Marin Society of Artists

Marin Society of Artists Our several galleries showcase new art monthly. Ongoing programs promote cultural enrichment and th

Art gallery showcasing works by area artists, plus three regional and/or national shows per year. The main gallery showcases a new display of original art every month, most of it available for purchase. Our flex gallery and lower level galleries feature the art works of member artists, rotating on a regular basis. An online rental gallery is available to rent works for your home or office.

MATERIALS MATTER is the new exhibition opening this week at Marin Society of Artists, San Rafael. This juried fine arts ...
06/12/2026

MATERIALS MATTER is the new exhibition opening this week at Marin Society of Artists, San Rafael. This juried fine arts exhibit features 33 Northern California artists, 51 works of art that explore the range of materials from clay, stone, metal, wood, fiber and more.
Join us Friday, June 12th for the opening reception, 5-8pm, meet the artists and show juror, Susan Press, enjoy the art, music and light refreshments; and great conversation.

Exhibition Dates: June 10 -July 5, 2026

Our thanks to Susan Press for jurying the Materials Matter exhibition and
Congratulations exhibiting artists:

Yuni Aaron
Paul Aronowitz
Molly Blauvelt
Lori Bywater Lautze
Heather Chamberlain
John Consedine
Karen Delucchi
Christopher Dworin
Monica Engebretson
Dominique Fougère
Sara Gaston Huey
Tebby George
Mirto Golino
Jane Grimm
Susan Hontalas
Sheri Langer
Virginia May
Cornelia Nevitt
Lee Nisbet
Hiroko Nogami-Rosen
Luna R Paesch
Matt Reynolds
Ellie Rossiter
Hilary Sheehan
Sharon Sittloh
Rainey Straus
Evan Tenenbaum
Josef Twirbutt
Catherine Van Aken
Mike Wasden
Tanya Wilkinson
Melissan Woodburn
Jan Yun
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đź“ŤMarin Society of Artists
1515 3rd St (corner of E St)
San Rafael, CA
Gallery Hours: Weds-Sun, 12-4pm
https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org/

Last two weeks to view “ABSTRACT-Beyond the Literal” at Marin Society of Artists Gallery, San Rafael. Now through June 6...
05/27/2026

Last two weeks to view “ABSTRACT-Beyond the Literal” at Marin Society of Artists Gallery, San Rafael. Now through June 6, 2026

Join us as Marin Society of Artists’ members take you on a journey into the abstract. Enjoy prints, photography, drawings and paintings in a wide variety of mediums.

IMAGES featured in this post :
1. Carol Ponzio, “Disc Prints”, Monoprint, (first place)

2. Jim Fish, “Quantum Foam”, Photograph, (honorable mention)

3. Debbie Seidman, “Chain Reaction”, Acrylic, (second place)

4. Gail Andersen, “Confetti”, 36”x48”
Acrylic

https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org/abstract-beyond-the-literal-1
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You can view the BOLD and FREE exhibition online (see link below). You’ll find 57 Artists from 19 States and Italy.
https://shows14.wixsite.com/mysite

Exhibition dates: Apr 16-June 16, 2026

Marin Society of Artists, 1515 3rd St / E Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 is hosting two workshops in June, 2026. Kristine ...
05/26/2026

Marin Society of Artists, 1515 3rd St / E Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 is hosting two workshops in June, 2026.

Kristine Berg is offering two workshops in the MSA Flex room. To register and obtain a materials list, email Kristine with the name and date of the workshop in the subject line: [email protected]��JUNE 12, noon to 4pm
Pom Pom Mobile Making
Workshop fee $40 (does not include materials)
https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org/festive-pom-poms

Create a joyful, colorful Pom Pom Mobile using yarn, simple tools, and playful construction techniques. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore balance, rhythm, and color while designing a sculptural hanging piece inspired by folk traditions and contemporary textile art. Perfect for all skill levels. Leave with a finished mobile—and the skills to keep making more.

JUNE 13, noon to 4pm
Textile Origami, Workshop fee $80
https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org/textile-origami

Transform flat fabric into sculptural, dimensional textures using simple tools and precise hand stitching. Learn to create a grid and follow pattern charts to build rich textile surfaces inspired by origami, waves, and natural forms. Suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike. All levels welcome.

New exhibition in the MSA Gallery “ABSTRACT - BEYOND THE LITERAL” Join us in the gallery as Marin Society of Artists mem...
05/16/2026

New exhibition in the MSA Gallery “ABSTRACT - BEYOND THE LITERAL” Join us in the gallery as Marin Society of Artists members take you on a journey into the abstract.
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Enjoy prints, photography, drawings and paintings in a wide variety of mediums, with space between works for your eyes to rest.

EXHIBITION DATES:
May 13-June 6, 2026

https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org/abstract-beyond-the-literal-1

Images Featured:
1. Carol Ponzio, “Disc Prints”, Monoprint
(awarded First Prize)
2. Debbie Seidman, “Chain Reaction”, Acrylic (awarded Second Prize)

Always a great in-gallery exhibition! MATERIAL MATTERSSculpture, Ceramic and AssemblageENTRY DEADLINE: MAY 24, 2026Exhib...
05/16/2026

Always a great in-gallery exhibition!
MATERIAL MATTERS
Sculpture, Ceramic and Assemblage

ENTRY DEADLINE: MAY 24, 2026
Exhibition dates: June 10 to July 6, 2026

All styles of Sculpture, Ceramic and Assemblage, and all materials including clay, metal, stone, fabric and more are accepted. Fee to enter. Cash awards.

