The 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Arts Initiative is pleased to announce the opening of two arts exhibitions for the spring 2026 semester.
These exhibitions are open to the public Mondays – Fridays, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, and by appointment on weekends (91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Building, 5950 Proper View Avenue, Ukiah, California).
The Year of Mindful Blessings
This exhibition of calligraphy, paintings, and seal carvings reflects Buddhist monastic and Taiwanese artist Venerable Shide¡¯s lifelong integration of spiritual cultivation and artistic practice, guided by lived experience and deep insight into impermanence and compassion. Her work embodies a meditative union of Dharma and art, where brush, mind, and presence become one.
Wild Mendocino
This exhibition presents the stunning works of local photographer Benjamin A Carrero, shaped by time spent in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve, where slowing down and practicing patience reveal shifting light, quiet wildlife, and a deeper way of seeing. The exhibition invites viewers into moments of presence and stillness, fostering appreciation for the forest and the life it holds.