Art in Sonoma County: Current Gallery and Museum Exhibitions in October 2025

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Satri Pencak

Sonoma County has been a magnet for artists and art connoisseurs for many decades, and continues to attract sophisticated artists and art collectors, along with casual art lovers. Combined with the sheer natural beauty, and general creative ambience, the area readily entices visitors, as well as long-time residents, to explore the many and varied fine art offerings. With the addition of great food, drink, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to spend a day, a week, or a lifetime traversing through the vineyards, forests, and rolling hills, along the scenic coast, and through the welcoming towns of Sonoma County.

The following is a partial list of local art exhibitions. Many eateries, wineries, and civic buildings also present changing art shows in their spaces.

*** Designates an Opening Reception.

Art Trails Open Studios 2025
*** Open Studios; Two Consecutive weekends, October 11-12, and 18-19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sonoma County Art Trails is a free, county-wide open studios program showcasing 155 juried local artists this year. This premier annual October event invites art lovers to step inside the studios where creativity comes to life—connecting directly with artists in the spaces where they work. Visit one of the Art Trails preview exhibitions for an opportunity to see works from participating artists, and to plan your tour of their studios throughout Sonoma County during the event dates.
www.SonomaCountyArtTrails.org

 

Arts Guild of Sonoma
October 1 through October 27, Harvest of Art
*** Opening Reception Thursday, October 2, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Coinciding with the Sonoma First Thursday ArtWalk.
The October Guest Artist is Kate Knudsen, showcasing her assemblages that, in her words, ‘feel like reliquaries or altars — spaces that invite pause and witnessing.’ Also on view is work by 20 Arts Guild Member Artists.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through January 11, 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas
The holidays arrive early this year at the Schulz Museum with 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. The new exhibition draws from the Schulz Museum’s vast collection, including never-before-displayed items, to become one of the most enduring and celebrated holiday programs ever. This is the story about how the very first Peanuts animated special was created.
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

 

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through November 22, Family
The exhibition features work by Susan Adler, Laura Paine Carr, Trudie Folsom, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Sterling Hoffman, Terry Holleman, Will McCoy, Jason Taylor Morgan, and Jennifer Weiss. Featured Artist is Pamela Heck, with Guest Artist Sterling Hoffman and Community Annex Artist, Susan Adler.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
Through October 12, Art Trails Preview Exhibit
*** Artist reception Friday, October 3, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Dozens of Artists, beautiful art, great refreshments, & amazing company will be on hand to celebrate Art Trails Open Studios season.
*** Corrick’s Anniversary Celebration Saturday, October 4, from 12 to 4 p.m.
Celebrate 110 years of Corrick’s special place in our community with live music, special treats, raffles, and lots more fun!
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

 

Erickson Fine Art Gallery
October 4 through November 4, Ken Jarvela
*** Artist Reception Saturday, October 4, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Plein Air Paintings of Northern California.
324 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-431-7073
www.ericksonfineartgallery.com

 

Fulton Crossing Art Gallery
1200 River Rd., Fulton
www.fultoncrossing.com/exhibitions

Graton Gallery
Through October 19, Still Life Juried Show
The genre of Still life celebrates the artistry of everyday objects into compelling compositions that capture the essence of stillness and storytelling. Juried by Linda Schroeter.

October 23 through November 30, Take Comfort
*** Artists Reception Saturday, October 25, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Featuring artworks by Mylette Welch and Heather Myler. With Guest Artists Stephanie Behasa, Gary Martin, and Lynn Zachreson.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

 

 

Hammerfriar Gallery
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through October 20, Art Trails Preview
*** Opening Reception October 4, from 4 to 6 p.m.
A preview of work by some of the Art Trails Open Studios artists.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
405 East D St., Petaluma
707-778-2238
www.digitalgrange.com

 

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through December 19, Watershed Moment
Artists associated with North Bay Letterpress Arts explore the connection between language, image, and place through the craft of letterpress printing. Some works incorporate natural materials—like handmade inks and paper from local plants—to deepen their relationship with the landscape that inspired them. North Bay Letterpress Arts, based in Sebastopol, is a vibrant hub for printing, learning, and creative exchange.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

 

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through November 30, Bruce Johnson: Sculptor
Bruce Johnson: Sculptor, a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, vision, and legacy of one of Sonoma County’s most revered artists. The exhibition marks the first major museum survey of Johnson’s work since his sudden passing in 2023.

