Founded in May of 1963 by local Malibu artist in residence, M. Marjorie Knowles, the Malibu Art Association was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the State of California. As a fellowship of artists, the association continues to support, inspire, and develop the Art Spirit in us all. Through the years, MAA has become increasingly involved with the community, promoting art appreciation and education.

    The organization continues the tradition of offering shows, demonstrations and workshops for its members. In addition to the Annual Fall Show and the Chamber of Commerce Art Festival in July, there is the prestigious Annual Juried Show, this year held at the Pete and Susan Barrett Art Gallery located on the campus of Santa Monica College in Santa Monica. In past years, this show was hosted by Pepperdine University at the Frederick R. Wesiman Museum. Several times a year, MAA produces “Montmartre in Malibu", an informal plein aire show, at various locations around Malibu. Our Art in Public Places program offers members the privilege to display their art at many public and private venues throughout Malibu which currently include the Malibu Senior Center, Bank of America, Washington Mutual Bank, the Malibu Public Library, the chambers of two Judges at the Malibu Courthouse, First Bank and Escobar Karate Center.

    MAA holds monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month, September through June, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Michael Landon Center located at Malibu Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway. (Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month when the fourth Thursday falls on a major holiday.) Most meetings feature an art professional as demonstrator or presenter, occasionally followed by a workshop. Thanks to Image-Ination we are able to award five free slides to the artist who wins the "popular vote" for their artwork at our monthly meetings.

    The association donates art books and videotapes to the Malibu Public Library and provides art supplies requested by teachers at Malibu High School. MAA also awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors with plans to continue their education in the fields of art or design. These scholarships are partly financed by donations from members of 15% of their artwork sales made through MAA sponsored events.

    Membership involvement is what makes this organization so dynamic. Please contribute some of your time, talent, enthusiasm and expertise so that this group can continue to grow and offer wonderful opportunities.