Marin County is an area of vibrant art across all mediums, ages, and areas, and more than a few nonprofits are dedicated to keeping the arts thriving in the county. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is MarinArts (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Arts Nonprofit picks see below.
Our 2024 Philanthropy category sponsor is Skin Suite Marin. View the rest of the Philanthropy category here.Our 2024 Philanthropy category sponsor is Skin Suite Marin.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern and Central Marin.
Southern | Central
Southern Marin
Headlands Center for the Arts
Sausalito
What was once a cluster of military buildings has been transformed into an environment for artistic creativity. Their residency programs provide artists with the space and time to truly dig into and explore their passions and craft.
944 Simmonds Rd, Sausalito, 415.472.9477
ICB ART
Sausalito
This collection of over a hundred Bay Area artists gather in the ICB ART to sell their work, teach fellow artists, and collaborate with the community. Their art is exhibited both locally and nationally, demonstrating the wide range of skills within the association.
480 Gate 5 Rd, Sausalito, 415.332.0730
Central Marin
Art Works Downtown
San Rafael
Firmly rooted in the heart of downtown San Rafael, Art Works Downtown is committed to having art of all kinds where the public can easily access it. They’re dedicated to promoting art education in the community and strengthening that bond between artist and city.
1325–1337 4th St, San Rafael, 415.451.8119
MarinArts
San Rafael
This arts and culture organization is constantly throwing the next best party, from author events such as book readings to a night of opera at a local theater. Kids will also love their summer camps and classes.
5800 Northgate Dr # 250, San Rafael, 415.578.3856
Marin Society of Artists
San Rafael
Since 1927, the Marin Society of Artists has been committed to promoting arts in our community. Particularly popular is their Marin Open Studios event, where artists around the county open their doors for people to view the best of their work.
1515 3rd St & E Street, 1515 3rd St, 415.454.9561
Best of the County Philanthropy Sponsor
Skin Suite Marin
Skin Suite Marin is the premier natural beauty and wellness destination in Southern Marin. Thena Holmen, RN has specialized in Aesthetic Nursing for over three decade and is known in the county for her emphasis on natural-looking beauty.
Skin Suite Marin offers the most advanced technology being the leading provider of the Fotona4D® non-invasive laser. Combined with the Hydrafacial, PRX Peel, fillers and Botox, Thena can help you achieve the best version of you with little discomfort and no down time.
What cause(s) have touched you?
When my eyes were opened to the reality of human trafficking, I felt an obligation to spread awareness and become involved to help every child to have hope and a future. I support an organization called Operation Rescue that fights against human exploitation and sex trafficking.
Why is philanthropy/humanitarianism important to you?
I believe beauty is more than skin deep.
Skin Suite Marin | Mill Valley | 415.881.6001 | skinsuitemarin.com
