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2025 Marin Open Studios May 3 & 4 and May 10 & 11: Marin’s Popular Self-Guided Tour of Art Studios Returns for its 32nd Year and Features More Than 265 Artists
“We are so pleased to present our 32nd year of Marin Open Studios and to continue highlighting all the brilliant and diverse artists here in our county,” said Kina Lamblin, newly appointed executive director of Marin Open Studios. “This year we are presenting more artists’ events in the community in addition to our much loved Open Studios event, making art more accessible to the public year round.”
Read MoreJohanna Becker’s Moonstruck Fine Jewelry Hosts a Spring Trunk Show—a Colorful Assortment of Creativity and One-of-a-Kind Designs @ 11 Bernard St, Mill Valley.
Next up, Moonstruck is hosting a spring Trunk Show on May 3rd!! Here is a summary of our event: Join us for Moonstruck’s Spring Trunk Show—a colorful assortment of creativity and one-of-a-kind designs. Explore our fresh arrivals of whimsical spring frogs by our very own Bouke Hollinga and 24 karat gold pieces by Leslie Shackleford, hand-fabricated in Nepal. May 3rd 11-5 @ 11 Bernard St, Mill Valley.
Read MoreSuzanne Karp Recently Opened Her Photography Studio in Mill Valley – “Every Family Has a Special Story, a Unique Flavor, an Authentic vibe. Maybe You’re in a Gorgeous Gown in My Studio. Or Splashing in the Surf with Your Kids at the Beach. Or Just Cozied Up on the Sofa with your Babies.”
Suzanne Karp recently opened her photography studio in Mill Valley. “Here is what I know for sure,” she says: “Every family has a special story, a unique flavor, an authentic vibe. Perhaps you’re in a gorgeous gown in my studio. Or splashing in the surf with your kids at the beach. Maybe you’re just cozied up on the sofa with your babies.” “Your happy place is where the magic happens,” she adds. “Karp serves Marin County and surrounding areas including Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Marin, Sausalito, Fairfax, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, San Francisco and Sonoma and Napa counties including Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Headlsburg, Calistoga, Yountville, Sonoma and Napa.
Read MoreMeg MacLeod, a Contemporary, Mixed Media, ICB Abstract Painter Based in Sausalito, Has Been Chosen as the Mill Valley Chamber’s Artist of the Month for April on Tuesday, April 1, 5:30-7:30
Meg MacLeod is a contemporary, mixed media, abstract painter based in Sausalito where she is a member of the ICB Artist Association, and she’s been chosen as the Mill Valley Chamber’s selection as Artist of the month for April, with Artwalk next Tuesday, April 1, from 5:30-7:30. MacLeod will be showcasing her work at the Mil Valley Chamber First Tuesday ArtWalk is next Tuesday, April 1, from 5:30-7:30. MacLeod’s work is inspired by innovation through spontaneity, the universality of intuition, and the spirit of adventure which often leads her to remote, international destinations.
Read MoreAmy Torgeson, an Artist Working in Printmaking and Collage, Is the MV Chamber’s Selection as Artist of the Month for March! ArtWalk is next Tuesday, March 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm
Amy Torgeson is an artist working in printmaking and collage, and she’s been chosen as the Mill Valley Chamber’s selection as Artist of the month for March! Her work explores the collaborative relationship between both methods; printmaking provides material for collage, and the layering and multi-dimensional qualities of collage make their way back into her printmaking. In addition to her artistic practice, she has spent over a decade teaching writing and art through arts organizations and after-school programs. She now leads art workshops in her Sausalito studio at ICB/ART. ArtWalk is next Tuesday, March 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Read MoreThe Newly Arrived Chandler Gallery at 108 Throckmorton Presents Their Inaugural Exhibition, ‘Position / Disposition,’ on View March 1–April 12th – Artist Reception Sat., March 1, 5-7pm, All Are Welcome
This exhibition was drawn together to celebrate this place, the nexus and driving force behind Chandler Gallery. Chandler Gallery begins because of a space. Occupying the location that was previously and iconically Seager Gray Gallery, Chandler Gallery came to be through the forward thinking of Donna Seager and Suzanne Gray. Knowing the magic of their space, and the loss the community would feel upon their closing, they sought someone who could carry their vision forward. Committed to keeping the space a place for contemporary arts and the Mill Valley community, Seager and Gray approached Chandler Simpson, a former director of Maya Frodeman Gallery, previously Tayloe Piggott Gallery in Jackson, Wyoming, living in the Bay Area.
Read MoreAfter 14 years in Mill Valley, Seager Gray Gallery Is Closing Its Doors at the end of January – A Farewell Reception Will Be Held on Saturday, January 25, 5-7 pm
Owners Donna Seager and Suzanne Gray remain committed to the arts and the community of Mill Valley but are pivoting away from their gallery space at 108 Throckmorton Avenue to take on new challenges. Suzanne Gray is partnering with Kelly Scott of The Goods to take the reins of Mill Valley Mercantile, a staple in the downtown boutique community. Long known as a family-owned women’s clothing boutique, the store has been a cherished destination for fashion enthusiasts for over two decades.
Read MoreMel Ziegler, Who’s Had a Multi-Faceted Career as a Journalist, Author, Entrepreneur, Founder of Banana Republic and The Republic of Tea, Is Set to Showcase His Work at the MV Chamber
“Turning away thought, I fall into a relaxed pace of working for the painting, The pictures start to build themselves. One stroke leads to the next and hours pass. Marks and colors swarm around and in me to find their way on to the canvas. I have no expectation except the unexpected. Here outside of time, surprise follows surprise. Ultimately the marks and colors come to agreement. The picture is complete. From the silence I see the work. As I look into the nameless field newly painted, the work whispers a name.”
Read MoreMulti-Faceted Marin Photographer Harrison Boyd Loves to Capture Architecture and Landscapes in His Free Time – View His Work From Dec. 1-Jan. 14th at the MV Chamber!
Harrison Boyd is a professional commercial photographer based in Marin County. While he specializes in weddings, events, and headshots, in his personal time he loves capturing architecture and landscapes. This exhibition captures a number of beautiful locations across Canada and the U.S., and highlights Harrison’s keen eye for detail and unique perspective. To view more of his work, or to get in touch, GO HERE. The Chamber’s office is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12-4pm.
Read MoreICB ART, Sausalito’s Renowned Artist Collective, is Hosting the Annual Winter Open Studios at the Historic ICB Building on Dec. 7-8 from 11am-5pm
“There’s an electric vibe in the building, and this event lets the public feel that energy firsthand,” said ICB ART Board Co-President Anki Gelb. “It’s a rare opportunity for visitors to engage directly with artists and experience the creative process up close.” “If visitors are seeking something truly special, we’re happy to guide them to studios that might be the perfect match,” added Linda Wegmann, co-president.
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