SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Artist Robert Wyland, known simply as Wyland, will be celebrating his 70th birthday by hosting two free shows in South Lake Tahoe at Wyland Galleries this weekend. 

The internationally-renowned artist known for his marine art which includes his famous Wyland Whaling Walls murals, is giving folks the opportunity to meet him on July 10 and July 11 as he performs live painting demonstrations and releases new artwork.

“He’ll be talking to people, and getting people updated with things that are going on with not only him but through his Wyland Foundation, his public artwork and things like that,” said Damon Clark, General Manager of Wyland Galleries. “This is his time to personally meet with his collectors, talk to them and catch up with them.”

Wyland got his professional start back in 1977 at the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach. He then opened his very first gallery ever in Laguna Beach in 1978. 

“Wyland likes being part of towns with a lot of art history, and Lake Tahoe is definitely one of those,” said Clark.

The first show will be on Friday, July 10 at 5 p.m. and will last until 9 p.m. The second birthday show will take place on Saturday, July 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“If you want to swing by and meet Mr. Wyland, this event is a great way to do it,” Clark added.

Wyland Galleries is located 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. 

Visit https://wyland.com/ for more information.