Arts & Culture in the Upper Russian River Valley

With more artists per capita than other county in the US and an artistic history that goes back half a century, perhaps it’s no surprise that this unspoiled, rural paradise also boasts galleries, music, and culture that is on par with many large urban centers.

Art Center Ukiah/ Corner Gallery Ukiah

Arts Type: 
Art Centers, Galleries/Studios

 ACU, a community art center features a variety of exhibits, art classes and music events. The Corner Gallery, an artists' co-operative showcases works of 20 odd local artists. An intriguing mix of artistic expression from jewelry to wall hangings, small sculptures to large paintings....many one of a kind gift ideas.

Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House

Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House

Arts Type: 
Art Centers, Galleries/Studios, Museums, Learning and Experience

The Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah is one of northern California's cultural treasures. Telling the story of nationally esteemed artist Grace Carpentner Hudson (1865-1937), and her anthropologist husband, Dr. John Hudson (1857-1935), the museum features permanent exhibits showcasing Grace's oil portraits of Pomo Indians and John's collection of Pomo basketry.

Noyo Theatre

Arts Type: 
Theaters

Located in the heart of Downtown Willits, the Noyo Theatre is a movie theatre featuring an array of current blockbusters that both kids and adults can enjoy.

Solar Living Center

Solar Living Institute

Arts Type: 
Learning and Experience

The Solar Living Institute is a 501 (c) 3 educational nonprofit.  Classes cover sustainable subjects ranging from landscaping for bees to solar PV installation.  School groups visit the 12-acre demonstration site (The Solar Living Center) on environmental field trips.  We also host a 7 month internship program that helps young adults find a green career path. 

The Mendocino Ballet Company

Arts Type: 
Learning and Experience, For Kids

The Mendocino Ballet Company is the area's ONLY dance company with performance opportunities for the serious dancer featuring classical and contemporary ballet as well as children's story ballets.

Ukiah Players Theatre

Ukiah Players Theatre

Arts Type: 
Theaters, Learning and Experience, For Kids

Ukiah Players Theatre is a professionally managed nonprofit community organization in residence at the Ukiah Playhouse. We are committed to providing our rural audiences with a wide range of theatre experiences including the classics and contemporary plays as well as original theatre pieces created for, by, and about our community.

Ukiah Symphony

Arts Type: 
Theaters, Learning and Experience

Now in the 31st season! Upcoming performances include 'Stories in Music!" and "The British are Coming!" Please visit their website for ticketing information and detailed performance schedules.

Yoga Mendocino

Yoga Mendocino

Arts Type: 
Learning and Experience

Visitors are most welcome to drop in and enjoy yoga and meditation at our beautiful studio. Yoga Mendocino offers Yoga for all levels of fitness. Ongoing yoga classes Monday-Friday, plus Sunday am.

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