Marin Art and Garden Center

 is a special gathering place that celebrates learning, growth and the beauty of nature; a place to be inspired, educated and entertained—or to just be.

The grounds are open to the public free of charge from  sunrise to sunset year-round.

December 6–15 | WinterFest December 7

Winter Wonderland Returns!

Get ready for a wondrous winter experience in the Garden, as you lace up your skates for a spin on our rink under falling snow and twinkling lights! You’ll also enjoy snacks and hot cocoa/cider, an outdoor fireplace in the cozy warming hut, festive music, hands-on activities for kids and more. 

Programs | New series starting January 7

Knitting at the Garden

This popular meetup gives you a chance to work on your own projects with guidance from instructor Chiaki Hayashi, plus the support of fellow fiber enthusiasts! Sign up for sessions on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

In The Studio | Closes December 15

Marin Open Studios Holiday Showcase

Celebrate the season with Marin artists, in this new exhibition that includes 100 original works of art from painters, photographers, textile makers, print makers, and sculptors.

Programs | December 22

Winter Solstice Sound Meditation

Join sound meditation intuitives Anderson Pugash, Dan Dowdell, and Ellian Raffoul for an evening of immersive sound, sacredness, and deep meditation. They’ll craft a powerful, intuitive soundscape.

Programs | January & February sessions

Beginner Knitting with Chiaki

If you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this is for you! Choose a two-class session and learn how to cast on, join into a round, purl, and bind off to complete a beautiful cowl scarf.

Programs | Fridays

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention with Ross Rec

 Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between the mind and body. Join this series of free classes with instructors from the Tai Chi for Health Institute.

Programs | Wednesdays

Youth Ballet with Ross Rec

A magical introduction to dance! These age-appropriate classes will nourish young dancers’ creativity and love of movement, while developing important skills  and the foundations of ballet vocabulary.

Partner Programs | Wednesdays

Ross Rec: Creative Canvas

Calling all young Picassos, Monets, and Van Goghs! Join Ross Rec for an hour of fun and creativity right here in the Garden.  If your child loves to experiment with shades and tones, they’ll love this class. 

Programs | Mondays

Music Time with Megan

Join Megan Schoenbohm on the Livermore Lawn each week for musical sessions offering a creative and engaging space for children to explore the world of rhythm and melody.

Garden Stories

Pumpkins in Hammocks

Don’t sleep on this latest video from Garden Manager Michael Bogart, where you’ll finally understand why these autumn squash are living their best lives in the Edible Garden.

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IRS Guidelines for Gifts from Donor Advised Funds to Support MAGC Events

Thank you for your interest in giving to the Marin Art & Garden Center events from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or Family Foundation.

We sincerely appreciate your generosity and support!

To ensure your gift follows the current IRS guidelines for DAF/Family Foundation support of an event, we would like to share the below guidelines with you.

  • Raffle tickets, tickets to galas and other special events, auction items, and benefits conferred in connection with a DAF/foundation grant are not permitted.
    • IRS has specifically ruled that fair market value associated with fundraising events cannot be separated, a practice known as “bifurcation.”
      • For example, with Edible Garden, if the price of the ticket is $200 and the FMV fair market value (non-tax-deductible amount) is designated to be $50, the donor must pay from sources other than her DAF/foundation for the full value of the ticket ($200) and not just for the non-tax-deductible amount ($50).
    • We recommend you confer with your financial advisor to confirm if any of these examples of how donors may still use their DAF to support an event would work for you:
      • A donor could sponsor the event, and not attend, and pay fully out of the DAF/foundation.
      • A donor could sponsor the event using DAF/foundation funds and attend by purchasing an individual ticket through non-DAF/foundation funds.
      • A donor could sponsor the event, join the event as a guest of another donor/table guest, and pay fully out of the DAF/foundation.
      • A donor could sponsor the event and host the afforded number of people at their chosen level as long as they pay for the seats at the lowest ticket price ($200 for Edible Garden) outside of their DAF.
        • As an example, a $1,500 sponsor that covers 2 guests, could pay for their sponsorship with $400 from a different source of funds, and then give an additional gift of $1,100 out of their DAF.

 

Please email Tod Thorpe, Director of Development at tod.thorpe@maringarden.org to discuss your gift to Marin Art and Garden Center