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

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Deadline to enter - May 30th
Art Take-in at MAC - June 3-8

Show Opening - June 14th

Now On View


How Can So Many Petals Become a Flower?

April 12th - May 4th

Join us as we celebrate our visiting artist-in-residence with a unique group show.



With great respect and gratitude the MAC pays tribute to longtime community member and ceramics artist, Sonya Popow.

1945 - 2025

Sonya Popow

Now on display through May 3rd.

Saltwater

Cathy Xu

Solo Exhibition: May 10th - June 8th
Opening Reception: May 10th, 5PM-7PM

A collection of paintings depicting the California coast.

It’s time to awake to the term woke. Woke has been demonized in our polarized environment. We need to reclaim woke as a mainstream term that emphasizes inclusivity of all of us.

We strive to promote awareness, inspire learning and encourage rational thinking through this project.

Opening Gallery Reception:
May 10th, 5pm - 7pm
Artists Talk: 6:30pm

Reclaiming Woke:

2025 Jewelry Artist in Residency Program

October 21, 2025 - December 7, 2025

Applications now open through July 13th, 2025

Located where redwoods meet the Pacific ocean on coastal Pomo land Re-formed, is a 7 week  Artist in Residency program at the Mendocino Art Center designed for artists working in the jewelry arts.

2025/26 Ceramic Artist in Residency Program

Applications now open through Feb 24, 2025 - Apr 27, 2026 - Registration will close Apr 27, 2025

The Mendocino Art Center’s Artist in Residency (AiR) program is an 8-month residency designed for ceramics and multidisciplinary artists, with an emphasis on ceramics. This program provides an opportunity for artists to deepen their practice while engaging in a supportive artist community. Artists in Residence will be housed on-site and have 24-hour secure access to their studio. AiRs are invited to exhibit their work in our Main Gallery for a month long exhibit during the month of April. Teaching opportunities and open studio dates may be available.

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

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

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

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