Friday, February 5th, 5 to 8 pm: First Friday featuring Ree Slocum and Bonnie Belt
The Corner Gallery Ukiah is showcasing "Landscapes and Beyond" by inland photographer Ree Slocum, author of "Artists of Inland Mendocino County." Showing with Slocum is clay artist Bonnie Belt, displaying her signature tree, sea, and heron bowls and vases, along with bamboo design mugs and plates. Come talk with Ree and Bonnie!
Ree has recently published a beautiful photographic book profiling inland Mendocino County artists. Most of us are familiar with Ree’s fine art flower photographic studies. Her talent of working with natural light and f-stops to create landscape images brings us yet another inviting view of the natural world — her rarely shown framed landscapes.
George Husaruk will play flute and Jim Milone of Terra Savia Winery will pour wine. The wildlife that inspires Terra Savia just happens to fit the theme of landscapes and nature of this show. As their website says, "Our integrated farming and limited cultivation provide pleasure and
purpose for all involved, but also serve to finance our conservation
plan. A portion of our revenues directly supports several wildlife
rescue and conservation groups in the communities where we work and
play."
At the Crab & Wine Salute, the demonstration of painting on silk was really popular. So this time you'll also get a chance to see potter Adriana Dakin demonstrate how she makes salt and pepper women sculptures.
More to see at First Friday! Japanese Traditions — Contemporary Expressions
For the month of February at Art Center Ukiah, come see artwork in the Japanese tradition by Satoko Barash, Bonnie Bell, Laura Fogg, Cassie Gibson, Mac Magruder, John Marshall, Anita Sison, and Red Wolf, shown along with traditional Japanese prints, silk screen, and a wedding kimono. Reception for the artists is First Friday, February 5th, from 5 to 8pm, at the same time as the reception at Corner Gallery Ukiah.
Thursday, February 25th, 7 pm: Writers Read
The featured reader Nancy Cherry, followed by open mic. More information to come.
Saturday, February 27th, 7:30 to 9:00 pm: Screening of Yasujiro Ozu's "A Story of Floating Weeds"
Come hear the original sound track of "A Story of Floating Weeds" performed live by Alex de Grassi at Art Center Ukiah.
Alex de Grassi was commissioned by the New York Guitar Festival to compose and perform original music for Yasujiro Ozu’s 1934 silent film A Story of Floating Weeds. The premiere was held January 28, 2006 at Flushing Town Hall in New York. Reconstruction of the score was commissioned by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, for its 2009 Guitar Festival.
Doors open at 7 pm, and refreshments are available for purchase before and after show.
Alex will be available for a short Q & A after the performance.
Advance tickets are $12, or $15 at the door — a benefit for Art Center Ukiah.
Friday, January 22nd, 2010, 5:30 to 8pm: Crab & Wine Salute
The Corner Gallery salutes the crab and wine industry. As a tribute to
the history of crab fishing and wine making in Mendocino County, the
artists of inland Mendocino County present photographs, glass works,
mosaics, silk painting demonstration, live music with The Schlep Tones,
crab appetizers, and wine pouring by Jaxon Keys Winery & Distillery.
The featured artists in January at the Corner Gallery are member Susan Spencer and guest artist Alexis Moyer. This "dynamic duo" are long time residents of Anderson Valley.
Susan, a member of the Corner Gallery, has previously shown her
assemblage works. Susan's show of new watercolors falls into the realm
of whimsical animation. Alexis Moyer is a ceramic artist, known for her
functional pottery glazed in Mediterranean Blue. She brings her recent
works of totem poles and tables. She is a graduate of the California
College of the Arts, with a BFA in Ceramics.
The exhibit starts January 5, 2010. The Artist reception will take place on Friday, January 22nd from 5:30 pm to 8 pm.
Meet
Susan and Alexis at the artist reception held as part the Crab &
Wine Days celebration. Hear the musical performance by The Schlep Tones
of Potter Valley — consisting of Michael Charnes, a singer/songwriter
and cittern and guitar player, performing with Laura Smith on violin
and Darin Smith on cello. Hear Michael’s original tunes plus some
traditional folk songs. His music is influenced by Celtic, Klezmer,
folk and many years as a rock guitarist. The addition of Laura and
Darin, a sibling duo who play in the symphony as well as American
Traditional, give it an exciting and eclectic twist.
