Mar
28
7:00 PM19:00

Writers Read: Ukiah's Literary Salon

WRITERS READ:
UKIAH’S LITERARY SALON

THURSDAY, MARCH 28
7:00 TO 9:00 PM

The March program will feature readings from the anthology, Dear Human at the Edge of Time: Poems on Climate Change in the United States (2023 published by Paloma Press). The book was created as a companion to the fifth, congressionally-mandated National Climate Assessment report and features over 70 contributors, including Union of Concerned Scientists director Erika Spanger and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón.

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 additional information about Writers Read, contact Michael Riedell at innisfree@pacific.net.

View Event →
Mar
30
to Aug 18

"Deep Roots, Spreading Branches: Fine Woodworking of the Krenov School"

  • Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Next Exhibition!

March 30 through August 18
Opening Reception on Friday, April 5

This show focuses on the over 40-year history of the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County. It will explore the philosophy and practice that made James Krenov a master woodworker and teacher, and will feature examples of his own work and fine furniture made by current and former instructors, and by graduates of the program.

Many thanks to our exhibition sponsors: The Krenov Foundation, The Krenov School, Mendocino College, the Sun House Guild and Museum Members.

View Event →
Apr
5
5:00 PM17:00

Opening Reception for "Deep Roots, Spreading Branches"

Join us as we host a reception to celebrate the recent opening of our newest exhibition. In addition to seeing astounding craftsmanship and having a chance to meet many of the artists, visitors will be treated to musical entertainment by the Marjo Wilson Trio. Refreshments will be available too, highlighted by beer from North Coast Brewing Company. All the galleries will be open, so you can also spend some time getting to know or get reacquainted with Grace Hudson’s paintings, fine Pomo basketry, Hudson-Carpenter family history, and our Wild Gardens that is starting to bloom with spring colors.

Many thanks to North Coast Brewing Company for their in-kind donation.

The reception is free and open to the public. First Fridays are always free to everyone all day and evening.

View Event →
Apr
18
6:00 PM18:00

The Song and Dance: Krenov's American Dreams

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Before planting himself on the Mendocino Coast, James Krenov spent the late 1960s and 70s traveling to the U.S., looking for an appreciative audience and enthusiastic student body. Brendan Gaffney, author of the Krenov biography, James Krenov: Leave Fingerprints, will talk about this time which led to the establishment of the woodworking program at the College of the Redwoods, now known as the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking.

To participate in this virtual program via Zoom webinar, click on KRENOV’S AMERICAN DREAMS.

View Event →
Apr
25
7:00 PM19:00

Writers Read: Ukiah's Literary Salon

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. Check back soon for information about the April featured reader.

For additional information about Writers Read, contact Michael Riedell at innisfree@pacific.net.

View Event →

Mar
1
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday at the Grace Hudson Museum

Make the Grace Hudson Museum part of your Ukiah First Friday Art Walk. As we’ll be between special exhibitions, we’ve cooked up something new and different for our front gallery — an open mic for musicians, poets, and spoken word artists. We’ve asked Marjo Wilson (who is an artist, singer, and songwriter) to serve as emcee. Come early and sign up for a 10 minute slot. Anyone who’s played music here knows the acoustics in the front gallery are terrific. Take advantage of this unique opportunity. As always, visitors will also have a chance to discover or get reacquainted with our core galleries featuring Grace Hudson’s artwork, exquisite Pomo basketry, and Hudson-Carpenter family history. Also, Ziggy, our wonderful gardens docent returns to lead end-of-Winter tours of the Wild Gardens. Light refreshments will be served. 

First Fridays are always free to everyone all day and evening.

View Event →
Feb
29
7:00 PM19:00

Writers Read: Ukiah's Literary Salon

  • Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THIS FEBRUARY IT’S ON LEAP DAY!

Writers Read will have two featured readers this month, Jessyca Lytle and Brenda Yeager, both joining us from Lake County. Lytle embraces a naturalist's perspective while regularly diving deep into the human experience via philosophical explorations. Currently, she is in the midst of working on two separate works of poetry slated to be published soon. Yeager’s work has been published online in Noyo Review and The Bloom and in various print group chapbooks. Currently, she is in the process of her first full-length poetry manuscript and is also deep into the second draft of a memoir about refuge. 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. Lytle and Yeager’s readings will be followed by an hour of open mic starting around 8:00.

For additional information about Writers Read, contact Michael Riedell at innisfree@pacific.net.

