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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.
Upcoming Exhibitions & Events
This Saturday February 21st - 6:30pm - 8pm
Heavy Lifting Listening Tour:
Film Showing & Discussion
Felicia Rice and Ukiah poet, Theresa Whitehill, will host an updated event featuring their collaborative project, Heavy Lifting, and the Heavy Lifting Listening Tour, which took place at over 14 venues from early 2023 to late 2024, including 3 events on the Mendocino coast.
MUSHROOMS & COLOR
Selected works by contemporary artists and makers will be shown alongside notebooks and drawings by science illustrator Dorothy Beebee, who worked closely with dye pioneer Miriam C. Rice to unlock the full spectrum of color from mushrooms. Other artworks draw from Miriam’s personal collection and that of members of the non-profit organization Miriam founded in 1985, the International Mushroom Dye Institute (IMDI).
TRY IT AND SEE:
THE STORY BEHIND MUSHROOM DYES
Directed by Martin Beebee
Saturday, February 28th at 6pm
Mushrooms are now widely used as a source for natural dyes. Many dyers today may not know that it all began with an accidental discovery by Miriam Rice, an artist from Mendocino, California. Miriam would later write the first book on using mushrooms as a source of natural dyes in the 1970’s called “Let’s Try Mushrooms for Color.” This groundbreaking dye book was illustrated by artist and friend, Dorothy Beebee. Here, Dorothy gives a behind the scenes look into one slice of the early history of mushroom dyes, the expansion of their work into two additional books, and her thoughts on the future of mushroom dyes.
Save the Date!
Weathering ~
Mendocino Art Center Member’s Exhibition 2026.
Artwork Drop off:
Sun/Mon March 8 & 9 (11:00am - 4pm)
Exhibition Opening:
Saturday, March 14th (11:00am - 4pm)
Artwork Pick Up:
Sun/Mon April 5th & 6th (11:00am - 4pm)
The Nook
Stop by our newest addition to the MAC campus and grab those art supplies. MAC students will receive 10% off!
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
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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