Founders Gallery
Located on the lower level of Art Works Downtown, the Founders’ Gallery offers an expansive space well-suited for sculpture, installation, and innovative group or solo exhibitions by a diversity of Bay Area artists. Surrounded by working artist studios, it invites visitors to experience art in close dialogue with the creative process.
Upcoming Exhibits
October 9–November 13, 2026: On the Edge: From Sky to Shore and Sea
November 25, 2026—January 23, 2027: Members Holiday Salon
On the Edge: From Sky to Shore and Sea
Ceramic Art Center of Marin
October 9–November 13, 2026
Exhibition Dates
October 9, 5–8pm
Reception & 2nd Friday Art Walk
November 13, 5–8pm
Reception & 2nd Friday Art Walk
A ceramics exhibition exploring the breathtaking beauty and fragility of our ocean world, from sky to shore and sea. Featuring works inspired by coastal landscapes, land and marine life, deep water mysteries and the urgent call of climate awareness.
Exhibiting Artists:
Karen Adlman, Heather Austin-Weir, Christelle Blumin, Judy Catambay, Swapna Das, Lucie Dupuis, Geraldine Ganun, Sara Gaston Huey, Dove Govrin, Jose Gutierrez, Natalie Henkel, Susan Hontalas, Antonia Lawson, Magali Maiza, Daniel Martin, Kathleen McNutt-Hart, Gail Miller, Amanda Mitts, Carole Nelson, Becky Ordin, Kathy Pallie, Martha Paulos, Emeigh Poindexter, Susan Press, Karen Robbins, Jennifer Rose, Ellie Rossiter, Tony Saccardi, Debra Sartell, Corbin Schmidt, Thomas Stocking, Nadia Tarzi-Saccardi, Janet Tholen, Madison Turner, Nicolas Vasquez Garnica, Rebecca Wallerstein, Rachel Whitelaw, Melissa Woodburn
Juror: Jo Clarke
Members Holiday Salon
November 25, 2026—January 23, 2026
Exhibition Dates
December 11, 5–8pm
Reception & 2nd Friday Art Walk
January 8, 5–8pm
Reception & 2nd Friday Art Walk
Entries Due: November 6
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Join us for this year’s salon-style AWD Member Showcase at Art Works Downtown—opening in time for the holiday gift-giving season and remaining on view through San Francisco Art Week and Marin Art Day in January.
This special exhibition celebrates the creativity of Art Works Downtown members, with artwork displayed throughout the Founders’ Gallery, Donors’ Gallery, and Artist’s Wall at Art Works Downtown in downtown San Rafael.
This year, participating artists will receive even more visibility. The exhibition will be prominently featured during Marin Art Day at Art Works Downtown on Sunday, January 17, as part of San Francisco Art Week.
Visitors will be invited to experience the Member Showcase alongside 35+ open artist studios, exhibitions, artist talks and programming, food and wine, and special activities throughout the Art Works Downtown art center. Marin Art Day offers participating artists an additional opportunity to connect with collectors, arts audiences, and the broader San Francisco Bay Area creative community.
Show your work. Reach new audiences. Be part of one of AWD’s most vibrant exhibitions of the year.
This is an AWD Members-only exhibition. Only current AWD members are eligible to participate.
To become a member you can go to: https://www.artworksdowntown.org/awd-artist-membership#payment