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 and Arts Providers,

The Marin Cultural Association (MCA) is proud of our community for its commitment to slowing the spread of COVID-19. Our staff continues to work as Disaster Services Workers and our county facilities are being utilized for COVID operations. During these difficult times, MCA is focusing on how to support the survival and recovery of artists and arts providers in our community. We have started by developing and posting artist and community resources on our website,    

As it prepares for a phased reopening, Marin County has assembled industry groups to develop guidelines and protocols to ensure the safety of businesses and their patrons. MCA Executive Director, Gabriella Calicchio, is charged with leading the Arts Sector Recovery Group, which focuses on re-opening procedures for arts-related businesses. Most businesses in the creative sector are considered “high-risk” by the state of California, making them among the last to resume operations. MCA will continue to provide updates and support for Marin artists and arts organizations as we learn more. Additional updates and guidelines will be posted to  once they have been approved. For general re-opening guidelines, as well as to sign up for updates and provide feedback on this process, please see  

As many of you know, artists and arts organizations were already struggling financially before the pandemic hit. In response to the current crisis, many have come up with the temporary solution of moving things online for a virtual experience. While this has helped keep creativity in the mix, the arts are about community and coming together, which a virtual experience cannot provide. To help, MCA is exploring the development of an Arts and Culture Recovery Fund to support struggling arts organizations as they resume business activity. Please be sure to continue checking our website, https://www.marincultural.org, as we update the progress of the Fund. 

Stay safe and healthy! 

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Gabriella Calicchio, Executive Director

Vicki Pedersen, Board Chair

Tammy Edmonson, Board Secretary

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And all of us at MCA

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!

Financial Aid

The Artists’ Fellowship provides emergency aid to professional fine artists and their families in times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement or unexpected extreme hardship.

Meeting monthly from September to June, the Board of Trustees reviews all applications to determine if they have been properly submitted and if they are eligible.  Applicants are encouraged to do this early in the month.  The Board does not meet in July and August.

DIRECTIONS

The Exhibit Hall / Bartolini Gallery 

10 Avenue of the Flags

San Rafael, CA 94903