~ Wood spirits live where termites fear to tread ~ 

This exhibit of diasporic Rotuman art recontemplates the future with traditional Polynesian hand chiseling on a variety of rare woods, from Asiatic teak to Hawaiian sandalwood and ironwood, in conjunction with Hungarian and French oak wine casks, all tattooed in contemporary and traditional motifs, emblazoned with ancestry and whispering a potency beyond the threshold cambium layers, lilting into the timeless realm of the Va’a, an outrigger canoe of stability.

Past & Current Artists in Residence of Cider Creek Collective presents:

This body of work was collectively fired in an anagama-style kiln at Cider Creek Collective, based in Albion. Requiring a dedicated group of potters, neighbors, and friends to fire,  we take 2-3 days to load the kiln, carefully placing each piece in a location best suited for its form, and spend 8 days stoking the anagama. For a week, the kiln becomes the heart of the collective, where we spend hours sitting around the campfire, sharing meals with one another, and feeding the fire when it tells us it is time. This work would not be possible without the co-founders of Cider Creek Collective, Nick Schwartz and Jess Thompson, who invited us to participate in the firing.

Belly of the Fire features works by: Emma Eckert, Sam Hill, Rino Kodama, David Lyon, Wolfgang Obergin, Collyn Rayne, and Brandon Steele.

BEHIND THE SCENES: 
Creating Theatre Magic for Fifty years!
1976 - 2026

The Mendocino Art Center is pleased to announce an exhibit

celebrating 50 years of live theatre at the Mendocino Theatre Company

Featuring costumes, props, set pieces and great stories drawn from history.

September 19th to October 4

Mendocino Art Center

45200 Little Lake St.

Celebrate 50 Years of Live Theatre at the Mendocino Theatre Company!

OPEN HOUSE EVENT

Come Enjoy the Fun!

1 Minute Plays Troubadours Food Prizes *

Photos in Costume * Mini Acting Lessons * Backstage Tours

Saturday, September 19th
12:00-4:00 at the Mendocino Theatre

45200 Little Lake Street

Mendocino, 95460

Whether Meyo is working with digital art, regalia, or weaving, each creation begins with inspiration drawn from the world around me—the patterns in the land, the rhythm of our dances, the wisdom in our songs.

This show offers a glimpse into her creative process. The digital drawings, which she calls fingerdoodles, incorporate basket patterns, traditional dances, and scenes of Pomo life. Each basket pattern carries meaning, reflecting the land, the animals, and the stories of our ancestors.

We will be hosting the Opening Reception with Meyo Marrufo on Friday, October 16, 6-8pm

All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!