Happy Fourth of July
And enjoy your celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday
(and the gallery will be closed on Saturday July 4th)
July 2026 news
Stained glass by Jeanette Carson, Photo by Elliot Little
“Standing Strong”
Art Center Ukiah
sponsored by Norm and Karen Rosen
“Art & Soul”
guest artists from Building Bridges
in the Front Windows
of Corner Gallery Ukiah
Karen Falconer
guest artist Mendocino County Art Association
Jessica Hernandez
guest artist in the Corner Gallery
Tom Winters
guest artist in the Corner Gallery
Melissa Staehle
guest artist in the Corner Gallery
Claire James
guest artist in the Corner Gallery
Trinity Thurner
Corner Gallery Young Artist
Would you like to be a guest artist? Ask in the gallery or contact us at cornergalleryukiah201@gmail.com
And all the members of the Corner Gallery
bring in new work each month.
Do consult our website, cornergalleryukiah.com
Art Center Ukiah, July 2026 “Standing Strong”
sponsored by Norm and Karen Rosen
July 4th of this year will be the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States as a nation. Art Center Ukiah sees that milestone as a perfect inspiration to host a display of art that reflects how people in our community respond creatively to the concept of ‘Standing Strong.’
“What does this anniversary mean to you?” asks show organizer Darrell Carpenter. “There are so many issues to address,” he continues. “Look at all that Americans have gone through since Europeans first immigrated here, and what has happened over the centuries to the people who were here first. Then there is our current situation of extreme divisiveness, and so many questions about what will happen in our future. Who do you stand with, what do you stand strong for, how do you show up, and in what way do you express your convictions through your art?”
“We want to see lots of creative ways to address these issues,” Darrell continues. We are looking for a wide variety of both stories and storytellers in an attempt to present a broad picture that reflects the thoughts of the people who live here.”
‘Standing Strong’ is generously sponsored by Norman and Karen Rosen. In Karen’s words: “We feel blessed as a family and as a part of this community to bring forth art that reflects a theme that is near and dear to us. Creating and joining together with open hearts and hands anything is possible.”
Corner Gallery Front Windows, June 2026 “Art and Soul”
articles by Laura Fogg
The July front windows of the Corner Gallery will feature new art made by selected individuals who participated in last September’s ’We Are You’ project. All are residents of Building Bridges, and the art that they have been working on all year reflects their talent and drive to express themselves through paint, graphite, clay, paper, textiles and found objects. Entitled ‘Art and Soul,’ the show will be a giant step for all of the participants.
Ray Benitez, who has submitted half a dozen paintings, plus some sculptures, says, “I can’t believe that I have this opportunity. Creating new work for this show is really giving my life meaning.” Tim Carmack chimes in, “I’ve been working all of last semester in my ceramics class at the college to get two pieces done. One pot is so big that I didn’t think I could do it, but I was really motivated to keep going and finish it. I’m really proud of it.” Monica Newell, who is a new resident at the shelter, jumped at the opportunity to display a large painting that she has been working on for a number of years. “It’s really personal,” she says, “and it’s hard for me to put it out there in the world… but when I heard about the show I knew I had to get brave and do it.”
Mendocino County Art Association Guest Artist
Karen Falconer, painter
Recent Front Window exhibitor, this time Karen joins us on the MCAA wall. A Southern California girl who grew up by the beautiful beaches, she enjoys painting these landscapes. She has also become a teacher of painting.
Corner Gallery Guest Artist
Jessica Hernandez
Jessica Hernandez’s work is deeply influenced by her nomadic life and he constant exploration of diverse geographical and cultural environments. Inspired by the interplay between space, memory and perception, her work draws from cinema, urban art, photography, graphic novels and 3D modeling, exploring how images can transform our perception of space and reality. (for more, enjoy her website, jesstuff.com)
Corner Gallery Guest Artist
Tom Winters, photographer
Former member of the Corner Gallery, Tom Winters has seized the opportunity to show his photographs once again on our red wall. We’re all pleased to have him join us this month. He is also a regular supporter of the Corner Gallery.
Corner Gallery Guest Artist
Melissa Staehle, painter
Former member of the Corner Gallery, Mellissa Staehle presents both her particular style of portraits along with her interesting abstracts.
Corner Gallery Guest Artist
Claire James, painter
Claire James continues this month with more of her lyrical paintings.
Corner Gallery Young Artist
Trinity Thurner
June 2026-July 2026
The Corner Gallery’s Young Artist Wall will be occupied by Mendocino College student Trinity Thurner with her newest prints and oil paintings. A returning artist to this featured wall, Trinity has continued expanding her skills with both oil paint and printing. “I started making art to busy myself as a child,” Trinity explains. “And I just really enjoyed the process of making the image in my mind come to life. My inspirations come from favorite films, surrealist painters, nature and abandoned areas.” Come see how this eclectic mix comes together on Trinity’s wall.
The First Friday opening celebration for all of these shows will be on June 5th from 5-8pm. The Corner Gallery and Art Center Ukiah are located at 201 S State Street in Ukiah.
We’d love to have you sponsor an exhibit
August 2026 Portals – Windows, doors and gates are the physical portals through which we enter another space or realm.
September 2026 Iconic Mendocino County – Mendocino County is known world-wide for its iconic views of the ocean, its majestic redwoods and its scrappy little towns….
October 2026 Texture – Texture can be an end unto itself, or an aspect of a work that embraces multiple mediums and any variety of subject matter.
November 2026 Quick Draw – Quick Draw is by invitation only. Participating artists set up their easels on First Friday and draw live models throughout the evening.
December 2026 Gifts of Art – Join the local artists who create special works for holiday giving.
Any ideas for future exhibits you’d like to offer? Tell us at acuentries@yahoo.com.
Artists, join us for one or more exhibits this year.
This gallery is for you.
For information and entry forms write acuentries@yahoo.com or find them in the gallery. Mid-month we send a special email for artists with details and entry forms. Please make sure that we have your email and specify that you are an artist.
We’d love to hear what you think, please write acuentries@yahoo.com
Art Center Ukiah | 201 S State St | Ukiah, CA 95482 US