History
Through November 2, Día de los Muertos
The 29th Annual El Día de los Muertos, or ‘Day of the Dead’, is a holiday that is celebrated in Mexico, many Central and South American countries, and within the United States on November 1 and 2. A joyous remembrance of the lives of family members and loved ones who have died, the holiday is a celebration of the cycle of life with ancient roots. The exhibition explores both the deep traditions and contemporary expressions of Day of the Dead. The altars and artworks in this year’s exhibition are designed and created by Jesus Bravo, Rubén Guzmán, Nathan Gomez and other artists. The community altar, which visitors may contribute to, will be created by the Museum in collaboration with Liz Camino-Byers and her remarkable collection of Mexican art and craft.
425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa
707-579-1500
www.museumsc.org

Occidental Center for the Arts
Through October 25, Spellbound
*** Artist Reception October 4, from 2 to 4 p.m.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

 

Oli Gallery
Through November, The Castro; A collection by Kishnu Kurmi
Oli Gallery is celebrating the Castro, San Francisco’s most amazing neighborhood. Join us and enjoy a visual journey that beautifully captures its wonderful essence.
16215 Main Street, Guerneville
www.oligallery.com

 

Paradise Ridge Winery
On-going, Return to Paradise
Paradise Ridge Winery and the Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation are pleased to announce Return to Paradise – a sculpture exhibition celebrating Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars’ thirty year legacy of visionary leadership and community engagement through art and sculpture at Paradise Ridge. Curated by Jeff Nathanson (former director of the Museum of Sonoma County), the exhibition will showcase more than a dozen local artists, each with a unique and rich history of exhibiting at Paradise Ridge. In recognition of Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars’ enduring dedication to supporting local artists and to bringing sculpture to Sonoma County, the exhibition will serve as a celebratory return for the participating artists.
Paradise Ridge Winery; in Marijke’s Grove
4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Fountaingrove, Santa Rosa
www.prwinery.com

Paul Mahder Gallery
On view; Love Songs for Kay: Coupled/Uncoupled
New Paintings by Harvey Brody, Love Songs for Kay is an anatomy of a symbiotic relationship between two artists with mostly opposite natures.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
www.paulmahdergallery.com

 

Pepperwood Gallery
Currently on view, Majesty of Birds
The exhibition features captivating mixed-media artwork by local artists.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

 

Petaluma Arts Center
Through November 1, Xicano Community Narratives
A collection of work by Bay Area Chicano artists. The artists invited to participate in this exhibition call Sonoma County home. Their work expresses individual stories of identity and experience, the experience of being Xicano today (American, Mexican, Californian, Indigenous), and being an artist in an ever-changing landscape. Dia de Los Muertos Altar & Closing Party, November 1, from 12 to 4 p.m.
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Through October 10, Pottery and Pigments
Historically, bowls were some of mankind’s first creations. From prehistoric times, vessels were needed for storing, cooking and as a utensil. They were central to rituals, and eventually became the focus for many artisans. In celebration of these humble beginnings, we offer an exhibit pairing recent three-dimensional ceramic works with two-dimensional paintings and prints on both canvas and paper. This exhibition showcases work by Japanese and American potters, painters and printmakers. Housed in a refurbished building with shoji and a small, serene Japanese garden, the gallery shows contemporary art by Japanese and regional Northern California artists.
1781 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay
707-875-2922
www.renbrown.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
Through November 1, INKtober
The Inktober show highlights the beauty, originality and creativity of the inked surface. Artwork, up to 12″x12″, created using any of the various forms of ink –alcohol, oil or acrylic based, while strongly identified with the art of drawing, ink art can include mixed media art and printed imagery, such as etchings, block prints and lithography.

