Diane Smith
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Diane Smith has contributed to The Ark since 1980, writing and photographing everything from personalities to events.
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Student art shows bring Reed Union School District classrooms to Tiburon Town Hall
Reed and Bel Aire students’ artwork goes on view Oct. 19-Nov. 20 at Tiburon Town Hall, the first of two shows, with Del Mar’s advanced students to follow.
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65 artists explore lines, textures and marks at Belvedere-Tiburon Library
The Belvedere-Tiburon Library's new exhibit, "Mark Making: Dots, Lines, Textures," runs Sept. 17 to Nov. 11 with work by 65 Bay Area artists chosen by a jury.
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Four artists bring their ICB work to Tiburon Town Hall gallery
Work by four artists with studios in Sausalito's Industrial Center Building hangs in the Community Room at Tiburon Town Hall through Oct. 29.
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Marin artists pay tribute to the spirit of America in ‘We the People’
Eight local artists are showing work at Tiburon Town Hall in "We the People," an exhibit marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
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Marin portrait artist’s work comes to Tiburon Town Hall
Brazilian American artist Tyler Willis grew up in San Anselmo, studied mechanical engineering at Lehigh University, and is now self-taught in portrait painting.
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Photographers reflect on meaning of home in Belvedere-Tiburon Library exhibit
A new photography exhibit at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library opens May 21, featuring four artists' personal takes on what home means. The show runs through June 8 and is free to attend.
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Exhibit chronicles Tiburon artist's career from news graphics to plein air
The exhibit spans an Emmy-winning career at KGO-TV, courtroom sketches, Peace Corps posters for deaf children in Brazil and plein air paintings from four continents.
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‘Together with Art’ exhibit at Town Hall highlightsAsian American and Pacific Islander cultures
“Together with Art" features Asian American and Pacific Islander artists and artists of others backgrounds who participate in AAPI cultural activities.
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Belvedere-Tiburon Library exhibit features contemporary works influenced by pop art
"Art and Mass Culture: Commerce Meets Creativity" opens March 19 at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library, featuring four contemporary artists whose work explores the intersection of fine art and popular culture. The show runs through May 13.
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Belvedere artist to paint live as part of Town Hall exhibit
The "Evoke" exhibit features 20 oil paintings, including a March 10 reception and an April 18 demonstration of his palette-knife technique.
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Richmond artist uses hands to tell stories in Tiburon Town Hall exhibit
He's now exhibiting his solo works in the downstairs lobby and council chambers through March 25.
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Nature serves as inspiration for abstract works in Belvedere-Tiburon Library exhibit
"Abstracting Nature” at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library runs Jan. 15-March 11.
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Landmarks Society honors steward of local history
For his longstanding dedication to the organization, Dave Gotz has been named the Landmarks Society’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year.
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Map exhibit explore Tiburon Peninsula’s past, from saloons to salt marshes
Visitors can see what the peninsula looked like 150 years ago, from Main Street stores to plans to build a utopian community.
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Belvedere-Tiburon Library exhibit pairs Bay Area creators with muses from art history
Rachel Davis, Nadine Levin and Joyce Bell are among 58 Bay Area artists featured in “Pairings & Echoes,” which runs Nov. 20 through Jan. 7.
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Tiburon Town Hall exhibits feature multimedia collages, oil paintings
Tiburon Heritage and Arts Commissioner Jaleh Etemad and Larkspur resident Debra Maddox are each exhibiting their works at Town Hall starting in November.
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Artists convey emotions, thoughts in latest Belvedere-Tiburon Library exhibit
'Interpretations' features abstracts from local and regional artists.
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Town Hall hosts wildlife photography and Cedars art exhibitions
Two art exhibitions open at Tiburon Town Hall featuring wildlife photography and work by artists with developmental disabilities.
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Tiburon Town Hall exhibit features art from seniors dealing with memory loss
New exhibit at Tiburon Town Hall displays artwork from seniors with dementia, highlighting healing through art and connection.
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Exhibit showcases artist’s portraits, panoramas, playing cards
“The Art of Kathy Gray” is on display in at Tiburon Town Hall July 7-Aug. 27. An artist’s reception is planned for 6-8 p.m. July 8.
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