A Legacy of Conservation & Civics
Women’s Organization
Located in downtown Mill Valley, The Outdoor Art Club is a nonprofit, philanthropic, member-run organization supporting Mill Valley and surrounding communities since 1902.
Inspired by the “City Beautiful” urban design movement of the 1890s, its 35 founding members sought to promote the civic value of public parks and natural outdoor spaces in Mill Valley. Today, our 400 members continue to advocate for conservation and open space preservation while also supporting the cultural arts and other civic endeavors that enhance the vitality of Mill Valley’s community. New members are welcome. Please visit Membership to find out more.
Historic Rental Venue
The Outdoor Art Club’s Clubhouse was designed in 1904 by renowned architect Bernard Maybeck and is a Registered Historical Landmark. It is available for rental by the public.
Shortly after the Club’s founding in 1902, its members decided to build a clubhouse. They funded the purchase of four empty lots on Blithedale Avenue by selling shares for $10 each, then hired renowned local architect Bernard Maybeck to design the building. Completed in 1904, the OAC clubhouse is a classic example of Arts and Crafts architecture that has been designated a historical landmark by the State of California and is recorded in the National Register of Historic Places. Its total cost — including Maybeck’s fee — was $3,315.
Public Events
As part of its outreach to our community, the Outdoor Art Club presents a Speaker Series each year covering a diverse range of civic, conservation and cultural subjects. These events are free and open to the public. Most are held at the Clubhouse of the Outdoor Art Club at One West Blithedale Avenue, and a few events are presented on Zoom webinars. Join our mailing list to receive notifications of upcoming events.
The OAC’s public speaker programs for 2025-2026 begin in September. We hope you will join us for an engaging year of speaker programs and public events.
You can find videos of our past Speaker Series events by clicking here: Past Events
Membership - A Legacy you’ll be Proud to Carry
Do Good, Feel Great
Last year alone, we granted $75K to 20 Nonprofits and funded $6K scholarships for local students. Proof that a few volunteer hours can spark big change.
Instant Women’s Community
No matter your decade, from monthly luncheons and speaker series to informal coffee meet-ups, women in their 30s, 90s and every age in between trade stories, skills and laughs in a beautiful historic Mill Valley landmark building.
Historic Clubhouse
Celebrate and meet with members of our women’s club in the 1904 Bernard Maybeck Clubhouse, a California Historical Landmark that supports our outreach with rentals in a woodland retreat in downtown Mill Valley.