ICB ART will open the doors to its iconic Sausalito art studios for The Big Open, its largest open studio event of the year. A once-a-year celebration that has become a destination for art lovers and collectors, The Big Open draws visitors from across the Bay Area and beyond who make plans specifically to experience this special weekend.
Over one weekend, more than 100 fine artists invite the public into their studios to discover original art and experience the energy of one of Sausalito's most distinctive creative communities. The Big Open begins Friday evening, November 13, with a first look at the studios and artwork from 5–8pm, followed by two full days on Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15, from 11am–5pm. Admission is free and open to all ages. Free parking.
For more information visit www.icbart.com
Visitors are invited to wander studios across three floors of the ICB building at their own pace, meet artists in their working environments, discover one-of-a-kind artwork, and take in the creative energy surging through the halls. The range is extraordinary: painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, printmaking, mixed media and more, from artists working in vastly different styles and approaches.
"This is an event that the whole building gets excited about," said ICB Board president Erika Parrino. "There's tremendous energy in the building that weekend. The studios are buzzing. Around every corner is the possibility of discovering something completely unexpected."
During The Big Open, visitors can talk directly with the artists whose work draws them in, learn more about the backstory, and purchase original art directly from the people who made it.
Housed in a WWII-era shipbuilding warehouse on the historic Sausalito waterfront, the ICB Building continues to be a magnet for creatives across various mediums. Beginning in the 1950s, artists were drawn to the building's expansive spaces, natural light, and industrial character. Today, the building remains home to a vibrant community of professional artists, fostering an atmosphere of energy, creativity, and collaboration.
ABOUT ICB ART:
ICB ART sits at the center of Sausalito's Marinship District: a working artists' building with a waitlist years long. Artists here exhibit locally and internationally, offer workshops, and welcome visitors year-round by appointment. For more information visit www.icbart.com.
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