O'Hanlon Center for the Arts

Postponed: Art for Non-Artist with Peller Marion
2026-03-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Art for Non-Artists: Your Creative Awakening Awaits!It's Never Too Late to Start Creating

THIS OFFERING IS POSTPONED – Stay tuned.
Peller Marion, FacilitatorSaturday, March 2811:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Give yourself a treat: Give yourself permission to play again using art-making, something many adults haven’t done in decades. The goal isn’t creating gallery-ready work—it’s rediscovering curiosity and creative confidence.This image perfectly captures that kindergarten energy—imperfect, playful, and full of joy. Rediscover that childlike freedom to create without judgment.
Workshop Details:

Duration: 2 hours of pure creative exploration
All experience levels welcome—especially none!)
What to Bring: Just yourself and an open mind
What We Provide: Everything else!
Dress Code: Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little colorful
$30, $25 OHCA Members
10 participants max

Space is limited to ensure personalized attention and a supportive, intimate environment.
Ready to start your creative adventure? Your masterpiece awaits!
To read a full description of the workshop, please click here!
Reserve your spot below!

Cayen Robertson: Current Complexities. Loft Gallery Opening Reception
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30

Art of the Africa Diaspora - Opening Reception
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30

The Art of Fabric Printing with Asual Kwahuumba
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00
The Art of Fabric PrintingFacilitated by Asual Kwahuumba

When – Saturday, April 11 | 10 am -12pm in the Loft
In the Art of Fabric Printing workshop, participants will learn color application and effective printing techniques. The session will cover various methods for creating patterns on customized fabric, and we will reference an Adinkra Symbolism chart to explore the meanings behind each symbol.
Adinkra symbols are visual representations of concepts, proverbs, and philosophical ideas originating from the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. They are used to communicate deep social, spiritual, and historical meanings, often featuring on textiles, art, pottery, architecture, and jewelry to symbolize values like strength, wisdom, and unity.
While fabric will be provided, participants are welcome to bring personal items such as T-shirts, trousers, or other garments they wish to print on.
$50 | $40 OHCA members. Plus $15 materials fee paid to instructor

This Workshop will be led by Asual Kwahuumba in celebration of the Art of the Africa Diaspora exhibition in the Gallery April 2026. O’Hanlon Center is a satellite gallery for the Richmond Art Center’s 29th annual event.

Sunday Salon: How you Feeling?
2026-04-12 17:00 - 18:30
Today! Advanced tickets end at 2 pm, but tickets will be available at the door starting at 4:30. $15

Join us for our Sunday Salon all about Feelings.
Advanced tickets end at 2 pm, but tickets will be available at the door starting at 4:30.
Poetry, Dance, Storytelling, Music & More!
Working Lineup:
Ellen Deck
Tim Ryan
Daniel Patrick
Don Kline
Collette Sell
Margery Kreitman
J. Livingston
Jill Morris
Zan Adu
Victoria Bankole
Dana Kelly
Jess Bentley
Caylia Chaiken
Lee Ann Prescott

Cayen Robertson: Current Complexities. Loft Gallery Show Artist Reception
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00

Musical Medicine for the Soul with Jenna Mammina and John R. Burr
2026-04-18 19:00 - 20:30
Tickets available at the door at 6:30Performance by vocal stylist Jenna Mamina with master pianist John R. Burr

Saturday, April 18, 7 PM
Doors open at 6:30O’Hanlon Gallery
Advanced Sales end at 3 pm, but a few tickets will be available at the door.
Please join us for an evening of music with acclaimed vocal stylist and songwriter Jenna Mammina and renowned pianist John R. Burr.

Experience the exceptional musical partnership of Jenna Mammina, celebrated vocal stylist and songwriter, and John R. Burr, master pianist and longtime collaborator. With over two decades of shared artistry, Mammina and Burr bring an intimate, uplifting chemistry to the stage—one filled with authenticity, warmth, and plenty of laughter.

This concert offers a rare opportunity to experience these two remarkable performers together, in an intimate setting that supports the musical medicine they create.

The program features a heartfelt and thoughtfully curated selection of songs by Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Abbey Lincoln, Dorothy Fields, James Taylor, along with original compositions by Mammina. Audiences can look forward to an evening of solid musicianship, engaging storytelling, and even a joyful sing-along.

Join us for a night that celebrates connection, tenderness, and the simple beauty of songs from two souls who share that share the heart of the song.
Tickets: $30Advanced sales end May 18 at 3pm. Some tickets will be available at the door starting at 6:30.