A sampling of crab dishes will be served. Jaxon Keys Winery, the newest winery in Mendocino County, will be pouring wines from their current release. Next door in the Annex we’ll have an art demonstration of painting on silk.
Note that a Special Exhibit of artwork from the artists featured in the newly released photography book Artists of Inland Mendocino County by Ree Slocum continues next door in the Art Center Ukiah Annex 203 S. State Street.
PAST EVENTS
Santa Workshops in December
As part of the Main Street Program’s “Home for the Holidays,” the Art Center Ukiah Annex will host Santa Workshops on: December 10th from 3 to 6 pm
December 12th from 1 to 4 pm
December 17th from 3 to 6 pm
December 19th from 1 to 4 pm
Kids
can have their photos taken with Santa. We will have a holiday tree
with artistic decorations. While you’re here, see the gallery and learn
about upcoming classes.
Friday, December 4th, 5 to 8 pm: Holiday Showcase at First Friday Artwalk, Featuring All Artists
All two dozen artists from the artist cooperative will select pieces to
show for this holiday season First Friday. From the Ukiah symphony,
we're happy to announce we'll have a "String Quartet and Guest" playing for the evening.
As he did last December, Josh Metz from the Magnanimus Wine Group
will pour wine for the occasion. The wines reflect sustainable,
organic, and Biodynamic methods and the bucolic aesthetic of Mendocino
County.
Saturday, November 15th, 10 am to 10 pm: Draw til You Drop Marathon Fundraiser
Sponsor a local artist to compete for prizes in a marathon of drawing, painting, and sculpting. Artists compete all day. Reception for the public 7 to 10 pm. Stop by any time during the marathon to watch artists work. A benefit for Art Center Ukiah. For info: eray@RaybeeMosaics.com or 707-743-1437.
Friday, November 6th, 5 to 8 pm: First Friday Artwalk featuring Elizabeth Raybee, Julie Schleuter and the Wine & Mushroom FestivalAt
the Corner Gallery's First Friday Art Walk, we feature the mosaics of
Elizabeth Raybee and wool hand dyed with mushrooms by Julie Schleuter.
Enjoy the art with a background of live music and refreshments
celebrating wine and mushrooms.
Husch Vineyards will serve their wines for the event. Tony Berno from
Moss Camp Catering will serve special mushroom dishes, and the Becky
Ayres Woodwind Quintet will perform. At 6:30 pm next door in the annex,
Eric Schramm of Mendocino Mushroom and author of Man’s Relationship with Mushrooms, A Historical Perspective will give a talk.
Elizabeth Raybee is an internationally recognized mosaic artist and
teacher. Schooled as a painter and printmaker, she has taught Painting,
Drawing, Batik, Business for Visual Artists and Mosaics at the Ft.
Mason Art Center, San Francisco City College, Mendocino College and
through her own studio. Mosaic has been her primary medium since 1988.
Elizabeth’s work has been widely exhibited, including the San Francisco
Crafts Museum, the National Jewish Museum (DC), Yerba Buena Gardens
(SF, CA), Museo Italiano (SF) and the Grace Hudson Museum (Ukiah, CA).
Julie
Schleuter is a Board Member of the International Mushroom Dye Institute
(IMDI), and will offer instruction on how to dye wool using mushroom
dyes.
Friday, October 2nd, 5 to 8 pm: Featuring Nancy McHone at First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
Friday, September 4th, 5 to 8 pm: Featuring Ree Slocum and Katie Gibbs at First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
This month we feature the work of metal sculptor Katie Gibbs and photographer Ree Slocum. Come talk with them at our reception, while listening to guitar music by Michael Guleff.
Katie does metalwork and is currently working on a very large steel
garden gate with the design of a Valley Oak. She is also making steel
garden sculptures. Her current sculptures are of sylvan creatures who
might be hiding in the oaks. She works with steel plate and tube, and
cuts the design with a plasma torch, sometimes grinding and welding.
Most of her work is done for a specific site, and she enjoys working on
commission.
