Named after 20th Century landscape artist, Richard Coons, Coons Gallery is the oldest continuously operating art gallery in the Sierra Nevada. The original gallery building was built by artist Robert Clunie in 1945. We specialize in high-quality original oil paintings of Sierra mountainscapes and Southwestern desert scenes by resident artists who live in the remote places they paint. Their works decorate some of the most beautiful homes and corporate offices in the world. We are open by appointment by calling toll-free 800-417-2790.

We feature original oil paintings by the most talented fine artists in the Eastern Sierra including Robert Clunie, Richard Coons, Gary Lake, Valerie Mendenhall Cohen, and Wynne Benti. We are the only gallery specializing in the works of Richard Coons and Robert Clunie.

Wynne Benti-Coons, BFA, BA
Owner

Taboose Pass, Sierra Nevada, Robert Clunie (1895-1984) 20x24 oil/canvas, hand-carved frame by Clunie. From private collection, original purchaser, (Minnesota)

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Directions to Coons Gallery
from Los Angeles:
(Approximately 265 miles one-way) Take SR-14 north to 395 (Sierra Hwy.). Follow 395 north to Bishop. Continue north on 395 past the junction with Hwy 6. We are located at 2399 N Sierra Hwy., across from Chevron, next door to World-Famous Mahogany Smoked Meats.

From San Francisco:
Summer (Memorial Day to winter closure): East to Manteca and Hwy 120 (to Yosemite). Continue east through Yosemite National Park, over Tioga Pass, to Hwy. 395 in Lee Vining. Turn right and drive about 65 miles to Bishop. We are located on the left side of the highway across from Chevron. Carson and Sonora Passes are other options (Sonora is closed in winter).
Winter: I-50 East (top off with gas in Placerville) to Myers (just south of South Lake Tahoe). Turn right at Hwy. 89 and drive south over Luther Pass to the junction of 88/89. Turn left towards Minden/Gardnerville. Stay left on 88 at Woodfords. Continue on 88 north to Centerville and turn right on Centerville Road (turns into 756/Dresslerville Road). Follow Dresslerville as it curves through rural neighborhoods to Hwy. 395. Turn right (south) on Hwy. 395 through Topaz, Coleville, Walker, Birdgeport, Lee Vining. It is approximately 65 miles from Lee Vining to Bishop (320 miles one-way from the Bay Area). Carson Pass is an optional winter route (call CalTrams for closures).
Alternate winter route: I-80 to Reno. South on 395 to Bishop.

Check winter road conditions prior to traveling by calling CalTrans 800-427-7623 or online. Carry chains and know how to use them. Also carry extra food, clothing, water, matches and/or small stove. Let someone know your travel plans, route and projected arrival time.