Upcoming Events, Workshops, and Classes
Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown • Weekend 1
Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown • May 4 & 5; 11 & 12; 11am–6pm
Featuring artists: Barry Beach, Alejandra Chavez, Kathy Gray, Kirsten Hagen, Bonnie Hofman, Sudha Irwin, Peter Keresztury, Marie Krajan, Lara Myers, Patricia Oji, Joy Phoenix, Cindy Pavlinac, Davis Perkins, Margo Reis, Kristen “Bucko” Sinn, Susan Searway-Fertig, Sue Weil
May– 2nd Friday Art Walk
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.
Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown • Weekend 2
Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown • May 4 & 5; 11 & 12; 11am–6pm
Featuring artists: Barry Beach, Alejandra Chavez, Kathy Gray, Kirsten Hagen, Bonnie Hofman, Sudha Irwin, Peter Keresztury, Marie Krajan, Lara Myers, Patricia Oji, Joy Phoenix, Cindy Pavlinac, Davis Perkins, Margo Reis, Kristen “Bucko” Sinn, Susan Searway-Fertig, Sue Weil
Clay Camp for Adults
Clay Camp for Adults: June 24-28, 10am-3pm, Cost $550
Wheel and hand building. All levels welcome. Taught by Master teacher Barbara Andino-Stevenson.
For more information please contact Barbara at 415-299-4678
Sweet Spirit Ceramics Center 2024 Class Schedule
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.
ArtRageous: Burning Bubbles Bash!
ArtRageous: Burning Bubbles Bash!
Saturday, April 20, 7–10pm
AWD’s fundraising party returns. Pop up to prop up your favorite nonprofit art center.
April – 2nd Friday Art Walk
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.
The Artist’s Dilemma: How to Be a Professional Artist without Losing Your Soul • via Zoom
Books and blogs and online offers make it sound so easy, but many artists struggle to combine an authentic creative life with a successful career. Artist Coach Mary I. Edwards calls this “the Artist’s Dilemma.”
The Artist’s Dilemma: How to Be a Professional Artist without Losing Your Soul • In-Person
Books and blogs and online offers make it sound so easy, but many artists struggle to combine an authentic creative life with a successful career. Artist Coach Mary I. Edwards calls this “the Artist’s Dilemma.”
March – 2nd Friday Art Walk
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.
Process: Art Talk with curator and artists via Zoom
This exhibition is a celebration of human creativity and craftspersonship and embodies the artist's dedication, uniqueness, and connection to their art.
February – 2nd Friday Art Walk
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.
January – 2nd Friday Art Walk
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.
June Artwalk
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.
May Artwalk
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.
Selling your art OFFLIVE - Prep for Open Studios
Instructor: Martha Zlatar
Do you think that selling your art requires you to be pushy and manipulative? Are you confused about what to do or say when someone walks into your studio to look at your work?
If you answered YES to any of these questions then this workshop is for you!
This class will show you how to handle conversations with potential buyers (in person) so you can start selling with more confidence. Selling your art does not have to be hard. There are stages to the sales process and if you learn and practice these stages you will start to see results,
In this 2-hour online class you will learn:
• The top 6 "limiting" beliefs that most artists have about the sales process preventing them from selling more art
• A new paradigm for selling that feels more authentic, engaging, and fun
• The 8 stages of selling art (from starting conversations, handling objections to closing the sale) giving you a clear framework on how to handle the sales process
• How to speak about your art in a way that is more interesting and engaging so that people are more likely to buy
• Tips and ideas on how to cultivate relationships with buyers and collectors
April Artwalk
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.
Opening Reception Delicious
Delicious
Opening Reception
April 14, 2023
5:00 - 8:00 PM
A visual art exhibit about culinary delights.
More details to come
Selling Your Art Online
Instructor: Martha Zlatar
Selling your art can be daunting for many artists and if you add to the equation the world of e-commerce, social media, online galleries and online marketplaces, this whole process can feel even more overwhelming and confusing.
In this 2 hour workshop you will learn:
• Most common misconceptions artists have about selling art online
• How to build and nurture your mailing list so you create meaningful relationships that can lead to sales
• Learn about the key features that your website or online store needs to have in order to generate sales and grow your following
• How to create compelling content that tells your story and grabs your audience attention in your email blasts and social media posts
• Marketing strategies used by artists who are successfully selling their art online
March Artwalk
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.
Pricing Your Art
Well, it’s not easy. That’s why many artists tend to price their art emotionally (most favorite to least favorite) which can be quite detrimental to their sales not to mention VERY confusing to potential buyers.There are no strict rules on how to price your art "just right" but there are general guidelines that can make this process more systematic, consistent and less daunting.
Alter Theater Pueblo Revolt
Pueblo Revolt explores the Pueblo Uprising through the eyes of a gay Pueblo teen, Feem, and his older brother, Ba'homa. Equally hilarious and poignant, the play weaves together history and Indigifuturism to examine queerness, family, religion, and survival.
Alter Theater Pueblo Revolt
Pueblo Revolt explores the Pueblo Uprising through the eyes of a gay Pueblo teen, Feem, and his older brother, Ba'homa. Equally hilarious and poignant, the play weaves together history and Indigifuturism to examine queerness, family, religion, and survival.
Alter Theater Pueblo Revolt
Pueblo Revolt explores the Pueblo Uprising through the eyes of a gay Pueblo teen, Feem, and his older brother, Ba'homa. Equally hilarious and poignant, the play weaves together history and Indigifuturism to examine queerness, family, religion, and survival.
Alter Theater Pueblo Revolt
Pueblo Revolt explores the Pueblo Uprising through the eyes of a gay Pueblo teen, Feem, and his older brother, Ba'homa. Equally hilarious and poignant, the play weaves together history and Indigifuturism to examine queerness, family, religion, and survival.
EcoArt Talk
EcoArt Talk
Tue, February 21, 6pm:
Artist Talk via Zoom
How do PLAY and CREATIVITY guide us toward great solutions in a time of climate conundrums? Join us for a lively discussion with several EcoArtists who are making changes in our world!
Curator Deanna Pindell in conversation with exhibiting artists:
Lauren Elder, Michele Guieu, Janette Kim, Kent Manske/Nanette Wylde, Daniel McCormick/Mary O'Brien, Zack Pine, Lisa Zimmer-Chu
The Zoom link will be released on the website the day before and day of the Art Talk. We also hope to live stream via Zoom. The talk will be recorded and possibly posted to YouTube.
Alter Theater Pueblo Revolt
Pueblo Revolt explores the Pueblo Uprising through the eyes of a gay Pueblo teen, Feem, and his older brother, Ba'homa. Equally hilarious and poignant, the play weaves together history and Indigifuturism to examine queerness, family, religion, and survival.
Alter Theater Pueblo Revolt
Pueblo Revolt explores the Pueblo Uprising through the eyes of a gay Pueblo teen, Feem, and his older brother, Ba'homa. Equally hilarious and poignant, the play weaves together history and Indigifuturism to examine queerness, family, religion, and survival.
Alter Theater Pueblo Revolt
Pueblo Revolt explores the Pueblo Uprising through the eyes of a gay Pueblo teen, Feem, and his older brother, Ba'homa. Equally hilarious and poignant, the play weaves together history and Indigifuturism to examine queerness, family, religion, and survival.
Alter Theater Pueblo Revolt
Pueblo Revolt explores the Pueblo Uprising through the eyes of a gay Pueblo teen, Feem, and his older brother, Ba'homa. Equally hilarious and poignant, the play weaves together history and Indigifuturism to examine queerness, family, religion, and survival.
February Artwalk
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.
January Artwalk
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.