Marin Cultural Association

From music and dance to poetry and community performances, the Marin Cultural Association Community Stage is where local talent shines at the Marin County Fair. Catch a full afternoon of Bay Area performers sharing their stories, creativity, and culture as part of this year's Stars, Stripes & Stories celebration. The MCA Community Stage features dozens of local artists and community groups throughout the Fair.

See who's performing on July 1st and plan your day at marinfair.org/community-stage-schedules

Step into the past through the lens of photographer Joy Phoenix.

“Glimpses of the Past” showcases a collection of photographs that capture moments, memories, and stories preserved in time. This inspiring exhibit will be on display at the Barbara D. Goodman Art Gallery in the Archbishop Alemany Library at Dominican University of California, June 21 through August 18.

Is your school offering a complete education?

In California, arts education is required. And yet, many schools still struggle to provide consistent access to music, dance, theater, and visual arts.

When creativity is missing from the school day, students miss opportunities to develop skills that support learning, expression, and connection.

Learn more at createca.org/sparkcreativitywithpeanuts

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Experience the power of storytelling through photography! The Indigenous Heritage Storytelling Project invites you to "yówa he liwa: land and water," an engaging photography exhibit by Elissa Simons at the Museum of the American Indian in Miwok Park.

Join us on June 12 from 7-9pm for a free community event offering a unique opportunity to explore stories of land and water through the lens of Indigenous heritage.

Learn more at marinindian.com

Join Bay Area journalist Pamela Samaniego at MarinArts + Lark Theater for an engaging introduction to “Arts on Prescription,” an emerging approach that connects people to arts programs that support social, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing.

This thought-provoking lecture will explore the growing research around creativity, connection, and health, and what it could mean for building a more connected, accessible system of care in Marin County.

June 10th at the Lark Theater in Larkspur!

Learn more at marinarts.org/event/arts-on-prescription

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ARTS ON PRESCRIPTION
June 10
MarinArts + Lark Theater | Larkspur

Join Bay Area journalist Pamela Samaniego for an introductory lecture exploring “arts on prescription,” an emerging approach that connects individuals to structured arts programs to support social, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing, and what it could mean for Marin County.

With growing research linking social isolation to serious health outcomes, and evidence that creative participation can play a meaningful role in connection and care, this lecture offers a clear, accessible overview of how these models work, what best practices show, and what it would take to move from existing programs to a more coordinated, navigable system in Marin.
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Help inspire creativity at the Fair by volunteering in the MCA Art Studio! Volunteers support children and families with hands-on art activities, help keep the studio stocked and welcoming, answer guest questions, and create a fun, safe space for creativity to thrive.

Volunteers earn two Fair tickets (valid July 1, 2, 3, and 5) for every four hours volunteered, with the opportunity to earn up to six tickets to share with friends and family. Free onsite parking is included for the day of your volunteer shift.

Experience working with children or a background in the arts is a plus. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting 10 lbs and standing for up to four hours.

Interested in volunteering? Email [email protected]

You don’t need to figure this out yourself! BAARN, the Bay Area Arts Readiness Network, has launched to provide the resources and information you need to be more prepared and resilient. BAARN is designed specifically for the risks you face, and crafted in ways that blend into your busy schedule and hectic pace. BAARN offerings are free and address crises ranging from natural disasters to data crashes, from loss of key personnel to event cancellations, and from threats to your artwork/instruments/digital assets to water leaks and building damage. Whether you have a physical venue or not - whether you work solo or with a team - preparing protects what you’ve worked so hard to create.

Learn more at ncaper.org/baarn-1

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Watch our community tell its story at the Marin Cultural Association Community Stage at the Marin County Fair!

From ballet and folklórico to poetry, spoken word, and local bands, the MCA Community Stage highlights Bay Area voices and gives Fairgoers something new to discover each day!

Get your tickets now at marinfair.org 🎟️