Grace Hudson Museum Archives • The Mendocino Voice

A painting in cool blue and gray tones shows a winged figure rising above a dark, wave-like landscape. At the center, a vertical white beam runs through the figure’s body, ending in a raised red hand silhouetted against a pale circular halo. Paint drips streak down the canvas, and the name “LIWANWALLI” appears in red in the lower right corner.

Arts & Culture

Exhibit traces tribal connections to water at Grace Hudson Museum

by Mendo Voice Staff February 18, 2026

“Momím Wené/Medicine Water” highlights the work of over 30 Native artists and runs through May 10 in Ukiah.

Illustrated poster for the World Women’s Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations, held in Nairobi, Kenya, July 1985, showing an African woman wearing a head wrap and holding a bowl above her head filled with images of protesters and the words “Mandela for Freedom.” Text at the bottom reads, “A woman’s place is in the struggle for peace, equality & liberation.”

Arts & Culture

Grace Hudson Museum hosts Mission Gráfica printmaking events Saturday

by Roberta Werdinger January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

A screen-printing workshop and relief printing demonstration on Jan. 17 will highlight the museum’s current exhibit, “Mission Gráfica: Reflecting a Community in Print,” featuring artists Jos Sances and Juan Fuentes.

A close-up photo shows a single brown acorn resting on weathered wooden planks, with sunlight highlighting its smooth surface and warm tones.

Food & Drink

Acorns take center stage Sunday at Ukiah’s Grace Hudson Museum

by Mendo Voice Staff November 7, 2025February 3, 2026

At Acorn Day, a Pomo educator goes through the steps involved in processing acorns from start to finish.

A vivid artwork titled “Ollin” features a stylized orange jaguar-like figure decorated with swirling black patterns and fish motifs, standing over a slice of watermelon against a textured purple and brown background.

Arts & Culture

Grace Hudson Museum opens ‘Mission Gráfica’ exhibit celebrating art and activism

by Roberta Werdinger November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

The new show explores San Francisco’s storied poster movement with local art, live music, and even edible tortilla prints during First Friday.

A rustic wooden house with green-trimmed windows and a brick foundation, partially shaded by a large tree on a grassy lawn.

Arts & Culture

Grace Hudson Museum to host annual gala Saturday in Ukiah

by Roberta Werdinger September 16, 2025September 17, 2025

The fundraiser will support exhibitions, outreach and preservation of the historic Sun House, with music, catering and a live auction.

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