View Event →
Feb
17
11:00 AM11:00

SAQA Regional Meeting & Lecture

  • Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our final Printed and Stitched program featuring an illustrated talk by Barbara Kibbe, an accomplished textile artist and printmaker who was also was a co-curator of the exhibition. Her talk will focus both on her artistic techniques and experiences curating the show, and will be followed by a brief tour of the exhibition. This presentation is part of the Studio Art Quilts Associates (SAQA) regional meeting taking place at the Museum that day. Barbara's talk and tour will begin shortly after 11:00. Come meet and hear Barbara and then stay for the meeting, where SAQA members will be show & telling recent textile pieces. The meeting is open to the general public, and you are welcome to bring one sample of your own textile art to share as well.

The talk and sharing are free to the general public with museum admission.

View Event →
Feb
3
2:00 PM14:00

Exploring Mono Printing on a Gelli Plate

In this introduction to printmaking workshop, artist Kate Gould will demonstrate easy methods of mono printing on a gelli plate. Participants will create their own images in a medium that lends itself to spontaneity and color exploration. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.

No fee. Supplies provided. Participants are welcome to bring additional materials.

Call the Museum to make a reservation.


View Event →
Feb
2
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday at the Grace Hudson Museum

Make the Grace Hudson Museum part of your Ukiah First Friday Art Walk. This will be the last  opportunity to see Printed & Stitched on a First Friday, when Museum admission is free all day and evening. This exhibition explores the overlap between hand-pulled printmaking and the art quilt. From 5:00 to 7:30 in the evening, enjoy the beautiful and soothing sounds of Suni Robin on the harp. Also, take some time to discover or get reacquainted with our core galleries featuring Grace Hudson’s artwork, exquisite Pomo basketry, and Hudson-Carpenter family history. Light refreshments will be served

First Fridays are always free to everyone all day and evening.

View Event →
Jan
25
7:00 PM19:00

Writers Read: Ukiah's Literary Salon

Writers Read will inaugurate its 25th season with an open reading to honor and celebrate two local poets who recently passed on: Stan Janiak and Lynne "the Poetician" Elman. We will begin with some readings of poems by those two, then hold a session open to anyone who wants to speak, read or sing. It would be appropriate to read poems that relate in some way to Stan or Lynne, or, with Lynne's great memorization skills in mind, recite one or two that you know by heart. As usual we will begin at 7:00 and end at 9:00, with a break in the middle for refreshments and socializing. Writers Read occurs on the last Thursday of almost every month. The program focuses on poetry, spoken word, short stories, song, and expository prose. The evening typically begins with a featured reader and then is followed by an hour of open mic.

For general information about Writers Read, contact Michael Riedell at innisfreeriedell@gmail.com.

View Event →
Jan
5
10:00 AM10:00

January First Friday

The Museum will NOT be open on the evening of January First Friday. We will be open for regular daytime hours. First Fridays at the Museum are always free to everyone throughout the day. We plan to resume First Friday evenings in February.

View Event →
Dec
2
10:00 AM10:00

Holiday Open House & Craft Fair

  • Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Museum’s annual Holiday Open House and Craft Fair continues with its array of local artists and artisans vending a wide variety of art and crafts. And this year the very popular White Elephant Sale makes its return, where you might be able to pick up a unique household treasure or vintage article of clothing at a bargain price. On Saturday, we’ll also have carolers and a visit from Santa in the Sun House.

View Event →
Dec
1
5:00 PM17:00

Holiday Open House & Craft Fair

The Museum’s annual Holiday Open House and Craft Fair helps kick off the season of joy and giving with a weekend of festivities. Come shop from an array of local artists and artisans vending a wide variety of art and crafts. And this year the very popular White Elephant Sale makes its return, where you might be able to pick up a unique household treasure or vintage article of clothing at a bargain price.

View Event →
Nov
30
7:00 PM19:00

Writers Read: Ukiah's Literary Salon

  • Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the final Writers Read of 2023, when Dan Hibshman, a fiction and expository prose writer, will be the featured reader. A resident of Mendocino County since 1969, Dan wrote for the alternative weekly, Mendocino Grapevine, in the 1970s and ‘80s. He was an editor at The Yolla Bolly Press in Round Valley, which led to his own book, Your Affordable Solar Home, published by Sierra Club Books in 1982. Work experience at the Mendocino County Law Library led to his 2020 publication, Disquiet, a collection of linked short stories set in and around a Northern California county courthouse. In September of 2023 he published a wide-ranging collection, Of a Lifetime: Stories 1963-2023. He will be reading primarily from this new book. Dan will be followed around 8:00 by an open mic.