Ree Slocum's photographic flower images have been shown in shows and
galleries in Northern California since 2004. Her work is in private
collections in many countries around the world. Ree's use of natural
light and color tantalize the imagination...one is drawn into the heart
of a flower, and the image is continually unfolding, as the flower is
frozen in time.
Pouring wine at the reception is Mendocino Wine Company.
Classical Guitarist Michael Guleff will play at the opening with selections from the baroque and classical period as well as some contemporary work. Michael has a Masters Degree in classical guitar and teaches world music for Mendocino College.
Thursday, August 27th, 7 pm: Writers Read (last Thursday of every month)
Featured reader is Claire Blotter, followed by open mic.
Upcoming Writers Read:
- Thursday, September 24: Featured reader Armando Garcia-Davila, followed by open mic.
- Thursday, October 29: Featured reader Chris Olander, followed by open mic.
- Thursday, November 19 (one week early due to Thanksgiving): Featured reader Robin Rule followed by open mic.
The reading begins at 7 pm at the Art Center Ukiah's Annex, at 203 S. State Street, Ukiah. (The Annex is next to the Corner Gallery at the intersection of Church and State in downtown Ukiah.) An open mic session will follow the featured reading. Refreshments available. Donation requested. For more info: (707) 463-6989 or (707) 462-4557.
For information on these and other Northern California events, check
www.coloredhorse.com and www.poetryflash.org.
Friday, August 7th, 5 to 8 pm: First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
Join us on the 7th for the opening reception of our show featuring Cynthia Myers' handblown and etched glass, and the assemblage art of Susan Spencer and Michael Wilson.
Working under the studio name Art Avenue, Michael and Susan are long-time residents of Anderson Valley, CA. Their primary artistic focus is in assemblage. They can be found haunting second hand stores, antique alleys, garage sales, and the internet to find just the right "stuff" to include in their work. Their studio is on their ranch outside of Philo. This month, they will show some of their latest works in assemblage.
Playing music for the evening is Michael Barrish, a life long musician. He has been writing songs for 30 years, covering a variety of styles, from cowboy to blues. He is a past winner of the Best Performance Award for the West Coast Song Writers in San Luis Obispo County.
Thursday, July 30th, 7 pm: Writers Read Open Mic
Friday, July 3rd, 5 to 8 pm: First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
On July 3rd, join us for our opening with featured art — ceramic
masks by Susan Blackwelder and baskets by Denise Roumbanis — as well as
wine pouring by Nelson Family Vineyards, and music by Don Haupt. Read about the artists on our blog.
For over 50 years, the Nelson Family has been farming vineyards in
there fertile valley hidden in the Hopland Hills. The old tractor once
used to till the rugged soil, now stands as a symbol of there passion
for sustainable farming and belief that great wine is born in the
vineyards. The once working sheep ranch and orchard operation of 1952,
has contributed in creating the unique biodiversity that exists in the Nelson Family Vineyards today.
Keeping strictly to the tradition of the self accompanied blues-singer, Don Haupt
packs the sound and energy of a full band into a one man show. Whooping
vocals and a hefty hand on the guitar playing backed by a right foot
not just tapping but stomping the stage so hard it is felt through the
floor clear into the back row. The songs are old standards from the 20s
and 30s, dusted off and polished clean again. Songs like Son House’s
“Preachin Blues” and Robert Johnson’s “Traveling Riverside Blues” are
performed with conviction enough to turn any venue into old-time swamps
of Louisiana juke joint.
Thursday, June 25th, 7 pm: Writers Read (last Thursday of every month)
On Thursday, June 25, Writers Read will feature Ukiah poet Bill Churchill. Bill teaches modern languages at Santa Rosa and Mendocino Colleges. He has also been a California Poet in the Public School since 1998. His publications include: “Song of Seasons,” “Controlled Burn,” “Sleeping with Ghosts” and “The Veil.” In 2008 he was featured at the Summer Dream Poetry Festival in Vancouver, B.C. A mariner since 1971, he has sailed in the Eastern Mediterranean, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific Northwest.
Friday, June 5th, 5 to 8 pm: First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
Featured artists Theresa Whitehill and Paulo Ferreira, with wine pouring by Graziano and appetizers by Tony Berno.
