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Madhubala, Bollywood film star. Color reduction woodcut by Julie Lapping Rivera (2019)
Ida B. Wells, pioneering African American journalist. Multiple block (chiaroscuro) by by Julie Lapping Rivera (2019)
Our Next Exhibition
Look Again: Portraits of Daring women
Soft Opening
Saturday, May 23
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
East Coast artist Julie Lapping Rivera has been creating a series of portraits highlighting women who were significant but often unsung in their time. This ongoing portfolio of woodcut and collage portraits represents brave and inspiring women from around the globe and across centuries, many of whose accomplishments have not been adequately acknowledged. This exhibtion was originally inspired by The New York Times “Overlooked” series, which, since March of 2018, has been sharing the stories of remarkable people who were overlooked by the Times’ obituaries in the past.
Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women is a touring exhibition developed in partnership with Julie Lapping Rivera and draws upon a previous exhibition mounted at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in Massachusetts. It is being traveled by Exhibit Envoy.
In our presentation at the Grace Hudson Museum, we have supplemented the show with artworks around the theme of important women, done in various media by contemporary Mendocino County artists.
An opening reception for Look Again will take place on Friday, June 5, as part of the Ukiah First Friday Art Walk.
Bus trip to the
de young museum
Ticket Purchases end on May 28!
Saturday, June 13,
7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
This year’s bus trip to the de Young Museum will provide a rare opportunity to tour the recently reimagined Arts of Indigenous America galleries with Sherrie Smith-Ferri, who was one its guest curators and a former long-time Director of the Grace Hudson Museum. Each of the four galleries celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of Indigenous American art and explore a different aspect of the theme “Relationship to Place.”
You’ll also have a chance to experience Venice through the eyes of impressionist giant Claude Monet in the exhibition Monet and Venice. Featuring more than 100 artworks, the exhibition places Monet’s Venice paintings alongside select works from across his career, including his Water Lilies, as well as Venetian views by artists such as Renoir, Sargent, and Canaletto.
Plus, you’ll have access to all the de Young’s core galleries. Your $100 ticket includes transportation and de Young admission fees. Bring a lunch, or dine in the de Young's excellent café. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended
Purchase tickets no later than end of business on May 28. Please be aware: No Refunds after May 28, unless there is a waiting list. To purchase online, click the button below.
writers read: Ukiah’s literary Salon
Thursday, May 28
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Writers Read has been happening in Ukiah since 1999, and occurs on the last Thursday of almost every month. The program focuses on poetry, spoken word, short stories, song, and expository prose. The evening begins with a featured reader and then is followed by an hour of open mic starting around 8:00.
For the May event, the featured readers will be a selection of Ukiah High students who have been studying and writing poetry. Check back for additional info.
There is no fee, but donations are warmly appreciated.
Redbud
A sample of three Mendo County artists featured in the exhibition. Left to right: A Portrait of the Artist: Paula Gray, by Lisa Rosenstreich; A Portrait of Grandmother “Yomta” (spiritual leader), by Eric Wilder; Bonnie Raitt by Sandy Oppenheimer.
First Friday at the Grace Hudson Museum
Celebrating Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women
Friday, June 5, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Spend a part of your May First Friday Art Walk at the Grace Hudson Museum, where we’ll have a celebratory reception for our latest exhibition, Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women. This traveling exhibition features woodblock and collage prints by Julie Lapping Rivera that focus on significant women, many of whom were underappreciated in their time. For the Grace Hudson Museum presentation, the show also includes 15 or so Mendocino County artists who have created artwork depicting women who were family members, friends, mentors, or otherwise inspirational. Our musical guest will long-time Mendo County favorites Redbud, bringing high their energy music to the party — some of you will be dancing!
You’ll also be able to spend time discovering or getting reacquainted with our core galleries, featuring Grace Hudson’s artwork, exquisite Pomo basketry, and Carpenter-Hudson family history. Also enjoy an evening walk in our Wild Gardens as many spring flowers will still be in bloom. Refreshments will be available.
