This is the first exhibition organized by the Grace Hudson Museum focused completely on the art of contemporary Pomo artists. All the pieces in the show were predominantly made after early 2020, when the onset of the COVID-19 was beginning. The work reflects the trauma of the pandemic in Native communities, but also the power of the arts — both traditional and modern — to connect individuals and promote healing. Traditionally, gathering time is when Pomo peoples come together with one another to collect basketry materials and traditional foods. In the context of this exhibition, gathering time also references how Pomo peoples use their creativity to reconnect with their culture.
The exhibition was curated by Meyo Marrufo (Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians), an established artist, curator, and educator, and by Alyssa Boge, the Grace Hudson Museum’s Curator of Education & Exhibits.
Gathering Time: Pomo Art During the Pandemic was made possible by generous support from Sherwood Valley Rancheria, Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, Guidiville Indian Rancheria, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Conrad Forest Products, and California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org. Additional support was provided by the Sun House Guild and our Museum Members.
(Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition and in its accompanying programs do not necessarily represent those of California Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.)
Image: Reflections by Bonnie Lockhart (Sherwood Valley Rancheria).
Exhibition Dates: Friday, September 2, 2022 to Sunday, January 15, 2023
Click GATHERING TIME to read the October 4, 2022 article from the Ukiah Daily Journal about the exhibition.
Click BASKETWEAVERS to read the November 15, 2022 article from the Ukiah Daily Journal about the basketweavers panel.
Click CLOSING CELEBRATION to read the January 13, 2023 article from the Ukiah Daily Journal about the closing reception and artist panel about regalia and traditional Pomo arts.
Exhibition Programs:
Friday, September 2, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Opening Reception on First Friday
Be the first to see the new exhibition, meet many of the artists, enjoy the Hopland Pomo Dancers and Pomo-style foods.
Saturday, October 1, 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Artist Panel — Drawing, Painting, Photography
Gathering Time artists Katie Williams-Elliott, Donna Ramirez, and Eric Wilder discuss their artwork in two-dimensional media.
Friday, October 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
First Friday with Pop-up Exhibition
Meet Pomo artist Kathleen Smith as we open a pop-up exhibition of her artwork, and basket makers with the Pomo Weavers Society. Make dolls from tule, a reed that grows in our Wild Gardens.
Thursday, October 20, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Painting Stories with Eric Wilder
Create a painting of a Pomo-style basket using your favorite design elements with Eric Wilder (Stewarts Point Rancheria/Kashaya Pomo) as he tells Pomo Stories.
Saturday, November 5, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Acorn Day
Sample acorn mush and learn how it’s made. From 12:00 to 2:00 PM, also see how Bonnie Lockhart uses oak leaves as part of her painting process; you’ll be able to try this technique yourself.
Saturday, November 19, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
Artist Panel — Basketweavers
Gathering Time basketweavers Silver Galleto, Robin Meely, Martina Morgan, and Corine Pearce talk about their art and practice.
Saturday, January 14, from 2:00 to 4:30 PM
Closing Reception and Artist Panel — Regalia and Traditional Art Makers
Hear from Gathering Time artists Patricia Franklin, Robert Geary, Clint McKay, and Meyo Marrufo as they speak about the regalia and traditional art pieces. The Elem Indian Colony dance group will perform to help celebrate the final days of the exhibition.