About DSRAD
The Downtown San Rafael Arts District (DSRAD) collaborates with local arts leaders, businesses, city officials, and community members to create a vibrant and engaging environment that promotes well-being, equity, and inclusivity through the arts. The DSRAD endeavors to provide access to world-class arts and culture education and experiences for everyone in San Rafael, and values serving all members of the community; Embracing the arts to build inclusive community relationships and dialogue to confront and address pressing social and economic issues; Engaging the historically under-served and marginalized populations in our community to promote greater equity and diversity; and creating a welcoming and innovative downtown community anchored and unified by a thriving arts and culture scene.
Our Mission
Our Artistic Approach
Foster unity
through the arts
Support arts and culture as a key economic contributor to the health and quality of life in San Rafael
Champion community access to and participation in arts and cultural activities
Arts Accessible For All
DSRAD is a collaboration among Downtown San Rafael arts and cultural organizations, businesses, the City of San Rafael and the community we serve. By amplifying arts and culture in Downtown San Rafael, DSRAD strives to advance the economic vitality and quality of life in San Rafael.
San Rafael is proud to be one of 14 California Cultural Districts recognized by the California Arts Council, highlighting thriving cultural diversity and unique artistic identities within local communities across California.