A California poet, graphic designer, and letterpress printer,
Whitehill's literary work includes commissioned poetry, travel writing,
poetic essays, and culinary poetry, with an emphasis on dramatic
performance. Ferreira's work encompasses oil painting, often
incorporating encaustic and marble dust; assemblage; and bronze,
marble, and ceramic sculpture. Read more about Theresa and Paulo on our blog.
For the occasion, caterer Tony Berno will serve appetizers and may perform some "live" assembly of some of his sophisticated appetizers as "food art".
And in the annex ... A walk-through, interactive, hands-on multi-media event. Musician Alex de Grassi, visual artist Red Wolf, and choreographer Freddie Long collaborate with Alison de Grassi, Brian Weller, Steve Wilson and Jason Killilea to unite sight, sound, and motion for a First Friday Art Walk interactive special in the Ukiah Art Center Annex. We need you participation--be a part of the process and leave your mark on the local art scene.
Friday, June 12th, 5 to 8 pm: Taste of Downtown
As we did last year as well, the members of Art Center Ukiah are joining the downtown merchants for the evening event. Milano Winery of Hopland will be pouring at the Corner Gallery. Artists, Susan Blackwelder, Jeanie Carson, Katie Gibbs and Kathie Godec have dressed the windows with the theme of popular Milano wine: Big Ass Red.
Join the fun, take a walking tour of Downtown Ukiah, and enjoy a taste of the bounty of Mendocino County! Taste dozens of world-renowned local wines, microbrews, brandies, and more. Tickets are sold in advance at Mendocino Bounty 200 S School Street for $25 or pick up a glass the day of the event for $30.
Enjoy this festive social event while strolling through historic downtown, shopping, listening to live local music, and chatting with friends.
Thursday, May 28th, 7 to 9 pm: Writers Read
This event will take place in the ACU Annex at 203 South State Street. For more information call Theresa Whitehill at 462-4557.
Saturday, May 16th, all day: Community Event hosted by the board of the former Saturday Afternoon Club
Community event with drumming lessons, presentations, dance, refreshments, and a silent auction to benefit art scholarships to community youth. All day and into the evening.
Friday, May 1st, 5 to 8 pm: First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
Featured Artists, Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band,
and Scharffenberger Champagne
Featured art by potter Adriana Dakin, wood worker Sun Wolf, illustrator and painter Carol Heady, and painter Minnie McQueary. Champagne pouring by Scharffenberger Cellars. Music by Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band!
Thursday, April 16th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Flow Motion band
The rock band Flowmotion will play on April 16th at the Annex (203 S State, next to the gallery). As their website says, "Flowmotion
is a name well known in the Seattle live music
scene and becoming increasingly familiar up
and down the West Coast, yet largely unheard
of throughout much of the country." Read more about Flowmotion here ...
Friday, April 3rd, 5 to 8 pm: First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
On April 3rd, join us to see new quilts by Laura Fogg and art by our two dozen members, hear music live by Jason Argos (legendary seven string Jazz guitars), and taste wine poured by Naughty Boy Vineyards, a small vineyard dedicated to the production of a world-class Pinot.
The annex (next door to the gallery) will host an installation by J.T. Scott titled "Greed and Fear". In addition, Emjay Wilson and J.T. Scott will present a video art retrospective of their work at 7:15 pm.
So join us April 3rd! If you can't make it that evening, come any time during gallery hours during the month of April.
Friday, March 6th, 5 to 8 pm: First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
The gallery is having a show featuring quilts by local artist Laura Fogg. Laura's quilts have been shown regularly since 2000, and awarded ribbons
periodically at many quilt shows across the US. She has been teaching landscape collage classes for
quilting stores, quilt guilds and private groups in northern California
and Washington for the past eight years.
McFadden Vineyard will pour wine at the reception, and several members of The Broadcasters will play music. We featured Laura in a blog post here.
Friday, February 6th, 5 to 8 pm: First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
The gallery is having a New Member Show featuring works of art by Holly Cratty, Lory Lance, Bob Pappas, John Richards, and Mark Scheffer. Read more about what the artists are showing here.
Due to the success of First Fridays, the galleries will be continuing the event all year, and this Friday, February 6, is the second Art Walk for the new year.
