Creatives at Work

Amazing people doing amazingly creative things – by themselves, in groups, as businesses and nonprofits.
Right here in Sonoma County. These are their stories. This is Creative Sonoma.

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Public Art

Explore current Public Art Initiatives

including ArtSurround and the Fire Memorial.

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Arts Education

Learn more about the Sonoma County Arts Education Alliance,

the new Arts Education Framework, and efforts to bring arts education to every child!

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ArtSurround

27 local artists are paired with 14 local sites in a pilot public art and placemaking program.

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Current & Upcoming Events

Jun 10

Windsor Pride Festival

Presented by People4Parks Foundation at Windsor Town Green

Join us for Sonoma County's funnest, familiest, friendliest LGBTQIA+ pride event of the season! Music festival, kid zone, street fair, unicorn... More Info

May 20 - Jun 10

Experiments and Techniques in Mixed Media Painting

Presented by Art of Nature and Sebastopol Center for the Arts at Sebastopol Center for the Arts

May Session: Experiments and Techniques in Mixed Media Painting With just the right blend of structure and play with an attitude of openness that... More Info

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Apr 15 - Jun 10

MovingWriting: Embodied Expressive Writing Spring Afternoons

Presented by MovingWriting at A private studio in Sebastopol

In MovingWriting workshops, we play with movement/dance and words to help us connect with our deep and creative selves, in the company of a... More Info

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Jun 11

Summer Make-In at SVMA

Presented by Sonoma Valley Museum of Art at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art

Bring your family to this wonderful exploration of abstract art-making activities. Play with a wide variety of mediums for drawing, painting, and... More Info

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Jun 10 - 11

The Wizard of Oz

Presented by O'Brien Center of the Arts at Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building

O'Brien Center for the Arts invites you to the grand premiere of "The Wizard of Oz" ballet! Experience L. Frank Baum's classic tale through... More Info

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Jun 03 - 11

Art at the Source Studio 41

Presented by Michelle Hoting at Studio 41 Michelle Hoting and Sally Kent

Art at the Source is a self guided open studio tour for the public to meet working artists, learn about their creative process, and purchase their... More Info

Jun 03 - 11

Art at the Source Open Studios June 3-4 & 10-11

Presented by Sebastopol Center for the Arts at Sebastopol Center for the Arts

The Sebastopol Center for the Arts is pleased to present its Art at the Source event on June 3-4 and June 10-11, 2023. This special occasion allows... More Info

Jun 02 - 11

5 Artists, 1 Neighborhood| Fri June 2, Sat-Sun June 3,4,10,11

Presented by SOFA Santa Rosa at SOFA Santa Rosa Arts Neighborhood

5 Artists, 1 Location! Join 5 amazing SOFA District artists for 4 full days of Open Studios this summer. Catch a preview on SOFA First Friday Open... More Info

May 31 - Jun 16

Airness

Presented by The California at The California

Described as the "Best possible combination of a rock concert, comedy show and theatre performance,” AIRNESS is an exuberant comedy about... More Info

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Jun 16 - 18

Country Summer Music Festival

Presented by Country Summer Music Festival at Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds

Country Summer Music Festival presented by Bud Light is an annual destination music festival held at the Sonoma County Event Center at the... More Info

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May 31 - Jun 16

Airness

Presented by The California at The California

Described as the "Best possible combination of a rock concert, comedy show and theatre performance,” AIRNESS is an exuberant comedy about... More Info

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May 02 - Jun 27

Circus Jam

Presented by The Arlene Francis Center for Spirit, Art and Politics at Arlene Francis Center

The goal of this group is to celebrate, share, and grow the circus arts in the North Bay. Circus is for everyone: all skill levels, all ages, all... More Info

Jun 30 - Jul 16

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Presented by Raven Performing Arts Theater at Raven Performing Arts Theater

Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Joe Gellura Music Director: Les Pfultzenreuter Choreographer: Bridget Codoni A beloved... More Info

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Aug 05

Momotombo SF

Presented by Raven Performing Arts Theater at Raven Performing Arts Theater

MOMOTOMBO SF is a 10-piece group of prominent San Francisco Bay Area musicians, comprised mainly of notable alumni of Malo and Santana. Their... More Info

