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Our Gallery

Welcome to the Art Centre

MISSION

Foster an environment where all people grow & thrive through the arts.

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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

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WHAT WE DO

96 years of discovering what connects us through the arts.

MSA at a Glance

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.

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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, Flex and Ground Floor Galleries house new displays of original art every month, most of which is available for purchase. 


We foster activities that encourage the general public and 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.

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​​Art Centre Hours:

​Wednesday through Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m.

Closed holidays.  ​​

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1515 3rd Street (corner of E Street)

San Rafael, CA 94901
415-454-9561

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COVID 19: Masks are no longer required, but they are recommended. Please do not enter if you feel unwell or have symptoms.

 

Public admission is free during open hours and for most events.

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To view participating member's artwork, click on Artist Galleries. 

Support MSA and its mission

Marin Society of Artists selected as one of Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Arts Nonprofit 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MSA activities are supported in part by the California Arts Council. Learn more at   www.arts.ca.gov

Parking Onsite parking with one disabled parking space. Two hour free parking on the north side of 3rd Street across from the Centre. Metered parking on E Street. Meters free on Sundays.  Click on Parking 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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SPACE AVAILABILITY AT THE ART CENTRE
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​Activity 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

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Rent Gallery Space

Main Gallery walls are available for "pop-up" shows for 7 or 12 day periods.  For details and to book  email: msarentals@outlook.com
 

Artist Studios

Visit 17 working artist studios. For studio rental email:  msarentals@outlook.com

Click below to go directly to the Virtual Gallery

​CURRENT AND UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

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EXHIBITIONS

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MUSIC FOR IN GALLERY RECEPTIONS/2ND FRIDAY ART WALK PROVIDED BY JT & FRIENDS

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SOCK IT TO WINTER

An Exhibition in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul,  January 8, 2025 - February 1, 2025.  Reception: January 10, 2025​​​​

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​​​​​​​​FRESH ART 2024

54 artists from 21 States and the United Kingdom show us the new directions they are taking their art. In our Virtual Gallery December 16, 2024 through February 15, 2025. ZOOM reception December 22, 5pm PST.

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GIFT IDEAS

In addition to the fabulous artworks in the three galleries, our artisans also have jewelry, small ceramics, small paintings (oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and mixed media), and cards available for purchase all year long.

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FOR ARTISTS

EXHIBITIONS TO ENTER

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ARTIST'S VISION​​

DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15, 2025

IN-GALLERY FINE ARTS

NON-MEMBERS WELCOME

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ART + WORDS

Marin Society of Artists Member Exhibition

February 5 through March 1

See Prospectus for receiving dates and entry information.

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MARIN OPEN STUDIOS AT MARIN SOCIETY OF ARTISTS​​​​

Gallery Space to Rent for either first, second or both weekends - May 2025

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ARTIST STUDIO AVAILABLE

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Studio 14 - 181 s.f.

$475 per month

conditions apply

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

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2nd Friday Art Walk

The second Friday of each month. Please join us on the  Art Walk on the 2nd Friday of every month 5 to  8 pm. Check the exhibition listings above.

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Blue Light At the Gallery Series: Virtual poetry, music and more. Watch for ongoing programs.

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Crossroads Programs: A host of arts and cultural activities with our community and partners Here and Here.

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Adult and Children's Art Classes

Ongoing classes, workshops, plus non-instructor groups.

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