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Cloverdale Performing Arts Center Sculpture Trail Nonprofit, Visual Arts The Cloverdale Sculpture Trail is an annual, rotating juried outdoor art exhibit of sculptures in the Northern Sonoma County city of Cloverdale. Founded in 2003, the exhibit brings public art to the downtown business district to advance knowledge of and interest in public art that enriches Cloverdale, fosters a spirit of cooperation and fellowship among artists and the community. This display of high quality sculptures presents to the Cloverdale community and visitors the transmutation of material and the imagination of the sculptor. The Sculpture Trail is a public art museum without walls, free to the public to explore, discuss and enjoy

ColdWater Collective Film Office, Film/Video, Media, Production Companies

ColdWater Collective is a production company sharing solution-oriented stories about our changing planet and the people making a difference around the world.

We specialize in outdoor lifestyle, underwater cinematography, natural history, and brand storytelling.

Corazón Healdsburg Nonprofit Corazón Healdsburg is a mission-driven human-rights organization that believes in human dignity and human rights. As Aristotle has been telling us for more than two thousand years, justice is only achieved when we have equality. According to him “There is nothing so unequal as the equal treatment of unequals.” People should be treated equitably and ethically, given their individual needs and circumstances, and the differences between people should be recognized and valued, not diminished. Our community is not demanding too much. We just want a compassionate and just community. For this reason, through our participatory process, we decided that Our mission is to build a compassionate and just community by empowering and dignifying individuals and families, advocating against injustices, and uniting people to celebrate diversity.

Courage Co. Design Creative Design, Visual Arts Courage Co. Design (formerly Designed by Monkeys) is a diversely skilled illustration and design studio based in Santa Rosa, California. We specialize in logo design, packaging, illustration, and branding for companies small and large.

Crafty Cubby Business, Festivals/Markets, Retail While most people are done drinking out of an aluminum can, there isn't much left to do but recycle it. Not for me; I like to give cans a 2nd chance by reinventing them into unique treasures. I love finding ways to repurpose stuff that are headed for the trash or recycling bin.

Creative Associates Business, Creative Design, Media Creative studio in licensing sector working with local partners and globally.

Creative North Group Arts Council/Alliance, Creative Design, Literature/Poetry, Performing Arts, Visual Arts Creative North Group is a collective of independent artists, writers, and communications strategists working as community activists to fuel the written, visual and performing arts in West County. Seeded with the generous help from Creative Sonoma, CNG's newest project, the FLATBED MUSIC FESTIVAL, (originally slated for June of 2020) is moving down the road to new dates when limitations on live music gatherings are lifted. The Flatbed features Sonoma-grown, independent musical artists who perform on multiple stages over three days. This intimate festival bonds the community, saturating the streets of the farm town of Sebastopol while bleeding into the back roads of West County. With over twenty performances, the Flatbed will reach out further to embrace the uniqueness of West County through oral history recordings and tours of legendary recording studios. Play It Forward Music School is the fiscal sponsor of the festival. Through sponsorships, grants and ticket sales of the Flatbed, this non-profit will be able to expand on their mission to provide free musical instruments, free private lessons and creative programs devoted to serve those music students with limited resources in our community.

Creative Sonoma Government OUR WORK Creative Sonoma is dedicated to advancing and supporting the creative community of Sonoma County. A continual work-in-progress, we produce programs and services that serve the needs of our diverse sector. These activities shift over time as we get to know each other better and learn how to really help. Trainings and Workshops – where our topics change each quarter based on community feedback, trends and new ideas, and sudden opportunities. Check What’s Happening for current events. Convenings – where we come to you. Our Coffee and Conversation series of town hall style meetings has taken us across the county to communities of all sizes to hear directly from you why you have made Sonoma your creative home and what you need to move forward. Make sure you are on our mailing list to be alerted about meetings near you. Arts Education – where we come together with arts education partners across the county to help ensure that arts education is accessible to all students. Visit the Arts Education page to learn more. One-on-One Consulting – where we work with you individually to offer assistance to achieving your professional goals. Connect with us to find out more. Partners – where we forge a stronger creative community via partnerships with local government agencies and entities. Learn more about the Sonoma County Film Office, housed with us in the Economic Development Board: Creative Sonoma houses the local directory of experienced film production individuals and organizations/enterprises. Special Projects – where we bring together new ideas with smart people and watch what happens to improve our community.

