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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Literature is inspiration behind newest library art exhibit
More than three dozen artists will display 50 works inspired by authors, novels and literary passages in “Art Inspired by Literature."
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Town Hall exhibit highlights artists with indigenous roots
The show, “We Know Who We Are,” will have an artists’ reception 6-8 p.m. May 13.
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See collection of ink paintings in new Town Hall exhibit
Zhong’s works will be displayed in the upstairs gallery through June 30, with an artist’s reception set for 6-8 p.m. May 6.
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Belvedere-Tiburon Library exhibit showcases artists’ personal narratives, life stories
“Artists’ Narratives: Their History and Identity” runs March 20-May 7, featuring 58 pieces selected by nine jurists.
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Tiburon artist to display her abstract paintings at Town Hall
Tiburon’s Cecilie Starin will exhibit her abstract paintings in a new exhibit at Town Hall.
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Landmarks, Belvedere artist exhibits now at Town Hall
Those visiting Town Hall can catch two new art exhibits on display through the end of February: one focused on the art collection of the...
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Garden center volunteer honored by Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society
Lynne Hayes was named the Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society’s 2024 Volunteer of the Year. Hayes has been a docent at the Tiburon Art...
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Volunteer crew gets hands-on to maintain Harvey’s Garden
A crew of volunteers helps maintain Harvey’s Garden in Blackie’s Pasture on Dec. 3. Nearly a dozen locals are part of the regular group...
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Tiburon Peninsula artists to show at ICB open studios in Sausalito
A dozen Tiburon Peninsula residents will be among the artists opening their doors at the annual Winter Open Studios at the Industrial...
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New photography exhibit on display in October at Tiburon Town Hall
The latest exhibit at Tiburon Town Hall is “The Way I See It,” a series of photographs captured by Annie Bates-Winship. The nine prints...
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Library exhibit focuses on the transformative power of art
Seven locals are among the 45 artists who will exhibit their works that touch on issues like social and economic justice, climate change...
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Tiburon artist to show paper collages at Town Hall exhibit
Tiburon artist Marta Wendlinger will exhibit 19 of her paper collages in “If Animals Could Talk,” opening Sept. 3 in Town Hall’s upstairs...
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Exhibit to feature art inspired by human-made structures
Some 51 Bay Area artists will display works inspired by architecture, buildings and other human-made structures in a new exhibit at the...
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See works from 22 local artists at Marin Open Studios
Nearly two-dozen Tiburon Peninsula artists will display their work during May’s Marin Open Studios, including 11 who will bring their art...
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Two Tiburon artists to show works in Town Hall gallery
Two new exhibits by Tiburon residents will be on display in the Town Hall art gallery starting this month: Jett Walker’s “Art, Past and...
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Library exhibit displays works by those formerly incarcerated at San Quentin
The Belvedere-Tiburon Library’s newest art exhibit will feature works by 10 men who discovered a passion for art while serving time at...
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Ark Row clothing boutique Fiorla sells owner’s designs
Fiorla boutique on Ark Row showcases owner Robyn Shore’s chic, casual line of women’s clothing. The store, at 80 Main St., had its grand opening in September. It features Shore’s dresses, cardigans, jogger sets, pants, skirts and tops, all made to mix and match with patterns inspired by what Shore sees in everyday life. Shore’s outfits are made of fine silk, grade-A cashmere and organic cotton, with some silk details blended into each piece. Nearly all her clothing is made in the U.S,...
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Del Mar students combine ‘Pixels and Paint’ in library art exhibit
Del Mar Middle School art students will show off their pixel-perfect works in a new exhibit that blends the worlds of digital and analog....
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Ark Row wellness center Jeunesse offers variety of anti-aging treatments
Concierge medical spa and wellness center Jeunesse Tiburon seeks to help people look and feel their best, says Mauricio Jalifel, a...
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Two Tiburon artists to display their works at Town Hall
Tiburon residents Simin Massoudi and Sandra Wolfson will each have their art on display in an upcoming dual exhibit at Tiburon Town Hall....
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