About Patrons

Over 98% of Marin Catholic students are enrolled in visual or performing arts.  Each year, the Patron of the Arts Program provides volunteer support for the art events at Marin Catholic, and promotes awareness of the arts program to members of the community.  The Patrons also provide direct financial support to the arts through membership donations and direct contributions.

The arts are an integral part of the Marin Catholic education, and the program is one that allows each student opportunities for growth in his/her imaginative, emotional, and sensory abilities through guided experiences in each art medium. Working with faculty who are accomplished artists in their own fields, as well as educators, MC students experience that studying the arts is an essential component for the education of the whole person through a broad and stimulating arts curriculum exciting to all levels of artists. Examples of past support include:

• Art Extravaganza Funded in partnership with generous Grand Sponsors, our largest visual arts event of the year 
• Performing & Visual Arts Commemorative sweatshirts recognizing student performers and artists 
• Equipment: Music Department New Yamaha snare stand providing students with professional-quality equipment to support music instruction and live performances 
• Inspiration: New Visual Arts Department icon of St. Luke the Evangelist, the Patron Saint of visual arts anchoring the department to our mission