Special Events

50 FACES
Opening Reception: September 21, 5pm - 8pm
Enjoy live music on the lawn, food, libations and kids activities.
Exhibit dates: September 21, 2019 - November 10, 2019

Experience this stunning exhibit of contemporary mosaic artwork from the Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli in Italy, where talented young artists redefine the age-old tradition of mosaic art with innovative methods and materials. These unique artworks use a variety of media including bone, shells, metal and fiber, which are artfully combined with the traditional mosaic shards to create an iconic set of celebrity portraits.

See portraits of local luminaries like Robin Williams, Carlos Santana, Sean Penn and Steve Jobs. Enjoy icons of art, culture and fashion including Frida Kahlo, Yayoi Kusama, J.M. Basquiat and Coco Channel. There are even celebrity superheros like Angelina Jolie and Robert Downey Jr.

MarinMOCA’s Open Studios
October 12 and 13, 2019
11am – 5pm

Art lovers are invited to step “behind the scenes” at MarinMOCA’s Open Studios event. Meet the artists and see original artwork in many genres and mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, and more. There will be a variety of art demonstrations, live music, and exhibitions on view in the museum galleries. Art studios in all four buildings on the MarinMOCA campus will be open to the public. Fun for the entire family!