VMA50 - Share Your Memory

For half a century, the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium (VMA) has brought Marin together—concerts, graduations, community performances, civic events, and everything in between. Help us honor this legacy by sharing a memory, photo, or short video that captures what the VMA means to you.

1. Tell us your moment 
   Write a brief story (up to 500 words) about a specific event or experience at the VMA—what happened, when it took place, and why it mattered to you.
2. Add photos or video (optional) 
   Upload up to three files: photos (JPG/PNG), short video (MP4/MOV, about 3 minutes), or audio (MP3). Add a short caption to help us understand the context.
3. Submit & consent 
   Confirm you have permission from anyone recognizable in your media. Parent/guardian consent is required for minors. Our team will review submissions and contact you if yours is selected for public sharing. 

• Photos — JPG/PNG, up to ~10 MB each. Clear, well-lit images work best. Add a caption (e.g., “Backstage after the 1983 graduation”). 
• Videos — MP4/MOV, about 3 minutes or less. Keep shots steady and audio clear. If your file is large, trim or compress before uploading. 
• Stories & Audio — Up to 500 written words or an MP3 audio clip. Focus on one moment: what you saw, heard, and felt. 

Tip: Authenticity beats perfection. We’re looking for meaningful memories across decades of VMA history. 

• You own your story and media. By submitting, you grant the County of Marin permission to share it for public information and celebration (website, exhibits, social channels, printed materials). 
• Only submit materials you created or have permission to share. 
• Make sure anyone recognizable in your media has agreed to be included. For minors, parent/guardian consent is required. 
• We review all submissions and may edit for length or clarity. Not all submissions can be published. 
• You can ask us to update or remove your submission later by contacting us.

We aim to feature a wide range of voices and experiences that: 
• Connect clearly to a specific VMA event or era 
• Include concise storytelling and helpful captions 
• Reflect the diversity of Marin’s community and the auditorium’s history

We’re committed to Excellence, Equity, Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Innovation. If you need assistance, language support, or an alternate way to submit (email, phone, in-person assistance), contact us, and we’ll help you with your submission. 

Email us or call 415-473-5062. 

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