Marin Open Studios

Marin Open Studios Find art and connect with artists on our website all year long! MOS is a non-profit visual arts org

08/18/2026

Opening today, a juried Marin Open Studios Showcase Exhibit featuring artwork from 70 individual artists on display at Marin Community Foundation's extraordinary headquarters.

This Exhibition will be in place through January 9th with an Artist Reception on Wednesday, August 26th from 4:30-6:30pm with wine, cheese and other appetizers, open to all.

Where: Marin Community Foundation
5 Hamilton Landing #200, Novato

When: Today through January 9th, weekdays from 9AM to 4PM

Artists Reception: Wednesday, August 26th from 4:30PM to 6:30PM

Learn more about the selected artists here:
https://marinopenstudios.org/mcf2026/

08/14/2026

New Start Date for MOS Exhibit at MCF 📅 Artwork from 70 individual Marin Open Studios artists will be on display in the juried exhibit at Marin Community Foundation's extraordinary headquarters.

This Exhibit will be in place for 5 months from August 17th to January 9th with an Artist Reception on Wednesday, August 26th from 4:30-6:30pm with wine, cheese and other appetizers, open to all.

Where: Marin Community Foundation
5 Hamilton Landing Suite 200
Novato

When: Weekdays August 17th to January 9th from 9AM to 4PM

Artists Reception: Wednesday, August 26th from 4:30PM to 6:30PM

Stay tuned for more information about the participating artists and the reception!

Marin Community Foundation

08/04/2026

NEW JURIED EXHIBIT ☀️ We are excited to announce that artwork from 70 artists will be on display in the juried Marin Open Studios Exhibit at Marin Community Foundation's extraordinary headquarters.

This Exhibit will be in place for 5 months from August 10th to January 8th with an Artist Reception on Wednesday, August 26th from 4:30-6:30pm with wine, cheese and other appetizers, open to all.

Where: Marin Community Foundation
5 Hamilton Landing
Suite 200
Novato

When: Weekdays August 10th to January 8th from 9AM to 4PM

Stay tuned for more information about the participating artists and the reception!

Featured artists clockwise from top left:
Cara Brown
Nicki Adani
Jeffrey Downing
Carol A Levy
Greg Brown
John Murphy

05/13/2026

OPEN STUDIOS RECAP 🎨 Over the past two weekends, thousands of visitors explored studios across Marin County, met local artists and experienced firsthand the incredible talent that makes our community so vibrant.

Whether you purchased artwork, popped in on your neighbor artist, attended for the first time, or spent the day exploring, your presence mattered.

Events like Marin Open Studios are possible because of people like you who believe the arts enrich our communities and make Marin a more meaningful place to live.

While the event may be over, the artists’ work continues year-round. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about the participating artists and continue supporting local creativity beyond Open Studios weekend.

And if Marin Open Studios has inspired you, please consider making a donation to help us continue our mission of keeping the arts thriving across Marin County for years to come.

Every contribution sustains this beloved community tradition and creates more opportunities for artists. Thank you for being part of Marin Open Studios 2026!

05/10/2026

Make this Mother's Day weekend even more special by popping in to see some art around Marin.

This is the second and final weekend of Marin Open Studios where more than 260 local artists open their doors to the public.

Whether you are looking for a unique gift for Mom, thinking of treating yourself to an original artwork, or just looking to connect with local creatives, this countywide event is sure to inspire you and your loved ones.

And if you are thinking of getting some handmade jewelry for yourself or someone special, be sure to visit our 2026 jewelers, including:

Julie Tuton
Vicki Marinko
Sudha Irwin �

Not sure where to start? Begin your tour at the Showcase Gallery!

View work from hundreds of artists in one place, then visit your favorites in their studios.

Marin Open Studios Showcase Gallery
Sausalito Center for the Arts

750 Bridgeway
Sausalito
Today from 11 AM – 5 PM

Come check out Marin's thriving art scene!

05/09/2026

This is it, your final chance to experience Marin Open Studios 2026.

Saturday and Sunday from 11am–6pm, more than 260 Marin artists are opening their studios for the second and final weekend of this beloved annual event.

Step inside the spaces where creativity happens. Meet painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, mixed media artists, and makers of every kind. Discover what inspires them, watch works in progress, and connect directly with the artists shaping Marin’s vibrant creative culture.

