Exhibit Reception: The Storyteller’s Hands

Join the SRJC Multicultural Museum and the Native American Center for a special opening reception celebrating "The Storyteller’s Hands: Carvings and Teachings of Bun Lucas". 

Enjoy an afternoon of food, community, and reflection from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with open houses at three locations on the Santa Rosa Junior College Campus: The Multicultural Museum, the Native American Center, and the Student Activities Center.

Milton “Bun” Lucas (1925-1996), a revered elder of Pomo and Miwok descent from the Stewarts Point/Kashia Pomo community, was a powerful spiritual leader dedicated to keeping his people’s cultural traditions alive. Through Native dance and song, Bun passed on the rich origin stories of the Pomo and Coast Miwok peoples, reconnecting generations to their heritage and ancestral roots. From a young age, Bun honed his skills as a woodcarver, starting with his grandfather’s pocket knife. He spent his life creating intricate carvings of animals and human figures, selling them at local venues like Midgley’s Flea Market in Sebastopol. His work was mentioned in a 1979 Press Democrat article, showcasing his passion for sharing his culture through art.

A speaking program featuring friends and family of Bun Lucas will take place from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Student Activities Center. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with wayfinding.