Mill Valley Arts Festival Kicks Off Fall

Photo: Barry Toranto

The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, a two-day experience that brings the community together to experience art, music, outdoor theater performances and more amongst towering redwood trees, took place September 23 and 24.

Photo: Greer Riveira

Each year, approximately 135 local and international artists are selected by a qualified jury to participate, including painters, jewelers, sculptors, fabric artists, photographers, woodworkers and more.

Photo: Barry Toranto

In addition to all the great art to peruse, there is a children’s grove with performances and opportunities for kids to get their hands into art projects.

Photo: Greer Riveira

For more than 60 years, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has been a mainstay in the town of Mill Valley. It originated in 1957, when a small group of artists exhibited their works in downtown store windows. From there, it grew into a full fledged festival, first held in Lytton Square until it moved to its current home: the glorious redwood grove in Old Mill Park.

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