Exhibitions

The Marin Cultural Association presents over 12 exhibitions a year by Marin County artists in three distinct galleries throughout the Marin Center and Marin County Civic Center campus. The Bartolini Gallery, the Redwood Foyer Gallery and the first and third floors of the Civic Center building showcase a wide variety of art including painting, photography, works on paper, sculpture, fiber arts, and much more, all by local artists.

Visions of Hope
September 5 - October 24, 2024
Marin Civic Center
1st and 3rd Floor Galleries

Visions of Hope features impactful stories and art created by over 120 men and women currently incarcerated in California state prisons. Local community members created winged heart sculptures which the men and women painted as part of sharing their heart story. Experience the moving art and learn about advocacy groups at the forefront of California’s pioneering efforts in criminal justice reform.

Visions of Hope is organized by Life On Art and the People’s Commission for Integrity in Criminal Justice.

Maakon Yomi: Our Homelands of the Coast Miwok
October 6, 2024 - January 24, 2025
Bartolini Gallery

This exhibit features artwork by contemporary Indigenous artists including Gloria Armstrong, Joseph Byron, Henry Frank, Silver Galleto, Nicole Jones, Meyo Marrufo, Robin Meely, Michelle Napoli, Nancy Napolitan, Jacquelyn Ross, Yana Ross, Kathleen Smith, Eric Wilder, and more largely from the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo tribes located in Marin County and the border of southern Sonoma County. The exhibit will include paintings, beadwork, clothing, baskets, and more.

Maakon Yomi: Our Homelands of the Coast Miwok Opening Festival
October 6, 2024, 11 am - 5 pm

Celebrate the opening of the exhibition Maakon Yomi: Our Homelands of the Coast Miwok with a free all-day festival with native dance performances, basket weaving demonstrations, traditional food demonstration featuring Nupa (Acorn Soup), a panel discussion with the artists, artisan vendors, crafts, and more.

I Will Not Be Forgotten, The Dignity in Homelessness
November 7, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Marin Civic Center
1st and 3rd Floor Galleries

Featuring the work of San Rafael photographer Lea Del Pomo, this exhibition includes some 50 photographs documenting the life of being homeless, the places called home, the newly housed, and the outreach efforts to those on the streets by local agencies. Client’s stories in their own words will be installed adjacent to their photograph with a pair of their shoes on the floor underneath.

The intent of the exhibit is to break down what stands in the way for the viewer to see our commonality; dispel the myth that people choose to be homeless and live on the streets; spotlight the people, their dignity, and their struggles with homelessness; and as a result, show the successes, strides, and accomplishments that are made through personal connection.