Stories of the Marin Art & Garden Center
Dedicated in 1945, this beautiful place hosted a multitude of events and people, contributing much to the history of Marin and the greater Bay Area
The Buildings and Grounds
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The People
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A number of talented designers worked on the Center over the years. Read about...
A History of Architects and Their Work at MAGC The Work of Paul and Katy Steinmetz A Lasting Addition: The Work of Cliff Hanssen The Mysterious Obelisk in Ross Four Lives of a Fountain |
Many people contributed their time and talents to the Marin Art and Garden Center. Read about...
Adaline Kent and Her Two Ladies |
The Mission Pear
Gary Scales writes about the Mission Pear in the Spring 2016 edition of Pacific Horticulture magazine. If you visit the library, you'll see the tree next to our front door.
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a living memorial
The Center was established as a 'living memorial'. Wander the grounds and you'll see many memorials to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in War and those who built the Center.
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The ShOW AND Fair
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SPACES Magazine
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For 25 years, from 1946 to 1970, the Fair was held in Ross. To celebrate the 75th Marin County Fair in 2016, we participated in an exhibit, showcasing past Fairs. It was an honor to work with our partners from the Anne T. Kent California Room, Novato History and the Marin County Fair.
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Read about the history of our library and the Marin Art and Garden Center in the latest issue of Spaces Magazine.
David Weinstein's article, Living History: Marin Art & Garden Center It is an honor to have this local author write about our special home. If you don't subscribe to Spaces and Marin Magazine, consider signing up. Visit Marin Magazine for more information. |