Whether you are looking for a meaningful day trip, a conversation that sparks inspiration, or a one-of-a-kind piece of art to bring home, Open Studios offers a rare opportunity to experience art in a personal and unforgettable way.

If you have been meaning to go, now is the time. And if you don't know where to start, pop by to check out the Showcase Gallery.

Bring a friend, make a day of it, and support local artists in the places where their work comes to life!

05/06/2026

Thank you to the for hosting the Showcase Gallery for the fourth year in a row!

Executive director Kina Lamblin took a moment with to share their excitement about this years event.

Marin Open Studios returns this weekend, May 9–10 from 11am–6pm, inviting you inside artists’ studios across the county.

Meet artists, explore their creative spaces, and discover original artwork available for purchase.

Begin your tour at the Showcase Gallery, open until May 10, Wed–Sun from 11am–5pm. View work from over 260 participating artists in one place, then visit your favorites in their studios.

Marin Open Studios Showcase Gallery
Sausalito Center for the Arts
750 Bridgeway, Sausalito
April 24 – May 10
Wednesday to Sunday
11 AM – 5 PM

Artists open their doors to share their processes, inspirations, and finished works. Visitors can discover and purchase original art directly from the artists, spanning a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, textiles, jewelry, and more.

Marin Open Studios is a cornerstone cultural event that connects the community with local artists and celebrates the depth and diversity of Marin’s creative landscape.

05/02/2026

Marin Open Studios kicks off today 🎨

Step into Marin’s thriving art scene as hundreds of artists are opening their studio doors across the county.

✨ Visit studios (some are only open this weekend)
✨ Meet the artists and learn their process
✨ Take home one-of-a-kind art

Weekend 1: May 2–3 | 11am–6pm
All across Marin County

This year, explore it all with our interactive Google Maps, your guide to two weekends of art, discovery, and connection. Filter by region, find group exhibitions, and map out your perfect route.

From sunlit garden studios to waterfront lofts, you can curate a day that’s uniquely yours.

📍 Explore by area:
Novato & North Marin
San Rafael & Central Marin
The Villages (East & West)
Sausalito & Southern Marin

🗺️ Save your favorite stops and build your own itinerary.

With hundreds of artists, one weekend might not be enough so plan ahead and make the most of both.

05/01/2026

See MORE local artists during Open Studios by visiting one of the group shows!

We have a colorful line-up of group shows scheduled for the first two weekends in May all across Marin County, including:

Art Works Downtown in San Rafael
Reception - Saturday, May 2nd from 3pm to 6pm

Canal Alliance in San Rafael

Crome Architecture in San Rafael

Creatives By The Bay in San Rafael

ICB Artists Building in Sausalito
Preview Night - Friday, May 1st from 5pm to 8pm

Isabel Cook Center in San Anselmo

Magnolia Artists in San Anselmo

Marin Art & Garden Center Gallery in Ross

Marin Society of Artists in San Rafael

MC Arts Gallery in Marin City

Novato Arts Center in Novato

O'Hanlon Center For the Arts in Mill Valley
Reception - Tuesday, May 5th from 5pm to 8pm

Town Center in Corte Madera

Click link in comments to check out the Marin Open Studios Tour Guide and learn more about the 2026 group show artists!

THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Local Treasures Benefit for Art last Saturday! 🥂We hope you enjoyed the activitie...
04/30/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Local Treasures Benefit for Art last Saturday! 🥂

We hope you enjoyed the activities, the refreshments, and the art.

If you missed the big event, be sure to continue to support the arts in Marin County by taking the time to visit the Showcase Gallery in Sausalito along with local artist studios this weekend and next weekend.

Marin Open Studios
May 2–3 and May 9–10

This year, over 260 artists are participating in Open Studios, offering a rare look at the talent and inspiration that thrives in our community.

Explore hidden studios right in your neighborhood, meet the creators behind the work, and support the local arts by purchasing original pieces directly from the source.

You’ll find an incredible diversity of mediums, including:

🗿 Sculpture, ceramics, and pottery
🖌 Abstract and figurative painting, watercolor, and pastels
📷 Photography and digital media
🎨 Mixed media, encaustics, and drawing
📿 Textiles, jewelry, wood, glass, and much more

Once you’ve explored the Showcase Gallery, follow our Tour Guide and digital maps to visit the private studios of your favorite artists.

For 33 years, Marin Open Studios has built a connected community around artists and their work.

Grab your friends and family and join us for this unique tradition!

Photos by 2026 artist John Andrew Murphy.

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