Civic Center Art Gallery

May 14 - September 24, 2026

Marin Civic Center 1st Floor Gallery

Surf, Skate, Street brings together three powerful currents of creative expression—surfing, skateboarding, and graffiti—each born from movement, rebellion, and a deep connection to place. This exhibit explores how cultures rooted in coastlines and city streets have shaped a visual language that is raw, kinetic, and unmistakably alive. These art forms are not confined to studios; they unfold in motion—on water, on pavement, and across concrete surfaces—where creativity meets risk, freedom, and identity.

Surf, Skate, Street features local artists alongside artists from the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, all of whom blur the line between sport and art. Together, their work reveals how style, innovation, and self-expression ripple across communities and generations.

Image detail: "Malibu Trandum" by Michael Knowlton

May 14 - September 24, 2026

Marin Civic Center 3rd Floor Gallery

Behind every public service role is a human story, shaped by identity, resilience, and belonging.

The Art of Public Service features work by Marin County employees who came together to make art, share personal stories, and reflect on how their identities shape their work. Through painting, collage, and conversation, they explored how creativity can deepen relationships, surface meaningful narratives, and strengthen a shared sense of purpose.

Marin Civic Center

1st and 3rd Floor Galleries

3501 Civic Center Drive

San Rafael, CA 94903

Hours: 

• 9am to 6pm
• Monday through Friday

The Civic Center Gallery is closed on the following holidays:

• January 1
• January 20
• February 17
• March 31
• May 26
• June 19
• July 4
• September 1
• November 11
• November 27
• November 28
• December 25