Check out the Event Calendar for current and upcoming local art exhibits,  community festivals and special events. 

This year's Teacher Art Grant online application is now available. Read about MAA's support of local arts education through teacher grants and scholarships for graduating art students on the Scholarships and Grants page. 
Dia de los Muertos Nicho Workshop
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Remember someone who has passed by making a nicho – a traditional folk art shadow box, featuring a photo and/or other mementos in honor of your loved one. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring photos of your loved ones if you’d like. All ages welcome. Materials are provided.
Martinez Library (downstairs)
740 Court Street, Martinez
Main Street Arts
October 2026

October Featured Gallery Artist: John Tullis: Tullis creates plein air and studio oil paintings of landscapes and still lifes, as well as charcoal and pastel figure drawings. A lifelong artist, he returned to painting about 15 years ago after a 40-year career in the printing industry.
Guest Artist: Qian Gao: Award-winning painter Qian Gao returns for a second month with watercolors and oils capturing landscapes, street scenes and everyday life through expressive brushwork and fluid washes.
First Friday, October 2, 6–9 p.m. – Meet the artists, and enter the gallery giveaway for a chance to win an original oil painting by John Tullis.
Now celebrating our 10th year in business.
613 Main Street, Martinez
925-269-8049
Open Wednesday-Saturday from 11-4 and Sunday from 10-3. 
 Open First Fridays from 6-9pm (except January)
mainstreetarts.net

Check out the current MAA art exhibit at Five Suns Brewing!
More art in Martinez!  

​Lots of great things are happening at Studio 55.

Studio 55 Martinez is a fine arts studio offering individual art studios and group art experiences, including classes and workshops. The studio also features a fine art gallery with juried and non-juried exhibitions held throughout the year.

Visit their website for all the details. 

[email protected]
(925) 457-0154
55 Howe Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Donations are very much appreciated.  

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