Free 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.

AWD and the Studio Artists will open on Marin Art Day to participate in the SF Art Week special event. This day offers another destination of a week filled with art activation throughout the Bay Area in correlation with the FOG Art Fair. Visit to enjoy special activities by Studio Artists and a Sunday filled with warm inspiration. 

Free 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.

Sweet Spirt Ceramics Center, Class Schedule 2025

Taught by Master Teachers: Barbara Andino-Stevenson and Evan Hobart — Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays

Free 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.

In 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.

Free 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.

REPAIR: Trauma, Healing, and the Art of Curation

Exhibition:REPAIR: An Exploration of Trauma & Healing

Curators Maria Tuttle and Kelly Dunagan will the core themes of trauma, repair, and resilience then lead the audience through their curatorial process and selections; followed by Q&A. (Curator Information)

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Would you like to create a proposal for a group or solo exhibition but not sure what should be included in your pitch?

Free 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.

So, you’d like to create an exhibition but don't know where to start? Join in to get best practices and tips to create exhibition proposals for a solo or group show. 

Free 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.

Free 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.

Free 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.

ArtRageous

Saturday, June 21, 7–10pm

🌞 Celebrate the Summer Solstice at ArtRageous: Chromatic Bloom 🌈

An immersive night of art, music, and vibrant celebration at Art Works Downtown.

Join us for ArtRageous: Chromatic Bloom, Art Works Downtown’s annual celebration, where art and music collide in a kaleidoscope of color and creativity. The AWD art center will be transformed into a vibrant, multisensory playground, brimming with interactive installations, unexpected delights, and inspired energy.

Free 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.

Free 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.

Free 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.

2-hour online class, you’ll discover how to transform the way you approach sales by: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs; Adopting a New Sales Paradigm; Mastering the 8 Stages of Selling Art; Speaking About Your Art Effectively; and Building Long-Term Relationships.

Free 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.

Pandora’s Box – Art Talk via Zoom
In conversation with artists: ​​Irene Carvajal, Liz Hickok, Yulia Pinkusevich, Carrie Ann Plank, Minoosh Zomorodinia

Pandora’s Box — Exhibit Walk Through with curator Victoria Mara Heilweil

Selling your art online can be daunting especially when navigating the vast landscape of social media platforms, online galleries, and e-commerce marketplaces. The process can easily become overwhelming and confusing.

Free 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.

Classes are ongoing and sold by the month.

Cost—$260 which includes everything: 12 hours of instruction, clay, glazes, bisque and glaze firings, plus 3 extra practice times on the second Friday of each month at AWD’s Art Walk 5-8pm.

Free 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.