About the Artists:
Jenna Mammina, hailing from Michigan, is renowned for her versatile vocal style that seamlessly blends jazz, pop, and folk influences. She has shared the stage with notable artists including Bob Weir, Al Jarreau, and David Sanborn. John R. Burr, a distinguished pianist, is celebrated for his dynamic performances and collaborations with various acclaimed musicians. Together, Mammina and Burr have released several recordings, including tributes to legendary artists.

Photo Transfer Workshop - Margot Harford
2026-04-25 11:00 - 16:00
Photo Transfer WorkshopFacilitated by Margot Harford

Saturday, April 25 | 11 AM – 4 PM
This workshop introduces the technique of image transfers — a process that allows you to move your digital files (photographs, graphics, or text) onto a variety of surfaces, in either color or black and white.
Using transfer film printed with an inkjet printer and a specially prepared paste, you’ll learn how to transfer your images onto surfaces such as paper, wood, metal, and fabric.
Prior to the class, you will send the instructor eight of your own photographs (iPhone images are perfectly fine). These will be printed and prepared in advance so you’re ready to begin working as soon as the workshop starts.
During the session, we’ll cover essential materials, where to source them, and how to use them effectively. While you will be transferring onto paper and wood in class, we will also discuss additional surface possibilities so you can continue experimenting on your own.
Fee: $275 Non-Members | $220 OHCA MembersMaterials Fee: $25 (payable to instructor)
Maximum: 10 participants

About Margot Harford
Margot’s work is a mixture of fine art photography, photo transfers and collage. The constant thread in her work is the addition of images using the photographs she has taken.
As a freelance photographer Margot has been photographing people and interiors for over 20 years. Her commercial photography style has seeped into her choice of fine art photography subjects, which include people and architecture.
Margot’s is represented by the Portland Art Gallery in Portland, Maine.
Visit her page: https://www.margothartford.com

Piwai & Mystic Gong - Resonance: Pan-African Sound Journeys
2026-04-25 19:00 - 20:30
Special Event Concert

Piwai & Mystic Gong
Resonance: Pan-African Sound Journeys
Saturday, April 25 • 7:00 pm
$25
An evening of hypnotic Afro-jazz fusion and soul-centered rhythms.
For this special performance, the group will present a transcendent Afro-fusion trio featuring Piwai on vocals, mbira, and percussion, Joan Torres on double-fret bass, and Miracle on keys. This intimate configuration distills the collective’s expansive sound into a focused, ethereal experience—lush, rhythmic, and deeply immersive.
Piwai & Mystic Gong is an Afro-jazz fusion ensemble led by Zimbabwean vocalist, mbira player, and percussionist Piwai, whose hypnotic sound has been described as spiritual nirvana. Blending jazz, reggae, folk, and Southern African rhythms, Piwai creates trance-like, soul-centered performances that invite deep listening and connection.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Piwai has collaborated with Grammy-winning artist Fantastic Negrito on the album Last Days of Oakland.

Elizabeth Addison: Flow & Root: water, memory, place. Loft Gallery Opening Reception
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:30
MAY 3 – 30, 2026

RECEPTION:ART WALK RECEPTIONMAY 5, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
616 THROCKMORTON AVEMILL VALLEY, CA 94941

HOURS
TUESDAY – 10:30 AM – 2:30 PMWEDNESDAY – 10:30 AM – 2:30 PMTHURSDAY – 10:30 AM – 2:30 PMFRIDAY – 10:30 AM – 2:30 PMSATURDAY – 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Marin Open Studios. Gallery Opening Reception
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:30
MAY 2 – 10, 2026

RECEPTION:ART WALK RECEPTIONMAY 5, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
616 THROCKMORTON AVEMILL VALLEY, CA 94941

FEATURED ARTISTS
Alejandra Chávez • Carlos Herrera •Guillermo Kelly • Isidoro AngelesMaria Garcia • Laura Jiménez DiecksSol Navarrete

MEET THE ARTISTS
SATURDAY, MAY 2 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSUNDAY, MAY 3 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSATURDAY, MAY 9 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSUNDAY, MAY 10 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

GALLERY HOURS
TUESDAY – SATURDAY 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Based on a True Story: Developing Memories into Literature - with Bart Schneider
2026-05-06 11:00 - 13:00
Based on a True Story: Developing Memories Into Literaturewith Bart Schneider

