Make the Museum one of your stops as part of your October First Friday Art Walk. BP3, one of our favorite local musical groups, will be in the house performing their style of Americana, folk-rock, pop, and perhaps a bit of jazz. In the galleries, enjoy our newest exhibition, Earth Portraiture: Ray Strong’s Northern California Landscapes, featuring 49 paintings by Oregon-born artist Ray Strong (1905-2006). Strong captured the essence of the Western landscape in a long career dedicated to what he termed “Earth Portraiture.” He spent a considerable time living in both Southern and Northern California. Included are landscapes depicting places in Mendocino and Marin Counties, Bay Area Counties, the High Sierras, and north to Mt Lassen and Mt. Shasta. While you’re here, also check out our core galleries and take a stroll around our Wild Gardens before evening daylight disappears for the year. In addition to BP3’s music, we’ll have some light refreshments.

On First Fridays, the Museum is free for everyone, all day and evening!