Special Presentation Grove
This year the theme of the Special Grove will be Art for A Better World featuring the work of neuroloically diverse artists from around the bay Area.
Our goal is to align with the City of Mill Valley's stated intent to create a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community for people of all races and backgrounds. Our mutual hope is that the focus of the Special Grove on breaking down barriers, building bridges and creating connections will help achieve these goals.
This year’s theme, Art for a Better World, highlights the talents of neurologically diverse artists and supports MVFAF’s mission to build community through inclusion and connection.
We’re thrilled to feature work from Creative Growth Art Center (Oakland), celebrating 50 years of empowering artists with disabilities, as well as returning groups: Autistry Studios (San Rafael) and the Art Without Boundaries Group—representing Oak Hill School, the Helix School, and PAASS.
Art will be on display and for sale—come explore, support, and collect!
Introducing the 2025 Special Presentation Grove!
Featured Organizations
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Creative Growth of Oakland
Creative Growth Art Center fosters artistic expression, inclusivity, and community. Since their inception, they’ve been at the forefront of empowering artists with disabilities, providing a nurturing and joy-filled space for creativity to flourish. In 2024, they commemorated their journey with special events, an unprecedented exhibition in partnership with SFMOMA, and stories of inspiration that defined their legacy.
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Artists Without Boundaries
Presented By PAASS. Driven by PAASS’s mission to foster opportunity and understanding through sports and the arts, the exhibit gives neurodiverse artists a platform to share their unique perspectives. The collaboration with the City of Mill Valley seeks to inspire empathy and celebrate diverse minds within the community. PAASS Live in Kindness and Play with Heart.
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Autistry Studios of San Rafael
Autistry Studios is a therapeutic educational Maker Space. Their mission is to build independent adults. Autistry staff help autistic/neurodivergent teens and adults become successfully independent by leveraging their interests and talents while creating a robust, supportive, and productive community. They also provide a safe place to work, hang out and meet new friends.
