These resources have been compiled as a public service by the Martinez Arts Association. Inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Please do your own research before enrolling in classes, workshops, or other services. Information is under construction, links to be added soon. 

Learn
Private Teachers, Coaching & Workshops
Patrick Dintino
El Cerrito • Abstract painting, classes and critiques
Marcy Wheeler
Walnut Creek • Acrylic painting
Ellen Levine Dodd
Novato • Abstract painting and critiques
Mark Daniel Nelson
Online • Abstract painting and critiques
Community Art Classes
Center for Community Arts
Walnut Creek
Studio 55
Martinez
Diablo Valley College (DVC)
Pleasant Hill

Connect
Community Art Organizations
For a more comprehensive directory of Contra Costa County arts organizations, visit Arts Contra Costa.
Concord Art Association
Two galleries
Arts Benicia
Annual member exhibitions and calls for artists
Pleasanton Art League
Firehouse Art Center
Alamo Danville Artists' Society
Blackhawk Gallery
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Plein Air Groups
  • Contra Costa Plein Air
  • Jade Fon
  • South Bay Artists
  • Burlingame Plein Air Painters
  • Marin Plein Air Painters
Practice
​Figure Drawing
Studio 55
Martinez • Approximately $25
Color Space Arts
El Cerrito
South Bay Artists
Weekend and some weeknight sessions • Approximately $20
Faultline Art Gallery
Oakland • Mondays, 6–9 pm • Approximately $20
Alameda Library Figure Drawing
Stafford Room, 1550 Oak Street, Alameda • Second Saturday, 2:30–4:00 pm • Free
Frank Bette Center for the Arts
Alameda • Mondays, 6:30–9:30 pm • Approximately $20

Showcase Your Work
Online Portfolio & Sales Websites
Social Media
  • Instagram
  • Bluesky
  • Linktree (connect all your social media accounts)
Artist Portfolio Websites
  • Fine Art America
  • FASO (Fine Art Studio Online)
  • Singulart
Local Galleries
  • Main Street Arts — Martinez
  • Valley Art Gallery — Walnut Creek
  • Gallery 621 — Benicia
  • Plein Air Gallery — Benicia
  • Epperson Gallery — Crockett
  • The Art Cottage — Concord
Other Exhibition Spaces
  • East Bay Open Studios — Community Hubs 
  • Manna Gallery — Oakland • First Fridays
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Find Opportunities
Calls for Artists
  • CaFÉ (Call for Entry) — National listing of exhibitions and artist opportunities
  • SF Bay Area Call for Artists (Facebook Group)
  • Crocker Art Museum — Big Names / Small Art Auction (May/June)
Art Events
  • Studio 23 Gallery Calendar — Alameda
  • Manna Gallery — Oakland • First Fridays
  • Art in the Park — Martinez • Annual • August
  • Art in the Park — Livermore • Annual • August
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Find Space
Studio Rental Opportunities
  • Faultline Art Gallery — Oakland
  • Gilman Street Studios — Berkeley
  • Benicia Arsenal — Benicia
  • Studio 55 — Martinez
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Inspiration
YouTube Demonstrations
  • Chris Loud
  • Mark Daniel Nelson