Marin’s popular self-guided tour of art studios returns for its 31st year and features over 250 artists
April 20 through May 12
Returning for its 31st year is the annual Marin Open Studios (MOS), in various locations throughout Marin County. For two weekends, art lovers from across the Bay Area are invited to visit art studios all over Marin County for a self-guided tour to meet the artists, enjoy their portfolio of artwork up close, and purchase work directly from the artists.
Over 250 artists of every stripe including sculptors, pottery, abstract and figurative painters, photographers, textile, and jewelers to name a few are participating in the 2024 Marin Open Studios, including 22 new artists.
The public is also invited to preview artwork from participating artists at the Marin Open Studios Preview Gallery, April 20 through May 12, at the Sausalito Center for the Arts. Samples of each artist’s work will be on display.
“We are delighted to present another year of our much loved open studios and to help showcase the incredibly talented and diverse art community here in Marin County, ” said Kay Carlson, co-founder and executive director of Marin Open Studios.
2024 Marin Open Studios Schedule includes:
Preview Gallery at the Sausalito Center for the Arts — group exhibition of over 250 works showcasing Marin Open Studio artists opens April 20 through May 12 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).
Marin Open Studios Gala and Fundraiser will be held on April 27 from 7-10 pm at Sausalito Center for the Arts, 750 Bridgeway, Sausalito. Ticket prices are $50 a piece and are available through Eventbrite. For more information, click here.
Two weekends of self-guided tours showcasing open studios of over 250 artists, May 4-5, 11-12 from 11am to 6 pm.
Visit the Marin Open Studios website for a map of the studios and start your self-guided tour. Participants are encouraged to make a day of it with their friends and family.
About Marin Open Studios
Marin Open Studios (MOS) exists to engage and support Marin County artists and their audiences through events, programs, and services. MOS champions a diverse and inclusive community art experience with direct connections to Bay Area audiences and patrons. For over 30 years, MOS has invited the public into artists’ studios, increasing art appreciation and building future artists and art lovers.
Image by Artist Kathleen Lack