Upcoming Exhibitions

  • New Geographies
    KARIN WIKSTRÖM, Untitled, Linoleum block print on paper, ca. 1992, 42 x 42 inches
    Main Gallery

    New Geographies

    April 13 - June 2, 2024

    This exhibition looks at the influence and connections of Bolinas’ artistic history with the hope of recognizing and opening new conversations between coastal Marin-affiliated artists and practices and those in the wider creative landscape. The exhibition highlights specific qualities that illustrate Bolinas’ unique history and those that place this area and its creative ethos into larger conversations. The works in this exhibition come from a range of artists and locales but are meant to be a conversation, sometimes broad, sometimes more intimate, and hopefully sometimes surprising, that considers the varied places, terrains, and histories that link a small beach hamlet to the global discourse. Ivan Iannoli is a multi-disciplinary artist, designer, and educator based in San Francisco. His work is ... Learn More

  • Janis Yerington: Even Still
    JANIS LOEWENGART YERINGTON, "No Shame," 2021, Oil on wood, 24 x 18 inches, courtesy of the artist.
    Coastal Marin Artists Gallery

    Janis Yerington: Even Still

    April 13 - June 2, 2024

    Bolinas-based artist Janis Yerington sees the ordinary as a miracle. For this exhibition, she uses old-world techniques and the chiaroscuro study of light and shadow to create vibrant still-life paintings of West Marin produce, from ripe tomatoes to blue eggs, highlighting the abundant raw ingredients from the local farm stand, the natural food store, and the garden. Her compositions are born as she prepares meals for friends and family, conveying prayers of peace and nourishment.   Yerington, a Bolinas resident, teaches art at Bolinas and Nicasio schools. She graduated cum laude from Brandeis University in Art History and attended Studio Art Center International in Florence, Italy, and Cambridge University. She has worked at the New Yorker Magazine, galleries, and museums. Her ... Learn More

  • Ken Botto: Barbies
    KEN BOTTO, "Three Faces of Eve," 1986, Chromogenic print, 7 x 11 inches, courtesy of the Kenneth J. Botto Photography Trust.
    Photography Gallery

    Ken Botto: Barbies

    April 13 - June 2, 2024

    Bolinas-based artist Ken Botto (1937-2008) created and photographed miniature tableaux using his toy collection, unique props, and found objects. Among his varied subjects, he is well known for staging and photographing Barbie, Ken, and Robots between 1980-1986. This exhibition showcases a selection of his iconic Barbie photographs and never-before-seen prints, including some borrowed from private collections. Come and see a marble bust of Barbie and many treasured memorabilia.