This weekend, take a daytrip to charming, historic Downtown Half Moon Bay, where M Stark Gallery showcases local artists who capture Peninsula beauty using elegant lines and vibrant color. M Stark Gallery is a thoughtfully designed, light-filled space for solo exhibitions. For over 30 years, Marianna Stark has visited Bay Area artist studios to shine a light on undiscovered talent. With a background in art history from UC Berkeley, Marianna presents local artists whose work is in dialogue with the canon and contemporary movements. M Stark Gallery is a proud member of SFADA. Exhibitions change every 6-8 weeks. Join our mailing list for exhibition previews and invitations to events.
ABOUT MARIANNA STARK
(pronounced MARY- ÆN -NUH)
2025-2027 Treasurer/Board of Directors, San Francisco Art Dealers Association
2025+ Member, Artist’s Circle, Cantor Arts Center + Anderson Collection
2023 Juror, 15th Annual 50|50 Show, Sanchez Art Center
2023+ Member, San Francisco Art Dealers Association
2023+ Principal, M Stark Gallery
2021+ Member, Coastside Chamber of Commerce
2016 Director, A Stark Project, Berkeley
2014 Co-Producer, ArtComplex, Oakland
2013-2017 President of the Board, Berkeley Art Center
2012-2016 Board of Directors, Oakland Art Murmur
2011-2012 Associate Director, ArtPad art fair, San Francisco
2009-2011 Executive Director, San Francisco Art Dealers Association
2007-2009 Critic's Picks, San Francisco Arts Monthly
2007-2008 Chair, SECA, and Ex-Oficio Trustee, SFMOMA
2007-2010 Publisher, Stark Guide to Bay Area Art
2005-2010 Member, SECA, SFMOMA
2002-2004 Board Member, ArtPoint, FAMSF
1999-2001 Member, Junior Associates, MOMA
1999-2001 Member, Apollo Circle, Metropolitan Museum of Art
1993-1999 Member, Contemporary Extension, SFMOMA
1993-1999 Member, Artpoint, FAMSF
1993 BA Art History (US/Europe concentration), UC Berkeley