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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
Amie Potsic:
To the Ends of the Earth -
Celestial Seas and Trees
A Solo Exhibition featuring Dance Performances
July 11 – August 2, 2026
Opening Reception and Dance Performances: This Saturday, July 11th 5 – 8pm!
*Dance Performances at 5:30pm and 7:00pm
Sakshi Mathuria
A Scratch on the Earth
July 11 – August 2, 2026
“This work actively extends ancient pit-firing traditions into the present. Grounded in my Indian heritage and research of global firing techniques, I wish for people to see the pots as more than just relics of the past.”
Mendo - Retro
July 11 - Aug 3
Yvonne is the author of the award winning Babe in the Woods book series. The second in the tree book series, "Babe in the Wood-Self Portrait," contains chapters about her youthful days in Mendocino. She is also the owner of Yvonne's Art Studio in The Dalles, Oregon.
Selected works by
Yvonne Pepin Wakefield
MOPO 2026!
Sept 7th - 13th
Join us for a weeklong Plein Air Festival on coastal Pomo land.
Participate in a showcase with a generous gallery display. Take part in daily wet paint sales, and a Quick Draw event followed by a celebratory awards presentation with cash prizes.
Nightly farm-to-table meals prepared by local chefs, happy hours, and more!
Reformed: Jewelry Residency 2026
Applications Now Open!
Applications due August 19th, 2026
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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