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Jul 27 - Aug 12

Shakespeare in the Park: The Comedy of Errors

Presented by Raven Performing Arts Theater at Raven Performing Arts Theater

Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Steven David Martin The Raven Players are back with Summer Shakespeare in the Park! The Comedy of... More Info

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Sep 08 - 17

Home

Presented by Raven Performing Arts Theater at Raven Performing Arts Theater

A Raven world premiere. Written by Nathaniel Roberts. Directed by Ron Smith. When a small group of homeless people, living under a freeway overpass... More Info

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Sep 23

Masters of Illusion

Presented by Luther Burbank Center for the Arts at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before – filled with modern... More Info

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Oct 18

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Search for Life in the Universe

Presented by Luther Burbank Center for the Arts at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Beginning with Mars, we review the ongoing effort to search for habitable planets, liquid water, and life in the cosmos, culminating in the search... More Info

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Jun 16 - 18

Country Summer Music Festival

Presented by Country Summer Music Festival at Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds

Country Summer Music Festival presented by Bud Light is an annual destination music festival held at the Sonoma County Event Center at the... More Info

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Jun 17 - 25

Healdsburg Jazz Festival

Presented by Healdsburg Jazz at Downtown Healdsburg

We are thrilled to celebrate our 25th Anniversary Healdsburg Jazz Festival with 9 days of concerts in Wine Country. We’re honoring the Festival’s... More Info

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Jul 09

Nickel Creek

Presented by Green Music Center at Sonoma State University at Weill Hall + Lawn

with special guest Monica Martin Nickel Creek is the platinum-selling, internationally renowned roots trio of mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara... More Info

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Jul 15

Los Huracanes del Norte

Presented by Green Music Center at Sonoma State University at Weill Hall + Lawn

The legendary Los Huracanes del Norte began as the vision of brothers Heraclio, Jesús, and Francisco Garcia in 1969. Following the success of their... More Info

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Jul 21

Leo Kottke

Presented by Raven Performing Arts Theater at Raven Performing Arts Theater

Guitarist Leo Kottke’s fingerpicking style draws on folk, blues, and jazz. A folk icon, Kottke’s performances feature intricate guitar work, a... More Info

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Jul 27

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes | with special guest Thomas Lauderdale Meets the Pilgrims

Presented by Green Music Center at Sonoma State University at Weill Hall + Lawn

“Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure…If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that... More Info

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Jun 16 - Jul 29

Summer on the Square Friday Music Nights

Presented by Poppy Bank at Old Courthouse Square

The Santa Rosa Metro Chamber (SRMC) is excited to announce a full slate of events and programming on and around Downtown Santa Rosa’s Courthouse... More Info

Aug 04

Buddy Guy | Damn Right Farewell

Presented by Green Music Center at Sonoma State University at Weill Hall + Lawn

A genuine American treasure and one of the final surviving connections to an historic era in the country’s musical evolution, Buddy Guy is a Rock &... More Info

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Jun 03 - 11

Art at the Source Open Studios June 3-4 & 10-11

Presented by Sebastopol Center for the Arts at Sebastopol Center for the Arts

The Sebastopol Center for the Arts is pleased to present its Art at the Source event on June 3-4 and June 10-11, 2023. This special occasion allows... More Info

Jun 03 - 11

Art at the Source Studio 41

Presented by Michelle Hoting at Studio 41 Michelle Hoting and Sally Kent

Art at the Source is a self guided open studio tour for the public to meet working artists, learn about their creative process, and purchase their... More Info

Jun 02 - 11

5 Artists, 1 Neighborhood| Fri June 2, Sat-Sun June 3,4,10,11

Presented by SOFA Santa Rosa at SOFA Santa Rosa Arts Neighborhood

5 Artists, 1 Location! Join 5 amazing SOFA District artists for 4 full days of Open Studios this summer. Catch a preview on SOFA First Friday Open... More Info