October 3 through November 29, Day and Night
*** Opening reception Friday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Inqueries into the possibilities of contrasts.
SOFA Arts District
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits

 

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through October 19, 2025 Sonoma County Art Trails Preview
Sonoma County Art Trails is our award-winning annual Fall juried open studio program. The Art Trails preview show is an opportunity to see works from all participating artists, and to plan your tour of their studios throughout Sonoma County during the event dates. Open Studio Event Dates: Two Consecutive weekends, October 11-12 and 18-19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

October 25 through November 30, A Thousand Shades of Green
*** Opening Reception October 25, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Exhibition of artwork with the theme of Green, in all its magnificent shades.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

Sebastopol Gallery
Through November 29, The Bones of Trees
*** Artist reception, October 24, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Demonstration and artist talk with Kalia on October 5, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Featuring woodwork by Kalia Kliban who makes one-of-a-kind wooden bowls, platters and boxes. Almost everything she makes is from locally harvested trees, which she transforms into durable and beautiful objects for everyday use. Every tree can contain treasures.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopolgallery.com

 

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through November 15, Kaleidoscope
*** Artists reception Sunday, October 5, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Kaleidoscope is an exhibit of vivid photographs by the Santa Rosa Photographic Society.
7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
707-823-7691

 

Sofie Contemporary Arts
Through November 2, Between Logic and Light: Material and Meaning in Abstraction
Startup Projects @ Sofie Contemporary Arts presents viewers a contemplative experience, inviting them to engage with abstraction as a language of perception, memory, and meaning. Through diverse media and personal processes, these artists challenge us to see how thought takes form—and how form can shape thought. The exhibition includes works by Jamie Brunson, Arminée Chahbazian, Cynthia Sumner, Delbar Azari, Fernando Carnaúba, and Ray Beldner.
1407 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga
707-942-4231
www.sofiegallery.com

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
Through October 18, Reclaim, Repurpose, Reimagine
Curated by SSU faculty members Eileen Parent and Stefan Kiesbye, the exhibition features works by five dynamic Bay Area artists. Spanning sculpture, fiber, photography, painting, and mixed media, these artists transform discarded materials into works that are not only visually striking but conceptually layered—engaging with urgent and often challenging topics.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu

 

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through January 4, Last West: Dorothea Lange’s California Revisited
Coinciding with the 90th anniversary of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), Last West: Dorothea Lange’s California Revisited uplifts current movements for dignity in the lives of migrant populations upon which California’s robust economy and agriculture depend. The exhibition presents Lange’s iconic as well as rarely seen California images, putting artifacts of her documentary work in dialogue with contemporary works by artists Erik Castro, Warren Chang, Lewis deSoto, Bruce Haley, Ken Light, Hung Liu, Narsiso Martinez, Joel Daniel Phillips, and others. The exhibition also includes a video installation and live theater performances based on the book Last West: Roadsongs for Dorothea Lange (2020).
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through October 5, Being There In Plein Air
Beverly Bird presents Being There in Plein Air, a collection of paintings that capture the joys of enjoying nature firsthand. Working in oil, acrylic or watercolor, Bird loves to set up her easel and paint her landscapes direct from life. Meet the Artist: Bird will be hosting the Gallery October 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

October 6 through October 26, Inspired By Nature – Spiced By Tech
*** Artist reception Saturday, October 4, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Phyllis Rapp presents Inspired by Nature – Spiced by Tech, a collection of watercolor paintings that weave together figures, animals, plants to create compelling designs. Rapps’ joyous approach to color makes each piece a happy place, exuding a spicy fresh bravura with their intricate designs and intriguing subject matter. As she is developing her designs, Rapp is excited to use AI and other technical aids in her work. She finds that it does not replace creativity, and can enhance it. Meet the Artist: Rapp will be hosting the Gallery October 8 & 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Stairway Small Works Showcase presents Nancy Gray’s A Harvest of Sunshine, acrylic paintings that celebrate sunshine and the bounty of the harvest it brings. Meet the Artist: Gray will be hosting the Gallery October 21 & 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
306 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-4214
www.Upstairsartgallery.net

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Art in Sonoma County: Current Gallery and Museum Exhibitions in September 2025

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Satri Pencak

Sonoma County has been a magnet for artists and art connoisseurs for many decades, and continues to attract sophisticated artists and art collectors, along with casual art lovers. Combined with the sheer natural beauty, and general creative ambience, the area readily entices visitors, as well as long-time residents, to explore the many and varied fine art offerings. With the addition of great food, drink, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to spend a day, a week, or a lifetime traversing through the vineyards, forests, and rolling hills, along the scenic coast, and through the welcoming towns of Sonoma County.

