About Us
The Artists of MarinMOCA are located in Marin County, California, and is a community-focused association of artists. Our permanent gallery and headquarters are located at Marin Museum of Contemporary Art (MarinMOCA at the Novato Arts Center at historic Hamilton Field in Novato, California.

Members come from around the Bay Area and work in a variety of media including painting, photography, sculpture, and fiber art. All levels of artistic experience and expertise are welcomed--from novice or hobbyist to professional. We provide both formal and informal artistic support through rental studios, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and critique group.

Our History

Indian Valley Artists was founded in 1991 by eleven artists from College of Marin's Indian Valley Campus whose vision was to provide a supportive structure for artists' growth while incorporating a strong element of community service. This remains our focus today.

In 2008, the membership voted to change the name to the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art and the artists members became the Artists of MarinMOCA. We have grown significantly since our inception in membership and reputation. We're proud to be known as Marin's community-focused artists' association and we're especially pleased to have a permanent home at Hamilton.

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Members' Services

Professionally Juried Shows
Yearly we host several publicized shows juried by well known art professionals. See the calendar in Exhibits.

Member Exhibitions
These are held at least once a year in the permanent gallery at Hamilton and are supported exactly like our juried shows. Each member self-juries work.

Exhibition Opportunities
The Hamilton Gallery (formerly the Lobby Gallery) features the work of 2 member artists each month. Call the office to sign up.

Gallery Store Opportunities
Our Gallery Store, opened last year and has become a showcase of one of a kind gifts, handcrafts and affordable fine art.  Applications are accepted continually.

Satalite Exhibit Venues for Members Work
Venues have included the Marin Civic Ballet, Sequoia Theater in Mill Valley, the Intensive Care unit and Reception Area at Kaiser Permanente Hospital, and numerous other public and private sector buildings throughout the County. Present venues include the City of Novato offices and Marin Technology. 

Artist Member Website Pages
The Artists of MarinMOCA members have individual pages on the our website. To be included, members can submit a bio and portrait, and photos of three artworks. Take a look at the spectacular work of our artists on member pages.
Download Information on submitting materials to be on our member pages.  

To Become a Member:
Download a Membership Application Form    
To download copy of the application form, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your hard drive.
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Critiques
Conducted by professional artists or fellow members, these sessions offer essential constructive criticism which is at the start of sustained artistic growth. See the schedule of classes for the current month's session date.

Monthly Newsletter
Mixed Media is lively, informative and occasionally provocative. It is filled with news and pertinent information for our members.

Trips
The Art League offers and organizes a variety of outings such as painting trips to Mt. Shasta and Inverness Lagoon, visiting the Hess Collection in Napa, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Hands-On Workshops
Offered regularly, professional artists present these sessions to enhance skill proficiency and promote artist growth. Past topics have included Acrylic Layering Techniques, Color Theory, Slide Photography, Plein-Air Painting and Marketing Your Works.
Take a look at the current schedule of classes.

Classroom
The MarinMOCA welcomes teachers, painting groups and lecturers to teach at our airy and well-lit classroom. The classroom is located at 781 Hamilton Parkway, Novato. The room has overhead spots that can be focused in any direction and windows on two walls. Workable space measures 26 ft. by 25 ft. There are 7 large folding tables, 4 small folding tables, and 12 lightweight easels. Forty-eight folding chairs are available. The room has two cold-water sinks and several shelving units. Locked cupboards are available. There is a large, raised platform (on wheels) for life drawing classes.

Gallery Rental
For the individual artist or non-profit organization in need of space to exhibit your art, MarinMOCA has a spacious, well-lit two-room gallery, complete with a Walker Hanging System.