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, holiday crafts from local artisans, hands-on activities for kids and more. Skating tickets go on sale soon!

Programs | Tuesdays from October 8

Tuesday 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 one or more weekly sessions.

Partner Programs | October 8

Informal & Sustainable Arrangements

Martin Kooi, American Rose Society Horticulture and Arrangement Judge demonstrates how to design arrangements reusing material and understanding color and texture at the Marin Rose Society meeting.

In The Studio | Opens October 11

Marin Open Studios Autumn Showcase

Experience a new collaboration between Marin arts organizations, including 100 original works of art from painters, photographers, textile makers, print makers, and sculptors.

Programs | October 16

Paint & Sip with Robb Havassy

Make your mid-week more special with a sociable and creative workshop! Learn painting technique while you sip sangria and enjoy an eclectic mix of music.

Programs | Starts October 17

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 | October 19

Cyanotypes—Sun Prints in the Garden

Join us to explore this fascinating process and make gorgeous images of plants from your garden using dye and a negative to create a positive image! Two sessions welcome all ages and abilities.

Garden Stories

Vine Spinach

Garden Manager Michael Bogart debuts a new series of fun and information short videos with this introduction to an Edible Garden curiosity, vine spinach. Watch this space for more!

Programs | Thursdays from September 5 | SOLD OUT

Knitting at the Garden

With plenty of natural light and a spacious room, Chiaki Hayashi hosts an informal gathering where you decide what you’ll work on, while getting the professional support you need. 

Partner Programs | Starts September 11

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 | Starts September 16

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.

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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