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We will be CLOSED on SUNDAY, MARCH 31
in observance of EASTER
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The interactive section of the exhibition includes a photo mural of the Krenov School workshop.
NOW OPEN!
deep roots,
spreading branches: fine woodworking of the krenov school
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 explores the philosophy and practice that made James Krenov an expert woodworker and teacher, and features 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 Sun House Guild and Museum Members,The Krenov School, Mendocino College, Lie-Nielsen Toolworks.
THE SONG AND DANCE: KRENOV’S AMERICAN DREAMS
Thursday, april 18
6:00 to 7:00 PM
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.
A Day at the
de young museum
Bus Trip Organized by
the Grace Hudson Museum
Saturday, May 25, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
buy your tickets now!!
ticketing closes May 9
This year’s bus trip to the de Young coincides with their special exhibition, Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style. This major show features world-class designers with designs that span from classic stateliness, to modern, to avant-garde. It is the first major presentation of the de Young’s amazing clothing collection in over 35 years. A companion exhibition, Irving Penn, showcases the fashion, portraiture, and documentary photography of one of America’s most important photographers and a long-standing Vogue contributor. Plus, you’ll have access to all of the de Young’s core galleries. Tickets include round-trip transportation and de Young admission fees. Bring a lunch, or dine in the de Young's excellent café. Comfortable walking shoes highly recommended. TO PURCHASE TICKETS, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW.
Please Note: No Refunds after May 9, unless there is a waiting list.
writers read:
ukiah’s literary salon
Thursday, april 25
7:00 to 9:00 PM
In anticipation of the 2024 Ukiah Haiku Festival occurring at Ukiah City Council Chambers on April 28, the April Writers Read program will focus on haiku and other short forms. Check back soon for additional details.
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 typically 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.
Barney McClure, Rosanne Wetzel, and
Pierre Archain
first friday at the grace hudson museum
friday, may 3
5:00 to 8:00 PM
Make the Museum one of your stops on your Ukiah First Friday Art Walk. Check out our newest special exhibition, Deep Roots, Spreading Branches: Fine Woodworking of the Krenov School. The show focuses on the over 40-year history of this world-renowned school in Ft. Bragg, and features craft furniture and woodwork by James Krenov (who founded the program), current and former instructors, and a considerable number of students who trained there.
Visitors will also be treated to musical entertainment by the Jazz Dudes (Pierre Archain and Barney McClure) accompanied by singer Roseanne Wetzel. All the galleries will be open too, so you can spend some time getting to know or getting reacquainted with Grace Hudson’s artwork, fine Pomo basketry, and Hudson-Carpenter family history. Plus, Ziggy will be leading tours of our Wild Gardens, which are in bloom with spring colors. Modest refreshments will be available.
REMEMBERING WOMEN
ON THE LAND:
AN INTERVIEW WITH
CARMEN GOODYEAR & LAURIE YORK
As part of our 2023 exhibition, Something's Happening Here: Artistic Reflections on the Back to the Land Movement, the Grace Hudson Museum presented a screening of Carmen Goodyear and Laurie York's documentary film from 2012, Women on the Land: Creating Conscious Community. Carmen and Laurie, who were both Mendocino back-to-landers, were unable to attend in person, so we pre-recorded an interview with them and shared it at the event. Now, we get to share it with everyone. To learn more about the documentary, or to purchase a copy of the film, please visit Mendocino Coast Films.
Click REMEMBERING WOMEN ON THE LAND to view this video.
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.