Bringing the tools of poetry and fiction to memoir.
Many folks are drawn to the idea of writing a memoir but find the notion of composing a book-length account daunting. This class will encourage writing from personal experience in a variety of forms and lengths, will introduce a range of narrative approaches, and explore methods for developing a germ of memory into a substantial form. We will also consider the ethical concerns of taking liberty with “the facts” to enhance the story, (or how much poetic license will the puritanical worm in your brain allow?) The instructor will introduce literary examples and offer prompts for in-class writing. Participants will be invited to share their in-class writing as well as their writing from home.
In addition to writing implements please bring memories and stories to the gathering.
4 Wednesdays in May – 11 am to 1 pm
$140, $115 OHCA Members
Max 8 participants

About Bart:
Bart Schneider is the author of six novels, including Blue Bossa, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and Secret Love, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Bart presented his novel Giacometti’s Last Ride at OHCA in 2026 with artist Chester Arnold. Schneider is also the author of three volumes of poetry and the publisher of Kelly’s Cove Press.
Visit: https://www.kellyscovepress.com/bart-schneider/

Canceled - Deborah Winters in Concert
2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:30
Concert Canceled due to Illness. All ticket holders will be fully refunded. We expect to reschedule in the Fall.
We are sorry for any inconvenience and wish Deborah back to full health very soon!

Shibori Dyeing with Chris Hurwitz
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00
Shibori Dyeing workshop Saturday, May 9, for those 12 years and older.

Shibori Dyeing: Participants will explore the indigo-blue dye method popularized in Japan in this two-hour workshop. Participants will supply their own prewashed natural fiber white t-shirt or other clothing, or white table runner, placemats and napkins. Participants bring a sack lunch to eat while the projects soak in dye.
Open to ages 12+
Chris Hurwitz is a local artist and art facilitator (far right in photo)

Reception for FLOW & ROOT with Elizabeth Addison
2026-05-16 15:00 - 17:00
Join Elizabeth Addison in the LOFT for a reception celebrating her solo show: Flow & Root: water, memory, place.
Flow & Root reflects my ongoing exploration of freshwater systems as living beings with a collection of dimensional works on paper, prints, and sculpture. This collection is inspired by the Smith, California’s last wild river, and her unique presence.

Karen Stein - Abstract Works Opening Reception
2026-05-17 14:00 - 18:00

The Collage Club: Cut, Paste, Create Together!
2026-05-19 15:00 - 17:00
The Collage Club: Cut, Paste, Create Together!Facilitated by Sarah McNeil

When – Third Tuesday of the Month 3-5pm in the Loft
This is all about the joy of creating in community at O’Hanlon. Gather your supplies (paper scraps, magazines, ideas) and join a friendly group of makers. It’s a casual, no-stress space where we sit down, share materials, swap ideas, and inspire one another. No experience necessary—just the desire to cut, arrange, and paste!
O’Hanlon Members Free non-members drop in charge $10
If you would like to make use of O’Hanlon supplies in the loft then we ask for a $5 materials fee

About Sarah McNeil
Sarah is a mixed media collage artist. She lives in Mill Valley and is an active board member at O’Hanlon. You can explore some of her work here at www.sarahmcneilart.com

Printing with the Press with Jackie La Lanne and Candis Cousins
2026-05-23 10:00 - 15:00
Printing with the PressFacilitated by Jackie La Lanne and Candis Cousins

Saturday, May 23 | 10AM – 3PM
Experiment with a printing press!
Try your hands at collagraphs, intaglio and Chine Collé. Carve into plexiglass from a drawing and make a one-of-a-kind print. Make a collage, ink and print a collagraph. Paint on plexiglass and add Chine Collé.
Experiment with different fun printmaking strategies and come up with surprising and wonderful prints.
$120 or $96 OHCA members$20 materials fee to facilitator
Maximum 6 participants

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Jackie La Lanne retired at the end of 2021 from over 30 years teaching art in the Mill Valley School district. She is currently Board President of of O’Hanlon. She graduated from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Studio Art and a Masters Degree in Art Education. She loves teaching art and making photographs, which she says have a lot in common: discovering, making, envisioning, sharing, and having fun. La Lanne, who can often be found in the artroom wearing the earrings she made from her old bike lock keys, has been teaching elementary art curriculum in Mill Valley public schools for many years. She is an accomplished artist, teacher, and photographer and has created wonderful collaborative textile projects for her five grandchildren.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Candis Cousins first came to the Center in 1972. Ann O’Hanlon was alive and at that time the Center was called ‘Sight and Insight.’ On Candis’ first day, Ann’s suggestion for working was this: “Every decision you make, try to make the wrong decision.”
In 2002, Candis returned to OHCA to join the mono printing group led by Cayen Robertson and Karen Cox. In her own work, Candis tries to keep moving forward without a plan, just to see what comes.
“It is such an invigorating, soul-finding experience to facilitate this workshop. A love-fest, a laugh-fest on the high seas of creativity!”
– Candis

