Posts Tagged ‘visual art’
Desta Gallery Continues New Art Curatorial Program at the Depot Cafe and Bookstore, This Time With an Exhibition of Paintings by Bryn Craig
Craig’s paintings skillfully capture the breathtaking natural beauty of Marin County. Through his artful composition, meticulous attention to detail, and keen aesthetic sensibility, he reminds us of the extraordinary region we are fortunate to call home.
Read MoreAerena Galleries and Laurel Designs Host a Free Demo on Making a Holiday White Pumpkin Floral Arrangement – Nov. 15, 11am
The gallery is hosting a free event demonstration to make your Holiday white pumpkin floral arrangement for your table with Laurel Ann Winzler of LAUREL Designs, 30-time presenter at Bouquets to Art.
Read MoreOscar-Nominated Film Producer Orian Williams Debuts Exhibit of B&W Photography at Solstrice Gallery in Mill Valley – Dec. 2
In his first exhibition of black and white photography, WIlliams shares a rare and intimate glimpse into life on the international film and music scene. In his signature cinematic style, WIlliams documents the scene behind the scenes using the world’s most celebrated performers as his personal subjects.
Read MoreAs WeWork Seeks Bankruptcy Protection and Court Approval to Exit Leases, Mill Valley Location Isn’t On the List, For Now
The company received court approval for exiting lease, sublease and license agreements at 69 locations, according to a court filing. The Mill Valley site isn’t on the list, but four others in the Bay Area are, including four in San Francisco and one in Oakland, are, according to the North Bay Business Journal.
Read MoreFormer MV City Councilman Files Appeal to Reverse Planning Commission’s Unanimous Approval of the Proposed Treehouse Project at Former BofA Building
Wachtel seeks to compel the City Council to reverse the decision on a number of grounds, including that “there was no consideration of the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” that it went against the city’s MV2040 General Plan, as well as noise, parking and the membership concept.
Read MoreCalling Female Entrepreneurs: A Trio of Local Marin Founders Host an Evening of Inspiration, Resilience, Innovation & More – Assembly, Nov. 15th, 5:30-7:30
The trio “seeks to provide both networking opportunities and encouraging lessons and insights from panel trailblazers in our own backyard,” Powers says. “From a birds eye view to curated questions related to the panelists’ business this ambitious team hopes you leave with at least one take away that inspires an action.”
Read MoreDazzled by the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Amanda and Richard Weld Expand their Ultra-Creative Tantrum Shop to Mill Valley
“Walking around the property, you could feel the incredible care, the sound of the huge lumber trucks rolling through the old yard. “It almost feels as if Matt and his team built the place from scratch – it’s incredible,” Richard Weld says.
Read MoreArt, To Go: Marin Cultural Association, Marin County Free Library Branches Unveil New ‘On the Wall’ Program Allowing Patrons to Borrow Art Via a Library Card
“We think it’s really exciting that art will be available to borrow with a library card, just like a book or a magazine,” said Raemona Little Taylor, an assistant director at the library. “This is a way for us to support a diverse group of local artists and enhance the library’s collections. It’s also a way to give library cards new power.”
Read MorePlanning Commission Approves Proposed Treehouse Project at Former BofA Building and Makes a Compelling Case for More Vibrancy and Less Car Dependency
“This is a challenging place to try to get anything approved,” Commissioner Greg Hildebrand said. “It’s a lot of the same issues: noise, privacy, parking. If this doesn’t move forward, it could sit empty for five years.” “This is going to bring more people downtown, and it will help the businesses around it.”
Read MoreMarin County Officials Unveil Online Database and Map of Public Art Throughout Marin!
“The program is designed to bring the power and delight of art into our everyday experiences of our natural environment through the transformation of ordinary objects, so this new art map is a great tool for us,” she said.
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