The Ukiah Library

The Ukiah Branch Library invites the community to its Art Walk opening on Friday, April 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring an acrylic on canvas exhibition by local artist Charles Montgomery.

Montgomery describes himself as an art lover turned art maker. His work includes colorful, stylized portraits of people and animals, often with a touch of humor. He draws inspiration from artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse and Georgia O’Keeffe. His love of music, especially jazz, is a recurring theme throughout his work. He says the reward of making art is the sense of freedom and fun it brings.

The April 3 event will include live harp music by Suni Robin. Guests can also take part in an all-ages tiny canvas craft and browse a book sale hosted by the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library.

The exhibition runs through April 30 and is free and open to the public. Ample parking is available at Standley and Main streets.

105 N. Main Street, Ukiah

The Lot on Main

The Lot on Main will host its monthly art market on Friday, April 3, bringing an evening of art, music and community to downtown Ukiah. Sponsored by Clutts Co. Vintage, the event will also feature its biannual $5 dig pile, offering shoppers a chance to hunt for unique finds.

The market will include 15 local artisans selling paintings, prints, pottery and more. Live music will be provided by local band Weevilism, adding to the relaxed, outdoor setting.

Organizers will also introduce a free makerspace, sponsored by Mendocino College and The Community Foundation of Mendocino County, giving visitors a chance to create their own work during the event.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase from It’s a Bao Time and El Mitote Cafe.

The event is free and family friendly. The Lot on Main is located at the corner of Standley and Main streets, with ample free parking available nearby.

200 N. Main Street, Ukiah

Luxe Places Int’l Realty

Join Luxe for Art Walk as they host an art exhibition for fiber artist, Jan Cannon. Light refreshments will be served.

Artist Bio: Jan Cannon is a fiber artist whose work has ranged from silk hangings to geodesic dome homes, dog saddlebags to antique textile restoration. Her passion for creating with cloth and natural elements began in childhood growing up in Jamaica’s vibrant climate. Working in the industrial sewing industry for many years provided Jan an income while also developing skills in upholstery, large-scale design, and fabric markets.

Painting with acrylics and making with mixed media came after children left home. She started on thrift-store linens, and as brushes and paint became a meditation and source of joy, her paintings have continued to evolve.

With a deep connection to California and family roots here, returning to live in Ukiah is giving Jan a grounded sense of place and home. Thanks to Miriam Carrero and Luxe Places, she is realizing her dream and is currently turning an old garage into a maker space.

601 S. State Street, Ukiah

Bona Marketplace

Join Bona Marketplace during First Friday Art Walk for an opening featuring local artist Darrell Carpenter. A longtime Ukiah resident, Carpenter has lived in the community for more than 25 years and draws inspiration from his garden and the surrounding landscape.

His painting collages celebrate the beauty and spirit of the natural world. Working in layered compositions, Carpenter blends color, texture and form to create detailed pieces filled with movement. Blooming flowers, shifting light and seasonal changes all play a role in shaping his work.

The exhibition invites viewers to slow down and reconnect with the quiet beauty found in everyday life. Carpenter’s work reflects a close attention to nature and a deep appreciation for the environment around him.

Visitors are encouraged to stop by, enjoy live music by Jerry Rubio and share small bites while viewing the artwork.

The event is free and open to the public as part of Ukiah’s monthly Art Walk.

116 W. Standley Street, Ukiah

Corner Gallery / Art Center Ukiah

Corner Gallery Ukiah and Art Center Ukiah will present new exhibitions in April 2026, highlighted by “Mendocino Quilt Artists: Nine Voices.” The Mendocino Quilt Artists will be featured in the gallery’s front windows, showcasing work from a group that has met for more than 30 years to share ideas and support each other.

The nine artists, Deanna Apfel, Holly Brackmann, Laura Fogg, Ann Horton, Leila Kazimi, Betty Lacy, Dede Ledford, Joyce Paterson and Marilyn Simpson, are known for their strong sense of community and shared dedication to quilting. Their work reflects both personal expression and a deep connection to Mendocino County.

Inside the gallery, the Young Artist Wall will feature Mendocino College student Patience MakePeace Gruey. Raised and home schooled in Covelo, Gruey is now based in Ukiah and studying art. Her work includes colored pencil drawings and acrylic paintings, with a focus on developing her voice as an artist.

In the rear gallery, Art Center Ukiah will present a new group show inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” offering a fresh take on a familiar image.

The First Friday opening is April 3 from 5 to 8 p.m., with live music by Michael Oberg.

201 S. State Street, Ukiah

W Real Estate

Join First Friday Art Walk at W Real Estate for an evening of snacks, drinks and art in downtown Ukiah.

Featured artist Jessica Hernandez presents work that explores space, memory and perception. Known for her detailed, atmospheric approach, Hernandez creates scenes that feel familiar but slightly out of reach. Her work often draws from real environments, then shifts them through color, light and structure to create something new. Working between painting and hand-built maquettes, she builds immersive spaces that sit between fiction and memory.

Hernandez’s work reflects her interest in architecture and place, shaped in part by her travels and study of varied landscapes. Interiors and exterior scenes both play a role in her process, often blending into one another.

Visitors are invited to stop by, experience the work and enjoy a relaxed Art Walk setting.

101 N. State Street, Ukiah

MEDIUM Art Center

MEDIUM Art Center will present “Zen in Feathers,” a solo exhibition of painting and ink work by William Shi, opening during First Friday Art Walk on April 3, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments, wine and beer will be available by donation.

Shi, 17, is an award-winning artist from Northeastern China now based in Ukiah. His work blends traditional Chinese brush painting with oil painting, focusing on two main subjects: chickens he observes daily from his flock of 35 and themes rooted in Buddhist thought shaped by his time at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas. His body of work includes more than 400 pieces.

Shi has exhibited at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum, received recognition from the U.S. president and studied in pre-college programs at RISD and Yale.

The exhibition marks a key moment as he prepares to graduate high school and enter college.

The show runs through May 1. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

110 S. School Street, Ukiah