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Marin Cultural Association The Marin Cultural Association supports art and culture in Marin County through programming, education, and advocacy.

Congratulations to Mesa Refuge, a recipient of a 2026 Marin Cultural Association Arts Grant!Mesa Refuge brings transform...
10/15/2026

Congratulations to Mesa Refuge, a recipient of a 2026 Marin Cultural Association Arts Grant!

Mesa Refuge brings transformative stories, ideas, and knowledge to the world by supporting a diverse community of writers and activists through residencies at its coastal California retreat. Since 1997, more than 1,000 writers and activists have stayed and worked at Mesa Refuge.

“I see that telling stories is a way to share and to realize we are not always alone.” Learn more at mesarefuge.org

MCA is proud to support organizations that create space for storytelling, connection, and creative expression. Learn more about the MCA Arts Grants program at marincultural.org/grants

Big ideas deserve big support!MCA Arts Across Marin Grants will award five $10,000 grants to Marin County artists, artis...
10/14/2026

Big ideas deserve big support!

MCA Arts Across Marin Grants will award five $10,000 grants to Marin County artists, artist collectives, and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations bringing community-centered arts and cultural activities to their districts.

From performances and exhibitions to festivals, public art, creative placemaking, and participatory arts experiences, these grants support projects that bring people together and enrich the cultural life of Marin.

Applications are open now through Friday, December 4, 2026, at 5pm. Learn more and apply at marincultural.org/arts-across-marin-grants

California Arts Council

Meet Aimée-Marie Le Roi, our Fall Arts Education Intern! A first-year graduate student in San José State University’s Ma...
10/12/2026

Meet Aimée-Marie Le Roi, our Fall Arts Education Intern!

A first-year graduate student in San José State University’s Master of Library Science program, Aimée-Marie is joining MCA to support our Arts Now Marin initiative, the new Arts Now Marin Education Grants program and programming for our upcoming Holiday Lights celebration.

Born and raised in the North Bay, Aimée-Marie earned a BFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Stage Management from Southern Oregon University in 2023. While living in Ashland, Oregon, they worked with several theatres and arts organizations, including the Oregon Fringe Festival, before returning to the North Bay in 2025.

We’re thrilled to have Aimée-Marie on the MCA team and excited to have their experience and passion for the arts supporting our local community!

Learn more about MCA internships at marincultural.org/jobs-in-the-arts

Calling Marin educators, schools, and school-based partners! Applications are now open for Arts Now Marin Education Gran...
10/09/2026

Calling Marin educators, schools, and school-based partners! Applications are now open for Arts Now Marin Education Grants, supporting TK-5 public schools and educators in expanding equitable access to high-quality arts education for Marin County students.

Made possible with support from the Marin Community Foundation, the program will award grants ranging from $500 to $5,000, with $50,000 in total funding available. Funds can support everything from art supplies and field trips to visiting artists, performances, student showcases, arts integration projects, professional development, and creative collaborations with community organizations.

Marin County public schools, credentialed educators, school administrators, parent organizations, and after-school programs working directly with Marin schools are eligible to apply. Collaborative applications are encouraged!

Applications are open now through Friday, December 4, 2026, at 5pm. Review the full guidelines and apply at marincultural.org/arts-across-marin-education-grants

Marin Community Foundation Marin County Office of Education Youth In Arts

Join us tomorrow for the 2nd Friday Art Walk in Downtown San Rafael!Stroll through local galleries, meet talented artist...
10/08/2026

Join us tomorrow for the 2nd Friday Art Walk in Downtown San Rafael!

Stroll through local galleries, meet talented artists, and enjoy an evening filled with creativity, connection, and community. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, come and explore the vibrant arts scene and discover something new.

Learn more at artworksdowntown.org/2nd-friday-art-walk

Art Works Downtown

Marin’s future starts with your voice. For the first time in more than 25 years, Marin County is creating a new Strategi...
10/06/2026

Marin’s future starts with your voice. For the first time in more than 25 years, Marin County is creating a new Strategic Plan, and community input will help shape what comes next!

This is your chance to tell the County of Marin what matters most to you and what you'd like to see in the years ahead. If you live, work, attend school or do business in Marin County, we want to hear from you!

Take a few minutes to share your ideas through Engage Marin, or attend an upcoming in-person workshop. Learn more and participate at engage.marincounty.gov/q/what-are-your-ideas-for-marin-s-future/marin-center

Congratulations to Marin Society of Artists, a recipient of a 2026 Marin Cultural Association Arts Grant!For nearly a ce...
10/05/2026

Congratulations to Marin Society of Artists, a recipient of a 2026 Marin Cultural Association Arts Grant!

For nearly a century, Marin Society of Artists has provided meaningful arts programs, exhibitions, and services to the community. MCA Arts Grant funding will help support its outreach efforts with local nonprofits and community organizations, making the arts more accessible and inclusive throughout Marin County. Learn more at marinsocietyofartists.org

MCA is proud to support organizations working to expand access to the arts and strengthen Marin’s creative community. Learn more about the MCA Arts Grants program at marincultural.org/grants

Congratulations to Sara Gallagher Artwork, a recipient of a 2026 Marin Cultural Association Arts Grant!Sara Gallagher is...
10/05/2026

Congratulations to Sara Gallagher Artwork, a recipient of a 2026 Marin Cultural Association Arts Grant!

Sara Gallagher is a Bay Area artist working in graphite, pastel, and mixed media. Her figurative work explores belonging, vulnerability, transition, and the relationship between private experience and collective life. She describes her evolving practice as Emotional Realism.

MCA Arts Grant funding supported Sara’s current body of work at her duo exhibition, Sanctuary, at CK Contemporary, exploring Marin residents’ connections to the local landscape and how it shapes their everyday lives.

“These figurative drawings will explore Marin residents’ connection to the local landscape and how it shapes their everyday lives. Amplifying our community’s voices means so much to me.” Learn more at saragallagherartwork.com

MCA is proud to support artists creating work rooted in place, community, and personal experience. Learn more about the MCA Arts Grants program at marincultural.org/grants

Artists, arts organizations, and creative communities across Marin: applications are now open for MCA Arts Across Marin ...
10/02/2026

Artists, arts organizations, and creative communities across Marin: applications are now open for MCA Arts Across Marin Grants!

Made possible through funding from the California Arts Council, the program will award five $10,000 grants, with one grant available in each Marin County supervisorial district. Funding supports community-centered arts and cultural projects that bring people together, expand access to the arts, and celebrate the unique creativity and character of Marin’s communities.

Eligible applicants include Marin County-based individual artists, artist collectives, cultural organizations, and arts nonprofits. Projects may include community arts programs, performances, exhibitions, festivals, participatory arts experiences, public art, creative placemaking, and collaborative activities.

Applications are open now through Friday, December 4, 2026, at 5 PM. Review the full grant guidelines and apply at marincultural.org/arts-across-marin-grants

Looking for the perfect books to gift this holiday season?Join us Thursday, November 19th at 1pm for a beloved annual tr...
10/01/2026

Looking for the perfect books to gift this holiday season?

Join us Thursday, November 19th at 1pm for a beloved annual tradition with Elaine Petrocelli, founder and President of Book Passage Bookstore & Cafe. Elaine will share her handpicked recommendations for the season, with inspiration for everyone on your holiday list.

Discover your next great read and leave with a head start on your holiday shopping.

Registration opens October 1st! Learn more at eventbrite.com/e/book-passages-annual-holiday-book-fair-tickets-1994756140313

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San Rafael, CA
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