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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


Save the Date!

Weathering ~

Mendocino Art Center Member’s Exhibition 2026.

Exhibition Opening:

Saturday, March 14th (11:00am - 4pm)

Artwork Pick Up:

Sun/Mon April 5th & 6th (11:00am - 4pm)

From the mouths of worms.

An ongoing project that investigates decomposition as an essential element of fathoming our own subconscious descents.

Create your own Jewelry! Open studios and workshops.

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.

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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.

Book an apartment

Residencies

We offer year-long residencies and short-term artist-in-retreat programs. Applications for our new winter Greenhouse Residency are now open.

Apply now

Gallery & Shop

Our shop and gallery feature art from local and visiting artists. Our shop also sells supplies for workshops.

See what’s now on display

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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