Art Works Downtown

Arts & Entertainment · San Rafael, CA

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NuminaSix Artists Exploring Consciousness. Presented by Art Works Downtown in collaboration with the Lucid Art Foundation.
On the Edge: From Sky to Shore and SeaCeramic Art Center of Marin
In2 LiquidAbstract photography by Rina Neiman & Marsha Heckman
Oaxaca’s Sacred Keeper: María SabinaArtwork by Jacqueline Lopez. In celebration with San Rafael Dia de los Muertos.
Jenny Sampson: SkatersExhibition of striking skateboarding tintypes. Includes a special Jenny Sampson Art Talk and a limited-edition collectible book signing.
Instruments of Sound and Light: Bart Hopkin x Joshua Moreno
Members Holiday SalonSalon-style AWD Member Showcase, celebrating the creativity of Art Works Downtown members with artwork displayed throughout the Founders’ Gallery, Donors’ Gallery, and Artist’s Wall. Featured during Marin Art Day at Art Works Downtown as part of San Francisco Art Week.
Numina | Artists TalkJoin us for a special Artists Talk featuring the six artists of Numina: Six Artists Exploring Consciousness. Discover how art and consciousness intersect as the artists share insights into their creative practices and explore the influences of philosophy, meditation, lucid dreaming, and alchemy on their work.
2nd Friday Art WalkFree to the public, enjoy galleries, open studios, art exhibits, and more on the second Friday of each month. Anchored by the Art Works Downtown galleries and studio tour, the 2nd Friday Art Walk connects art venues throughout downtown San Rafael for an evening of inspiration and community.
Souper BowlA fundraising celebration of ceramics. Pick from a bounty of beautiful handmade ceramic bowls – all crafted by the artists at Sweet Spirit Ceramics.
Special Holiday 2nd Friday Art Walk!Join us for a festive evening of art, music, and community throughout the Art Center.
Sweet Spirit Ceramics Center Class ScheduleCeramic classes taught by Master Teachers Barbara Andino-Stevenson and Evan Hobart.
Marin Art Day • SF Art WeekCelebrate SF Art Week at Marin Art Day at Art Works Downtown. Experience Skaters, Jenny Sampson’s exhibition, alongside the AWD Members Salon Exhibition, multi-level gallery exhibitions, artist activations, and all artist studios open to the public throughout the building. Includes a special Jenny Sampson Art Talk.
Hops & Vines StrollArt Works Downtown is excited to participate in the 6th Annual Hops & Vines (& Spirits) Stroll in Downtown San Rafael!
Members Workshop 3: Creativity Activation: Building Sustainable Creative MomentumWhat happens when you stop trying to know where your work is going? Creativity begins with attention. Through playful prompts and unexpected exercises, we’ll practice noticing what draws us in, putting things into relationship, staying curious, and following what happens without deciding too quickly where it should lead.
Visit Art Works Downtown at the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival!Art Works Downtown is excited to be part of the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival! Join us for a wonderful weekend celebrating art, creativity, and community among the redwoods.
Celebrate Phyllis Thelen’s 100th Birthday$250+With a donation of $250+ join us for an ArtRageous Centennial Birthday Celebration.
Artist Talk: Dreaming Through the Chaos: Storytelling for Uncertain Times with Lucie DupuisJoin artist Lucie Dupuis for an engaging artist talk exploring the ideas, materials, and creative process behind Dreaming Through the Chaos: Storytelling for Uncertain Times, her Max Thelen Artist Residency exhibition at Art Works Downtown.
Art Talk — (3 words): an art game of telephoneJoin us for an Art Talk exploring (3 words): an art game of telephone and discover how three simple words connect artists and inspire an evolving chain of artwork throughout the gallery. Come hear more about the creative process, connections, and surprises behind this playful exhibition.
Members Workshop 2: Call for Entry Coaching: Preparing and Presenting Your Work with ClarityLearn how to approach calls for entry with greater clarity and confidence. We’ll look at how to read and evaluate a call for art, select work that fits the opportunity, prepare strong submission materials, and avoid common mistakes that can weaken an application.
Members Workshop 1: How to Document Your ArtworkArtwork Photography Basics for Artists. This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of creating clearer, more professional artwork images using natural light, simple home setups, and built-in phone editing tools. Knoop will demonstrate practical techniques for improving lighting, camera angle, exposure, alignment, cropping, and perspective correction, along with common mistakes that can weaken artwork documentation.
In Dialogue — Art Talk via ZoomIn Dialogue invites you into a conversation—where memory meets imagination, identities unfold across time and place, and art becomes a space for connection, reflection, and transformation.
Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown • Weekend 2Artists from all around Marin County will open their doors, inviting the public to explore their studios, witness the creative process firsthand, and experience the diverse array of works that reflect the spirit of Marin County. This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity and community.
MOS Open Studios Party at Art Works DowntownMarin Open Studios — Tour Party at Art Works Downtown. Make Art Works Downtown your destination on the MOS Tour. Explore original artwork in three galleries and 34 working artist studios, all under one roof. Meet the artists behind the work and discover pieces that inspire, surprise, and resonate long after the tour ends.
Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown • Weekend 1Artists from all around Marin County will open their doors, inviting the public to explore their studios, witness the creative process firsthand, and experience the diverse array of works that reflect the spirit of Marin County. This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity and community.
Navigating Artist Residencies • Members’ WorkshopsIn this talk, Marin-based artist Rainey Straus will discuss how residencies can deepen creative inquiry and offer practical insight into identifying opportunities, crafting strong applications, and preparing to engage fully with new environments as collaborators in the creative process.
REPAIR: Trauma, Healing, and the Art of CurationExhibition: REPAIR: An Exploration of Trauma & Healing. Curators Maria Tuttle and Kelly Dunagan will discuss the core themes of trauma, repair, and resilience then lead the audience through their curatorial process and selections; followed by Q&A.
Art Talk: JoyZoom Login: Contribute questions, comments, and reactions in the Chat Room. Please keep your microphone muted. This event will be recorded for archive purposes.
Exhibition and Show Proposals • Members’ WorkshopsWould you like to create a proposal for a group or solo exhibition but not sure what should be included in your pitch?

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Art Works Downtown
1337 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
San Rafael, CA 94901

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wednesday: 11:00 – 17:00
thursday: 11:00 – 17:00
friday: 11:00 – 17:00
saturday: 11:00 – 17:00

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