First Fridays Art Walk Ukiah, CA - December 2nd from 5-8pm

Enjoy one or all of the First Friday venues-- art, music and refreshments

ART WALK: emphasis on ART and WALK. City lots have been made available to Art Walkers from 5-8 pm. (All but the lot next to the Ukiah Brewing Company.)  Ukiah is a very walkable town.

GALLERIES:

BELLA VIDA COLLECTIVE

Mahvay Studio ClothingFeaturing Wynd's one of a kind clothing in leather, suede, silk, wool and natural fibers as well as original repurposed handbags, accessories and treasures for your home along with our incredible fine artists in a range of mediums.  Tim and Ruth Easterbrook are also showing their wares of hand felted hats and scarves and artisan pottery.  Visit www.bellavidacollective.com to check out our events featured in January including felting, up-cycling to create new things for your home or closet and building your own terrariums to bring a little piece of  garden inside for the winter season.  

312 N. School Street, Ukiah
www.bellavidacollective.com

 

ART CENTER UKIAH

 

FRUITS OF THE SEA  a juried art show
 

As part of the Crab and Wine Festival,  Art Center Ukiah will open its new gallery inside 201 S. State Street with a juried art show, "Fruits of the Sea," a tribute to the crab and fishing industries of the Mendocino Coast.  Enjoy painting, photography, fiber arts, mosaic, sculpture, with themes involving the ocean, the fruits of the sea, fishing boats and Mendocino Coast harbors.

 

There will be two receptions planned, our usual First Friday, January 6th, and our celebration of the Crab and Wine Festival, January 20th.  Artists will be available at both events and meet our enthusiastic public.

 

201 South State Street, downtown Ukiah. Art Center Ukiah is 501(c)3 and is making its space available for the market to encourage you to buy local and support our local artists. Contact 462-1400 for more information.

www.artcenterukiah.org

 

ARTS COUNCIL OF MENDOCINO COUNTY

The Museum Collage Project continues to be on display...  no FF reception or event as it is too dark/dim this time of year after 5 pm to really see anything in the Depot.

309 East Perkins Street, Ukiah, 707 463-2727

www.artsmendocino.org

 

CORNER GALLERY

YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Lolich - Dragon maskJacquie Lolich
I make masks and other wall hung sculptural pieces using natural materials - seaweed, lichens, hornet nest paper are favorites - along with copper wire and a variety of  handmade papers.  Their inspiration is almost always nature, with a twist of imagination.  Seeing them come to life is a great joy to me.__ This particular collection has a unique inspiration.
 
Twelve years ago - the last year of the dragon -  my friend Jacquie Lee commissioned me to make each animal in the Chinese zodiac as their years came and went.  Now that cycle is complete, she has the zodiac in sculptural form, and our friendship as well as my craftsmanship has grown in the process.  Most of the pieces here belong to Jacquie so are not for sale, few are new and available. As always I welcome commissions and enjoy the challenge of a special request.
 
Candida Sanlorenzo
 
Sanlorenzo - chair"My work is a reflection of my background and travels. Utilizing driftwood, willows, reclaimed wood, and vintage furniture parts, I attempt to assemble "collages" oftentimes also incorporating bits of metal, glass, beads, and the like.  
I try to imbue a sensuous, feminine quality to the furniture I create.  Detail is paramount, harking back to days working with designer clothes back in New York City.  My aesthetic sense was developed formally at the School of  the Worcester Art Museum and the Art Students League in New York City.
 
I find it amazingly satisfying to re-arrange a pile of sticks into a piece of furniture, knowing that each one is entirely unique, just as we are."

201 South State, Ukiah, 707 462-1400
www.artcenterukiah.org

 

BEAT GALLERY

Michael on the keyboard playing jazz, Susan's baked appetizers from her Mom's trusty recipes, somebody's wine, new works on the walls, a new "backdoor studio" to christen, and the general frivolity. Come by and help ring in the New Year!

109 West Perkins, Ukiah, 707 462-4180

 

GRACE HUDSON MUSEUM AND SUN HOUSE

"Bear In Mind: The Story of the California Grizzly" will be on view at the Grace Hudson Museum. This exhibit tells the saga of one of California's most beloved and feared animals "the grizzly bear" a central character in California's history. The show chronicles the demise of the bear and takes a look at grizzlies in our imagination, where they still live on.

