Award Winners
Award Winners
All our artists have already won simply by jurying in to this prestigious Festival, but each year we go one step farther and award four exhibiting artists a Special Recognition Award. The award comes with a $500 check and automatic entry into next year's Festival.
The award winners are selected by a panel of three highly qualified judges, each of whom rates each artist independently and then gathers for a spirited discussion. The four awards are presented at a charming artists' reception on the first night of the Festival.
2022 Award Winners
Congratulations to our 2022 winners: Tom Jacobs, Sarah Ammons, Mac Hillenbrand, Mayumi Fujio.
Special Presentation
Special Presentation 2022 Plein Air
Watch art come to life right before your eyes. This year, for
the first time, the Festival features
“En Plein Air”, the French-inspired
art of painting landscapes outdoors
as the light changes throughout
the day. This year’s poster painting, by artist Richard Lindenberg, Booth #63,
is an example of Plein Air painting.
World-class painters will be creating live paintings in and of the
beautiful redwood trees. And yes,
these one-of-a-kind masterpieces
will be for sale.
Community Speaks
Lorin Rowan - Musician
“Mill Valley Arts Fest is a favorite of mine because it is a wonderful diverse community event featuring top-end talented artists from everywhere. In addition to the arts & crafts, there's the intimate outdoor music stage, always featuring versatile music acts of all styles appealing to all ages.It's a great outdoor scene in the beautiful redwoods surrounding the iconic Mill Valley Library. See you there!”