The following is a partial list of local art exhibitions. Many eateries, wineries, and civic buildings also present changing art shows in their spaces.

*** Designates an Opening Reception.

 

Arts Guild of Sonoma
Through September 29, Friends Art Show
*** Opening reception Thursday, September 4, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., held in conjunction with the Sonoma Art Walk.
Guild member artists share their gallery space with invited friends, mentors, and fellow creatives, offering the community a rare opportunity to experience Sonoma’s artistic spirit through the lens of collaboration.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

Calabi Gallery
With regret that, after 16 years in our Santa Rosa location, we announce the closing of Calabi Gallery. The gallery will continue as an online venture mostly focused on the estates they represent, but also including significant works in the collection.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through September 10, Paperback Peanuts
Downstairs Changing Gallery
The first Peanuts paperback came out in 1952, and it was followed by many, many more. The affordable, pocket-sized books were easy gifts to give, share, and collect and brought joy in good times and solace in bad for many fans. Discover the history of these beloved treasures and learn how it all started with someone who didn’t read comics at all!

Through January 11, 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas
The holidays arrive early this year at the Schulz Museum with 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. The new exhibition draws from the Schulz Museum’s vast collection, including never-before-displayed items, to become one of the most enduring and celebrated holiday programs ever. This is the story about how the very first Peanuts animated special was created.
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through September 26, Sisters
The guest artist for this exhibit is Rosalie Paine. Community Annex Artists are: Jared Burton and Gullliver Perry. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Trudi Folsom, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Will McCoy, Jason Taylor Morgan, and Jennifer Weiss. Laura Paine Carr is the featured resident artist.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

 

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
September 5 through October 12, Art Trails Preview Exhibit
*** Opening reception Friday, September 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Seventy-five local artists are featured to celebrate Art Trails Open Studios season.
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

Fulton Crossing Art Gallery
1200 River Rd., Fulton
www.fultoncrossing.com/exhibitions

Graton Gallery
Through September 7, Paint & Ink
*** Artists Reception Saturday, August 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Paintings by Sandra Rubin and Prints by Rik Olson; with Guest Artists Barbara Lawson, Jay O’Neil, and Niko Preovolos.

September 11 through October 19, Still Life Juried Show
*** Artists Reception September 13, from 1 to 4 p.m.
The genre of Still life celebrates the artistry of everyday objects into compelling compositions that capture the essence of stillness and storytelling. Juried by Linda Schroeter.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

Hammerfriar Gallery
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
405 East D St., Petaluma
707-778-2238
www.digitalgrange.com

 

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
September 6 through December 19, Watershed Moment
Artists associated with North Bay Letterpress Arts explore the connection between language, image, and place through the craft of letterpress printing. Some works incorporate natural materials—like handmade inks and paper from local plants—to deepen their relationship with the landscape that inspired them. North Bay Letterpress Arts, based in Sebastopol, is a vibrant hub for printing, learning, and creative exchange.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through November 30, Bruce Johnson: Sculptor
Bruce Johnson: Sculptor, a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, vision, and legacy of one of Sonoma County’s most revered artists. The exhibition marks the first major museum survey of Johnson’s work since his sudden passing in 2023.

History
September 13 through November 2, Día de los Muertos
The 29th Annual El Día de los Muertos, or ‘Day of the Dead’, is a holiday that is celebrated in Mexico, many Central and South American countries, and within the United States on November 1 and 2. A joyous remembrance of the lives of family members and loved ones who have died, the holiday is a celebration of the cycle of life with ancient roots. The exhibition explores both the deep traditions and contemporary expressions of Day of the Dead. The altars and artworks in this year’s exhibition are designed and created by Jesus Bravo, Rubén Guzmán, Nathan Gomez and other artists. The community altar, which visitors may contribute to, will be created by the Museum in collaboration with Liz Camino-Byers and her remarkable collection of Mexican art and craft.
425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa
707-579-1500
www.museumsc.org

