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Sebastopol Center For The Arts Adult Arts Education, Art Gallery, Creative Design, Dance, Education, Festivals/Markets, Kids/Family, Literature/Poetry, Music, Nonprofit, Nonprofit Services, Performing Arts, Special Events, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education Sebastopol Center for the Arts is committed to cultivating creativity and inspiring appreciation for the transformative power of art. We produce, promote and present artists - local, national, international – through curated gallery exhibits, artists open studio events, arts lectures, poetry readings, concerts, adult and youth education, a state of the art ceramics studio and an acclaimed documentary film festival. We are dedicated to honoring diversity, encouraging creative excellence, and providing a welcoming gathering place for the community to: Experience Art, Make Art, Share Art and Celebrate Creative Thought.

Sebastopol Community Cultural Center Adult Arts Education, Corporation, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Dance, Education, Festivals/Markets, Food/Drink, Kids/Family, Literature/Poetry, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Special Events, Sports/Outdoors, Theatre, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education About Us: We bring passionate instructors, dedicated students, musicians from far and wide, and concert goers together. In addition, we provide spaces and places for special events that go on in our town. Our Mission Statement: The Sebastopol Community Cultural Center commits itself to providing community events, educational and recreational classes, social and cultural services and rental use of SCCC facilities. We strive to improve the quality of life in Sebastopol for individuals and the community as a whole.

Sirens Studio For Youth And The Arts Adult Arts Education, Dance, Education, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Special Events, Youth Arts Education Sirens Studio and Theater is an eclectic art center located in beautiful Sebastopol, California. Home to a variety of events, classes, and other group gatherings, Sirens is a wonderful and an important part of our community, offering people the chance to cultivate and expand their understanding and appreciation of the arts, especially dance and music. Artist and community activist TerriAnne Gutierrez established Sirens Studio in 2001 We create, produce, present, and teach; *multicultural dance *theater *music Engaging a diverse group of Sonoma County and Bay Area artists, audiences, and students. Many racially mixed, and culturally specific ensembles consider Sirens Studio & Theater their artistic home, creating a thriving inter-generational community. Sirens is a non-profit 501©3 organization and over the past 15 years our programs and numerous activities have contributed to community development, stability and access to creative art making. Presenting, co-presenting, scholarship, work exchange, apprentice, sponsorship and more are all here to serve the large dance, music and theater communities in Sonoma County and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Slough City Studios Art Gallery, Business, Education, Retail Slough City Studios is a creative collective in Petaluma, CA. We've got 7 art studios out the back where our talented artists create. A shared workspace to inspire community and host workshops, and an experimental gallery and handmade wonderful things shop up front. Our dream is to make art accessible. Make art for the sake of making art and to bring the joy of creating to the people in all the ways, shapes and forms. Slough City is all inclusive. Always. It's about the human experience we're sharing and the art that connects us all. Drop in Wednesday to Sunday 10ish-6pm, you can find us at 409nPetaluma Blvd. S. Suite C. Keep an eye out for our upcoming events, website updates frequently.

Sonoma Academy Gallery Art Gallery, Education, Nonprofit, School, Visual Arts

Sonoma Academy Gallery Guidelines

We look for original artwork that takes an innovative approach and shows a sophisticated execution. Chosen artists should enhance the arts curriculum. Established and emerging artists interested in showing are encouraged to look over the guidelines on our website. Shows are generally up for two months unless another arrangement has been made between the artist and the school. We provide a stipend of $120 for a lecture or class demo.

Artists are responsible for hanging and taking down their own shows.

The school takes no commission for any work sold.

Gallery Size

Dimensions of the wall space:

Two walls are 6' 8”
One wall is 10’ 5”
One wall is 8’ 7”
One wall is 33’ 10”
One wall is 3’

Please submit a link to your website or blog for consideration and send it to Hillary Younglove. Shows are booked one year in advance.

