A gathering place for artists, where redwoods meet the ocean on Coastal Pomo land.

Apply to Teach at the MAC:

The Mendocino Art Center is excited to announce that we are now accepting workshop proposals on a rolling basis. Apply Today!


We’re looking for talented artists and instructors to bring fresh, inspiring workshops to our vibrant coastal community. Selected proposals will help shape our Fall and Winter schedule, so if you’re ready to share your craft and connect with students in a beautiful setting, we’d love to hear from you.


Now On View:


Drawn Together

Mendocino Figure Drawing Collective
12th Biennial Exhibit
August 7th - August 30th

Gala Opening Reception
Saturday, August 9, 2025
5 pm - 8 pm.

An ongoing Traditional Arts program of the Mendocino Art Center, and one of the oldest figure drawing institutions in California.

FEATURED ARTISTS

BECKY BOWEN
HUGH DIGNON
SUSAN JOYER
PATRICK KELLER
JEREMY LOGAN
DALE MOYER

DON PAGLIA
ROBERT RHOADES
ROBERT ROSS
JEANNE WILLIAMS
LYNNE ZICKERMAN OLSON

Opening this weekend:


Echoes of a Visual Storyteller:
A Retrospective

This Second Saturday, Aug. 9th,
Opening gala & reception 5-7pm. 

Step into the creative world of Eric Wilder, where Kashaya Pomo traditions meet digital illustration, comic art, and graphic design storytelling. This retrospective highlights the evolution of Wilder’s artistic journey—one that bridges ancestral knowledge with contemporary media. 

Through pen and ink, vibrant digital design, and cultural narrative, his work invites reflection, recognition, and reimagining of Native identity and resilience.

We will also be hosting a special evening of Kashaya Pomo storytelling with Eric Wilder on Friday, August 22nd, celebrating the living stories that inspire his art.

All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!

3rd Annual Mendocino Obon Festival
Saturday, August 9, 2025
12 pm - 4 pm.
at the Mendocino Art Center lawns.

The stage performances (FREE ADMISSION) include Taiko, Nihon Buyo, Bonsai Demo, Haiku Poem, Traditional Japanese Music, and Ukulele.

Kid-friendly Hands-On activities ($5 - $15) offer a range of Japanese cultural experiences, such as Ikebana, Suminagashi, Gyotaku, and more. Delicious Bento, Ramen, Kawaii Snacks, and Gluten Free Baked Goods are available for purchase.

Enjoy an authentic Japanese Festival at a charming coastal village!

Momim Wene Exhibit Looking for:

  • Native Artists from all art fields, emerging to professional. Traditional to contemporary.

  • Presenters

  • Dancers (Contemporary to Traditional)

  • Food vendors and More… (Spaces are Free!)

Registrations Now Open!

Our Programs

Workshops

Taught by both local and visiting artists, our art workshops span a wide variety of mediums and skill levels.

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Lodging

Stay with us while you’re taking a workshop, or for a self-guided retreat to make art or spend time on our campus.

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Residencies

We offer year-long residencies and short-term artist-in-retreat programs. Applications for our new winter Greenhouse Residency are now open.

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Gallery & Shop

Our shop and gallery feature art from local and visiting artists. Our shop also sells supplies for workshops.

See what’s now on display

Online shop coming soon

Become a member

We depend on the support of our members. If you believe in our work, please use the form to the right to sign up to become a MAC Member today.

Members receive:

  • 10% discount on all workshops

  • 10% off all purchases in our shop

  • An invitation to display work in our annual Member’s Exhibition

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