Occidental Center for the Arts
Through September 14: Pointless Sisters-Quilts

September 20 through October 25, Spellbound
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Paradise Ridge Winery
June 15-ongoing, Return to Paradise
Paradise Ridge Winery and the Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation are pleased to announce Return to Paradise – a sculpture exhibition celebrating Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars’ thirty year legacy of visionary leadership and community engagement through art and sculpture at Paradise Ridge. Curated by Jeff Nathanson (former director of the Museum of Sonoma County), the exhibition will showcase more than a dozen local artists, each with a unique and rich history of exhibiting at Paradise Ridge. In recognition of Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars’ enduring dedication to supporting local artists and to bringing sculpture to Sonoma County, the exhibition will serve as a celebratory return for the participating artists.
Paradise Ridge Winery; in Marijke’s Grove
4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Fountaingrove, Santa Rosa
www.prwinery.com

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
On view; Love Songs for Kay: Coupled/Uncoupled
New Paintings by Harvey Brody, Love Songs for Kay is an anatomy of a symbiotic relationship between two artists with mostly opposite natures.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
www.paulmahdergallery.com

 

 

 

Pepperwood Gallery
On view, Sacred Habitat: the Visions of Ian Nelson
An exhibit of work by renowned local photographer and cinematographer Ian Nelson, presenting a captivating mixed-media event which showcases breathtaking visuals from around the globe, featuring not only stunning photographs but also thought-provoking short nature documentary films.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

 

Petaluma Arts Center
September 18 through November 1, Xicano Community Narratives
*** Opening Reception Thursday, September 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
A collection of work by Bay Area Chicano artists. The artists invited to participate in this exhibition call Sonoma County home. Their work expresses individual stories of identity and experience, the experience of being Xicano today (American, Mexican, Californian, Indigenous), and being an artist in an ever-changing landscape.
Lowriders Festival Saturday September 27, from 12 to 4 p.m.
Dia de Los Muertos Altar & Closing Party, November 1, from 12 to 4 p.m.
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Through October 10, Pottery and Pigments
Historically, bowls were some of mankind’s first creations. From prehistoric times, vessels were needed for storing, cooking and as a utensil. They were central to rituals, and eventually became the focus for many artisans. In celebration of these humble beginnings, we offer an exhibit pairing recent three-dimensional ceramic works with two-dimensional paintings and prints on both canvas and paper. This exhibition showcases work by Japanese and American potters, painters and printmakers. Housed in a refurbished building with shoji and a small, serene Japanese garden, the gallery shows contemporary art by Japanese and regional Northern California artists.
1781 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay
707-875-2922
www.renbrown.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
Through September 27, Patterns & Repetition
Patterns offer strength in numbers; the more there are, the more powerful their impression. Humans se patterns for both structural and decorative purposes. Patterns might be seen in the alignment of colors, the veins of a leaf, or the corrugations of a textured surface, but also in the portrayal of subjects (and objects) that involve and sustain the repetitive anchors of a culture or society such as the morning coffee, or the rising sun.

September 5 through November 1, INKtober
*** Artist Reception Friday, September 5 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Inktober show highlights the beauty, originality and creativity of the inked surface. Artwork, up to 12″x12″, created using any of the various forms of ink –alcohol, oil or acrylic based, while strongly identified with the art of drawing, ink art can include mixed media art and printed imagery, such as etchings, block prints and lithography.
SOFA Arts District
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through September 7, Art of Play
From playful explorations of abstract concepts to representations of how play fuels creativity; through experimentation with color, materials, and ideas, or through reflections on toys, playgrounds, and the role of play in child development, this exhibition explores diverse and imaginative responses to the art of play.

September 13 through October 19, 2025 Sonoma County Art Trails Preview
*** Opening reception Sunday, September 14, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sonoma County Art Trails is our award-winning annual Fall juried open studio program. The Art Trails preview show is an opportunity to see works from all participating artists, and to plan your tour of their studios throughout Sonoma County during the event dates.
Open Studio Event Dates: Two Consecutive weekends, October 11-12 and 18-19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

Sebastopol Gallery
Through September 28, Windows; New Works by Diana Majumdar
In this mixed-media series, Diana layers architectural elements from her travels and from places close to home in Sonoma County with found objects and papers, creating complex paintings using encaustics. The windows serve as symbolic thresholds, framing the quiet presence of birds in moments of stillness or conversation. Each piece reflects a fascination with place, memory, and the natural world all around us.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopolgallery.com

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through September 19, Bill Cutler; The Art of Still Life
Paintings of objects with luminous depth, as if they can be picked up from the canvas.
7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
707-823-7691

 