Check out the review of Dan’s new book from the November 28 issue of the Ukiah Daily Journal.

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. For general information about Writers Read, contact Michael Riedell at innisfreeriedell@gmail.com.

View Event →
Nov
19
10:00 AM10:00

Fabric & Paper Workshop

Join us for an exciting exploration of simple mixed media printing techniques suitable for both fabric and paper. After making prints, participants will combine paper and fabric with a Japanese Boro style hand stitching technique to complete a unique original work of art. Textile artist April Sproule will lead this workshop. There is a class fee of $30 per person, with some scholarships available. Call the Museum to reserve your spot. Full payment or approved scholarship is required to guarantee your reservation.

View Event →
Nov
3
5:00 PM17:00

"Printed & Stitched" Opening Reception and First Friday Art Walk

For our November First Friday, we’ll be celebrating the opening of our latest exhibition, Printed & Stitched, which explores the overlap between the hand pulled printmaking and the art quilt. Check out the new show and meet some of the artists. For the occasion, we will have a wonderful trio of musicians on hand — the Jazz Dudes, comprised of keyboardist Barney McClure and stand up bassist Pierre Archain, will be joined by versatile singer Rosanne Wetzel, who many of you will know from the group BP3. In addition to all that, discover or get reacquainted with our core galleries featuring Grace Hudson’s artwork, exquisite Pomo basketry, and Hudson-Carpenter family history. Or you might want to take one last autumn evening stroll in our Wild Gardens before Daylight Savings Time ends. Light refreshments will be served.

Admission to the Museum is free all day and evening on First Fridays!

View Event →
Nov
1
to Feb 18

"Printed & Stitched"

  • Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Organized and traveled by Exhibit Envoy, this exhibition will feature dozens of original artworks by members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates (California/Nevada Regions) and the California Society of Printmakers. The show explores the connection between printmaking and fiber arts. Printed imagery and sewn fibers are ancient traditions. Printmakers often reference fiber and stitching, while textile artists/art quilters have been known to incorporate printed elements into their work. At their confluence is pigment and pressure, woven layers, and borders sewn with fiber. There is color and also texture, form, intention, ingenuity, and many stories. Textile and print go hand in hand, and the combinations are constantly being reinvented.

Printed & Stitched was originally scheduled to close on March 17. Due to pressing maintenance needs in our temporary gallery space, we decided to change the closing date to February 18.

View Event →
Oct
26
7:00 PM19:00

Writers Read: Ukiah's Literary Salong

This month, Writers Read will be doing something a little different. The program will focus on the publication of Heavy Lifting, the outcome of a collaboration between artist/printer Felicia Rice of Moving Parts Press in Mendocino and Ukiah poet Theresa Whitehill. The evening will include presentation of a short experimental film, a brief talk by Felicia, and a reading of poetry from the project by Theresa in a round-robin format, alternating poems from the book with poems or brief statements from the audience. For those who want to explore the themes of the project ahead of time, so they can choose relevant writings to read during the round robin-style open mic, click HEAVY LIFTING.

There is no admission fee for Writers Read but donations are gratefully accepted.

For general information about Writers Read, contact Michael Riedell at innisfreeriedell@gmail.com.


View Event →
Oct
26
to Nov 5

"Heavy Lifting," a Pop-up Exhibition

  • Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Organized by Theresa Whitehill and Felicia Rice, co-creators of the artist book, Heavy Lifting, and the digitally-printed paperback book, The Heavy Lifting Companion, this pop-up exhibition will include the artist book itself as well as a variety of materials related to the book’s conception and creation. The innovative book structure of nested, accordion-fold panels features Theresa’s poetry in conversation with prints by Felicia.

Heavy Lifting acknowledges the almost unbearable pace of relentless crises that have unfolded in recent years — COVID, climate change, racial injustice, the threat of totalitarianism, immigration struggles — and begins to ponder what might lie beyond. Word and image merge in this time capsule for the future, alternating grief, tenderness, defiance, and outrage in a historic time of turbulence and renewal.

The Heavy Lifting pop-up exhibition is included with Museum admission.

View Event →
Oct
6
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday Art Walk at the Museum

Make the Museum one of your stops on your Ukiah First Friday Art Walk. It will be the last First Friday opportunity to see our hugely popular special exhibition, Something’s Happening Here: Artistic Reflections on the Back to the Land Movement. Singer/guitarist/songwriter, Yoli Rose, returns to provide live music, this time with her band Redbud. The group will perform danceable rock-reggae-blues-psychedelic-punk & more. And we’ll also be joined by phenomenal wood artist John Cunnan (a featured artist in Something’s Happening Here) doing demonstrations on working with wood. In addition to all that, discover or get reacquainted with our core galleries featuring Grace Hudson’s artwork, exquisite Pomo basketry, and Hudson-Carpenter family history; or take an autumn evening stroll in our Wild Gardens. Light refreshments will be served.

