Our Space

art in the Founders Lounge (photo: Petrina Wielgos)Here's where art works downtown. Our home is an intriguing 130-year old brick complex in the heart of downtown San Rafael. Formerly an opera house, the building has evolved over the years into a rambling urban labyrinth of unique character and charm.  Diverse, eclectic, and full of surprising twists and turns, our space helps define who we are. Take a virtual tour of AWD HERE

From the smallest studio to the spacious Ceramics Center to our premier 1337 Gallery, we have 40,000 square feet of space devoted to artists and art, including:

• Galleries: 4 galleries on 2 levels
• Studios: 27 studios on two levels
• Rentals: gallery, event, and multipurpose room
• Housing: 17 apartments for low-income tenants
• Retail shops:  café, jewelers guild, frame shop, & ceramic center all cater to art lovers

By the Numbers
Art Works Downtown, Inc, a 501(c)3 corporation, is Marin's premier nonprofit art center. Located on Fourth Street, our 40,000 square-foot building houses 4 galleries, 27 art studios,  restaurant,  jewelers guild,  frame shop,  ceramic center, other arts organizations, 17 affordable apartments and more. We feature new exhibits, events and classes every month as well as outreach programs and 6 public art installations throughout San Rafael.