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Link to Previous Shows:

Drawing From Nature, 1999
The 4th Dimension, 2000
A Continuous Thread, 2000
Elemental Interpretations, 2001
Alaska Gold, 2001
California Paintings, 2002
Of Myth and Memory, 2002
Puppets of the World, 2003
Inspired Objects, 2003
GHM Current Exhibit

"Chilkat Blanket", Tlingit People, c. 1850, Private Collection The art of Northwest Coast Indians from Alaska, Canada and Washington possesses a beauty as haunting and elusive as the dense fogs that blanket the region’s shores. Probably best known for their unforgettable totem poles and dance masks, the art of these Native peoples is one of vivid form and complex meaning, drawing inspiration from both the surrounding world and the spirits believed to animate all things in that world. Close to 200 historical artifacts, drawn from both public and private collections, will be on display in this exhibition. They will range from the Museum’s own 20 ft. high 1916 totem pole, to intricate basketry, colorful blankets, gleaming silver jewelry, delicately carved bowls and bentwood boxes. "Tsonokwa Mask", Kwakiuti People c. 1870, Private Collection Bentwood Food Bowl by Larry Rosso, 1987 Private Collection Other local community events celebrating Northwest Coast Indian art traditions include: October 23 - December 11 Mendocino College Art Gallery's exhibition "Contemporary Visions" highlighting the work of contemporary Northwest Coast Indian artists. Free admission. November 5, 12, 19 Northwest Coast Indian art film series at Mendocino College. Beginning each night at 7:00 PM. Free admission. November 21 & 22 Modern and traditional dance performances at the Mendocino College Center Theatre at 8:00 PM. "Behind the Masks: Journey into the Mists" by the Mendocino College Repertory Dance Company and "Traditional Dances of the Tsimshian First Nations People": by the Git-Hoan Dancers (the People of the Salmon). Adult tickets are $12. November 22 Northwest Coast Artists' art sale and art demonstrations at the Grace Hudson Museum, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Sale starts at 11:00 AM and demsonstrations begin at 1:00 PM. Free admission. Silver Bracelets, Haida People, c. 1880 - 1890, Private Collection and Collection of Oakland Museum of California Contact the Grace Hudson Museum, or for Mendocino college information contact Ross Beck, public relations, 707.468.3012, rbeck@mendocino.cc.ca.us, or visit www.mendocino.cc.ca.us.

Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 6, 2003, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sun House and Grace Hudson Museum

Activites include:

• Guided Tours of the Sun House, decorated for Christmas
• Free Admission
• Visit with Santa Claus
• Live Christmas Music
• 15% off all Museum Store Merchandise
• Refreshments
• "Audobon of the West: Andrew Jackson Grayson" Exhibit

Shop for the Holidays:

• Buy Christmas bay wreaths and wired garlands for holiday decorating
• Create your own gift baskets filled with delicious specialty items from local businesses
• McFadden Farms
• P.J.'s Gourmet and Stroh Ranch
• Fetzer Vineyards
• Got Fruit
• Ackerman's Fine Food
• Wind & Weather
• Joan's Toffee
• Carol Hall's Hot Pepper Jelly Company
• Potter Valley Soap Works
• Hoyman & Browe Studio - Earthenware Potters

All sales benefit the Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House.

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Link to previous shows:
Drawing From Nature, 1999
The 4th Dimension, 2000
A Continuous Thread, 2000
Elemental Interpretations, 2001
Alaska Gold, 2001
California Paintings 1910 - 1940, 2002
Of Myth and Memory, 2002
Puppets of the World, 2003
Inspired Objects, 2003
GHM Current Exhibit