Dallas A. Saunders Artisan Textiles Art Gallery, Creative Design, Decorative Arts, Interior Design, Visual Arts Dallas A. Saunders Artisan Textiles is a destination fine art gallery and home textiles showroom located in an architecturally award winning building in downtown Geyserville down a long tree lined drive in the vineyards of Alexander Valley. The gallery exhibits works by major American artists including: Squeak Carnwath, Chuck Close, Guy Diehl, Jim Dine, April Gornik, Robert Kushner, Alan Magee, Kiki Smith & Gene Summers. A companion collection of hand made silver jewelry by Soho Silversmith Alex Streeter is also shown in the pace. Our textile collection features original design fabrics as decorative pillows & throws as well as artisan woven fabrics from Belgium,England, France, Ireland, Italy and Scotland we can fashion for you into custom bedding, window treatments and upholstery.

Dan Mills Productions Film/Video, Food/Drink Dan Mills Productions is a commercial photography studio located in the downtown historic district of Petaluma. We create images primarily for the beverage and food industries. Our images have been used for packaging, websites, email campaigns, printed pieces and international advertising campaigns.

Dani Burlison

Daniel Perales Studio Adult Arts Education, Business, Creative Services, Crew, Education, Environmental, Equipment, Film Office, Film/Video, Kids/Family, Media, Multimedia, Nonprofit Services, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education Daniel Perales Studio PHOTO + VIDEO People. Places. Purpose. Who: Daniel Perales is an award-winning artist, visual journalist and commercial photographer driven to celebrate the world through images that create emotions. What: Daniel reveals the natural essences of his subjects, documenting genuine experiences with an artistic sensitivity and style. Why: Over the course of a 20-year career Daniel has worked with international architectural firms, major cultural institutions and performance companies, human service organizations and scientific leaders. His work has appeared in travel, lifestyle and food publications, at major shopping destinations, in corporate materials for health technology corporations and supporting international professional organizations. Daniel is also an instructor, commissioned artist and committed to creating a social conscience through his work. CLIENTS Education Foundation Conservation Foundation Friendship Center Sarasota Orchestra Selby Gardens Ringling Museum Community Foundation of Sarasota Architectural Playground Equipment Sarasota Art Museum Key Chorale Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition Curious, enthusiastic, appreciative, of people, cultures- variety I would like to explore, connect, know, preserve, share with others. Tell a story, celebrate it.

Daniels Media Alliance Business, Business Services, Media, Product/Industrial Design, Publishing/Printing, Sports/Outdoors, Visual Arts Born in San Francisco, I grew up in Lucas Valley (Marin County) 15 years then lived in Hopewell, New Jersey (between Princeton and Trenton) for 3 years finishing high school. After graduation, chose to live in Bozeman, Montana (close to Yellowstone National Park and the Big Sky Ski Resort) 5 years, attending Montana State University, earning degrees. Following graduation, I lived in Terra Linda (Marin County) for 6 years, continuing Multimedia studies, working. I lived in Santa Rosa, of Sonoma County, the "Heart of the Wine Country" for ten years, working and attending a quality college for additional post-graduate studies. After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Business (Marketing Option) along with a Minor in Communication from MSU, I broadened my education studying visual media (Computer Art, Applied Graphics, Desktop Publishing, Art, Multimedia, and web design) at Santa Rosa Junior College and College of Marin, while working. I have expanded my knowledge of various programs that are applicable to corporate establishments and gained additional skill and knowledge of Multimedia and HTML, in pursuit of an occupation that relates to promotion, advertising or marketing. My skills lie toward doing business in establishments that relate to visual media. Proficient with marketing and the composition of computer graphics on different platforms, we have ability to relate thoughts to a context to influence customers.

