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The Best Arts Nonprofits in Marin

Our guide to where to find Marin’s best arts nonprofit.

People mill around anc chat in an art gallery.
by Marin Magazine Staff
July 23, 2025
Art Girl painting

Summer Camps for the Arts: Film, Music, Theater and More

Got a creative type? Send them away to camp to do everything they are most passionate about, whether you have a budding Matisse or a Shakespeare on your hands.

by Marin Staff
March 1, 2024
Marin Open Studios Kay Carlson

Marin Open Studios Cofounder Kay Carlson on 30 Years of Supporting Local Art

The story behind this beloved event that has been shining a spotlight on local artists for three decades.

by Lotus Abrams
April 21, 2023
Headlands

Headlands Center for the Arts Reaches 40-year Milestone

The center held its 15th annual benefit art auction on the historic grounds of the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. 

by Donna Berry Glass
August 30, 2022

San Rafael Nonprofit The Canal Arts Creates a New Mural for Bon Air Greenbrae

The artwork depicts the shopping center’s history dating back to 1952.

by Lotus Abrams
August 29, 2022
Mill Valley Arts Festival

The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Returns to Old Mill Park

Art, music, family and friends gather under the redwoods for the arts from September 18-19.

by Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival | Partnership
August 10, 2021
Marin MOCA

MarinMOCA’s Altered Book Exhibit and Fundraiser Supports Local Artists

Distinctive book art show supports artist and public education programs.

by Donna Berry Glass
July 27, 2021

The Best Camp Alternatives This Summer

With no chance of sending the kids to camp this summer, Donna Glass shares the best alternatives in Marin County.

by Donna Berry Glass
August 19, 2020

Marin Youth Are Reviving the Arts During COVID-19

What the young adult community in Marin is doing to keep the arts alive during the growing pandemic.

by Kate DeLong
August 1, 2020

A San Francisco Fund Offers Relief for the Arts Community and Cultural Institutions

It is a difficult time for artists and cultural institutions. With shelter-in-place orders leading to the temporary closure of venues, performers find themselves with no place to practice their craft, and without a paycheck.

by Sabrina Tutson Fulson
April 24, 2020

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Creative License: Interior Designer Kress Jack’s Mill Valley Home is Awash in Color and Character
Creative License: Interior Designer Kress Jack’s Mill Valley Home is Awash in Color and Character
Love Shark Week? Here's a Look at Bay Area Sharks That Aren't So Scary
Love Shark Week? Here's a Look at Bay Area Sharks That Aren't So Scary
Why Marin's Mad About Mahjong
Why Marin's Mad About Mahjong
The Bay Area's Own Taylor Swift: Swifty
The Bay Area's Own Taylor Swift: Swifty


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We went to the ribbon cutting for the North Bay Ch We went to the ribbon cutting for the North Bay Children Center’s new multimillion dollar campus in Novato and got a glimpse into everything it has to offer. 

Serving infants to preschoolers, this 20,000 square foot campus comes equipped with many classrooms and a large outdoor space with plenty of unique enrichment areas. 

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🌱 Most of the outdoor structures were made with reclaimed materials

📝 There’s an on-site Learning Lab for child development professionals 

🪏 The curriculum features an outdoor classroom and a demonstration kitchen 

Stay tuned for more to come at marinmagazine.com

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Your English teacher and your gym teacher are gett Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married. And their kid just got into AP Calc. 

Marin’s Private School Guide has all the schools where well-rounded futures are made. Let your kids play ball and know Aristotle 🏀📚 

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What makes Orangetheory Greenbrae the Best of the What makes Orangetheory Greenbrae the Best of the County? 🧡

Discover what makes Orangetheory the world's best 1-hour workout. 

Orangetheory Fitness is a full-body group workout that blends strength, cardio and coaching to help you burn fat and build muscle - fast. Most members see and feel results in just a few weeks. 

Try it risk-free for 30 days, or your money back. Reference this video and get 2 free OTF Greenbrae classes (must be a local Marin resident and not a current OTF member/packholder to qualify). Call or text us at 415-481-0876 to claim your 2 free classes.

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According to Kathryn Soter of Good Future Design A According to Kathryn Soter of Good Future Design Alliance (@thegfda), summer is the peak season for homeowners to purge or remodel, creating a high demand for donations, salvage and sourcing reclaimed materials. 

Here is her list of salvage hubs in the Bay Area that support circular building and design. 

Building Resources, @building_resources
📍San Francisco
A nonprofit reuse center offering salvaged lumber, tile, sinks, windows and more for DIY projects.

The Reuse People, @thereusepeopleofamerica 
📍Oakland
Accepts donations and salvages deconstruction materials; also offers consulting and tax-deductible receipts.

Harvest EcoSalvage, @harvestecosalvage 
📍Marin
Eco-Salvage company focused on landfill diversion through full-service reuse operations.

Remoov, @remoovit
📍San Francisco
Clears out unwanted items and redistributes usable materials to donation centers, consignment or recycling.

Make It Home, @makeithomebayarea
📍Marin
Turns gently used furniture into complete home setups for individuals and families transitioning out of crisis.

Next Highest Good, @nexthighestgood 
📍San Francisco
Professional organizers specializing in zero waste through partnerships with dozens of donation, upcycling and recycling organizations to make sure nearly all the items you no longer need go to their next highest good.

📷 Building Resources, San Francisco

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Over 70 years of compassion, support, and connecti Over 70 years of compassion, support, and connection 💕

Lifehouse has stood beside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for generations, helping the most vulnerable in our community have the opportunity to live fuller, more independent lives.

We're happy to shine a light on all the important work that you do!

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Next up on our Best of the County Businesses Spotl Next up on our Best of the County Businesses Spotlights: Dynamic Energy Crystals 💎 ✨

"Thank you again to everyone who voted for us in the Best of the County! We’re so honored to be included and deeply grateful for our amazing clients and community. Come by and visit us at our beautiful gallery in Sausalito, we’d love to see you!" – Luz Elena Castro

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Founded in 2020 by Tam High grads, Kirsi Harris an Founded in 2020 by Tam High grads, Kirsi Harris and Kate Rosegard (now a rising third-year college student), KK Swaps has repurposed and donated over 100,000 articles of clothing and have partnered with organizations, including @athleta, @marinfostercare, Mill Valley Community Center (@millvalleyrecreation), @trashie and @bluejeansgogreen. Harris and Rosegar accept used clothing donations and personally sort, advertise, merchandise and sell. This dynamic duo is not only committed to being part of the solution by promoting conscious consumption and empowering the next generation to make sustainable choices, they also aim to empower young women to start their own businesses. The next sale is scheduled for September — find them on Instagram for the deets @kkswaps. 

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