Open Studio Day!
2026-05-30 10:00 - 17:00

First Tuesday Art Walk Receptions: Loft and Main Gallery
2026-06-02 17:30 - 19:30
We have two new exhibitions to see on First Tuesday, June 2, from 5:30 – 7:30.
Soft opening for “Magic and Mystery of the Mountain” in the Gallery.
MELINDA DISESSA – Art Thief in the LOFT
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Writer's Night Out 2026
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:30
Abby Wasserman’s Thursday Creative Writing Group presents the annual Writer’s Night Out in the O’Hanlon Gallery on Wednesday, June 3, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come and bring your friends! Free admission.
Readers will include:
Bruce Nelson, Jonathan Erb, Natalie McCullough, Jane Ferguson Flout, Jenny Jedeikin, Potter Wickware, and Valentina Gnup.

After the readings, the audience is urged to stay to enjoy refreshments, chat with the writers, and peruse books for sale.

Ian Dogole and René Jenkins - Sacred Spaces and Wild Places
2026-06-05 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for this Special Event!

Friday June 5, 2026 7:00 pmTickets $30
Two adventurous musical spirits who delight in the here and now. Over the last decade, internationally acclaimed recording artist and multi-percussionist Ian Dogole (www.iandogole.com) and master multi-instrumentalist and sound healer René Jenkins (www.vibetherapy.org) have developed a symbiotic chemistry that knows no bounds. Their musical forays are deeply rooted in the ancestral indigenous music cultures of the Americas, Africa and beyond, and when combined with their irrepressible spirit of adventure, the result is a sonic feast for the senses and an uplifting, healing experience that is transformational.

Artists' Talk - Mystery and Magic of the Mountain
2026-06-06 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a roundtable art talk about the works selected for the Gallery Exhibition.
From 4:00 – 5:00, we will hear from the artist, and then from 5:00 – 6:00, we will have a reception.
ALL WELCOME!

Art by Fawn Bailey

Monoprint - June 7
2026-06-07 10:00 - 15:00
WE ARE OFFERING THIS WORKSHOP TWICE A MONTH
Monoprinting is a playful, exploratory process requiring neither a press nor a background in art

On a plate of gel or plexiglass, images are made with paint, rollers, sponges, netting, leaves or anything else which might create an interesting pattern. The focus is not upon the finished work but upon the experience of discovery and making art.
In the workshop, after two or three hours, the group gathers to discuss what has been created. The purpose of the discussion is to help each person recognize the beauty in their work. Or, in the words of Ann O’Hanlon, our purpose is “to look upon a seemingly random work of our own with interest” and with “the same fulfillment… experienced on an unknown wilderness trail.”
First and Third Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$60 | $50 OHCA members +
$10 materials fee paid to facilitator on day of workshop
6 people MAX

ART DETAIL: JANET GREENWOOD

About Candis Cousins
Candis Cousins first came to the Center in 1972. Ann O’Hanlon was alive and at that time the Center was called ‘Sight and Insight.’ On Candis’ first day, Ann’s suggestion for working was this: “Every decision you make, try to make the wrong decision.”
In 2002, Candis returned to OHCA to join the mono printing group led by Cayen Robertson and Karen Cox. In her own work, Candis tries to keep moving forward without a plan, just to see what comes.

“It is such an invigorating, soul-finding experience to facilitate this workshop. A love-fest, a laugh-fest on the high seas of creativity!”
– Candis

O'Hanlon Stitching Circle - Facilitated by Sarah McNeil and Naomi Tamura - June 9
2026-06-09 15:00 - 17:00
O'Hanlon Stitching CircleFacilitated by Naomi Tamura and Sarah McNeil

When – Second and Fourth Tuesday of the Month 3-5pm in the Loft
Gather in the Loft and share your latest fiber project – be it crochet, knitting, embroidery, mending or sewing. Sarah and Naomi enjoy the camaraderie of stitching with others. While we can support you in your endeavor, we are not prepared to instruct, just share in the journey with you.
O’Hanlon Members Free non-members drop in charge $10
Participants must bring their own materials
Max 8 participants

About Sarah McNeil and Naomi Tamura
Sarah McNeil and Naomi Tamura have enjoyed creative partnership through two successful group crochet collaborations with fellow O’Hanlon members. Both projects were juried into the annual O’Hanlon Fiber Arts Show: “Coral Reef”, exhibited in 2024 and “Wild Garden”, exhibited in 2025.In addition to crochet, Sarah enjoys embroidering on paper and fabric, as well as creating textile collages inspired by traditional quilting. Naomi likes to try all fiber arts, but mainly crochets, knits and sews, when she’s not drawing or painting. Drawing on their distinct passions and skills, Sarah and Naomi each bring a unique and inspiring stamp to their sewing and stitching projects.