Sofie Contemporary Arts
Through November 2, Between Logic and Light: Material and Meaning in Abstraction
Startup Projects @ Sofie Contemporary Arts presents viewers a contemplative experience, inviting them to engage with abstraction as a language of perception, memory, and meaning. Through diverse media and personal processes, these artists challenge us to see how thought takes form—and how form can shape thought. The exhibition includes works by Jamie Brunson, Arminée Chahbazian, Cynthia Sumner, Delbar Azari, Fernando Carnaúba, and Ray Beldner.
1407 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga
707-942-4231
www.sofiegallery.com

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
September 4 through October 18, Reclaim, Repurpose, Reimagine
*** Opening reception Thursday, September 4, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Curated by SSU faculty members Eileen Parent and Stefan Kiesbye, the exhibition features works by five dynamic Bay Area artists. Spanning sculpture, fiber, photography, painting, and mixed media, these artists transform discarded materials into works that are not only visually striking but conceptually layered—engaging with urgent and often challenging topics.
Artist Talk: Thursday, September 25, from 4 to 5 pm in the Art Gallery.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through September 7, Nancy Genn: The Nature of Being
This retrospective exhibition of work by Berkeley-based artist, Nancy Genn, explores a long career rooted in the history of post-war American art in the fields of gestural abstraction and abstract expressionism. She is known for working in various media, including paintings, bronze sculpture, printmaking, and notably, handmade paper based on the Japanese washi papermaking tradition. Influenced by her extensive travels, Asian craft aesthetics, and spiritual traditions, her work features nature’s effects of light, landscape, and water, along with the human presence represented by architectural motifs and functional objects.

September 20 through January 4, Last West: Dorothea Lange’s California Revisited
*** Opening Reception Saturday, September 27, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Coinciding with the 90th anniversary of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), Last West: Dorothea Lange’s California Revisited uplifts current movements for dignity in the lives of migrant populations upon which California’s robust economy and agriculture depend. The exhibition presents Lange’s iconic as well as rarely seen California images, putting artifacts of her documentary work in dialogue with contemporary works by artists Erik Castro, Warren Chang, Lewis deSoto, Bruce Haley, Ken Light, Hung Liu, Narsiso Martinez, Joel Daniel Phillips, and others. The exhibition also includes a video installation and live theater performances based on the book Last West: Roadsongs for Dorothea Lange (2020).
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
September 1 through October 5, Being There In Plein Air
*** Reception Saturday, September 6, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Beverly Bird, presents Being There in Plein Air, a collection of paintings that capture the joys of enjoying nature firsthand. Working in oil, acrylic or watercolor, Bird loves to set up her easel and paint her landscapes direct from life. Meet the Artist: Bird will be hosting the Gallery September 11, 17 and October 4, 11 am to 6 p.m. The Stairway Small Works Showcase presents Willow LaLand’s, A Special Place on Earth, Sonoma County gems that are an ode from wine country to redwoods to the drama of the coast. Meet the Artist: LaLand will be hosting the Gallery September 3 & 6, 11am to 6 pm. Introducing New Gallery Member, Gen Zorich, who is currently showing a selection of cloudscapes, these works are imbued with the artist’s inspiration from nature.
306 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-4214
www.Upstairsartgallery.net

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Art in Sonoma County: Current Gallery and Museum Exhibitions in August 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Satri Pencak

Sonoma County has been a magnet for artists and art connoisseurs for many decades, and continues to attract sophisticated artists and art collectors, along with casual art lovers. Combined with the sheer natural beauty, and general creative ambience, the area readily entices visitors, as well as long-time residents, to explore the many and varied fine art offerings. With the addition of great food, drink, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to spend a day, a week, or a lifetime traversing through the vineyards, forests, and rolling hills, along the scenic coast, and through the welcoming towns of Sonoma County.

The following is a partial list of local art exhibitions. Many eateries, wineries, and civic buildings also present changing art shows in their spaces.

