Michael McConnell Stories Grounded in Color Exhibition of Acrylic Paintings on Wood Panels Featuring visual narratives examining the space between memory and nostalgia

Art Opening: Stories Grounded in Color

Join us Thursday April 11, 5:30-7:00
In Person with artist Michael McConnell

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Calling all female entrepreneurs! Join this community event in Mill Valley to get inspired by stories of resilience, innovation, hard truths and deep connections.

Female Founder Stories Panel & Networking Vol 1 / Journey from Zero to Launch

Calling all female entrepreneurs! Join this community event produced by three local Marin founders:
 
Founder Stories Volume 1 
Wednesday November 15
5:30-7:30pm
Free to Attend with RSVP
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Poet and/the Bench is delighted to announce multimedia artist Amanda Rowan’s return to her hometown of Mill Valley as Artist in Residence

West Coast Premiere: Amanda Rowan Place Setting

Join us! Multimedia artist Amanda Rowan’s return to her hometown of Mill Valley as Artist in Residence during the West Coast premiere of her short film Place Setting at the 46th Mill Valley Film Festival in conjunction with a photographic exhibition at Poet and/the Bench. Schedule inside:
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Bunny Mug by Michelle Im of RatxChicks Ceramics

New Artist! RatxChicks Ceramics by Michelle Im Now in Shop

We are excited to launch rising ceramic star Michelle Im of RatxChicks Ceramics at Poet and/the Bench with the exhibit, RAD (Refuge in Delight). Open late August 1 for First Tuesday Artwalk. Or visit us another time, sooner than later!

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Summer Solstice Soiree with The Hivery and Poet and the Bench in Mill Valley

Summer Soulstice Soiree with The Hivery

We’ll gather, sip, do a creative project, create with flowers, get linked with permanent bracelets and celebrate summer vibes.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Meet Artist Jamie Kelty in Person

Meet Artist Jamie Kelty in Person

Jamie Kelty
Peripheral Visions
June  6, 2023 Opening Reception
5:30-7:30pm
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Meet Betul Malik Fine Jewelry In Person

Meet Betul Malik Fine Jewelry In Person

May 4 & 5
5-8pm

Skip the construction traffic and enjoy 2 after hours shopping nights at Poet and the Bench and meet fine jewelry designer Betul Malik! We're serving sample cocktails from Paseo Bistro on Thursday and from Playa on Friday. Locals supporting locals!

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Mill Valley Music Festival 2023

Mill Valley Music Festival 2023

Join us for a super fun and diverse 2-day line up at the 2nd Mill Valley Music Festival! Poet and/the Bench will once again have a booth in the Manzanita Marketplace and we'll be launching new fun and pretty things, including permanent jewelry!
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Downtown Mill Valley Small Business Holiday Bash. December 1, 2022

Join us! Small Business Bash

December 1
5-8pm
Celebrate our 7th Anniversary + Small Business Bash throughout Downtown Mill Valley with participating Shops, Galleries and Restaurants
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Laura Roebuck Abstract Paintings Mill Valley at Poet and the Bench

Fertile Soil Series Finale by Laura Roebuck

The finale of the Fertile Soil series by Laura Roebuck. These paintings will be for sale ongoing until they sell out. 

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Julems Ceramics unique handmade stoneware pottery by designer maker Judith Lemmens. Thrown on a potters wheel and hand decorated piece by piece in Mill Valley, CA and Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Julems In Person!

JULEMS AT POET AND/THE BENCH
In town from Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Saturday July 30
2-5pm
11 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley

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We are excited to welcome Brooklyn-born Miami-based artist Mark Cherry, considered one of the few authentic naive painters of Miami, to Poet and/the Bench.

Purple, Purple

PURPLE PURPLE /
Mixed Media and Acrylic on Canvas
March 30, 2022 Ongoing
Opening Reception Tuesday April 5
Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk 5:30-7:30pm

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