What is Marin Open Studios?

300 Artists Open Their Studios for 2 Weekends in May

- May 3 & 4, 2008 for studios in south and central Marin
- May 10 & 11, 2008 for studios in north and west Marin
- This event supports a diverse, creative and culturally rich Marin by allowing

artists to share their process and sell their work directly

20,000 Visitors to Local Studios

15th Annual Open Studios Event

- The only county-wide Open Studios in Marin!

5,000 Open Studios Gallery Visitors

- Centrally located in Marin (at the Town Center Corte Madera in 2007)
- Features one piece of artwork per artist

25,000 Visitors Monthly to the Open Studios Online Gallery

- Over 500,000 hits monthly during Open Studios
- Online gallery featuring artwork and links to artist web sites

55,000 Open Studios Guides Used Year-round

- Distributed throughout Marin and surrounding areas
- Full color year-round directory featuring one entry per artist, including an image of artwork and

contact information
- Map with studio locations designated for ease of planning studio tours

Northern California Exposure

- 2,000 full color posters distributed throughout Marin and surrounding areas
- Print advertising in Marin Magazine, Marin Independent Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Pacific Sun, Commuter Times
- Numerous Bay Area newspaper articles
- Listings on various Bay Area online events pages and calendars

Download an application here.
You may type in your information online and then print your application OR print a blank application and write in your information. Please mail or deliver your completed application (with the necessary materials) to the Marin Arts Council. The registration deadline is January 10, 2008.

View the 2007 Open Studios Online Gallery.