Jun 17 - Jul 15

Perry Doane: Low in the Field

Presented by Labor is a Medium at Labor is a Medium

Opening Reception: June 17 2023 2–5pm Open to all. Pizza for free. Masks indoors. On view June 17–July 15 1183 DeMeo St, Santa Rosa, CA Open most... More Info

Jun 03 - Jul 29

Meditations: Paintings by Lucy Martin | Reception June 24

Presented by Sebastopol Gallery at Sebastopol Gallery

Please join us for Meditations: Paintings by Lucy Martin, May 29 - July 29, with a reception on Saturday, June 24, 4-6 PM. Lucy’s art is... More Info

Sep 09

Sonoma Clean Power Local Art Exhibit Closing Reception

Presented by Sonoma Clean Power at Sonoma Clean Power Headquarters

About the Exhibit The artwork on display will encompass a range of styles and mediums and is available to view by appointment only. Visitors will... More Info

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Jun 10

Windsor Pride Festival

Presented by People4Parks Foundation at Windsor Town Green

Join us for Sonoma County's funnest, familiest, friendliest LGBTQIA+ pride event of the season! Music festival, kid zone, street fair, unicorn... More Info

Jun 25

Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival- Santa Rosa

Presented by Dear Handmade Life at Old Courthouse Square

Discover local makers in the heart of Northern California wine country at the Patchwork Show in Santa Rosa. Shop handmade and independent goods from... More Info

Jun 25

Patchwork Show

Presented by Dear Handmade Life at Montgomery Village

Visit Patchwork Show Santa Rosa to discover local makers in the heart of Northern California wine country. Shop handmade and independent goods from... More Info

Sep 10

Fiesta de Independencia 2023

Presented by Luther Burbank Center for the Arts at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a taste of Latin America in Sonoma County! Enjoy authentic food, music, games, and activities for the entire... More Info

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May 20 - Jun 10

Experiments and Techniques in Mixed Media Painting

Presented by Art of Nature and Sebastopol Center for the Arts at Sebastopol Center for the Arts

May Session: Experiments and Techniques in Mixed Media Painting With just the right blend of structure and play with an attitude of openness that... More Info

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Apr 15 - Jun 10

MovingWriting: Embodied Expressive Writing Spring Afternoons

Presented by MovingWriting at A private studio in Sebastopol

In MovingWriting workshops, we play with movement/dance and words to help us connect with our deep and creative selves, in the company of a... More Info

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Jun 20 - 23

Roustabout Summer Theater Camp: Grease!

Presented by Roustabout Theater at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Sing and Dance through Grease! this summer. Join the duck-tailed Burger Palace Boys and the gum-snapping Pink Ladies in bobby sox and pedal pushers... More Info

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Jun 24

Sashiko Workshop: Small Projects in Japanese Embroidery

Presented by Western Hills Garden at Western Hills Garden

In this introductory workshop, participants will learn the techniques, materials, and methods of Sashiko, a meditative form of embroidery that draws... More Info

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Jun 24

Botanical Illustration and Folded Books

Presented by Western Hills Garden at Western Hills Garden

In this workshop we’ll create simple sculptural folded books to be filled with illustrations inspired by the lush plants, shrubs, flowers, and... More Info

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Feb 12 - Jun 24

Letterpress & Book Arts Workshops

Presented by North Bay Letterpress Arts at North Bay Letterpress Arts

We have 18 workshops for the next 5 months, and we're truly excited to ramp up and reconnect with the public and see what magic people come up with.... More Info

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Jun 29

Succulent Terrarium Workshop

Presented by Flourish at Fiber Circle Studio

Are you fascinated by succulents, but haven't had the best luck keeping them alive? Or are you an avid gardener just looking for a new project?... More Info

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May 17 - Jul 05

Writing From Memory or Imagination: 8-week workshop series for women

Presented by Amherst Writers & Artists at Zoom

Each 2-hour AWA session uses several prompts to spark memory and imagination and generate new writing. Whenever writers choose to read their work... More Info

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Dec 02

BLIPPI – The Wonderful World Tour

Presented by Luther Burbank Center for the Arts at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour again brings the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to the stage. You’ll... More Info

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