Grace Hudson Museum
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:34
Grace Hudson Museum
Curiosity
Creativity
Community
The Grace Hudson Museum
Visit
The Museum
Contemporary, historical
and native art
Honoring the artistic legacy of
Grace
Carpenter Hudson
Visit
The Sun House
Craftsman bungalow and artist studio
Wild Gardens
Enjoy
our many public programs and events
Gift Shop
Open Wednesday through Sunday
Now on View
Momím Wené:
Medicine Water
please check us out on facebook, instagram, and you tube
for regular features and periodic news about the museum
Our
Next
Events
Liwanwalli
by Michelle Napoli
Now on View!
Momím Wené:
Medicine Water
Saturday, February 14, through
Sunday, May 10
Momím Wené: Medicine Water
tells a story of tribal relationships between the people and their waterways through the paintings, basketry, beadwork, and regalia of over 30 Native artists. Their work reflects the various tribal histories of California Indian Country, changing times, and lifeways. Arranged by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, this exhibit began in central California and is now flowing to the home of the Ukiah Valley Pomo, where their regional voices will be added to the story.
Momím Wené
Closing Reception & Panel Discussion
Saturday, April 25, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Take a final look at
Momím Wené: Medicine Water
before it winds its way to its next location.
At 6:00 PM
, gain insight into the importance of water as you hear from artists Malissa Tayaba, Sage LaPena, Robin Meely, and Meyokeeskow Marrufo in a panel presentation. They will talk about their artwork and water advocacy.
Free admission for all.
ukiah haiku festival
Sunday, April 26, 2:00 to 4:00 PM
The Ukiah Haiku Festival once again returns to the Museum’s Wild Gardens for a celebration of haiku poetry. Bring a couple of your own haikus to share during a round-robin reading. Enjoy live music performed by shakuhachi (flute) player Karl Young & The Uke Tones. Former Ukiah poet-laureate Armand Brint will provide this year’s keynote presentation, and there will also be readings by a few local luminary poets.
This event is free and open to the public.
Blake More
writers read: Ukiah’s literary Salon
Thursday, April 30
7:00 to 9:00 PM
The featured reader for April will be Blake More, the Point Arena Poet Laureate and an artist of multiple paths. Her work includes performance, video, media arts, painting cars and teaching. She is a longtime Mendocino Area Coordinator and poetry teacher with California Poets in the Schools, and hosts the monthly Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz event in Point Arena. She also hosts
Be More Now
on KZYX&Z FM Mendocino County Public Broadcasting and
Cartwheels on the Sky
on KGUA FM Gualala. Her most recent book is
Dystopia Unplugged: Please Talk Back
. Learn more about Blake at
bmoreyou.net
.
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.
There is no fee, but donations are warmly appreciated.
video recording
the man behind the brush: landscape artist ray stanford strong
The video recording of Mark Humpal’s presentation about Ray Strong can now be found on the
VIDEO ARCHIVE
page of our website. In this illustrated talk, Mark shares the story of Ray Strong’s long life: from his childhood in Oregon to his final years in Three Rivers, California. Along the way, he discusses Strong’s teachers, mentors, collaborators, and major accomplishments. The original in-person presentation took place at the Grace Hudson Museum on September 7, 2024, the day after the opening of
Earth Portraiture: Ray Strong’s Northern California Landscapes
, for which Mark served as guest curator.
You can also access the video by clicking
HERE
.
This video was recorded and edited by Fuller Digital Media.
deep roots,
spreading branches
virtual programs
We are delighted now to have all three video programs that accompanied the exhibition
Deep Roots, Spreading Branches: Fine Woodworking from the Krenov School
, accessible to watch on the
VIDEO ARCHIVE
page of our web site. The videos include:
The Student Experience at the Krenov School
, through the eyes and memories of former students Tim Coleman, Taimi Barty, John Shaw, and Phoebe Kuo. They also discuss their pieces that were included in the exhibition.
Through the Years: Insights from Krenov Instructors
, in which you’ll learn about the beginnings and evolution of the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking from Creighton Hoke, who helped get the school started; David Welter, shop manager and ad hoc instructor for 30 years; and Laura Mays, the school's current director and lead instructor.
The Song and Dance: Krenov’s American Dreams
. This features Krenov biographer Brendan Gaffney discussing the inspiration and circumstances that led James Krenov to Mendocino County, and to the establishment of a fine woodworking program in Fort Bragg.
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 KZY
X
.
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.
The SPRING 2026 issue of
The Sunletter
is now available. Read it
HERE
.
Click
PREVIOUS
to find past issues of
The Sunletter
.
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.
About the museum
about Grace Hudson
Visitor Information
Hours & Admission
Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, 12:00 to 4:30 PM
First Friday evenings, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Closed on Monday & Tuesday
Docent led tours of the historic
Sun House
are generally
available Friday through Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00.
Please call to confirm tour availability, or to inquire about scheduling a tour for the day you plan to visit.
ADMISSION FEES
Individuals: $7
Seniors and Students: $5
Families: $15
The Museum provides free admission for Native Americans,
and also for standing military personnel with identification.
Always free to members.
Free to all on the first Friday of each month.
We belong to the
North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM)
, with reciprocal membership privileges at more than 924 member institutions throughout North America.
The Grace Hudson Museum is proud to be a founding member of the Historic Artists Homes and Studios program (HAHS). To find out more about HAHS go to
www.artistshomes.org
or click on the logo above.
We are a proud member of the
Mendocino County Heritage Network
.
Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House
Curiosity
Creativity
Community
The Grace Hudson Museum
Visit
The Museum
Contemporary, historical
and native art
Honoring the artistic legacy of
Grace
Carpenter Hudson
Visit
The Sun House
Craftsman bungalow and artist studio
Wild Gardens
Enjoy
our many public programs and events
Gift Shop
Open Wednesday through Sunday
Now on View
Momím Wené:
Medicine Water
please check us out on facebook, instagram, and you tube
for regular features and periodic news about the museum
Our
Next
Events
Liwanwalli
by Michelle Napoli
Now on View!
Momím Wené:
Medicine Water
Saturday, February 14, through
Sunday, May 10
Momím Wené: Medicine Water
tells a story of tribal relationships between the people and their waterways through the paintings, basketry, beadwork, and regalia of over 30 Native artists. Their work reflects the various tribal histories of California Indian Country, changing times, and lifeways. Arranged by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, this exhibit began in central California and is now flowing to the home of the Ukiah Valley Pomo, where their regional voices will be added to the story.
Momím Wené
Closing Reception & Panel Discussion
Saturday, April 25, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Take a final look at
Momím Wené: Medicine Water
before it winds its way to its next location.
At 6:00 PM
, gain insight into the importance of water as you hear from artists Malissa Tayaba, Sage LaPena, Robin Meely, and Meyokeeskow Marrufo in a panel presentation. They will talk about their artwork and water advocacy.
Free admission for all.
ukiah haiku festival
Sunday, April 26, 2:00 to 4:00 PM
The Ukiah Haiku Festival once again returns to the Museum’s Wild Gardens for a celebration of haiku poetry. Bring a couple of your own haikus to share during a round-robin reading. Enjoy live music performed by shakuhachi (flute) player Karl Young & The Uke Tones. Former Ukiah poet-laureate Armand Brint will provide this year’s keynote presentation, and there will also be readings by a few local luminary poets.
This event is free and open to the public.
Blake More
writers read: Ukiah’s literary Salon
Thursday, April 30
7:00 to 9:00 PM
The featured reader for April will be Blake More, the Point Arena Poet Laureate and an artist of multiple paths. Her work includes performance, video, media arts, painting cars and teaching. She is a longtime Mendocino Area Coordinator and poetry teacher with California Poets in the Schools, and hosts the monthly Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz event in Point Arena. She also hosts
Be More Now
on KZYX&Z FM Mendocino County Public Broadcasting and
Cartwheels on the Sky
on KGUA FM Gualala. Her most recent book is
Dystopia Unplugged: Please Talk Back
. Learn more about Blake at
bmoreyou.net
.
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.
There is no fee, but donations are warmly appreciated.
video recording
the man behind the brush: landscape artist ray stanford strong
The video recording of Mark Humpal’s presentation about Ray Strong can now be found on the
VIDEO ARCHIVE
page of our website. In this illustrated talk, Mark shares the story of Ray Strong’s long life: from his childhood in Oregon to his final years in Three Rivers, California. Along the way, he discusses Strong’s teachers, mentors, collaborators, and major accomplishments. The original in-person presentation took place at the Grace Hudson Museum on September 7, 2024, the day after the opening of
Earth Portraiture: Ray Strong’s Northern California Landscapes
, for which Mark served as guest curator.
You can also access the video by clicking
HERE
.
This video was recorded and edited by Fuller Digital Media.
deep roots,
spreading branches
virtual programs
We are delighted now to have all three video programs that accompanied the exhibition
Deep Roots, Spreading Branches: Fine Woodworking from the Krenov School
, accessible to watch on the
VIDEO ARCHIVE
page of our web site. The videos include:
The Student Experience at the Krenov School
, through the eyes and memories of former students Tim Coleman, Taimi Barty, John Shaw, and Phoebe Kuo. They also discuss their pieces that were included in the exhibition.
Through the Years: Insights from Krenov Instructors
, in which you’ll learn about the beginnings and evolution of the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking from Creighton Hoke, who helped get the school started; David Welter, shop manager and ad hoc instructor for 30 years; and Laura Mays, the school's current director and lead instructor.
The Song and Dance: Krenov’s American Dreams
. This features Krenov biographer Brendan Gaffney discussing the inspiration and circumstances that led James Krenov to Mendocino County, and to the establishment of a fine woodworking program in Fort Bragg.
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 KZY
X
.
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.
The SPRING 2026 issue of
The Sunletter
is now available. Read it
HERE
.
Click
PREVIOUS
to find past issues of
The Sunletter
.
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.
About the museum
about Grace Hudson
Visitor Information
Hours & Admission
Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, 12:00 to 4:30 PM
First Friday evenings, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Closed on Monday & Tuesday
Docent led tours of the historic
Sun House
are generally
available Friday through Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00.
Please call to confirm tour availability, or to inquire about scheduling a tour for the day you plan to visit.
ADMISSION FEES
Individuals: $7
Seniors and Students: $5
Families: $15
The Museum provides free admission for Native Americans,
and also for standing military personnel with identification.
Always free to members.
Free to all on the first Friday of each month.
We belong to the
North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM)
, with reciprocal membership privileges at more than 924 member institutions throughout North America.
The Grace Hudson Museum is proud to be a founding member of the Historic Artists Homes and Studios program (HAHS). To find out more about HAHS go to
www.artistshomes.org
or click on the logo above.
We are a proud member of the
Mendocino County Heritage Network
.
Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House