Admission to the Museum is free all day and evening on First Fridays!

View Event →
Sep
28
7:00 PM19:00

Writers Read: Ukiah's Literary Salon

  • Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 featured reader for September will be Robin Gabbert, whose poems have appeared in multiple Redwood Writers Anthologies, California Writers Club Literary Reviews, and The Best Haiku 2022 International. She is the author of two books, Diary of a Mad Poet (2020) and The Clandestine Life of Paintings, in Poems (2022). The latter contains ekphrastic poetry — poems written about works of art. Robin will read some of those poems accompanied by painting projections. .

There is no admission fee for Writers Read but donations are gratefully accepted.

For general information about Writers Read, contact Michael Riedell at innisfreeriedell@gmail.com.

View Event →
Sep
23
5:00 PM17:00

"Back to the Garden": The Grace Hudson Museum's 2023 Gala

  • Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SOLD OUT

Join us for the Grace Hudson Museum's biggest and most festive fundraiser of the year. The theme for this year’s Gala, Back to the Garden, is tied to our hugely popular exhibition, Something's Happening Here: Artistic Reflections on the Back to the Land Movement.

Guests to our Gala will enjoy live and silent auctions, splendid food, plentiful libations, and the company of old and new friends. We are delighted this year to welcome back as our auctioneer retired Mendocino County sheriff Tom Allman. And we are equally excited that our caterer will be Ellery Clark, whose parents were authentic back-to-landers. Ellery’s culinary philosophy is rooted firmly in sustainable farming practices and locally-sourced ingredients.

All proceeds will support the Museum’s exhibitions, public programs, education outreach, collections care, and upkeep of the Sun House, Grace Hudson's historic home and studio. Many thanks for the support of our sponsors. They include Savings Bank of Mendocino County, the Eversole Family, NC Financial Group, Dave's Bike Shop, Tamar Distillery, and two who wish to remain anonymous.

To purchase tickets, click SOLD OUT.


View Event →
Sep
9
2:00 PM14:00

"Women on the Land: Creating Conscious Community"

  • Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Created by visual artist Carmen Goodyear (six of her paintings are featured in the exhibition, Something’s Happening Here) and Laurie York, this documentary film opens with footage of the founders of Country Women, a feminist how-to magazine in the 1970s. It then follows up decades later with those same women and looks at the work of women farming today on the Mendocino Coast.

Free with Museum admission.

View Event →
Sep
1
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday Art Walk at the Museum

Kick off your Labor Day weekend and your Ukiah First Friday Art Walk with a stop at the Grace Hudson Museum. Singer/guitarist/songwriter Yoli Rose will be back, leading a band called Riding Zebras, featuring Dori Kramer, Tobin Hendricks, and James Brusseau; the group will perform eclectic rock, originals, and covers. (You might want to bring your dancing shoes.) Come see our current special exhibition, Something’s Happening Here: Artistic Reflections on the Back to the Land Movement; discover or get reacquainted with our core galleries featuring Grace Hudson’s artwork, exquisite Pomo basketry, and Hudson-Carpenter family history; or take a final First Friday summer evening stroll in our Wild Gardens. Light refreshments will be served.

Admission to the Museum is free all day and evening on First Fridays!

View Event →
Aug
24
7:00 PM19:00

Writers Read: Ukiah's Literary Salon

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. For August, the evening’s featured readers will be four accomplished poets from the Mendocino Coast: Mike Edwards, Joe Smith, Tia Ballentine, and Larry Felson. They will then be followed by an hour of open mic starting around 8:00.

Please note, the August program is occurring on the fourth Thursday of the month so as not to bump up against the long Labor Day weekend.

For general information about Writers Read, contact Michael Riedell at innisfreeriedell@gmail.com.

View Event →
Aug
19
2:00 PM14:00

Expression & the Arts in the Back to the Land Movement

Back-to-the-land ideals and values were expressed in many different ways. Hear from J. Holden, who worked with the Mendocino Grapevine newspaper; Bob Dress, who created handcrafted homes; and Laura Hamburg, who will talk about education as a form of art. Learn about local theatre from Kate Magruder, who was integral in founding Ukiah Players Theatre, and Laurel Near, who co-founded SPACE (School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education) and serves today as its executive/artistic director.

