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Art Exhibits and Cultural Events in Marin County

Marin County is home to a vibrant art scene with numerous galleries and cultural spaces showcasing a wide array of exhibitions. From contemporary art to historical collections, there are plenty of opportunities to explore and engage with local and regional artists. Below is a detailed look at some of the current and upcoming exhibits across the region.

Anthony Meier Gallery

Located at 21 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, this gallery features "Consider the Oyster," an exhibition inspired by the writings of M.F.K. Fisher. The exhibit runs through August 8, with viewing hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays. On July 24, there will be a reception followed by a film screening of "The Art of Eating: The Life of M.F.K. Fisher" at the nearby Sequoia Cinema.

Archbishop Alemany Library

At the Barbara D. Goodman Art Gallery, Dominican University of California, visitors can view "Nurture: Self, Sea, Soil," a retrospective of watercolors by Julie Cohn. The exhibit is open through August 25, with hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Two artist talks are scheduled for August 3 and August 16.

Artist Within — A Cedars Gallery

This gallery in San Anselmo showcases "Tying It Together," a fiber art exhibition by Cedars artists. The exhibit runs through August 15, with hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.

Art Works Downtown

In San Rafael, this space hosts multiple exhibits, including a portrait exhibit running from August 1 through September 20. Other highlights include "We Are One Heart," featuring oil paintings by S. Newman, and "Textures, Time and Tides," a photography exhibit by Duane M. Conliffe. Receptions for new exhibits are scheduled for August 8 and September 12.

Bay Model Visitor Center

This location in Sausalito displays oil paintings by George Sumner, known as the "environmental impressionist." The exhibit runs through September 1, with hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

Blunk Space

Located in Point Reyes Station, Blunk Space features works by Ruby Neri, Torbjörn Vejvi, and their daughter Sigrid. The exhibit is open through August 2, with hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Bolinas Museum

This museum presents "Hold Fast," featuring works by several West Marin artists, along with photographs and vintage maps. The exhibit runs through September 21, with hours from 1 to 5 p.m. on Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends.

Book Passage

In Corte Madera, this bookstore displays works by Daniel DiPierro and friends through July. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

Borge Point Reyes Gallery

This gallery offers landscape paintings by Martha Borge and symbolic realism works by Ralph Borge. Exhibits are available by appointment.

Chandler Gallery

Located in Mill Valley, this gallery hosts "Thither!" a group exhibition through August 9. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, with Sundays by appointment.

Donna Seager Fine Arts & Artists' Books

This San Rafael gallery features "Mystery and Grace," a collection of paintings by Kristen Garneau. Exhibits are available by appointment.

Fairfax Library

The Fairfax Photo Club exhibit runs through August 28, with hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Falkirk Cultural Center

This center in San Rafael presents "Women's Voices" and "A Pastel Vision," with hours from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

The Gallery

Located in San Geronimo, this space showcases the artwork of MOT, a Fairfax artist. Private showings are available by appointment.

Gallery Route One

In Point Reyes Station, this gallery features "Inward Significance," an annual members’ exhibition, and "The Box Show," which runs through September 13. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays through Mondays, with a reception on August 16.

Gallery Sausalito

This Sausalito gallery displays impasto paintings by Ulrich Gleiter through August 8, with hours from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursdays through Mondays. A reception is scheduled for July 25 and 26.

The Image Flow

In San Anselmo, this space hosts "Queer Conscience," an exhibit of LGBTQ+ photography, through September 12. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

Kim Ford Kitz Art

This Inverness gallery showcases oil paintings and prints by Kim Ford Kitz. Exhibits are available by appointment.

Marin Art and Garden Center

This Ross-based center features a pop-up show through July 27, with hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Marin Civic Center Galleries

These galleries in San Rafael present "Making Waves," an exhibit by Cedars artists, through July. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

Marin Jewelers Guild

This San Rafael gallery displays paintings by June Yokell through July 27, with hours from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays.

Marin Museum of Contemporary Art

This San Rafael museum features "The Sky Below," an exhibit influenced by feminist science fiction, through September 21. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

Marin Society of Artists

This San Rafael gallery presents "Endless Summer," a members' exhibit, through August 2, with hours from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sundays.

Marty Knapp Photo Gallery

This Point Reyes Station gallery showcases photos by Marty Knapp, with hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, and by appointment.

