The major event of the year is the very popular Sausalito Arts Festival,  it will be celebrating its 56th year and attracts 50,000 visitors over the three day Labor Day Weekend "September 3, 4, 5, 2011".

 The best local, American, and International Artists (+200) bring their combined perspectives, virtuoso skills, and more than 20,000 original works of art — including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media, and photography. 

From functional to surreal, witty to the elegantly decorative, these one-of-a-kind and limited edition Art Works form an unparalleled collection that can only be seen once a year. Enjoy nonstop entertainment on three stages or gourmet delights with champagne and fine wines. Sausalito Arts Festival

***** Note: Sausalito is featuring "3 Major Art Events on the Labor Day Weekend" Come and spend the day, days, or weekend enjoying the Natural Beauty of Sausalito, the San Francisco Bay Area, and a breath taking view of San Francisco. The art and artists exhibited are International, National and Local.

    -  Sausalito Arts Festival - The major art event of the year on Labor Day Weekend - " Entertainment and Food

    - ICB Artists Open Studios - This location has added their open studios event on the Labor Day Weekend.

    - Seahorse Art Show - This is their inaugural event on the Labor Day Weekend. Entertainment and Food - Artists applications are still being accepted
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Each April Sausalito’s colorful floating homes community "Saturday, April 30th, 11 am to 5 pm, - 2011" will present the Artists of Issaquah free exhibition. Guests will have an opportunity to view and purchase a wide variety of outstanding art, while getting a rare chance to be inside some of the most unique homes in the world.
 
15 resident artists of Issaquah Dock and 8 artists from Liberty Dock will be showing paintings, photography, sculpture and mixed media work at reasonable prices.

The Sausalito floating homes community includes some 400 houseboats and boasts a rich history of creative expression. The Artists of Issaquah are maintaining this tradition with their sixth annual exhibition.

Visit the "Artists of Issaquah" web site, which is the Artist Community within the Sausalito House Boat Community."  for more details about their annual event. We invite you to take a Photo Tour of a recent event and of a few of the exhibiting Houseboat Art Galleries.

 

The Sausalito Spring Art Fair, sponsored by the Sausalito Nursery School. Enjoy 100+ artists, fine food, wine, live music and a children's entertainment area featuring music, theater and activities just for kids! Admission to the Spring Faire is free. The Sausalito Spring Faire is an annual fundraiser for Sausalito Nursery School. This event is held on Memorial Day May 29th, 2011.
 

Now, this fair is being combined with The Caledonia St Fair "11am – 6pm" featuring over 100 artists of all mediums who participate in the one day event. Over 5,000 people attended the fair last year. The Fair has a strong focus on music and dance performances, with three stages of live entertainment. A special children's area on the lawn at City Hall provides art and activities for our littlest residents. There are always surprises at this event, so don't miss out. The show goes on, rain or shine.

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City of Sausalito’s Annual Caledonia Street Fair and the Annual Sausalito Nursery’s School’s Spring Faire.

For more information about California Art Festivals & Fairs, Artists Open Studio Tours, & Art walks, visit these directories:

California Art Festivals
California Artists Open Studios Tours & Art Walks