Sonoma Ceramics Art Gallery, Education, Fine Crafts, Kids/Family, School, Visual Arts The Sonoma Community Center's Ceramics Studio was established in 1999 as an educational space dedicated to the promotion and development of the ceramic arts and the work of clay artists. The mission of the studio is to provide a unique learning environment for diverse audiences to experience the ceramic arts. We are Sonoma Valley's leading ceramic studio, supporting the arts through our all-inclusive Artist in Residency program, gallery, studio sales, classes, workshops, and Open Studio. We gear our artistic programs to all levels of interest, proficiency, and financial means. Our educational and artistic programming continues to be essential to our goal of expanding and promoting the ceramic arts to the community. The Artist in Residence is integrated into the studio community, working alongside our members and students while teaching a variety of classes to the public. Who can use our studio? Anyone can use our studio and we have Intro classes as well as upper level classes that you can grow with as your skills advance. Our talented studio monitors are there to help you get started if you just want to pop in and get your hands dirty! FACILITIES Kilns:

Geil downdraft gas kiln, 24 cu.ft.
Alpine updraft gas kiln, 20 cu.ft.
Skutt electric kiln, 11.6 cu.ft. programmable, cone 10
Skutt electric kiln, 6.4 cu.ft. programmable
Olympic electric kiln, 12 cu.ft. programmable
Raku kiln
Soda kiln

Equipment:

11 electric potters wheels
Peter Pugger
30" Northstar slab roller
Spray booth 40" x 30" x 18"
Northstar extruder

Other:

A variety of underglazes and colored slips
Community tools available for use in the studio
Limited storage space for supplies and work in progress (for studio members only)
Raw materials lab

Sonoma Community Center Adult Arts Education, Art Gallery, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Dance, Education, Fine Crafts, History/Heritage, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family, Music, Nonprofit, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education For 70 years, the Sonoma Community Center has been the cultural heart and soul of the Sonoma Valley. Originally built as the Sonoma Grammar School in 1916, the Community Center was incorporated as a public benefit 501(c)3 organization in 1952, and is listed on the National Register for Historic Places. Today, the mission of the Sonoma Community Center is to cultivate a vibrant community through extraordinary creative, cultural, and learning experiences. Driven by values of community, innovation, creativity, inclusion, and leadership, the Center offers a broad range of programs, events, and performances that encourage people from all walks of life to create, connect, thrive, and build community together. We offer over 200 classes annually in ceramics, fine art, fiber art, music, movement, culinary arts, and writing. We also host an Artist-in-Residence program that attracts expert artists to work and teach at the Center. On campus, we house and maintain valued partnerships with the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, Crescent Montessori School, the Sonoma International Film Festival, Valley of the Moon Magazine, and Sonoma Arts Live, our theater production partner. Our Andrews Hall Theater offers a year-round schedule of films, live music, theater performances, and more for audiences of all ages. We host a variety of creative community events throughout the year, including our annual Día de los Muertos celebration in early November, and our free Thanksgiving Dinner, a valued community tradition for decades now. The Center is also an integral part of the City of Sonoma’s emergency preparedness plans; we serve on the City’s Disaster Council, and serve as the Emergency Volunteer Center for the City of Sonoma during local disasters and other emergencies.

Sonoma Conservatory Of Dance Adult Arts Education, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Dance, Education, Kids/Family, Nonprofit, Nonprofit Services, Performing Arts, School, Special Events, Theatre, Youth Arts Education

Our Mission & Vision

Sonoma Conservatory of Dance's mission is to nurture the creative spirit of our community through dance. We at SCD envision a world filled with inspired and inspiring people, developing and using their talents for good.

Our Story:

Originally Founded as Sonoma Ballet Conservatory in 1970, Patty O’Reilly reenvisioned the studio as Sonoma Conservatory of Dance in 2005 after 12 years of directing the Vallejo Ballet Conservatory, which she had founded in 1993. Under the Artistic Direction of Ms. O’Reilly, SCD continues to offer the very highest quality classical ballet and dance instruction to youth and adults.

In 2016, Sonoma Conservatory of Dance transitioned into a public benefit corporation to better serve the community of Sonoma and to more effectively fulfill its mission of providing the youth (and adults) of Sonoma Valley and beyond an opportunity to grow artistically and technically through participation in our classes and productions.

As a nonprofit, we are able to serve as many students as possible regardless of financial circumstances. Our students grow as they train together under the mentorship of an excellent artistic staff who create an outstanding classroom environment as well as high-quality performances that we share with the public, thereby enhancing each student’s sense of self-mastery.

