Posts Tagged ‘visual arts’
One Year After Its Mill Valley Comeback, The Hivery Thrives as a Women-Fueled Hub for Community, Creativity, and Growth!
“This space is our comeback kid and a testament to the resilience of women-owned business. We fought for years to bring this concept back into a brick-and-mortar offering, and it took tenacity and courage to make that happen. We did this because of our belief in the impact of women supporting women and spaces that celebrate women’s brilliance,” says Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery. The light-filled space includes open coworking and inspiration areas, private nooks, dedicated event space, and a sunlit backyard lounge. Built largely with upcycled and curated materials, the design reflects The Hivery’s commitment to sustainability and intentional beauty. Over the past twelve months, The Hivery has welcomed hundreds of women from across Marin, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area for weekly community lunch and discussion gatherings, creativity sessions, professional development workshops, restorative retreats, mentorship circles, networking events, coworking, and its signature 12-week Incubator Program.
Read MorePAAM, the Performing Arts Academy of Marin, Presents ‘Annie The Musical’ – March 21st & 22nd, 2026!
Performing Arts Academy of Marin is delighted to present the beloved musical Annie! With the book and score by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin, this Tony Award winning show brings friendship, adventure, and family to the stage. Directed and choreographed by PAAM’s own Matthew McCoy, with featured choreography by CEO & Artistic Director Annie Leese. Join the big city adventure as the charming little orphan Annie sets off to find her parents who left her at the orphanage run by the cruel and scheming Miss Hannigan. With help from her friends along the way, Annie finds a new home and discovers the true love of friendship and family.
Read MoreWhether It Be Immersive Beauty Indoors or Outdoors, Art is Deep in the 94941 – Let’s Connect With Our Abundance of Creativity and spread More Art, Murals and More in 2026!!
When people think of murals, they often picture large public artworks on commercial buildings—and Mill Valley has a few. But with Mill Valley Murals, co-founders Alex Fong and Lynsey Vera, are expanding that vision, bringing vibrant, personalized art not only to businesses but to homes as well. A local artist and mom, Lynsey’s public works include familiar local favorites such as the red-tailed hawk at BooKoo, the Tam Valley meets Palm Springs scene at the B-Lounge/Tam Junction, and the cool birds of Upside Coffee. Beyond public spaces, Lynsey has also created many private murals in homes across the community—building lasting friendships with neighbors while delivering one-of-a-kind works of art that are as unique as the people who live there.
Read MoreMarin-Based Professional Photographer Michelle Susoev Was Presented with the 20th Annual Black and White Spider Awards First Place in the Category of Portrait at a Photo photo Show Earlier This Month!
Professional photographer Michelle Susoev of Marin County, United States was presented with the 20th Annual Black and White Spider Awards First Place in the category of Portrait at a prestigious Nomination & Winners photo show that streamed Saturday, December 6, 2025. The Photo Show will remain on rotation until December 21 and Michelle’s winning work will be showcased on the walls of the virtual winners gallery opening December 21. The live online gala was attended by industry leaders and the photography community from around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of the world’s premier event for black and white photography.
Read MoreMarin Magazine & the Hello! Marin App Are Celebrating the Hometown Magic Across Marin & Give Local Businesses Extra Cheer Along the Way – It’s the Perfect Moment to Help Our Communities Show Their Holiday Spirit!
We’d love your chamber’s support in sharing our countywide Holiday Photo Contest with your members. It’s a fun, easy way for businesses and residents to join in and a great opportunity for storefronts to upload photos of their holiday décor and encourage customers to do the same. Holiday Photo Contest: How It Works: • Download the Hello! Marin app, Create a profile and set it to public, • Open the Holiday Photo Contest tile, Upload a holiday photo from your town; tree lightings, lights, decorated storefronts, harbor nights, holiday treats, window displays, anything festive! There’s no limit to the number of photos a user can submit. All entries go into a drawing for one Grand Prize: a $250 gift card. The winning photo will also be featured in an upcoming issue of Marin Magazine.
Read MoreArt at the Depot: First Tuesday ArtWalk | Dec. 2nd, 5:30-7pm, “Neurodiverse Voices” Curated by Sally Cote, Janet Miller, Sunila Bajrach
ARTISTS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES: (Part of the non-profit ProjectAwareness And Special Sports (PAASS), Artists Without Boundaries fosters inclusion through art and sports programs that, celebrate every individual’s success and provides a powerful reminder: when we open our spaces to diverse voices, we deepen our understanding of art—and each other. Artists: Adam Almedilla, Connor Barbee, Claire Clifford, Reese Herndon, Geffen Moran, Curated by: Janet Miller. Left: Photos by Conner Barbee, and the Artist at work.
Read MoreWe Turned 10!! Let’s Party – Celebrate A Decade With Us! Thursday, Nov 13, 4-7pm
We Turned 10!! Let’s Party – Celebrate A Decade With Us! Thursday, Nov 13, 4-7pm. A celebration of craft, connection, and ten uncommon years. When we support artists, our world is infinitely more beautiful! We can’t wait to toast to 10 years with you! Snacks by Playa/Corner Bar Chef Michael. Libations, including a No 10 cocktail by artist Nico Van Dongen. Sweets by Kate’s Toffee, New Product Launches + Prizes! Music Playlist Curated by Queen B. New Product Launch! Prizes! You help make our mission of supporting emerging and indy artists and designers possible! See you sooooon to celebrate!
Read MoreOur November Artist is Kieran Strachan, and His Show Title is ‘Benthic Wind Of the Subconscious Ocean.’ First Tuesday ArtWalk is Tuesday, November 4th, 5:30-7:30 pm.
Inspired by the dichotomy of the beautiful West Marin coast and the chaotic pandora’s box of internet culture, the pollution and dilution from the world of the human and the natural world, Kieran creates portals into times past and prophetic future. His works are a cathartic jesters take on the patterns of medieval feudalism, dystopian science fiction and natural landscapes imbued by the power of wind in the trees litany. Show title: Benthic Wind Of the Subconscious Ocean
Read MoreTwo Neat, an Unabashed, Unadulterated Mill Valley Institution, Was Duly Honored by the Mill Valley City Council!
Two Neat, brilliant Bob Bijou’s witty, charming, always LOL card, gifts, toys and much more shop shut down the business at the end of of August. Like many businesses who’ve lasted through many eras, it is largely a sad day. But Bob and his witty co-horts are focused on landing this plane with all the joy and fart jokes Two Neat calls for. From bacon-scented air freshener to inarguably the best collection of greeting cards in Marin, Bijou’s Two Neat shop at 111 Throckmorton Ave. has been an institution in Mill Valley for 39 years – with a little something for everyone.
Read MoreMill Valley Film Festival Organizers Brought Back the Annual Window Display Contest From Prior Years, and Businesses, and Art Lovers, Basked in the Excitement – Check Out These Amazing Winners!
Mill Valley Film Festival Organizers Brought Back the Annual Window Display Contest From Prior Years, and Businesses, and Art Lovers, Basked in the Excitement – Check Out These Amazing Winners! The Mill Valley Film Fest revived the Window Display Contest for businesses in Mill Valley during the Mill Valley Film Festival, and organizers and businesses were thrilled! MVFF organizers are excited to engage with businesses in the immediate downtown and throughout the 94941. Award Presentation: Certificates were handed out on the afternoon of the Mill Valley Art Walk on Tuesday, October 7.
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