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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.

Registrations Now Open!

Dine Out in Support of the Mendocino Art Center

What if one of the simplest ways to support the Mendocino Art Center was to enjoy a beautiful meal by the sea?

We’re thrilled to share that the Ledford House Restaurant and the Noyo Harbor Inn are partnering with the MAC for a special evening of food, community, and generosity.

Come for the sunset, stay for the food, and leave knowing you’ve nourished more than yourself—you’ve helped our whole community thrive.

KelpFest 2025!

A Coastal Festival of Art, Science, Food, Film & Community to support Kelp Forest Resilience

North coast ocean celebration comes to the Mendocino Coast Oct 3-6.

The once-thriving bull kelp forests that stretched from Monterey to Alaska have seen dramatic declines in recent years due to climate shifts, ecological imbalance, and human impact. In response, KelpFest! 2025 returns this year from October 3–6 to celebrate the resilience of coastal ecosystems and the community efforts working to restore them. This multi-day event, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mendocino coastline, invites visitors and locals alike to explore the ecological, cultural, and artistic significance of kelp through a packed schedule of immersive events.

Momim Wene Exhibit Looking for:

  • Native Artists from all art fields, emerging to professional. Traditional to contemporary.

  • Presenters

  • Dancers (Contemporary to Traditional)

  • Food vendors and More… (Spaces are Free!)

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.

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Residencies

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

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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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