The Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah, California, is adjacent to the Sun House which artist Grace Hudson and her husband John designed and had built in 1911. Today the house and museum are owned and operated by the city of Ukiah.
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I visited this on a Sunday and there were just 4 visitors including me. As I used to paint in oils three decades ago and also an acolyte of Native American Art by Grace Carpenter Hudson, it was a day well spent. All original art exists in this small space, but you can also check out her 2,400 sq ft house that has her studio. Her father A O was a famous photographer and the entry to the museum begins with the family tree followed by A O's photos and then you enter the paradise. The curator is a friendly woman who is honest about what she knows. There is also a space showcasing Pomo baskets. I did not visit the garden where plants used by natives are grown as it was getting late. There is also a shop selling souvenirs, books connected to Grace's art. This is strictly for serious people who love history or art. Bringing in kids will not work as there are no...
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Learn about out local history and Indigenous People. The Grace Hudson Museum is exceptional. There is a native plants garden and basket display which is very informative and moving. One basket had 100 weaves per inch if I recall correctly and still has to be kept in a test tube it is so small. The paintings depict Native Americans and evoke so much emotion. Details are so finite you can see lines upon a baby's foot. Grace Hudson was an amazing person whose life and purpose, along with her husband, should be heard and seen. This piece of local history should never be lost. Also, there is a gift shop, rotating exhibits, and lectures. ...
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I visited the Museum on Wednesday, January 29th. Almost didn't get a tour of the Sun House, but through kindness of Alyssa had a chance to get immersed in the atmosphere where Grace lived and created. The grounds are well kept and very spiritual, and the gallery has the most amazing art piece, the central of which is, of course, The Nattional Thorn. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning about the native people of Northern California through the eyes of a compassionate to their...
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