We hope you will take advantage of
these monthly opportunities to come to the galleries and businesses
that are open from 5 to 8 on the first Friday of the month, meet your friends, enjoy food and music, taste wine poured by Barra of Mendocino, and see and perhaps take home some beautiful pieces of art.
Friday, January 2nd, 5 to 8 pm: Member Show at First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
Due to the success of First Fridays, Ukiah galleries will be continuing the event all year, and tomorrow, January 2nd, is the first Art Walk for the new year.
The gallery is having a Member Show which will feature works of art by the gallery members. Be sure to stop by and see the newly renovated ACU Annex next door where we will be offering art classes and events, and have additional exhibit space. The Annex is also available for events and classes given by community members. Please call the gallery for more information at 462-1400.
Friday, December 5, 5 to 8 pm: First Friday Ukiah! Holiday Artwalk
Come enjoy holiday festivities and displays of art by all members of our artist cooperative!
We're pleased to have wine poured by the Magnanimus Wine Group, from
three of their organic biodynamic labels — Mendocino Farms Red Vine
Series, Talmage Pijia Blend, and Ukiah Cellars Cabernet.
And back by popular demand is Joan's English Toffee donated by Joan Nelson, who acknowledges her
mother, Alma Lawrence, for providing her with the delicious English
Toffee recipe. Joan started her business in 1990 in Ukiah. Joan says, "As a child I looked forward to the holidays when my mother would prepare this fabulous confection for my consumption."
Friday, November 7, 5 to 8 pm: Three Artists Open their Shows at First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
On November 7, we celebrate the
show opening of three of our artist cooperative members — Elliot
Little, Rose Peterson Myers, and Carol Heady. Collectors of Rose's and Carol's art will be happy to know that they will be offering 50% off of all paintings and pen and ink drawings during the reception.
Eaglepoint Ranch Winery
will pour their wine. A member of the Coro Mendocino
Group, Eaglepoint Ranch Winery ranks among the top fine wine making
vintners of Mendocino County. “Seriously good wine,” writes Thom Elkjer
of the San Francisco Chronicle.
The Broadcasters,
a 4-piece band — Chris Gibson, Dori Kramer, Phylee Binder, and Marc
Levine — from Ukiah and Willits, will play soulful and danceable
originals and old favorites.
Joan Nelson is providing a special treat as well — Joan's English Toffee!
Friday, October 3, 5 to 8 pm: Susan Blackwelder, Minnie McQueary and Bonnie Veblen open their shows at the First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
Paintings, drawings, and sculptures
Artist's Reception: Join us on Friday at the reception! Meet the artists, mingle with friends, listen to music, and enjoy free wine tasting and delicious appetizers.
Date and Time: Friday, October 3, 5 - 8 pm
Location: Corner Gallery, 201 S State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 (at corner of Church Street in the downtown area)
Refreshments: Wine and appetizers will be served
Music: Flute music by George Husaruk
Info: (707) 462-1400
This month, wine will be poured by Sig Yeilding and Willow LaLand-Yeilding of Yeilding Wine, which has tastings in Healdsburg and Bell Springs, CA by appointment. Willow is a new artist in the gallery.
Friday, September 5, 5 to 8 pm: Cassie Gibson, Tom Johnson, and Ann and Jon Maglinte open their shows at the First Friday Ukiah! Artwalk
Date and Time: Friday, September 5, 5 - 8 pm
Location: Corner Gallery, 201 S State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 (at corner of Church Street in the downtown area)
Refreshments: Appetizers, wine, and beverages will be served
Friday, August 1st, 5 to 8 pm: Marc Gengoux and Tim Hayes open shows at the First Friday Artwalk
Marc Gengoux and Tim Hayes open the Corner Gallery's August show this Friday, August 1 from 5 til 8 pm with their paintings and sculptures. This is your chance to meet the artists, socialize with the community, enjoy refreshments, and browse art work!
For this event, Corner Gallery will be pouring wine donated by Tahto, from Potter Valley, Mendocino County. Nestled in the Mayacamas Mountains and the headwaters of the East Fork of the Russian River, Potter Valley is one a unique growing appellation. The 1928 Tahto Bridge pictured on the label borders this winery's home and vineyards. "It is not what we do so much as what we don't do that makes our wine outstanding."
If you miss the evening, come by during the month of August to see the show.