MC Arts and Culture Gallery

Located in Marin City, this gallery features works by creators and entrepreneurs of the African diaspora. Hours vary, so it's best to call for details.

Mill Valley Lumber Yard

This Mill Valley venue displays PVC prints by Doug Andelin, with hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

O'Hanlon Center for the Arts

In Mill Valley, this center presents "Emotional Geography" through July and "Dreams & Visions," a group art show curated by Toni Littlejohn, through August 14. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays, with a reception on August 5.

Poet and/the Bench

This Mill Valley venue showcases sculptures by Hideki Iinuma through September 30 and multimedia art by Amanda Rowan. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays.

Point Reyes Station Western Weekend

This Point Reyes Station venue features an agricultural photo exhibit through July 27, with hours from noon to 4 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays.

Richard Blair Photography

This Inverness gallery displays photos of Yosemite Valley through the decades, with hours by appointment.

Robert Allen Fine Art

This Sausalito gallery presents abstract works on paper and canvas by Carol Lefkowitz, Victoria Ryan, Kazuko Watanabe, and Geoffrey Williams through October. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, with appointments available.

San Geronimo Valley Community Center

This San Geronimo venue features paintings by Karen Koenig and Anne Pennypacker through July, with hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Sarah Shepard Gallery

In Larkspur, this gallery presents "Intersections," a summer show, through August 23, with hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, with appointments available.

Sausalito Books by the Bay

This Sausalito venue displays works by Keith Criss inspired by the Hawaiian Islands through July, with hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Sausalito Center for the Arts

This Sausalito venue features paintings by Lauren McIntosh through July and an abstract art exhibit called "Beyond Representation" through August 9. The third annual "Paint Sausalito" plein air art show runs through September 14, with hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sundays.

Sausalito Historical Society

This Sausalito venue presents a 50th anniversary exhibit of the Sausalito Historical Society, with hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Stinson Beach Library

This library in Stinson Beach features "Vickisa Unfolds Her Universe," art books by Vickisa, through July 28, with hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, closed on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

Studio 5 Contemporary

This San Rafael venue presents "Abstracted Figures," featuring seven contemporary artists, through September 7, with hours from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays, with appointments available.

Tiburon Town Hall

This Tiburon venue features paintings by Kathy Gray through August 27, with hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays.

Toby's Feed Barn

This Point Reyes Station venue displays paintings of Marin by BayWood Artists through July 29, with hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Tom Biagini Gallery

This Inverness venue presents paintings and hand-printed clothing by Tom Biagini, with hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays, with appointments available.

Town Books

This San Anselmo venue displays serigraph prints by Bree Cutts through August, with hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Unnatural History Museum

This San Rafael venue presents sculptures by Cynthia Jensen, created from recycled materials, with hours by appointment.

Via Piccola Trattoria

This Tiburon venue features watercolors by Susie Rosenberg and Paulette Engler, with hours from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

Villa Marin

This San Rafael venue presents a solo exhibit by Kathleen Lack through September, with hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Youth in Arts

This San Rafael venue features design projects from Laurel Dell Elementary School students through September 5, with hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.

Additional Museums and Exhibits

Marin History Museum

This San Rafael venue presents "Marin the Muse," a collection of paintings, through December, with hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays.

Hamilton Field History Museum

This Novato venue presents maps, airplane models, and other exhibits related to Hamilton Field, with hours from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with private tours available.

Marin Museum of Bicycling

This Fairfax venue displays bicycles and cycling history from the 19th to 21st century, with hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays.

Museum of International Propaganda

This San Rafael venue presents a collection of propaganda posters, paintings, and sculptures from various countries, with hours from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays.

Novato History Museum

This Novato venue presents maps, photos, and oral histories of Novato, with hours from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

San Anselmo Historical Museum

This San Anselmo venue preserves and interprets the history of the area, with hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Outside Marin

Gray Loft Gallery

This Oakland venue presents "The Art of Clouds," a painting exhibit by various Bay Area artists, through August 23, with hours by appointment and a closing reception on August 23.

Nancy Toomey Fine Art

This San Francisco venue presents "Turning the Page," a group exhibition curated by Donna Seager, through August 4, with hours from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays and by appointment.