2025 Winter Gallery Art Shows at the Maurice Del Mué Galleries DECEMBER Valley and West Rooms Small Works, Big Dreams: The Art Start Auction Living Room Kalea Rasmussen and Margot Granville JANUARY Valley Room San Geronimo Valley Historical Society West Room David Hoffman FEBRUARY Valley and West Rooms Lagunitas and Nicasio Schools Showcase MARCH Valley Room Sam Harris West Room Anne Hillsley Visual Arts by Danielle Fogel, Arts, Events & Communications Manager
First Friday of Each Month 6:00 - 7:30 pm (note time change to Winter Hours) Anny’s Sing Along - Ongoing Series Sat. Dec.6 @ Holiday Arts Faire / Jan 2 / Feb 6 / Mar 6 - Living Room You’re invited to join us at Anny’s Sing Along : a campfire-style gathering in the Living Room at the Community Center on the first Friday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm (New Winter Hours) . The Monthly Singalong where every voice is appreciated and welcomed as a necessary part of the chorus. Come with a friend or on your own and come as you are.
The goal is to sing commonly known songs. Singers can join in on the chorus so no song- books needed though folks are welcome to read words either from a songbook (e.g, Rise Up Singing) or on their phone. We sing everything from You Are My Sunshine & This Land is Your Land to Hey Jude, Hotel California, and Freight Train, with lots in between depending on what wants to come through. For sure some Kate Wolf too…
Perhaps we shall sing a well-known, simple round, “Dona Nobis”, which means ‘Give us Peace.” Lifting our voices together in the songs of our common decades does just that, and in such an easeful way.
For more info contact Anny at annyeve2020@gmail.com. FREE EVENT
What’s New in the Del Mue
*Dec singalong takes place during Holiday Arts Fair (time TBD)!
As the year comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on my first year as Visual Arts Manager, and I’m filled with gratitude. This community of remarkable artists has inspired, encouraged, and supported me every step of the way. I’m especially thankful for the San Geronimo Valley Community Center’s Art Committee—Julie Benjamin, Alexa Davidson, Rudi Dundas, Judith Selby Lang, Richard Lang, Kristin Jakob, Karen Koenig, Eva Thomas, and Cory vanGelder— whose dedication and creativity make our work possible. I’m also deeply appreciative of the Spring Art Show volunteers who pour their hearts into curating a beautiful annual exhibit that highlights the diverse artistic talent across our valleys, as well as Larry Rippee and Molly Rea for their ongoing help and guidance. This year, the beloved walls of the Maurice Del Mue Galleries have showcased an inspiring range of artists: students from Lagunitas Community School, emerging art- ists presenting their first solo shows, incarcerated artists from San Quentin sharing powerful work that speaks to the healing potential of the arts, and renowned artists bringing their extraordinary creations to our community. It has been a joy to share all of this with you. Looking ahead, I’m excited to welcome the return of our NextGen art shows in the Living Room space, featuring Kalea Rasmussen and Margot Granville this December—stay tuned for reception details! In January, I’m thrilled to help bring a full exhibit from the San Geronimo Valley Historical Society to the Valley Room featuring a special exhibit from the Chuck Ford collection, along with more Creative Try-Outs where we can explore new forms of creativity together. And of course, I can’t wait for the upcoming Maker Space and all the new opportunities it will bring to our community. As a little postscript, I want to invite everyone to stop by and bid on Small Works, Big Dreams: The Art Start Auction happening December 7–20 . Dozens of artists have contributed wonderful small pieces, and all proceeds support the San Geronimo Valley Community Center Art Committee’s Emerging Artist Program—helping new artists with the materials they need to show their work here at the Center. It’s a per- fect opportunity to find a unique holiday gift while supporting the next generation of local artists.
2nd Friday of Each Month 6:00 - 7:30 pm (note time change to Winter Hours)
Community Vocal Tapestry - Ongoing Series
Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 14, Mar 13 - Living Room
Community Vocal Tapestry , a free monthly gathering led by Anny Owen Densmore and Kelly McMenimen from 6–7:30 pm (New Winter Hours) will continue every second Friday of the month in the Living Room through the Winter. Rather than aiming to sound ‘good, the goal is for the sounds to ‘feel’ good. A clear, basic framework allows for feeling safe and free to make stuff up using simple interlocking and contrasting sounds, and more. Come out and play, add your voice in this magical realm! For more info contact Anny at annyeve2020@gmail.com. FREE EVENT
Karen Koenig’s Art Reception
See you in the Maurice Del Mue Galleries soon!
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