Open to all artists in Northern California, age 18 and over. Exhibition will be held in our San Rafael Gallery. All works must be hand delivered - no mail in or commercial delivery will be accepted.

Juror: Susan Press. Susan is known for her whimsical sculptures. Using clay with mixed media and found objects, her work is illustrative, entertaining and often humorous.

It’s the first weekend of Marin Open Studios. We invite you to explore artwork created by member and guest artists displ...
04/30/2026

It’s the first weekend of Marin Open Studios. We invite you to explore artwork created by member and guest artists displaying at Marin Society of Artists —May 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th*. 26 artists and two floors of fine arts representing several mediums in 2D and 3D works.
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đź“ŤMarin Society of Artists
1515 3rd St (corner of E St)
San Rafael, CA
Gallery Hours: Weds-Sun, 12-4pm
https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org/

Marin Society of Artists presents 2 juried fine arts exhibition this month. - SPRING AWAKENING (In The Gallery) 65 works...
04/16/2026

Marin Society of Artists presents 2 juried fine arts exhibition this month.

- SPRING AWAKENING (In The Gallery)
65 works of art from 43 Bay Area Artists. On view through Saturday, April 25 at 1515 3rd St (at E St), San Rafael CA

- BOLD and FREE (view the exhibition on MSA’s online gallery)
57 artists from 19 US states and Italy

Opens April 16 in our Virtual Gallery
Link to the online virtual gallery ⬇️
https://shows14.wixsite.com/mysite

Exhibition: April 16 -June 16, 2026
Zoom Reception: Sun, April 27 5pm PDT
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đź“ŤMarin Society of Artists
1515 3rd St (corner of E St)
San Rafael, CA
Gallery Hours: Weds-Sun, 12-4pm
https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org/

Join us Friday, April 10th, 5-8pm for the opening reception for “Spring Awakening” a juried fine arts exhibition, showc...
04/08/2026

Join us Friday, April 10th, 5-8pm for the opening reception for “Spring Awakening” a juried fine arts exhibition, showcasing the art of Greater San Francisco Bay Area artists. 43 artists with 65 works of art.
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Come meet the artists, view a range of wonderful art, enjoy live music, light refreshments and great conversations. See you in the gallery.
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đź“ŤMarin Society of Artists
1515 3rd St (corner of E St)
San Rafael, CA
Gallery Hours: Weds-Sun, 12-4pm
https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org/

Call for Artists in the Greater SF Bay Area, In-Gallery Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, Entry Deadline: March 15th. :This J...
03/08/2026

Call for Artists in the Greater SF Bay Area, In-Gallery Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, Entry Deadline: March 15th.
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This Juried Open Fine Arts Show, SPRING AWAKENING, an in-gallery exhibition, explores the themes of nature, renewal and the transformative energy of spring.
Are you exploring new directions, a new series, a new subject matter in your work—this exhibit is for you.
Deadline to Enter: Sunday, March 15, 2026
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Open to all artists, 18+ years old, in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. You are invited to submit digital images of up to six (6) of your original works, not previously shown in a Marin Society of Artists juried exhibition. Open to all media except video, film, and installation art. Fee to enter.
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Only online entries via EntryThingy with digitally uploaded images will be accepted. Juried selected entries will be notified by email from [email protected] of accepted and non-accepted work.
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Note: All accepted artwork must be hand delivered to the Marin Society of Artists (no shipping or mailing) at 1515 3rd Street, San Rafael, CA 94901.
Exhibition Dates: April 1-25, 2026.

JUROR: Carol Tarzier. Carol’s focus is figurative work in bronze and painting in oil, with ventures into abstract sculpture and pastel drawings on black Arches. Her work has been shown in numerous national exhibitions and has earned national awards. She taught for many years for the Academy of Art University and currently teaches Landscape and Figure for Rossmoor Art Association in Walnut Creek.

Prospectus and entry at
https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org/spring-awakening

Greater San Francisco Bay Area Artists—Open call Juried Fine Arts Exhibition: SPRING AWAKENING. This In-Gallery exhibiti...
02/08/2026

Greater San Francisco Bay Area Artists—Open call Juried Fine Arts Exhibition: SPRING AWAKENING. This In-Gallery exhibition explores the themes of nature, renewal and the transformative energy of spring.
Entry Deadline: March 15, 2026
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​Open to all artists in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, age 18 and over. You are invited to submit digital images of up to six (6) of your original works, not previously shown in a Marin Society of Artists juried exhibition. Open to all media except video, film, and installation art. Fee to Enter.
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Only online entries via EntryThingy with digitally uploaded images will be accepted. Digital entries must be RECEIVED via online application before midnight March 15, 2026. Notification will be by email from [email protected] of accepted and non-accepted work.
NOTE: All accepted artwork must be hand delivered to the Marin Society of Artists (no shipping or mailing) at 1515 3rd Street, San Rafael, CA 94901.
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JUROR: Carol Tarzier.
Carol’s focus is figurative work in bronze and painting in oil, with ventures into abstract sculpture and pastel drawings on black Arches. Her work has been shown in numerous national exhibitions and has earned national awards. She taught for many years for the Academy of Art University and currently teaches Landscape and Figure for Rossmoor Art Association in Walnut Creek.

Prospectus and entry at
https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org/spring-awakening

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San Rafael, CA
94901

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Saturday 12pm - 4pm
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