De Colores Arts Adult Arts Education, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Literature/Poetry, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Visual Arts De Colores Arts is a non-profit organization for young adults 16+ of all abilities. We create inclusive space for connection and self-expression through the arts. We offer a community integrated, person-centered program, utilizing art as the medium to improve lives. De Colores Arts was formed to enliven the intrinsic motivation of neurodiverse participants through their engagement with each other and through artistic means. Our team is comprised of artists, therapists and educators. In 2023 De Colores Arts is thrilled to expand its presence from the South Bay/ San Francisco/ Marin to Sonoma and Napa counties! Our goal is to be accessible across communities, regional centers, and organizations that provide social and vocational services to those of all abilities. With this, we address the fundamental human right to an inclusive, connected, and joyful life.

Definition Films, LLC Creative Services, Film Office, Film/Video, Production Companies

Definition Films is a full service video production company based out of Santa Rosa, CA. Founded in 2008 by Justin Liddell during his freshman year of high-school as a hobby, then officially becoming Justin’s full-time job in 2015, Definition Films has been a company pushing for high quality cinematography and creative entertainment that reveals why our clients are the leading choice for their customers. Through our in depth creative storytelling and cinematography techniques, we deliver cutting edge video production that attracts attention, on budget and on time. We are a company of creatives who are passionate and energetic about what we do. We have delivered time and time again in the harshest of environments and on tight schedules; still producing the best shots possible for our clients.

We take an ordinary concept and turn it into something remarkable through our cinematography and video editing. What sets us apart is our storytelling abilities. Through compelling storytelling, we can creatively showcase an event, market a company or promote a product. Definition Films can coordinate the full shoot from start to finish and all of the aspects that come with it, to make sure the final product is exactly what you desire. To us, Definition Films is not just a job, it is a way we express our craft and love for filmmaking and create everlasting impressions on viewers with the companies we service.

FAA Part 107 Certified

Definition Films is approved for commercial work within the United States under FAA Part 107.

DeKramer Productions, Inc Creative Services, Film Office, Film/Video, Production Companies deKramer Productions produces and directs live stage, video and film productions. Our work includes corporate meeting production with special emphasis on incorporating theatrical elements and special effects, documentary work for museums and television, corporate video and film production, and public performance work.

Deluxemodern Design Creative Design Deluxemodern Design started in 2006, and has been growing ever since. We absolutely LOVE helping clients bring their businesses to life, and we know that good design breeds confidence, and consistency is key. We specialize in logo design, brand identity and photo styling – and honestly, lots of other things (marketing, social media, consulting…). We love working and collaborating with businesses all over the world, and there is quite seriously never a dull moment over here.

Dennis Kohn Studios Arts Council/Alliance, Decorative Arts

DENNIS KOHN, professional photographer, teacher, world traveler, image maker, pioneer, environmentalist, and student of life, is as diverse as his background indicates. Graduated with Honors from Pennsylvania State University in l969 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dennis continued his education through l971 with graduate studies in photography. In 1975, to follow his destiny, he left teaching to open the first DENNIS KOHN STUDIOS in New Hope, Pennsylvania. After a split in a business partnership, the first studio was closed and DENNIS KOHN STUDIOS in Laguna Beach, California was born. Several years later, Dennis would re-locate to the Bay area where he has been working for the past 30 years. In l982 through l985, Dennis returned to teaching by offering weekend photographic seminars to places as Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and Monterey and Carmel. These workshops taught the "Art of Photographing the Landscape".

DENNIS KOHN currently sells Photographic Art worldwide to individuals and corporations through art consultants, galleries, and prestigious outdoor art shows throughout the western states, as well as his own studio/gallery in Santa Rosa. Dennis has won numerous awards for his images: from the white-washed villages of GREECE, the remote villages of rural CHINA; to the wonderful waters of TAHITI, and the history of two European countries SPAIN and PORTUGAL; and the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts of TURKEY. Dennis' latest collections include images of the Buddhist monks and remote villages of THAILAND, and the rich history and multi-religious temples of ISRAEL and images of the wonderful Himalayan Mountains of NEPAL, and most recently extensive travel through some of the most sacred places in INDIA.

