UKIAH FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

Emphasis on ART and WALK. Ukiah is a very walkable town.

Join artists and their hosts for an evening of art, music and refreshments as you stroll from one venue to the next; each showcasing local art and artistry. Held in Historic Downtown Ukiah on the first Friday of each month, the First Friday Art Walk is the perfect way to relax your body, mind and soul.

This enjoyable evening begins at 5pm.

Participating Galleries:

Corner Gallery / Art Center Ukiah

Grace Hudson Museum

Medium Art Gallery – Deep Valley Arts Collective

…and more.

Bona Marketplace, 116 W Standley Street, Ukiah
Bona welcomes back Volkhard Sturzbecher with “Patterns in Nature” Here is his self-description; I am a German artist exploring the natural wonders of the American West. I look for dramatic changes of forms, colors, light in landscapes  that inspire my photography. I like to travel and  camp out in a 4 x 4  truck –  especially to remote wilderness areas – away  from city lights where  the night sky displays spectacular views of the milky way.

Namaste Café, 250 N State Street, Ukiah
1 year Juiciversary! Music with Live Roots and Culture DJ with DJ Sqydly Petes
Local psychedelic art by Synchromystic. Free popcorn! 5PM until the cows come home. (Free range-not to be eaten cows, that is)

Mama’s Medicinals, 328 N State Street, Ukiah
Ceramics by Alberto Lozano Ruvalcaba, Music with West Mountain Jay. Refreshments available.

Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House, 431 S Main Street, Ukiah
Make the Museum one of your stops on the Ukiah First Friday Art Walk in March. We’ll be joined by local Celtic harpist Suni Robin who will be providing live music. She is well known for performing as a therapeutic musician at Adventist Hospital and their Infusion Center, as well as at various First Friday venues. You’ll also want to check out our newest exhibition, The Curious World of Seaweed, organized and traveled by Exhibit Envoy, with additions from the collections of the Grace Hudson Museum. See extraordinary colorful images of nori, giant kelp, bull kelp, surfgrass, plus Pomo seaweed gathering baskets, and a few other surprises. Many thanks to exhibition sponsor Oco Time Restaurant, as well as for the ongoing support of the Sun House Guild and Museum members. Also, discover or get reacquainted with our core galleries and Wild Gardens. Admission is free for all visitors on First Friday.

Medium Art Gallery, 522 E Perkins Street, Ukiah
The Deep Valley Arts Collective invites you to a group exhibition of artists aged 18 and under at MEDIUM Art Gallery in Ukiah, on display from March 3rd through April 23rd. Come support the talented young artists of our community in this group exhibition displaying artwork of various mediums from artists aged 18 and under. Opening reception will be during the First Friday Art Walk on March 3rd from 5:00-8:00. Community art project with supplies provided. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available.

Corner Gallery Ukiah, 201 S. State Street, Ukiah
Corner Gallery will exhibit the works of Gene Avery North in the front windows for the month of March.  A very accomplished painter in oils,  Gene  creates unique compositions, and fascinating portraits.  Our talented young artist, Mia Uribe, has added a bust to her sketches and photos. On the Mendocino County Art Association wall Polly Palecek will show new paintings.  .And of course all the member-artists will have new work to share.  Opening reception Friday March 3rd, 5-8pm. with Steve Winkel on his guitar.

Art Center Ukiah, 201 S. State Street, Ukiah
At Art Center Ukiah,  A Word About Women, will feature art on women with words included in the work. Should be an interesting exhibit!

Ukiah Branch Library, 105 N Main Street, Ukiah
Come enjoy an exhibit by local artist Michael Eich, titled “Making Space for a Changing Mind; an Art Exhibit.” Mr. Michael Eich makes space for painting, colors might initiate a storyline, including texturing, scrapping, collaging, and scribbling.  He likes the idea of oneness, of time out, of a changing mindset, as seen in his artwork. The Ukiah Branch Library will be hosting live music in partnership with Mendocino College by the cast of musical “Once”. Collage, painting and card materials will be available for in-person crafting or as a Take & Make. Enjoy a book sale by the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library as you browse the Art Walk. This exhibit is free to the public, open to all ages, and sponsored by the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library and Mendocino County Library.

For more information contact, Mo Mulheren at Ukiah Valley Networking at ukiahvalleynetworking@gmail.com or text her at 707-391-3664