the arts was almost nonexistent. Her unique freehand designs are deeply inspired by the beauty and sacredness of nature, creating imaginative, biomorphic forms that express her reverence and spiritual connection to the land. Gloria's work is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Sonoma County, and this exhibition includes several works on loan from the museum alongside pieces representing the vivid range of her artistic career.
Upcoming Exhibit
"The Way In"		“Spirit of the Laguna” Paintings and Ceramics by Mary Fassbinder On Display January 9 through April 30, 2027 Opening Reception Saturday, January 9, 2027. 3:00 - 5:00 pm FREE. Donations welcome. No RSVP necessary. Light refreshments provided. Visit Eventbrite for more information.
Exhibit Overview Through expressive oil paintings and ceramic tiles, Mary Fassbinder celebrates the flora, fauna, and ever-changing beauty of the Laguna de Santa Rosa. Inspired by her personal experiences in this remarkable landscape, her work reflects a deep love of the natural world and an appreciation for the Laguna's vital role in sustaining wildlife. This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own connection to this extraordinary place and the importance of preserving it for generations to come. About the Artist Mary Fassbinder is a Petaluma-based painter, ceramic artist, printmaker, and lifelong naturalist whose creative spirit is fueled by an insatiable curiosity and deep affection for the natural world. Whether painting on location, exploring wild landscapes, or working with clay in her studio, she seeks to capture not simply what she sees, but the spirit and character of the places and creatures she encounters. Through her expressive and often whimsical interpretations, Mary invites viewers to look more closely, find wonder in the familiar, and rediscover their own connection to nature.
Past Exhibits
Adam Wolpert		Friuze Gokce	Nicole Jones
Ane Carla Rovetta		Green Greenwald	Nina Antze
Angela Zocco Sturr		James R. Reynolds	North Bay Letterpress Arts
Art Workshop of Western Sonoma County		Jerry Dodrill	Pointless Sisters Art Quilt Group
Brenda Tharp		Joshua Asel	Robin Dintiman
Charles Beck		Julianne Sooley	Richard McDaniel
Christopher Reiger		Kaare Iverson	Rik Olson
David Strauss		Lenona Winter	Sally Rapelye Briggs
Diana Majumdar		Lucy Martin	Stacey Schuett
Don Jackson		Marge Mount	Susan Ball
Donna DeLaBriandais		Megan Gnekow	Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County
Faith Rumm		Molly Eckler
Call for New Artists If you are interested in exhibiting and selling your artwork in Heron Hall, please read through Artist Parameters & Application. We will contact you as soon as possible after we receive your application. If your application is accepted, we will complete an Artist Agreement similar to this SAMPLE. Please note, we are currently booked through 2027. Applications are currently being accepted for 2028.