Art showcase at Marin Open Studios

Amy Holle checks out some pictures from photographer Cindy A. Pavlinac during the Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, Calif. on May 4, 2024. Many artists will open their studios for visitors this weekend and next weekend. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Artist Alejandra Chavez talks about one of her artworks during the Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, Calif. on May 4, 2024. Many artists will open their studios for visitors this weekend and next weekend. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

A sign directs people to come inside during the Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, Calif. on May 4, 2024. Many artists will open their studios for visitors this weekend and next weekend. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Sculpture artist Barry Beach talks about how he creates his sculptures during the Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, Calif. on May 4, 2024. Many artists will open their studios for visitors this weekend and next weekend. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Artist Kathy Gray talks about her painting she is currently working on during the Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, Calif. on May 4, 2024. Many artists will open their studios for visitors this weekend and next weekend. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Some of the unfinished artwork in artist Alejandra Chavez's art studio during the Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, Calif. on May 4, 2024. Many artists will open their studios for visitors this weekend and next weekend. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Visitors talk with artist Lara Myers about her artwork about the Daily California Covid-19 deaths during the Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, Calif. on May 4, 2024. Many artists will open their studios for visitors this weekend and next weekend. Myers is looking for a 150 foot linear wall to display her full artwork. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Visitors look at art work on walls during the Marin Open Studios at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, Calif. on May 4, 2024. Many artists will open their studios for visitors this weekend and next weekend. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)