AGING GRACEFULLY—For Writers, Poets and Visual Artists. With Catherine Flaxman
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00
AGING GRACEFULLY—For Writers, Poets and Visual ArtistsWith Catherine Flaxman

Saturday, June 13, 202610:00 – 2:00 in the Loft
Aging gracefully is challenging. You may feel invisible, experience a great sense of loss, find people ignoring you or talking over you. Through short, guided meditations, specific writing prompts and evocative imagery, we’ll explore what you’ve lost, what you’ve gained, and what you want to give.
Bring your I-pad, sketch pad or journal. No experience necessary.
You’ll have the opportunity to share your work in a nurturing, non-judgmental space, as we explore the Circle of Life. Bring a bag lunch for a working lunch.
$50.00, or $40.00 for OHCA members
Maximum 10 participants

Image by Wilbur Wong

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
A regular presenter at O’Hanlon, Catherine enjoys creating and facilitating workshops, for the creative journey and the journey of life, that combine her skills in the creative, contemplative and expressive arts.

Summer Solstice Celebration with Nina Wise
2026-06-20 19:30 - 21:00
Solstice Celebration at O'Hanlon Center for the ArtsWith Nina Wise and Yaz Shehab

Saturday, June 20 – 7:30 PM
Doors open at 7O’Hanlon Gallery

Join us for an evening in celebration of the solstice, marking the longest day of the year. Nina will be join by multi-instrumentalist and composer Yaz Shehab.
Together we will mark the turning of the sun through guided meditation, meaningful ritual, uplifting chants and songs that calm the mind, quiet the heart and uplift the spirit. The evening will unfold as a time to pause, reflect, and align with the fullness of light within and around us.
The evening will also be a celebration of Nina’s recently released album By This Light, Nina’s debut album of chants and blessings. Through the hands of world renown producer of spiritual music, Ben Leinback, and featuring some of the Bay Area’s finest instrumentalists and vocalists, By This Light, blends the wisdom of Buddhist teachings with the joy of kirtan, the uplifting rhythms of world music, and the trance inducing power of layered vocal harmonies.
This is a relaxed, participatory gathering. All are welcome. No prior mediation of chanting experience is necessary. Come as you are and join in as you feel comfortable as we gather in community to honor the solstice
Tickets: $25

About the Artist:
Since earning her degree in Religious Studies and the Aesthetics of Movement, Nina Wise has devoted her career to developing theater and writing stories that address the complex relationship between body, intellect, and spirit. Her original works, performed in prestigious venues in the United States, South America, Europe and Asia have won awards for playwriting, innovative design, and new theater including three NEA fellowships and seven Bay Area Theater Critics Awards. Her book, A Big New Free Happy Unusual Life, was published by Broadway Books and her stories and articles have appeared in numerous anthologies and journals.
Wise’s immersive theater piece The Kepler Story, created in collaboration with California Academy of Sciences Morrison Planetarium, is the first theater piece ever created about an astronomer for domes. The production played to sold out crowds at Morrison Planetarium in San Francisco and the Fiske Planetarium, UC Boulder and is currently in development for a world tour.
The founder of Motion Theater®, an original form of autobiographical improvisation, Nina offers performances and trainings in this unique form of authentic self-expression. She has performed custom-designed improvised works at theaters, think tanks, conferences, medical institutions, and political events around the world.
As an artist and teacher who specializes in innovation, she has coached numerous individuals and teams in creativity, the cultivation of presence, stress reduction, communication and leadership. In addition, authorized to teach by Jack Kornfield, Wise teaches Buddhist practice at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and other spiritual centers worldwide.
www.ninawise.com/music

Gallery Closed June 26 through July 6
2026-06-26 08:00 - 2026-07-06 17:00

haiku and handpans - Chuck Brickley & Gary Yost
2026-06-27 19:30 - 21:00
Find out more
www.garyyost.com
www.chuckbrickley.com

Sight and Insight - O'Hanlon Photo Groups Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-07-07 17:30 - 19:00
