Our Mission

To originate and present contemporary art exhibitions, educational programs and community outreach in order to inspire people to experience the world in new ways.

Who We Are

GRO/Gallery Route One is a nonprofit art organization, presenting changing exhibitions year round, and offering community support programs. GRO was founded by 25 artists in 1983, and currently maintains a membership of 20-25 artists. Our Board of Directors is drawn from interested community members, including artists. The organization offers two exhibition programs: member exhibitions and Project Space exhibitions, which feature guest artists. The Annex, a small, interior space also exhibits work by member artists.

GRO exhibits art in all media, including installation, but does not regularly show crafts. Other GRO events include panel discussions, art “salons”  and two community outreach programs: Artists In the Schools and the Latino Photography Project. Artist members support the organization and its projects by paying monthly dues and by doing volunteer work, including staffing the gallery.

Gallery Route One also supports a Fellowship Program seeking artists who live in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, convenient to Point Reyes Station, and especially welcomes West Marin artists. The program awards two fellowships for a Senior and an Emerging Fellow. Both Fellows will exhibit at Gallery Route One and participate in gallery events during their fellowship year.

GRO is supported by its Partners in Art and contributions from the community, and by grants from the West Marin Fund.