In addition to his worldly travels, his renown work of the SAN FRANCISCO landscape as well as his work from YOSEMITE, LAKE TAHOE and the SONOMA and NAPA WINE COUNTRY have made him a prominent figure in the Bay Area's extensive photographic world. The latest ARCHITECTURAL ABSTRACT COLLECTION, sponsored by one of the countries premier photo labs, BAY PHOTO, has been a major departure for Dennis from his landscape work. The Dimensional Overlay images that he produces are unique and have been featured in many of the trade magazines. Awards have been received from Professional Photographers of America (PPofA), Travel and Leisure Magazine, as well as awards of recognition and purchase awards from shows as: LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVAL, BEVERLY HILLS, AFFAIR IN THE GARDENS, CHERRY CREEK ART FESTIVAL and the prestigious SAUSALITO ARTS FESTIVAL.

Downtown Santa Rosa

Dream Weaver Films Film Office, Film/Video Full service production company. Award winning writer and director. Commercials, documentary and film. VFX savvy.

Duncan Design Inc Equipment, Film Office, Film/Video A full service theming development firm offering Emmy award-winning design and fabrication of Sets, Props, Signs, Retail Displays, and Museum Exhibits; for film amusement parks, special attractions, and retail venues throughout the country.

ECOSTRUCTION Association/Club/Group/Guild, Business, Decorative Arts, Environmental, Fine Crafts, Interior Design Since 1996, Ecostruction has been designing, building and planning sustainable commercial and residential buildings. These include New and remodeled residences and commercial building such as wineries, retail shops, and manufacturing facilities. We currently pride ourselves in limiting construction debris and/or recycling the waste to a remarkable 85% or higher. We use FAS certified framing materials, Eterna Block (formally called RASTRA) , Bamcore bamboo plywood, strawbale and rammed earth building products. We install solar PV and solar heated hotwater in almost all of our designs. and, to date, we have not installed a single A/C unit into the house we have built. This is due to the high thermal mass of our buildings. In 2010 we constructed the most pointed LEED platinum home in the Nation.

Ecstatic Films Crew, Equipment, Film Office, Film/Video, Production Companies We are a full service production company with over 20 years’ experience. We specialize in supplying seasoned crew and high end equipment in Sonoma County and throughout the Bay Area. Our services include camera operators, location sound, and gaffers with extensive lighting equipment. For smaller productions we can supply complete beginning to end content including in-house editing.

Ed Troxell Creative Business, Education, Film/Video, Media Ed Troxell Creative: Video Coach for Real Estate Agents & Entrepreneurs. 👋 Hi, Ed here and I help busy professionals – real estate agents, coaches, consultants, and small business owners – drive more business with video. In 2022, over 80% of ALL internet traffic is video-based which means if your business is not creating video content on a regular basis you are not being found. Using video to market your business can open the doors to new possibilities like: 🤱 Katie who was overwhelmed with moving her practice online & was new to all things social media especially live streaming. In a few short months, she had her social all set up, had an organized plan, started going live 🤩 & booked new clients. 💁🏾‍♀️ Tabitha who knew she needed to go live in order to be more visible online but wasn’t sure what to do or how to do it exactly. In less than 8 weeks Tabitha created her show, was going live, started booking more calls & got back several hours back in her week. 🧚🏻‍♂️ Vickie, once terrified of being on-camera let alone being live on camera, broke through that fear & started going live in multiple places on Facebook to sell her jewelry & crafts. She also inspired her fellow crafters to do the same – I call this The LIVE Effect! These are just a few of the amazingly talented professionals I’ve been so blessed to work with who have allowed me to help them with their video marketing plans & I can’t wait to help you do the same! 🤓

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Elevate Visuals Film Office, Film/Video, Media, Production Companies Elevate Visuals is a video production company based in Petaluma, CA. We specialize in product video, promotional advertising, and video post production.

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ColdWater Collective is a production company sharing solution-oriented stories about our changing planet and the people making a difference around the world.

We specialize in outdoor lifestyle, underwater cinematography, natural history, and brand storytelling.

FAA Part 107 Certified