Free with Museum admission.

View Event →
Aug
4
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday Art Walk at the Museum

Be sure to stop by the Museum as part of your Ukiah Art Walk this week. Our musical guests will be the trio of Yoli Rose, Dori Kramer, and Tobin Hendricks, providing music complementary to our current exhibition, Something’s Happening Here: Artistic Reflections on the Back to the Land Movement. You can also get reacquainted with our core galleries featuring Grace Hudson’s artwork, exquisite Pomo basketry, and Hudson-Carpenter family history. And starting around 6:00, our wonderful docent, Ziggy, will lead a guided tour of the Wild Gardens. Promises to be warm and lovely summer evening. Light refreshments will be served.

Admission to the Museum is free all day and evening on First Fridays!

View Event →
Jul
22
2:00 PM14:00

Back to the Land Artist Panel

Meet four of the artists featured in our current exhibition, Something’s Happening Here. Ceramicist Leslie Campbell, mixed-media artist Nancy McHone, visionary painter Doug Volz, and poet and home builder Dan Roberts discuss their art and back-to-the-land experiences.

Free with Museum admission.

Click ARTIST PANEL to check out the front page story focusing on Doug Volz from the July 20 Ukiah Daily Journal.

View Event →
Jul
8
10:00 AM10:00

More About Manzanita with Corine Pearce

Manzanita berries are ripening around this time of year. Find out about this vital plant, and also about how Pomo peoples used it traditionally as well as today. Take a sip of manzanita cider and try preparing manzanita popcorn yourself. This program is led by Corine Pearce (Redwood Valley Rancheria); she is a cultural educator, basketmaker, curator, and herbalist.

Reservations are NOT required. Program included with Museum admission. Admission is always free for Native Americans, Active Military, and Museum Members.

View Event →
Jul
7
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday Art Walk at the Museum

Make the Grace Hudson Museum part of your July First Friday Art Walk. See our popular current exhibition, Something’s Happening Here: Artistic Reflections on the Back to the Land Movement, get reacquainted with our core galleries featuring Grace Hudson’s artwork, exquisite Pomo basketry, and Hudson-Carpenter family history. There’s also the always changing Wild Gardens to explore. Please note, we won’t have any live music this month.

Admission to the Museum is free all day and evening on First Fridays!

View Event →
Jun
29
7:00 PM19:00

Writers Read, Ukiah's Literary Salong

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. There won’t be featured reader in June; instead all two hours will be devoted to open mic.

Please note: Writers Read will take a summer break in July and return in August.

For general information about Writers Read, contact Michael Riedell at innisfreeriedell@gmail.com.

View Event →
Jun
17
12:00 PM12:00

Summer Solstice Celebration

Many back-to-landers came together annually to celebrate the summer solstice. June 17 isn’t exactly the solstice day, but it is a Saturday, and we’ll be celebrating with this family-friendly event with lots to do! Enjoy music from Redbud, featuring Bob Dress, Tobin Hendricks, and Yoli Rose. Play Greenfield Ranch Communeopoly, make your own tie-dye with Laura Fogg, or try your hand at macrame crafts with Ann Maglinte and Debra McCarthy. Explore the history of California counterculture with informational panels and ephemera from the Counterculture Museum and Archives based in Willits. Take in a woodworking demonstration from John Cunnan. And enjoy Jamaican-style vegetarian treats from our neighbor, Taste Buds restaurant. AND, see our latest exhibition, Something’s Happening Here: Artistic Reflections on the Back to the Land Movement.

The Museum will be FREE the entire day.

Thanks again to our exhibition sponsors, Frey Vineyards and Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op!!

View Event →
Jun
10
7:30 AM07:30

A Day at the de Young: Bus Trip Organized by the Grace Hudson Museum

Tickets for the Grace Hudson Museum's bus trip on June 10 to the de Young Museum in San Francisco have all been sold. You can add your name to a waiting list by calling us at (707) 467-2836. If there are any cancelations, we will contact you in the order your name was put on the list.

This year, our annual bus trip heads once again to the de Young Museum in San Francisco where three exciting special exhibits will be available for viewing: Ansel Adams in Our Time, Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence, and Bouquets to Art. The latter pairs flower arrangements with works of art throughout the museum's galleries. Tickets are $100 per person and covers transportation and de Young admission fees. Bring a lunch, or dine in the de Young's excellent café. Comfortable walking shoes highly recommended.

Please Note: For those who have purchased tickets, No Refunds after May 19, unless there is a waiting list.

View Event →