Martinez Arts Association
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    • SWAN Day
    • Earth Day / John Muir Birthday
    • Ice Cream Social • Funny Hat Day
    • Fourth of July Parade
    • Art in the Park
    • Dia de los Muertos
    • Holiday Boutique
    • Plein Air Group
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    • Martinez Library
    • John Muir Hospital Exhibit
    • Featured Exhibits
    • Rotating Art Exhibits
    • Martinez Arts Gallery
    • Other Local Exhibits
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    • News from other art groups
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About the MAA

 Founded in 1968 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Martinez Arts Association (MAA) leads many community events throughout the year. Our goal is to encourage art culture and education for our youth and the community. We coordinate and sponsor art-related events such as, ‘SWAN Day’ (Support Women Artists Now) in March,  ‘Art in the Park’ in August, and the ‘Holiday Boutique’ in December.

The proceeds from these events along with membership dues help the MAA provide scholarships to local graduating seniors in the visual arts. Also, in response to budgetary cutbacks to our public schools, the MAA offers grants to teachers for purchasing art supplies for their students.
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The association’s greatest annual fundraiser, ‘Art in the Park with Live Music’, is held the third Sunday in August. 

In May 2007, the MAA opened a co-operative art gallery. The Martinez Gallery was most recently located at 610 Court Street and is a cooperative of member artists who've been juried by their peers.  Sadly, the gallery is currently closed while we look for a new location.

The MAA Board of Directors
The Board meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30p. Meeting location is TBD.  February 3rd meeting will be held at the Contra Costa Historical Society at 1005 Escobar St., Martinez. Meetings are open to all MAA members.

2020 MAA Board Members:
Dorrie Langley, President 
Julie Christopher, Vice President
Peggy O'Farrell, Treasurer
Open, Recording Secretary
Carol Wiley, Scholarship and Grants Committee
Denise Hillman - Corresponding Secretary
Vernon Sanders - Membership Chair
​Wes Evans
Nancy DeMarco Amos

RC Ferris
Cathy Riggs

Fran Rodas

Contact Info:
PO Box 2304, Martinez, CA  94553
info@martinezarts.org


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Martinez Arts Association      info@martinezarts.org      PO Box 2304, Martinez, CA  94553   
  • Home
  • Membership
  • Events
    • SWAN Day
    • Earth Day / John Muir Birthday
    • Ice Cream Social • Funny Hat Day
    • Fourth of July Parade
    • Art in the Park
    • Dia de los Muertos
    • Holiday Boutique
    • Plein Air Group
  • On Exhibit
    • MAA Virtual Gallery
    • Martinez Library
    • John Muir Hospital Exhibit
    • Featured Exhibits
    • Rotating Art Exhibits
    • Martinez Arts Gallery
    • Other Local Exhibits
  • Scholarships & Grants
  • News & Updates
    • MAA News
    • The President's Studio Visits
    • MAA Plein Air Painters
    • News from other art groups
  • About the MAA
    • About the MAA
    • Visit Our FaceBook Page
  • Sponsors