Friday, November 7, 2025

Wild California Reception November 14th, 2025

Wild California — Members of Marin Society of Artists, Marin Audubon Society and Marin County Watercolor Society, in support of WildCare, present works exploring the spirit, form and impression of California’s wildlife and diverse habitat.
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Can't attend, but still want to help? 
Donate here or view
Wildcare's Wish List and contribute useful items you no longer need

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Help Miyoko Buy Back Her Vegan Creamery

In case you missed it, a group of investors bought into Miyoko's, forced her out and then proceeded to take the business downward. It's about to be liquidated, and Miyoko has a chance to buy it back! 
If you want join the effort, here is a GoFundMe link

Thank you! 

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Crowley Custom Cruiser Contest : Vote Until 11/7/25

Hello! 
We just found out about this fun contest. Voting is happening until 11/7/2025. 
Winners receive funding for their school art departments! 
More info at THIS LINK

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Art FWD : Marin MOCA Gala October 18th

MarinMOCA's gala event and big party, ART FWD  is on October 18 featuring an amazing exhibition of 155 works of art by 155 different artists: 
YES! Delicious food and drinks, including appetizers, dessert, wine, and cocktails: YES! Live music: 
YES! Drag Queens on roller skates: 
YES! Hands-on art making activities: 
YES! The best Silent Disco in the Bay Area: 
YES! Great take-aways and MarinMOCA swag: YES!

Also included in ART FWD: 5x5x5 is a series of Artist Tables, private dinners and events with 5 superstar Bay Area artists listed below. 

You can learn more and buy tickets for Saturday, October 18,  Opening Night on the MarinMOCA website's page for ART FWD: 5x5x5.


 Go straight to the MOCA Eventbrite page by clicking this link.


Friday, October 10, 2025

Discount Code for Artstruments Drum Mounts!

Hello Drummers and Drum Fans - 
Do you have more than one set of drums taking up extra floor space? Are you tired of hiding those beautiful instruments in a case or a storage space? Well, check this out - Artstruments drum mounts empower you to display your drums! 
Plus, there are lighting kits! 
Use our discount code 
MARI20OFF for 20% off your entire order. 
- Mari 

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Available: Studio Spaces in San Rafael

Join our arts community in time for our November/December Holiday Open Studios!  

We (Artsboretum and I)  just moved into a new space!   
I've always considered 13 to be a lucky number. 
After all, the Italian expression "fare tredici" (literally "make thirteen"} means to "hit the jackpot" - and I feel that I have done so by scoring this studio space in this building with these creative people. 
I had to wait a year for it, and I am excited and scared at the same time. It's now Mark Drive Studios and we are about to update the website and energize the space with regular events

Join us! There are a few prime spots available. 
It is a really special location - short drive off 101 - a beautiful zen garden greets the Outland Gallery, and the entire building is a beautiful quiet space, except when we produce events. Our walls are shared and each studio is open to the high ceiling. The building boasts multiple skylights, which flood the area with natural light. 
The landlord is unapologetically eco-conscious, and as such does not allow major dust/residues or toxic chemicals inside the building. No kilns either - I'm guessing because of the energy pull and/or dust from the clay. I'm going to be engaging in up cycling and creative reuse/landfill diversion, as I continue my memoir project. 
If you want to play music, dance, zoom videos, or engage in loud office calls it is probably not the best choice for you. That said, we all tend cooperate to provide a quiet, zen like space by taking calls outside.
So, if you are looking for a quiet, zen space, this IS the best place to be. 
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/off/d/san-rafael-art-studio-711-mark-drive/7886950207.html
If you are interested, contact the property manager through the link in the Craigslist ad. If you want to have a casual look first, contact me and I will then connect you to the property manager. 
 -- Mari 

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Free Legal Webinar : October 14th

California Lawyers for the Arts presents a free legal webinar regarding how to protect your creative work. 
Tuesday, October 14th 1:00 pm. Go to this link for details and to register. 
Tell them Artsboretum sent you. 
;) 
- Mari