Welcome to the Art Centre
MISSION
Foster an environment where all people grow & thrive through the arts.
VALUES & BELIEFS
All humans are blessed with creativity that thrives when nurtured.
The arts in all forms enrich the human spirit, foster communication and lead to understanding.
Shared creativity bridges differences and forges unity.
WHAT WE DO
93 years of discovering what connects us through the arts.
No funds required
A pledge of funds is optional
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Marin Society of Artists is a non-profit organization dedicated since 1927 to promoting the arts in our community. We partner with non-profit organizations and others to provide a broad array of arts and enrichment opportunities.
MSA and our partners sponsor ongoing programs at the Art Centre and in the community that promote cultural enrichment and the arts in all forms. Our Main Gallery, Flex Gallery & Ground Floor Galleries house new displays of original art every month, most available for purchase.
We foster activities that encourage the general public & under served communities to explore and incorporate the arts and enrichment activities in their lives. We support artists of multiple disciplines at all stages of their development.
Art Centre Hours:
Wednesday through Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. Closed holidays.
2nd Friday Art Walk [2nd Friday of every month] 5 to 8 pm.
1515 3rd Street (corner of E Street)
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-454-9561
Admission free to the public during open hours and for most events.
Support Marin Society of Artists and our mission.
This activity is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov
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NOTICE
The Art Centre is closed until the Marin County SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER is lifted.
We continue to offer virtual arts, activities, and exhibits.
SECOND FRIDAY ART WALK GOES VIRTUAL!
Please join us on the Art Works Downtown virtual art walk, 2nd Friday of every month at 6 p.m.
CRAZY FOR ART
An MSA member show. June 18, 2020 - August 19, 2020, presented in our Virtual Gallery. Juror: Hines. Slideshow, interview with Hines.
BLUE LIGHT AT THE GALLERY GOES VIRTUAL!
Join poet George Wallace, plus attendees at his August workshop, in these online group readings via Zoom.
George Wallace and his workshop attendees August 22, 2020
Colors and Moods
An MSA members exhibition Please enjoy this short You Tube video of a sampling of the works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsGUbCmnhGE&t=137s
Call For Entry - Summer Show 2020
An MSA members exhibition, juried for prizes.
Call for Entry - Celebration of Art
National online gallery exhibition - DEADLINE JULY 28, 2020
STUDIO SPACE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
2nd Friday Art Walk 5 to 8 p.m.
The second Friday of each month, See current exhibition and visit 17 artist studios. Note: Due to the pandemic, 2nd Friday has gone virtual.
Friday Painting Group
Every Friday from 1 to 4 - all are welcome. See page for details and cost.
MARIN OPEN STUDIOS AT MARIN SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
2020 MOS cancelled. Click on link for details.
Adult and Children's Art Classes
Ongoing classes, plus non- instructor groups.
Winter All Media Art Classes for Children
Space Availability
Space is available for arts & enrichment activities of all kinds, as well as for your meeting, class, social gathering and community group use. Email: msarentals@outlook.com
Pop-up Gallery Space
Main Gallery walls are available for "pop-up" shows for 7 or 12 day periods. A great opportunity for group, solo & student artists. Email: msarentals@outlook.com
Artist Studios
Visit 17 working artist studios. For studio rental email: msarentals@outlook.com
Parking
Onsite parking with one disabled parking space. 2 hour free parking on the north side of 3rd Street across from the Centre. Metered parking on E Street. Free parking on Sundays. Click on "Parking" above for downtown parking locations and fees. ANNOUNCEMENT: The City has extended the FREE WEEKEND PARKING, in the A Street and C Street Garages. Public parking is free in the two 5-story parking garages in Downtown San Rafael all weekend long! These parking garages are near 4th & A Street and 4th & C Street.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING ACTIVITIES