The Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field provides a campus setting for artists who work in a variety of media, from oils and watercolor to ceramics and metal. To catch a glimpse of the over 60 artists at work in the three buildings, stop by the second weekend in October for Open Studios. Visitors have the opportunity to watch artists at work, ask questions, and purchase handmade art by local artists. The gallery and retail store are run by the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, a nonprofit Bay Area arts organization. In fulfillment of their mission to provide community access to art, the Museum Gallery is free to the public.

The Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field provides a campus setting for artists at the historic airfield, once called the "Hollywood of military bases". The facility has been recently renovated, retaining its original 1930s Spanish style architecture. The Novato Arts Center campus consists of four buildings, housing over 60 individual artist studios, a museum, art classrooms, art gallery and retail store. A restaurant on-site, Beso Bistro offers brunch, lunch and dinner menus with indoor and outdoor patio seating.

The four building campus is connected by pathways and an interior garden area. The Museum entrance is located at 500 Palm Drive. The studios are located at 500 & 501 Palm Drive,781 and 789 Hamilton Parkway. The Classroom is located at 781 Hamilton Parkway.

Novato Arts Center and Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Campus
500 Palm Drive, Novato, CA 94949
Phone: (707) 506-0137
info@marinmoca.org

Studio Rentals at the Novato Arts Center

Occasionally there are arts studios available to rent at the Novato Arts Center. These studios range in size from 127 – 321 square feet. All renters have access to kitchen space (full size refrigerator and microwave), a classroom, and can also participate in rotating exhibitions in the entry gallery to the 781 studio building.

If you are interested in renting a studio at the Novato Arts Center, please contact our property management firm, Clear Blue Commercial, at (707) 794-8400. 

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