Numerous venues participating in Art Walk
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 5 p.m. and promises to delight your senses; all while enjoying the company of others. April 5 from 5- 8 p.m. (some locations may host different hours, make sure you check with specific locations)
Bona Marketplace, located at 116 W. Standley St., will be featuring works by Charles Gilchrist presented by his friend Joe Hart. Over his lifetime Charles created many beautiful and colorful geometric pieces with spiritual meaning and shared them with his longtime friend Joe Hart to share with future generations. The show is titled “Sacred Geometry.” In addition to the art show, Bona will also be offering a makers class with Simone Ndoye to create and leave with your very own silver cuff bracelet. The cost of the class is $45 plus materials, and you can register by contacting Bona Marketplace.
Art Center Ukiah is located at 201 S. State St. “Dreams of Peace; Hopes for Our Future” is the theme chosen by Ukiah High School art students for their Art Center Ukiah exhibit. Each class came up with their own unique response to this theme.
Corner Gallery is also located at 201 S. State St. The front windows at the Corner Gallery will be graced by Pat Elliott's “Tree Views” for the month of April. Alexis Spakoski is the featured artist for the Mendocino County Art Association's pony wall. Young Artist Wall: Jia Ying a student teacher at the Buddhist school displays works in acrylic and colored pencil on canvas. Live music will be provided throughout the evening by “Midas Well,” aka Char Jacob's and Chris Gibson.
Grace Hudson Museum is located at 431 S. Main St., and will be hosting a 5-8 p.m. reception to celebrate the recent opening of its newest 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.