COVID-19 Response

Marin Center theaters & galleries are temporarily closed.  

All artistic programming has been suspended in compliance with health directives.

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THE ARTS ARE NOT A CHARITY; THEY ARE AN INVESTMENT.

Dear Marin Artists &  Arts Supporters,

Our hearts are heavy with the suffering that COVID-19 has inflicted throughout our communities and across the globe. Marin's arts sector has been hit hard by widespread cancellations of performances, events and educational offerings. The Marin Center theaters and galleries are among the many Marin arts venues that have shuttered in compliance with health directives. 

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Despite the closure of our Marin Center facilities, The Marin Cultural Association remains committed to providing COVID-19 preparedness and response resources for our creative community. We will continue to update our list of emergency funds and resources for artists and arts organizations, arts marketing tools for moving your programming online, and general relief resources including food, health and housing. 

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In addition, we are providing links to advocacy opportunities to help ensure that arts and culture providers are included in the aggressive economic recovery efforts this pandemic will require. Even as we isolate ourselves from infection, we can mount a collective response to this looming threat. Please participate in the survey by Americans  for the Arts to help document the impact of COVID-19 on the arts sector at the national level, and take a moment to contact Governor Newsom, through the link provided, to ask him to include artists and arts nonprofits in COVID-19 relief efforts. 

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We hope you will take advantage of the available resources if and when you need them, and please pass them along to others in need. If you have questions or suggestions, or would like to recommend additional resources, please contact us at: gcalicchio@marincounty.org.

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Take good care of yourselves!

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Gabriella Calicchio, Director

Marin Cultural Association and

Marin Department of Cultural Services

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Vicki Pedersen, Chair

Marin Cultural Association 

Board of Directors

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And all of us at Marin Cultural Association

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Artist & Community Resources
Lists will be updated regularly

THE MARIN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION 

The mission of the Marin Cultural Association is to support art & culture in Marin County, including enhancing the programs and facilities at the Marin Center and Marin County Fair. 

MCA advocates for and serves as a catalyst to increase participation, advance collaboration and optimize resources for art and culture in Marin County.

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Take Action
Help document and address the impact of COVID-19 on the arts sector.

Americans for the Arts are gathering data and impact stories through this survey link. The survey will capture a broad spectrum of data and stories that will demonstrate how the arts and culture workers triumphed and survived this crisis as well as the effect of the outbreak on operations through cancelled events, lost wages, and additional expenses. We encourage you to share this survey with your communities.

California for the Arts:
Virtual Arts Advocacy Day
Wed. April 15th

Please register to participate in Virtual Arts Advocacy Day so California for the Arts can assign you a Captain & arrange for you to meet other advocates in your region!

Registration closes Monday, April 13 at 5pm.

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Please note that each part of the schedule has its own Zoom session and short registration form so attendees can pick and choose where and when they want to participate. Of course, you are invited to attend all sessions!

DIRECTIONS

The Exhibit Hall / Bartolini Gallery 

10 Avenue of the Flags

San Rafael, CA 94903