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.
2025 Schedule:
1/10, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12
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January 10, 2025 Participating Venues throughout Downtown San Rafael
Art Works Downtown
1325–1337 Fourth Street, 5–8pm
Carolers and Hot Cider at the Art Walk
the Small Works Exhibit reception
Gallery 1337AWD Members’ Salon Exhibit reception
Underground GalleryAWD Members’ Salon Exhibit reception
Founders’ GalleryAWD Members’ Salon Exhibit reception
Donors’ GalleryDiscover two levels of art studios and galleries
the Small Works Exhibit • Gallery 1337
Youth in Arts
917 C Street, 5–7pm
Intensive Arts Mentorship (I AM): Laurel Dell
Documenting Emerging Teen Artists' Mural Creation Process
On View in the YIA Gallery: January 10–January 31, 2025
Opening Reception, January 10; 5-7pm
The I AM Public Art Show displays the creativity and dedication of the teen emerging artists in YIA’s I AM program at Laurel Dell Elementary School.
The show features artwork, including photos and mock ups from the mural creation process, offering a behind the scenes look at the journey from conception to completion.
*Don’t miss our Sensory Space and Art Lab sponsored by the Downtown San Rafael Arts District
Intensive Arts Mentorship (I AM) Public Art Show, Youth in Arts
Marin Jewelers Guild
1337 Fourth Street, 5–8pm
Lisa Lightman
“My primary pull, as an artist, is to leave an emotional mark, an image or shape that is mysterious and curious, brings joy and beauty. I create art that generates, for me, a feeling of wonder and awe, not unlike life itself.”
Lisa Lightman, Before the Beginning
Marelli Brothers Show Repair, Window
1318 Fourth Street, 24/7
The Joys of Watercolor display featuring cityscapes by Jim Heron and still-lifes by Laurie Wyman-Heron. jamesheronart.com
Marin Society of Artists
1515 Third Street, corner of E, 5–8pm
The Marin Society of Artists presents "SOCK IT TO WINTER," a fine art exhibition that brings to life the elements that make winter both magical and meaningful. The juror was Julie Cohn. As part of the event, MSA is collecting warm winter coats and new socks for St Vincent de Paul of Marin. All artwork is by MSA artist members. In addition, the Flex Gallery and Downstairs Gallery feature artist-curated displays of paintings, photographs and prints.
Reception Friday, January 10, 5pm to 8pm. Talk on the exhibition by the juror, Julie Cohn, and others around 6pm, followed by live music by JT and Friends.
Marin Society of Artists is located at 1515 3rd Street, corner of E, in San Rafael.
Marjory Horton, Requiem for Meltng Icebergs
Art Walk can be everyday, enjoy the emPOWER Utility Box Art Project
A beautification project developed by the 2019 cohort of the Leadership Institute -- a program of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce. Six talented, San Rafael-based artists were selected to design their vision of the “Spirit of San Rafael.” Enjoy their artistry at six locations in downtown San Rafael.
Lincoln & 3rd Street: Yuan Chen
Lincoln & 4th Street: Eyan Higgins Jones
Tamalpais & 3rd Street: Mirto Golino
Tamalpais & 4th Street: Stephanie Jucker
Tamalpais & Mission: Joshua Brindlely (Student) and Lynn Sondag (Associate Professor) of Dominican University
Lincoln & 2nd Street: Youth in Arts