The Bolinas Museum is the only fine art museum in Marin County. The beauty of the land and proximity to the metropolitan Bay Area has always attracted highly creative people to this region. The Bolinas Museum focuses on the diverse interests and rich pool of artistic talent of Coastal Marin, while stimulating the appreciation of visitors from all over the world.
The Bolinas Museum is a private, non-profit organization serving the Coastal Marin Communities. Funding is provided by membership support, private donations, and grants from the Bolinas-Stinson Beach Community Fund, the Sellon Family Fund, the Outrageous Foundation and the Marin Community Foundation.
Curated by Ivan Iannoli This exhibition looks at the influence and connections of Bolinas’ artistic history with the hope of recognizing and opening new conversations between coastal Marin-affiliated artists and practices and those in the…
Read More »Curated by Louisa Gloger and Elia Haworth Bolinas-based artist Janis Yerington sees the ordinary as a miracle. For this exhibition, she uses old-world techniques and the chiaroscuro study of light and shadow to create vibrant still-life paintings…
Read More »Curated by Louisa Gloger Bolinas-based artist Ken Botto (1937-2008) created and photographed miniature tableaux using his toy collection, unique props, and found objects. Among his varied subjects, he is well known for staging and photographing…
Read More »Artist Johanna Baruch’s current art practice is to paint the cosmos. She looks at the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope images for inspiration. Her paintings are not literal representations but interpretations, the way the image and the…
Read More »ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: GORDON BRYAN Point Reyes-based artist Gordon Bryan’s ceramic vessels play with textures and forms found in nature. His terracotta and stoneware pieces reflect pre-industrial ceramics and are inspired by the ancient…
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Read More »Artist Spotlight: Alice Shaw Artist and educator Alice Shaw’s childhood roots in coastal Marin inspired her current exhibition at Bolinas Museum entitled Alice Shaw: Motherland, featuring images of the local landscape, flora, and fauna. To…
Read More »Inez Storer: Museum of Rare and Wonderful Things Curated by Louisa Gloger Inverness-based artist Inez Storer creates collage and mixed media pieces, often incorporating text into her artistic practice. Her creations are multilayered and reflect her…
Read More »31ST ANNUAL BENEFIT ART AUCTION SNEAK PEEK AT A FEW AUCTION ARTWORKS CATALOG PREVIEW IS LIVE NOW! ALL BIDDING WILL BE ONLINE SEPTEMBER 2 - 10 MAIN, COASTAL MARIN ARTISTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERIES 31st Annual Benefit Art Auction Our biggest…
Read More »MAIN, COASTAL MARIN ARTISTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERIES 31st Annual Benefit Art Auction Our biggest annual fundraiser is back for its 31st year, featuring a range of artwork by over 50 artists from the Bay Area and beyond. With wonderful offers and…
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Read More »IN THE GALLERIES MAIN GALLERY 40th Anniversary Exhibition: Celebrating 40 Years of Collecting Curated by Louisa Gloger and Elia Haworth This exhibition presents a cross-section of artworks from Bolinas Museum’s robust permanent…
Read More »ON VIEW JUNE 10 - AUGUST 6 OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, JUNE 10 3 PM ARTIST TALKS / 4 - 5 PM RECEPTION FREE AND OPEN TO ALL! MAIN GALLERY 40th Anniversary Exhibition: Celebrating 40 Years of Collecting Curated by Louisa Gloger and Elia…
Read More »Bolinas Museum's 40th Birthday Celebration Saturday, May 6, 2023, 12 - 2 PM Celebrate With Us! Free and Open to All Please join us for this happy event celebrating the 40-year evolution of Bolinas Museum, from its inception in 1983 as a history…
Read More »ON VIEW APRIL 8 - JUNE 4 OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, APRIL 8 3 PM ARTIST TALKS / 4 - 5 PM RECEPTION FREE AND OPEN TO ALL! MAIN GALLERY FOCUS / Jenny Sharaf: It's All Flowers Curated by Louisa Gloger Jenny Sharaf is a San…
Read More »IN THE GALLERIES ON VIEW FEBRUARY 4 - APRIL 2 OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 3 PM ARTIST TALKS / 4 - 5 PM RECEPTION FREE AND OPEN TO ALL! MAIN GALLERY Miya Ando: Waiting for the Moon Curated by Louisa Gloger and Terry Donohue…
Read More »ENDING SOON! Bolinas-Stinson School Student Exhibition: Hooray for Habitats On View Through January 29 Free and Open to All It's the last weekend to see this inspirational annual student exhibition! Swing by Friday from 1 - 5 PM, Saturday and…
Read More »December News & Events IN MEMORY OF NICK NICOLAUS (1940-2022) We recently lost a beloved member of Bolinas Museum, Edward A. Nicolaus III. Nick, as everyone called him, was a current board member – having served for over 20 years…
Read More »News & Events JOIN US SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, AT 2 PM FOR A TALK BY MICHAEL STOCKER ON THE WONDER OF OCEAN SOUNDS FREE & OPEN TO ALL Sound and vibration are essential for marine life communication, from whales to tiny barnacles.…
Read More »MAIN & PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERIES Pacific Rise: Ocean Health Curated by Louisa Gloger and Elia Haworth ON VIEW: October 1 - December 31, 2022 Pacific Rise: Ocean Health expresses both urgency and hope by highlighting the work of visionary…
Read More »ARTISTS Sharon Beals, Ken Botto, Pegan Brooke, Charlie Callahan, Tripp Carpenter, Peter de Swart, Jon Francis, David Lance Goines, Alyce Gottesman, July Guzman, Elia Haworth, Ivan Iannoli, Josie Iselin, Rachel Kaye, Kim Ford Kitz, Yaz Krehbiel,…
Read More »30th Annual Benefit Art Auction Online & In the Galleries August 20 - September 11 Our recent online art auctions were so successful that we’re doing it again! Artwork will be on view at the museum and on the website. All bidding takes…
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Read More »ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: STEVEN BROCK Photographer Steven Brock’s images reflect his finely-honed artistic eye and deep appreciation for the diversity of human cultures and experiences. His current exhibition, Faces of Myanmar, presents vivid…
Read More »A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Following the rains of the past month, we are enjoying blooming succulents in the courtyard. In addition to hosting these beautiful blooms, our courtyard has held two large gatherings over the past month. In…
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