*** Designates an Opening Reception.

Arts Guild of Sonoma
Through August 25, August Exhibition 2025
*** Opening Reception Thursday, August 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
The Arts Guild of Sonoma turns up the heat this August with a vibrant summer exhibit celebrating the depth and diversity of our local art scene. Featuring paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, cards, reproductions, and unique gift items — all created by artists from Sonoma and surrounding regions — the exhibit is a lively, ever-changing celebration of handmade beauty and creative spirit.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

Calabi Gallery
Through August 30, Fresh and Juicy!
The show features local contemporary artists working in a variety of styles and media. Many of these works were created recently, thus “fresh,” and all are rich and compelling, thus “juicy.” As usual, some selections from the gallery’s inventory of vintage art will also be shown. Some of the artists include; Douglas Ballou, Robyn Beattie, Warren Bellows, Catherine Daley, Christine DeMeo, Robin Dintiman, Holly Downing, Easton, Molly Eckler, Pamela Glasscock, James Ford Grant, Tim Haworth, Ester Hernandez, Iva Hladis, Evri Kwong, Jill London, Carolyn Lord, Sherrie Lovler, Michael McMillan, Emmanuel Catarino Montoya, Carol Peek, Isabelle Proust, Michael Ramos, Alejandro Salazar, Stephanie Sanchez, Gary Spratt, Inna Talantova, Colin Talcroft, and Bambi Waterman.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through September 10, Paperback Peanuts
Downstairs Changing Gallery
The first Peanuts paperback came out in 1952, and it was followed by many, many more. The affordable, pocket-sized books were easy gifts to give, share, and collect and brought joy in good times and solace in bad for many fans. Discover the history of these beloved treasures and learn how it all started with someone who didn’t read comics at all!

 

Through January 11, 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas
The holidays arrive early this year at the Schulz Museum with 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. The new exhibition draws from the Schulz Museum’s vast collection, including never-before-displayed items, to become one of the most enduring and celebrated holiday programs ever. This is the story about how the very first Peanuts animated special was created.
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

 

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through September 26, Sisters
The guest artist for this exhibit is Rosalie Paine. Community Annex Artists are: Jared Burton and Gullliver Perry. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Trudi Folsom, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Will McCoy, Jason Taylor Morgan, and Jennifer Weiss. Laura Paine Carr is the featured resident artist.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

 

 

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
August 1 through end of August, Summer’s Bounty
*** Opening reception, Friday, August 1, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Lucious cherries and sunny sunflowers take center stage, along with unexpected journeys, twists, and turns; showcasing the talent of 50 artists whose works explore the themes of summer.
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

 

Fulton Crossing Art Gallery
1200 River Rd., Fulton
www.fultoncrossing.com/exhibitions

 

Graton Gallery
Through September 7, Paint & Ink
*** Artists Reception Saturday, August 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Paintings by Sandra Rubin and Prints by Rik Olson; with Guest Artists Barbara Lawson, Jay O’Neil, and Niko Preovolos.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

 

Hammerfriar Gallery
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

 

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through August 24, Artist Extravaganza
Enjoy a special summer exhibition showcasing the work by our amazing artists. Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Glass, Woodwork, Ceramics, Jewelry, and more is on view.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

 

 

 

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
405 East D St., Petaluma
707-778-2238
www.digitalgrange.com

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through August 29, Adam Wolpert; The Great Oak Series
This exhibition features a special selection of large-scale giclée prints (4′ x 6′) of paintings by Wolpert. The work showcases seven stunning oak tree portraits, capturing their beauty, individuality, and seasonal transformations.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through November 30, Bruce Johnson: Sculptor
Bruce Johnson: Sculptor, a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, vision, and legacy of one of Sonoma County’s most revered artists. The exhibition marks the first major museum survey of Johnson’s work since his sudden passing in 2023.

History
Through September 7, It’s in the Mail! Sonoma County’s Postal History
Communication wasn’t always easy . . . or fast. A huge advance happened right here in Sonoma County when the world’s FIRST airmail delivery was made between Petaluma and Santa Rosa in 1911. The airplane that made that delivery was built right here in Sonoma County too – by a local race car driver and mechanic named Fred Wiseman. A replica of that airplane is a centerpiece for the show, which is only appropriate since the Post Office building that received that first airmail delivery is now the Museum of Sonoma County.
425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa
707-579-1500
www.museumsc.org

Occidental Center for the Arts
Through August 3, Resilience
This exhibition seeks to explore the strength of the human spirit, the power of endurance, and the beauty that emerges from struggle.