We expose students and audiences to a mix of culture through music, and dance and our full-length productions offer a blend of classical ballet with other cultural themes. Through our performances, we provide the community with an opportunity to gather together and enjoy an inspiring, enchanting event.

The studio’s students have been accepted into the most prestigious dance programs both locally, nationally and internationally, including: American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet, Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet, and Royal Ballet School of Antwerp.

Other Notable Programs Include:

Boston BalletLINES Ballet, Colorado Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre, Orlando Ballet, Ballet West, Nutmeg Conservatory of the Arts, The Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Dance, Marymount Manhattan College Dance Department, and The Royal Ballet School of London.

To date, SCD students have competed in the Genée International Ballet Competition, Youth America Grand Prix and the RAD Dance Challenge.

Sonoma County Art Trails Art Gallery, Arts Council/Alliance, Association/Club/Group/Guild, Decorative Arts, Education, Fine Crafts, Interior Design, Special Events, Visual Arts

Explore Engage Collect

Welcome to Sonoma County Art Trails, the premier juried open studio tour which is held annually during the second and third weekends each October! During Art Trails you can EXPLORE the scenic corridors and country roads; ENGAGE with the professional Art Trails artists in their studios; and COLLECT some wonderful art. Complimentary full color Collector’s Guide, including maps and artists’ information are available in Septament at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, galleries, cafes and shops throughout Sonoma County. Or on-line at www.SonomaCountyArtTrails.org Many Art Trails artists are open year-round by appointment so keeping your Collector’s Guide handy is always a good idea. Typically there are 140-150 artists who open their studios during Art Trails. Art mediums include: Painting, print-making, sculpture, ceramics, fiber arts, fine jewelry, art glass, mixed media, woodwork, mosaic and photography. Studios are located throughout Sonoma County from Petaluma to Geyserville and the town of Sonoma to Bodega Bay. Art Trails and the Jury Process Each participating artist has been juried into Art Trails. New artists apply by submitting an application, a description of their art medium and processes, images of their work, and one representative original piece of art work. A new jury is convened each year comprised of art experts and two rotating Art Trails members. While viewing the images, jurors are given information from the artist’s application on size, materials and techniques. After viewing the images and the original piece of art, jurors score each applicant on quality, creativity, coherent individual style, craftsmanship and professionalism of presentation. There are no quotas for acceptance imposed in any given medium or overall. The Art Trails Experience Each year 50,000 full color Collector’s Guides are printed and distributed to people who enjoy and appreciate art. During Art Trails blue Art Trails signs help guide visitors on their self-guided tour. Every year new people, from students, to out of town visitors, and local residents discover the rich and vibrant art culture Art Trails brings to Sonoma County. You will want to make sure to Mark Your Calendar and Bring Your Friends as you engulf yourself in this fantastic Art Trails experience. You’ll be glad you did! Art Trails is sponsored by Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol, CA 95472 707.829.4797. Each Art Trails artist is an independent business who has joined the Art Trails community, volunteering his/her time to enrich the lives of everyone who partakes in Art Trails. Questions? Please contact Art Trails Steering Committee Chair Marsha Connell at marsha@marshaconnell.com or Vice Chair Jan Schultz at JanMetalArt@gmail.com

Sonoma County Dance Beat Dance, Education, Music, Nonprofit Sonoma County Dance Beat, created in 2014 by local dancers, Kevin and Ann Hutchinson, to provide a comprehensive calendar for dancers to find live dance music in Sonoma County, has grown into a multi-faceted organization serving musicians, venues, dancers and music lovers by supporting live music in Sonoma County through a variety of services. Services include talent buying, marketing consulting for venues and musicians, dance instruction and demos at live music events, stage-presence coaching, choreography for music videos, advocacy and education, and so much more.

Sonoma County Writers Camp Education, Literature/Poetry, Special Events Sonoma County Writers Camp, a five-day writing retreat in Occidental, California, takes place two or three times a year. Small generative writing workshops led by Ellen Sussman and Elizabeth Stark, both acclaimed authors and popular teachers. Panel discussions with agents, authors and editors, master classes. Intimate group of twenty-four in a gorgeous wine-country setting. Yoga, hiking, fabulous food, wonderful community. www.sonomacountywriterscamp.com

Sonoma Plein Air Foundation Art Gallery, Education, Foundation, Nonprofit, Special Events, Visual Arts The Sonoma Plein Air Foundation facilitates artists, art organizations, public schools and the community to create, appreciate and understand the importance of visual arts. We seek to engage youth through art education, foster artistic excellence, nurture a vibrant local arts community and bring people together for experiences that inspire a creative exchange of ideas. The Sonoma Plein Air Festival brings acclaimed artists to Sonoma for a week in September to paint, show and sell their work to benefit youth art education in Sonoma.

