Come see a new pop-up exhibition featuring the nature paintings of Linda MacDonald. A veteran and accomplished artist, Linda was featured in our Back-to-the-Land exhibition in 2025, and helped us jury many of the artists in our current show, The Art of Wonder, which has been a big hit. The Art of Wonder features 15 contemporary Mendocino County artists working in diverse mediums. Their artwork may connect one to a place of spirituality, to the rhythms of nature, or to pondering the particles and energy that comprise the building blocks of our universe. Some of the art will stimulate in the viewer a fleeting moment of clarity around the mysteries of life, love, and other deep emotions, maybe even to a stronger appreciation for our shared humanity.

Guitarist, singer/songwriter Clay Hawkins returns as our musical guest, accompanied by Andrew Robertson on upright bass. 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 summer wildflowers in our Wild Gardens. Light refreshments will be available.

First Fridays at the Grace Hudson Museum are always free all day and evening.