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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.
A big Thank You to all our participants for making this years MOPO a success!
Now On View:
Momím Wené: Medicine Water
September 25th - November 2nd, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday Oct. 11th, 5-7pm
Closing Reception during Native Arts Expo 9: Saturday Oct. 24th, 4-6pm (Artist Talk 5-6pm)
Momím Wené: Medicine Water is an art exhibit about tribal relationships and the stories of our people and our waterways. With the changing of times, these tribal histories vary throughout California Indian Country.
The Momím Wené: Medicine Water exhibit will be flowing across Central California to the home of the Coastal Pomo where we will be incorporating their regional voices to the continuing story of Medicine Water.
Kelp Entanglement
Lucy Traber -
Sept 25th - Oct 19th
“Kelp is docile and elastic when wet, extremely mischievous while drying, rigid and stable in completion. The creative process is a collaboration. My aim is to celebrate the beauty of this life form in its variety of expression.”
~ Lucy Traber
Blue Forest
Oriana Poindexter
October
Oriana Poindexter is an artist and marine scientist with an academic background spanning photography, fisheries, and marine conservation. Her process, rooted in both traditional and alternative photographic techniques, results in light-formed records that engage viewers in contemplating the relationship between humans and the sea.
Join us!
Nov. 8th at 5pm
Mendocino Sister Cities Association Presents:
Playing With Fire
E.A.R.T.H. Lab SF present:
An Ecosensual Experience
A Documentary Film by Beth Stephens & Annie Sprinkle
USA | 2025 | Documentary | 71 min | Color
“Fire is one of our greatest teachers. It can destroy, but it can also illuminate a path forward. In these turbulent times. Playing with Fire offers a sense of hope, ecosensual pleasure and connection.”
Don’t miss the Filmmaker Artist Talk and Screening,
Dec 4th at 6pm in the Main MAC Gallery.
Our Programs
Workshops
Taught by both local and visiting artists, our art workshops span a wide variety of mediums and skill levels.
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.
Residencies
We offer year-long residencies and short-term artist-in-retreat programs. Applications for our new winter Greenhouse Residency are now open.
Gallery & Shop
Our shop and gallery feature art from local and visiting artists. Our shop also sells supplies for workshops.
Online shop coming soon
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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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