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Ukiah Daily Journal - April 24th, 2026
Ridgewood Ranch to host Senegalese drum-making workshop Sunday
This Sunday, curator Leyna Lightman and Ridgewood Ranch along with Mendocino Art Center, will present a Senegalese animal-to-drum making workshop, using the hide of a cow born and raised on Ridgewood Ranch in Willits. At the workshop, held at Ridgewood Ranch, one to three communal drums will be crafted and then donated to the Mendocino Art Center in Mendocino. On Saturday, May 2, the drum or drums will be activated in a ceremony and celebration at the Arts Center.
Ukiah Daily Journal - Jan 21st, 2026
Mendocino Art Center honors Felicia Rice and mother in dual show.
The Mendocino Art Center will be hosting two exhibits beginning February 14th- “Felicia Rice: Changes,” which will feature new and old work by the esteemed letterpress artist, and “Mushrooms in Color,” an exhibit featuring artwork using mushroom dyes, in honor of MAC co-founder and Felicia’s mother, Miriam Rice
World Atlas - Jan 19th, 2026
World Atlas
Mendocino and the Art Center makes the list! Thanks World Atlas!
A Nine of the Friendliest Towns in California
Mendocino Beacon - Oct 16th, 2025
Dav Bell, executive director of the Mendocino Art Center, has spent his first year with the organization focusing on accessibility, inclusiveness, and listening to stakeholders within the arts community.
A Conversation with Mendocino Art Center’s Executive Director
Advocate-News - July 18th, 2025
Art Explorers celebrates 25 years with show at Mendocino Art Center
The Mendocino Voice - June 12th, 2025
New poetry anthology features nearly 100 women poets in Mendocino County
KZYX - Nov 19th, 2024
An interview with Director Dav Bell
Art Waves, a monthly program dedicated to the creative sector of Mendocino County. Hosted by Marty Durlin and Victor Palomino. Listen every third Tuesday at 9 am on KZYX and Z.
The new Pomo Tile Project by Pomo artists Bonnie Lockhart, Meyo Marrufo and Eric Wilder
Mendocino Voice - Oct 30, 2024
Kent Augason in his first
Mendocino Open Paint Out
Mendocino Voice - Sept 17, 2024
Mendocino Beacon - June 20, 2024
Dav Bell
Executive Director