First Fridays at the Grace Hudson Museum are always free all day and evening.
video recording
the man behind the brush: landscape artist ray stanford strong
The video recording of Mark Humpal’s presentation about Ray Strong can now be found on the VIDEO ARCHIVE page of our website. In this illustrated talk, Mark shares the story of Ray Strong’s long life: from his childhood in Oregon to his final years in Three Rivers, California. Along the way, he discusses Strong’s teachers, mentors, collaborators, and major accomplishments. The original in-person presentation took place at the Grace Hudson Museum on September 7, 2024, the day after the opening of Earth Portraiture: Ray Strong’s Northern California Landscapes, for which Mark served as guest curator. You can also access the video by clicking HERE.
This video was recorded and edited by Fuller Digital Media.
deep roots,
spreading branches
virtual programs
We are delighted now to have all three video programs that accompanied the exhibition Deep Roots, Spreading Branches: Fine Woodworking from the Krenov School, accessible to watch on the VIDEO ARCHIVE page of our web site. The videos include:
The Student Experience at the Krenov School, through the eyes and memories of former students Tim Coleman, Taimi Barty, John Shaw, and Phoebe Kuo. They also discuss their pieces that were included in the exhibition.
Through the Years: Insights from Krenov Instructors, in which you’ll learn about the beginnings and evolution of the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking from Creighton Hoke, who helped get the school started; David Welter, shop manager and ad hoc instructor for 30 years; and Laura Mays, the school's current director and lead instructor.
The Song and Dance: Krenov’s American Dreams. This features Krenov biographer Brendan Gaffney discussing the inspiration and circumstances that led James Krenov to Mendocino County, and to the establishment of a fine woodworking program in Fort Bragg.
Greenfield Ranch, Easter 1977
Promise of Paradise
Back to the Land Oral Histories of Mendocino County, on KZYX website
The Grace Hudson Museum is a proud supporter of this important oral history project. The weekly broadcasts have concluded, but you can still listen to all the episodes by clicking here for the Promise of Paradise archive on KZYX.
And to learn more about how it all got started click here to check out Jerry Karp’s November 2018 article in the Anderson Valley Advertiser.
Grace Hudson in the Sun House, 1912.
We are proud that Grace Hudson is featured in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s recent blog about
ten women who have given significantly to the world of art. All are affiliated with a historic artist's home in the
Historic Artists Homes and Studios program, of which the Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House is a founding member. Check it out!
https://savingplaces.org/stories/10-women-who-influenced-historic-artists-homes#.WqqHvsPwa70
Rufous Hummingbird and Scarlett Fritillary
Photograph by Rob Badger and Nita Winter
And in June, the National Trust for Historic Preservation website featured the Museum in an article
on our spring exhibition, Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change,
which ran from February 10 to June 17th. Read the article HERE!
Click on images or text for more information.
The galleries
Short-term exhibits in The Main Gallery highlight contemporary art, Native American cultures, Western American history, historic California art and local natural history. Permanent collections showcase Grace Hudson’s art; her family’s history; and Pomo culture and basketry.
the wild gardens
An outdoor Art and Education center is under development on the museum grounds. Located in a parklike setting, The Wild Gardens features native plant gardens with exhibits and art that teaches about our local environment and how Pomo Indian people managed this landscape.
the sun house
The Hudson’s charming 1911 redwood Craftsman bungalow home, the Sun House sits adjacent to the Museum and is available for docent-led tours. More than a century old, The Sun House allows visitors a glimpse into the Hudsons’ Bohemian lifestyle.
The Grace Hudson Museum highlights regional art, culture and natural history in the tradition of an extraordinary family – that of Ukiah native and nationally admired artist Grace Carpenter Hudson (1865-1937), her ethnologist husband, Dr. John W. Hudson (1857-1936) and her pioneering forebears. We provide opportunities for cultural engagement, art appreciation, historical reflection and hands-on learning.