Sonoma State University Department of Theatre Arts & Dance

Sonoma State University Department Of Theatre Arts & Dan... Dance, Education, Performing Arts, Theatre

The Department of Theatre Arts & Dance offers students a home where they can develop their potential and find their voices as artists through rigorous coursework, collaborative making and production of live performance.

Each of the Department’s four concentrations – Acting, Dance, Technical Theatre, and Theatre Studies – offers a broad base of study, drawing from diverse techniques and styles to provide a launchpad for students considering continuing fine arts graduate studies, a performing arts career, arts education, or other fields that value creative leadership, ingenuity, and collaborative problem-solving.

Sonoma Valley Education Foundation Education, Nonprofit The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) is the primary organization channeling community funding to Sonoma Valley public schools. SVEF supports the Sonoma Valley Unified School District in developing the next generation of leaders in our community, preparing students for today's fast paced world by providing rich academic programs and student enrichment that includes critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.

Sonoma Valley Museum Of Art Adult Arts Education, Art Gallery, Business, Education, Fine Crafts, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family, Museum, Museum and Gallery Memberships, Nonprofit, Retail, Special Events, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education SVMA’s mission is to build community around art, which reflects our commitment to providing critical arts education, public art and humanities programs, and innovative, thought-provoking exhibitions tied to social and human experiences. SVMA serves the Sonoma Valley region and a wide range of visitors from, primarily, the Bay Area, but also from across the nation and the globe. Founded in 1998, SVMA is the region’s only modern and contemporary art museum providing arts and humanities interpretive programming and experiences. SVMA’s steady growth confirms the strong need and desire for its presence and service to the community and field. In addition to presenting art and culture from across the nation and, at times, from around the world, the Museum annually presents at least one exhibition with a broad depth and range of interpretive programming that highlights the distinct, influential, cultural and artistic heritage of California. With a modest seven full-time and two part-time staff, over 75 volunteers, and an engaged board of directors, SVMA produces model arts and humanities education along with highly respected exhibitions, inspiring cultural conversations that stimulate critical thinking and discussion surrounding contemporary issues of our day. Through its education efforts, SVMA provides free arts education for 4th- and 5th-graders in all Sonoma Valley schools (700-750 students) and averages hosting 75 public programs annually—a great feat for a small staff. SVMA’s library serves as an arts public reference source with a collection of over 2,500 art, architecture, and design books available to scholars and the public. SVMA also works with the Sonoma local government to spearhead activities that explore the art and heritage of the area, including the popular Sonoma Art Walk and public art exhibitions in Sonoma Plaza which, pre-COVID19, engage over 1,000 visitors a day in summer and fall months.

Spark Whole Student Learning Education Spark Whole Student Learning empowers students through one-to-one and small group tutoring sessions, workshops, test prep, and K-12^th grade summer courses, with a special focus on building confidence, executive functioning, and self-advocacy skills. We also offer teacher, parent, and community collaboration, consultations, workshops, and trainings.

Stewards Of The Coast And Redwoods Education, Environmental, Nonprofit, Special Events Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods (Stewards) is a non-profit organization that partners with the Russian River Sector of California State Parks. The sector includes Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve (outside Guerneville), Austin Creek State Recreation Area (a park Stewards is now operating), Sonoma Coast State Park (from Bodega Bay to Jenner) and includes the Willow Creek watershed. State Parks depends on Stewards to provide funding for the Volunteers in Parks program, educational and interpretive activities, for resource management and stewardship projects, and to assist in the development of interpretive facilities and displays. The State Parks of Sonoma County's coast and Russian River valley are rich in natural and cultural history, biological diversity and distinctive geology. Our mission is to promote education, preservation and restoration of the natural and cultural resources of Russian River area State Parks through interpretation and public stewardship. We do this (with the help of 300 volunteers) by providing park visitors of all ages with a variety of programs and opportunities to experience and explore these exceptional parks. Donate today! With your support, Stewards is protecting Austin Creek State Recreation Area with volunteer patrols and stewardship support. We have reopened Bullfrog Pond Campground and three backcountry campsites. We are providing public access and programs in closed areas on the Sonoma Coast, as well as contining all our existing education and stewardship programs during these unprecedented times. Stewards is excited to launch our new Marine Education Program in 2014. We will continue to support efforts to secure a sustainable funding source for our state parks. All donations will help us achieve our goal of keeping your parks open and thriving.