Featured in the exhibit are contemporary art pieces by Gualala painter Heidi Endemann and Bay Area sculptor Joyce Clements. The exhibit is up through February 12, 2012.

Photo: "Grizzly Bear Fishing" painting

431 South Main, Ukiah, 707 467-2836
www.gracehudsonmuseum.org

 

GRACES ON MAIN  & HOYMAN-BROWE STUDIO

Jan Hoyman - FlowerGraces on Main/Jan Hoyman Pottery will close at their normal time 6:00 on January 6th. Please visit us during regular business hours.... m-f 10:00-6:00 sat 10:00-5:00

323 North Main, Ukiah,  707 462-5911

www.hoymanbrowestudio.com
 

 

 

KIT ELLIOT GALLERY

Photography, Al Kubanis
 
Al Kubanis has lived and practiced law in Mendocino County since 1976. When time permits, usually late spring and summer, he travels to the Southwest to camp, hike, and photograph. The area is world famous for its unique geology and beauty. The grand scale, open space, and red rock are a perfect setting for photography.
 
Al’s initial photographs were taken with 35 mm cameras. Since 1998 most photographs have been taken using the 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 format. Transparency film, i.e. slide film, is used exclusively. Kodak’s Ektachrome 100 VS, Kodachrome 64 and Fuji’s Velvia accentuate the color of the landscape. No filters are used, except for an occasional polarizer.
Al does all his own printing in his dark room. The prints have an estimated life, free from any fading or discoloration, of more then one hundred years. There is no use of digital technology which is characterized by poorer image quality and shorter longevity of the print, nor are the images manipulated in any way.
 
All inquires should be directed to Al Kubanis, Red Rock Gallery, 107 West Perkins Street, Suite 7, Ukiah, California 95482. (707)462-1700 or (707)462-7711.

116 South State, Ukiah, 707 468-1600

 

N. PAISLEY STUDIO

Nicole Paisley Martensen, silk and linen panels

N. Paisley Studio will be open and exhibiting works from Nicole Martensen and Marcia Riwney.  Nicole works in large format textile collage, and utilizes several different transfer processes, painting, drawing, and sewing to create layers of meaning and narrative.  Marcia Riwney uses mainly recycled materials in her cardboard, paper, and laminated collages.

 

Small works including cards, scarves, and functional art will also be for sale.

 

"La Parra" by Nicole Paisley Martensen 32"X56"  photo transfer, solvent transfer, acrylic paint, china marker, oil stick, spray paint on linen

312 N School St. (entrance on Henry St, behind Bella Vida).  707-468-7936.

 

TRIBE 13 GALLERY

Tomm
221 North State, Ukiah, 707  671-7447

www.tribe13.com

 

UKIAH VALLEY ARTIST COOPERATIVE GALLERY

Jim Colling and our theme is "A New Year-A New Look"

Open Thursday-Saturday  11am to 5 pm

518 E. Perkins, (next to Rod’s Shoes), in the Pear Tree Center, 463-0610

 

WESTSIDE RENAISSANCE MARKET AND GALLERY

The Westside Renaissance Market is not featuring any artwork/artist on First Friday in January  but will be resume in February.
 
The Westside Market, operated by Holly and Scott Cratty, is open daily from 10:30 – 8 pm (Sundays until 4 pm).

1003 West Clay, Ukiah, 707 462-0083

 

Local lodging vendors around Ukiah want to help and have pitched in to offer discounts of 25% and more for visitors of the Art Walk. You can come to town and stay, make it an overnighter!

Hopland inn  $79.00 (as available, limited rooms)
http://www.hoplandinn.com/

Fairfield Inn & SuitesMarriott Fairfield Inn 25% off for Art Walk
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stsuk-fairfield-inn-and-suites-ukiah-mendocino-county/

 

 

Holiday Inn ExpressHoliday Inn Express 25% off for Art Walk
http://www.holidayinnukiah.net/

 

Stanford House bed and breakfast 15% off for Art Walk
http://www.sanfordhouse.com/rooms.html