May Madness indeed

We have a very busy weekend and month coming up, please join the festivities:

Friday May 8, 6-9pm

2nd Fridays Art Walk, including 4 events in 1!

• CLOSING PARTY for The Tenants Show, our wonderful exhibit of art by the resident tenants of AWD. Curated by Stephanie Jucker, on display until Sun May 10. The closing party will feature food, wine, and LIVE MUSIC by the tenants

• PREVIEW of Marin Open Studios

• Reception for Marilyn Greenblat's Landscapes in Oil in the Underground Gallery

• Reception for John Eagle's photography exhibit in the Marin Jewelers Guild

Saturday + Sunday May 9-10, 11am-6pm

Marin Open Studios at AWD

Join participating AWD artists during the second weekend of Marin Open Studios: May 9-10, 11am-6pm, as they open their studios to the public.

• One block from Marin Open Studios Gallery

• Enter any of our doorways to see studios: 1325

• Classic Car Parade on Fourth St at 6pm Saturday

• Park in the 3rd/A or 3rd/C Garage and ask us for a validation ticket for a free hour of parking.

Marin Open Studios, sponsored by the Marin Arts Council, is a free self-guided art discovery tour that takes place in Marin County during the first 2 weekends in May. Click HERE for details.

Wed May 13, 3:30-7:30pm

San Rafael Business Showcase

visit AWD's booth

at Marin Center Exhibit Hall, Marin County Civic Center

Click HERE for details

Saturday May 16, 10am-12noon
AWD Art Talks | 2009 Speaker Series

an educational series for artists of all disciplines

Selling the Artist and the Art:

How to craft a compelling marketing message based on your unique story

learn from expert copywriters and a graphic designer as they share tips on how to apply powerful messaging to get you noticed

click HERE for details

FREE for artists
please RSVP by phone 415.451.8119 or email info@artworksdowntown.org

Friday May 22, 5-8pm

Reception for "Friends Along the Journey"

Baulines Craft Guild Masters and Apprentices Annual Show

Show dates: May 20-June 26

opening reception features Celtic music on fiddle and keyboard and raffle game

see Baulines Craft Guild for details

See you there!