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.
Equity Statement of Purpose.
WHAT WE DO
93 years of discovering what connects us through the arts.
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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:
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon to 4 p.m.
Closed holidays. Note: The Gallery will be closed on Friday, May 14, for show installation.
2nd Friday Art Walk [2nd Friday of every month] 5 to 8 pm. Currently Virtual only.
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.
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This activity is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov
The Art Centre is OPEN Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, commencing March 19, 2021, noon to 4 p.m. With tier status changing, please call before coming to make sure we are actually open. Safe practices are observed. Masks, gloves and hand sanitizer are available to help keep you and others safe. Please do not enter if you don't feel well or are exhibiting symptoms.
Please read full requirements here
We continue to offer virtual arts, activities, and exhibits.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
NOTE: THE GALLERY WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, MAY 14 FOR SHOW INSTALLATION
May at MSA
an Marin Society of Artists member exhibition presented in our Virtual Gallery. Opens May 1, 2021 through June 20, 2021. ZOOM reception Sunday, May 2, 2021, 5 p.m. PDT
EXPOSED 2021
Our annual National photography exhibition, presented in our Virtual Gallery. Opens May 2, 2021 through July 2, 2021. ZOOM reception Sunday, May 16, 2021, 5 p.m. PDT
Blue Light at the Gallery Virtual Readings
Celebrating the publication of Fog and Light: San Francisco through the Eyes of the Poets Who Live Here
May 7, 2021, 6 PM, PDT Readings VIA ZOOM
Ten Artists - IN GALLERY
Group show of ten MSA members. May 15, 2021 through July 3, 2021. Commencing May 20, the gallery will be open Thursdays through Sundays. The Gallery will be closed on May 14 for show installation.
Spring Pop-Up
featuring the works of Marin Society of Artists members. EXTENDED through May 8, 2021. The Gallery is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Invited Artists
Live, online, Portrait and Landscape Workshops with Deirdre Shabano
RENT THE GALLERY
For individual or a group showing, the Gallery walls are available October 5, 2021 to October 11, 2021 and December 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. For details and to book Email:
2nd Friday Art Walk has gone virtual
The second Friday of each month, Please join us on the Art Works Downtown virtual art walk, 2nd Friday of every month at 6 p.m.
Friday Painting Group
Every Friday from 1 to 4 - all are welcome. See page for details and cost.
Adult and Children's Art Classes
Ongoing classes, plus non- instructor groups.
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:
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:
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.
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