Works of art attract everyone from billionaires purchasing their hundredth piece to new collectors looking to buy their very first. The art community tends to concentrate in vibrant and flourishing cities, and it has more than made a home for itself in the Bay Area. There are few better places to enjoy paintings, sculptures and mixed media extravaganzas.

The 2025 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Art Works Downtown (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County art gallery picks, see below.

Our 2025 Arts & Entertainment category sponsor is MarinArts. View the rest of the Arts & Entertainment category here.

We’ve broken it down by region: Southern and Central Marin.

Southern Marin

ÆRENA Gallery

Mill Valley

New artists? Established artists? Artists in the middle? ÆRENA Gallery showcases them all in its galleries or sculpture gardens from Mill Valley to Napa. No matter what kind of collector you are, this is an ideal spot to start in your quest. The gallery’s exhibits focus on anything from bringing an explosion of nature into your home and office, to imaginative and surrealist works sure to make you do a double take. 

53 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 707.603.8787

Anthony Meier

Mill Valley

Anthony Meier has been an established private dealer in the secondary market since 1984, but it wasn’t until 2004 that his gallery moved to the hub of California Street in San Francisco. In 2023, the gallery opened another location in a historic building in downtown Mill Valley. The gallery produces five shows a year featuring local and emerging artists, welcoming them to the Bay Area art world with style and acclaim. They also participate in numerous art shows up and down the state, and across the country in New York.

21 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.351.1400

Belvedere Tiburon Library Art Gallery

Tiburon

A hidden gem nestled within the Belvedere Tiburon Library, this volunteer-run gallery punches well above its weight in the Marin art scene. Known for its innovative, literature-inspired exhibitions and community-driven curation, it offers a space where emerging and established Bay Area artists converge.

1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, 415.789.2665

Robert Green Fine Arts

Mill Valley

Established in 1969, Robert Green Fine Arts has a long history in the community. Its early mission was to serve WWII soldiers who suffered from PTSD and other trauma responses to help them express difficult emotions through nonverbal creative mediums. Today, it continues that tradition, displaying abstract art featuring evocative takes on color, form and intuitive emotion.

154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.381.8776

Central Marin

Art Works Downtown

San Rafael

For the third year in a row, this artistic hub in downtown San Rafael, has earned Readers’ Choice. This nonprofit has served Marin for over 25 years, and continues to prioritize making art visible and accessible for all.

1325-1337 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.451.8119

Julie Zener Gallery

San Anselmo

Relatively new to the San Anselmo scene, Julie Zener is already making a splash as the place to go for modern art. Both emerging and established artists can find a home inside the gallery. The pristine white walls display paper prints, paintings, photography and plenty more. Whether you’re seeking a piece for your living room, a custom outdoor mural or a rental for your office building, Zener provides a hands-on approach tailored to each customer’s needs and budget.

540 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.246.3944

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