Storybook Children's Theatre Creative Arts Academy Art Gallery, Corporation, Dance, Education, Kids/Family, Literature/Poetry, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Special Events, Theatre, Visual Arts Storybook Children's Theatre Creative Arts Academy is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization offering a comprehensive ARTS curriculum to children. SCT is dedicated to supporting the ARTS through advocacy, research, scholarship, and community partnerships. SCT provides immersion in creative arts, theatre, dance, literature, public speaking, community engagement, and leadership. Our supportive environment encourages self discipline, problem solving, taking risks, meeting challenges, and teamwork. SCT strives to enhance the quality of life in the North Bay by presenting imaginative, diverse, artistic experiences for the community through education, events, civic participation, and performance. Coming soon to downtown Santa Rosa!

StudySync Education, Film/Video, Kids/Family, Literature/Poetry, Media StudySync is a cross-curricular, core literacy solution with hundreds of texts, dynamic video and multimedia lessons guaranteed to inspire and advance reading, writing, critical thinking, speaking and listening skills to prepare students for college and careers. StudySync provides powerful digital instruction with engaging print resources to ensure teachers can provide students a systematic path to success

Teen Services Sonoma Education, Nonprofit, Nonprofit Services

Dubbed The Tree of Possibilities, this 13-foot kinetic sculpture is made of recycled bicycle parts and culinary items representing our two social enterprises: Operation Bicycle and the Lovin’ Oven. It was created by metal sculptor Marty Munson, assisted by two teens - Alondra Perez and Leila Whitney. Together, the three determined the general design of the tree and the teens learned about weight, balance, form and space, as well as a variety of welding techniques. Hanging from the tree are flattened spoons and metal leaves imprinted with words about teen hopes and dreams for the future.

In March 2020, Sonoma Valley teens were ready to create their leaves and share their sentiments. Stamping was to take place at Teen Services, Sonoma Valley and Creekside High Schools, Mentoring Alliance locations, Art Escape, and Boys & Girls Club (The Club) organized by fine artist, Pat Meier-Johnson. COVID-19 interrupted those plans and the scheduled installation and ribbon-cutting. It was decided to install the tree and teens would add leaves to the sculpture during the following months.

Despite the interruption, Meier-Johnson was excited to see the Tree come to fruition. “Never did I dream that my whimsical idea would turn into such a beautiful structure, providing young people a way to leave their mark on the world as part of a huge, beautiful, kinetic sculpture for all to see.”

TSS Executive Director, Becky Jo Peterson agrees: “Marty was an amazing mentor to the teens and we hope the community will enjoy the sculpture and the words of teens in the Valley.”

From start to finish, this project was captured on film by video producer and journalist Russell Johnson, to document the entire project. "It was great to tell the story of the sculpture coming together under Marty Munson who shared with the young team the creative process including stamping, welding. fabricating, and balancing used recycled culinary equipment and bicycle parts," said Johnson.

Alondra Perez will begin her studies in engineering this fall and enjoyed working on the project. “Not only did I learn some new skills, but the Tree is an artistic way for teens to have their voices heard.

A huge thank you to all who made this magical project possible:

The Funders: Creative Sonoma and Sonoma Plein Air Foundation

The Players: Marty Munson, sculptor; teen assistants Alondra Perez and Leila Whitney; Pat Meier-Johnson, artist and Project Coordinator; and Russell Johnson

Project Assistants: Casey Richter, TSS Program Director; Ann Iverson, artist and TSS volunteer; Judy Scotchmoor, TSS Board member; and Sandra Santiago, TSS Teen Center Coordinator

Our would-be stamping partners: Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley, and Art Escape.