Events Calendar · July 2026
Artist Talk & Celebration of the Arts District
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an evening of art, storytelling, delicious food, and good vibes in the Downtown San Rafael Arts District!
Start the evening at the iconic Smith Rafael Film Center for an insightful discussion, moderated by Aimee Espiritu, with three muralists who created site-specific public artworks for the 2026 Public Art Program. The artist talk begins at 5pm on July 10 and has a limited theater capacity of 129 guests, so RSVP now to reserve your tickets.
- Artist Talk: 5pm - 6pm at 1118 4th Street; Doors open at 4:30pm
- Moderator: Aimee Espiritu
- Panel Artists:
- Bryan Valenzuela - C Street Garage Mural
- Paz de la Calzada - City Plaza Fountain Mural & Tile Artwork
- Wyatt Hersey - 2nd Street Retaining Wall Mural
Because theater seats are limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend
Additional highlights for the evening include (no RSVP required, all are free to attend):
- 2nd Friday Art Walk presented by Art Works Downtown featuring over 50 artists across 32 studios, including the Ceramic Art Center of Marin - the only dedicated ceramic art gallery in Marin County. Art Walk Hours: 5pm - 8pm.
- The Summer Market on 4th Street presented by Agricultural Institute of Marin with local food & drinks, handcrafted goods, and live music. Summer Market Hours: 5pm - 9pm.
- Hands-on creative activities fun for all ages presented by Youth In Arts at the Summer Market.
Don't miss this special night full of inspiration and joy in the San Rafael Arts District. See you there! The 2026 San Rafael Public Art Program and Artist Talk are facilitated by Local Edition Creative. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov.
