Art Galleries in San Rafael, CA

“Attended my friends wedding. She had a haunted house, dark, scary theme going on and it was a really good fit. Super low budget wedding but a cool building. All the background people were really background I don't think I ever saw a single venue manager roaming around or bothering anyone.”

“The hours I have spent at the sweet spirit ceramic are amongst the best of my life. Fun, instructive, creative, socially and emotionally fulfilling. Barbara is an amazing highly accomplished teacher who, apparently with no effort, follows each student at their level and according to their learning methods.Fantastic for children and adults alike, you will soon discover that you found not just a potter but a teacher of life.My little personal history: when I first arrived to the States in 1988 I lived in San Geronimo Valley and I noticed that households and backyards were adorned by whimsical cookie jars, marble runs, imaginative castles and ceramic pots and plates. With time my daughter follow suit and I too have my share of ceramic pieces to decorate the rooms: from perfectly thrown jugs and vases to a plate to hide the peas in and a pig house with a slide on the roof.At some point I discovered that I could join in and I did, following Barbara when she moved to San Rafael whenever I had time, inclination or room in my shelves for new pieces, and never regretting it.Watch out: it can be addictive in the best possible way.”

“Beautiful gallery featuring local artists. Note that there is more art downstairs than just in the street level gallery!I was walking by when I saw the current photography exhibit ‘Photographic Essence’ in the main gallery. I went in to check it out. It is very nicely curated collection of black and white photographs.I wasn’t aware that there are artists’ studios downstairs! There is lot more to see in artists’ studios and hallways. Make sure you check it out!!”

“I love this place if I have extra time before a movie or between dinner and a movie to come and check out their expensive book collection new and used for sale. They have books on every type of religion known to man As well as carry things like smudge sticks incense, music just an all-around wonderful beautiful vibe in this place.”

“Smith Andersen north is by far the very best place in the entire Bay Area for the highest quality and knowledge associated to picture framing and all the archival needs. I highly recommend to go to them first!!”