August 9 through September 14: Pointless Sisters-Quilts
*** Artist Reception August 23.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Paradise Ridge Winery
June 15-ongoing, Return to Paradise
Paradise Ridge Winery and the Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation are pleased to announce Return to Paradise – a sculpture exhibition celebrating Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars’ thirty year legacy of visionary leadership and community engagement through art and sculpture at Paradise Ridge. Curated by Jeff Nathanson (former director of the Museum of Sonoma County), the exhibition will showcase more than a dozen local artists, each with a unique and rich history of exhibiting at Paradise Ridge. In recognition of Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars’ enduring dedication to supporting local artists and to bringing sculpture to Sonoma County, the exhibition will serve as a celebratory return for the participating artists.
Paradise Ridge Winery; in Marijke’s Grove
4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Fountaingrove, Santa Rosa
www.prwinery.com

Paul Mahder Gallery
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
www.paulmahdergallery.com

Pepperwood Gallery
On view, Sacred Habitat: the Visions of Ian Nelson
An exhibit of work by renowned local photographer and cinematographer Ian Nelson, presenting a captivating mixed-media event which showcases breathtaking visuals from around the globe, featuring not only stunning photographs but also thought-provoking short nature documentary films.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

Petaluma Arts Center
Through August 23, My World in Blue
This juried exhibition gathers visual works from 56 Bay Area artists that explore the layered meanings of blue. Through painting, photography, collage, and mixed media, artists delve into the emotional and symbolic range of this multifaceted hue.

Also on view:
Place-Making Through Public Art; A Survey of Petaluma’s Public Art
The City of Petaluma offers a trove of public art linking parks, waterways, municipal sites and even the city’s back alleys. From classically inspired sculptures to contemporary murals, unknown artists to globally acclaimed creators, Petaluma’s public art collection has something for everyone. Find out where these pieces live and learn the names of the artists behind the artwork.
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Currently on view, Summer Fun
As the busy season launches, the gallery highlights artwork in the upstairs gallery with an exhibit celebrating the great memories of summer.
Housed in a refurbished building with shoji and a small, serene Japanese garden, the gallery shows contemporary art by Japanese and regional Northern California artists.
1781 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay
707-875-2922
www.renbrown.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
Through August 30, Through the Window
Looking out or looking in…the window to the world or the window into our soul.

August 1 through September 27, Patterns & Repetition
Patterns offer strength in numbers; the more there are, the more powerful their impression. Humans se patterns for both structural and decorative purposes. Patterns might be seen in the alignment of colors, the veins of a leaf, or the corrugations of a textured surface, but also in the portrayal of subjects (and objects) that involve and sustain the repetitive anchors of a culture or society such as the morning coffee, or the rising sun.
SOFA Arts District
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through August 3, International Fiber Arts XII
International Fiber Arts XII is a juried exhibition celebrating innovative, forward thinking and traditional and nontraditional fiber techniques with 90 outstanding artworks from around the world.

August 9 through September 7, Art of Play
*** Opening Reception August 9, from 2 to 4 p.m.
From playful explorations of abstract concepts to representations of how play fuels creativity; through experimentation with color, materials, and ideas, or through reflections on toys, playgrounds, and the role of play in child development, this exhibition explores diverse and imaginative responses to the art of play.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

 

Sebastopol Gallery
August 4 through September 28, Windows; New Works by Diana Majumdar
*** Artist Reception Sunday, August 17, from 3 to 5 p.m.
In this mixed-media series, Diana layers architectural elements from her travels and from places close to home in Sonoma County with found objects and papers, creating complex paintings using encaustics. The windows serve as symbolic thresholds, framing the quiet presence of birds in moments of stillness or conversation. Each piece reflects a fascination with place, memory, and the natural world all around us.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopolgallery.com

 

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through September 19, Bill Cutler; The Art of Still Life
*** Artist Reception Sunday, August 10, at 2 p.m.
Paintings of objects with luminous depth, as if they can be picked up from the canvas.
7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
707-823-7691

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through September 7, Nancy Genn: The Nature of Being
This retrospective exhibition of work by Berkeley-based artist, Nancy Genn, explores a long career rooted in the history of post-war American art in the fields of gestural abstraction and abstract expressionism. She is known for working in various media, including paintings, bronze sculpture, printmaking, and notably, handmade paper based on the Japanese washi papermaking tradition. Influenced by her extensive travels, Asian craft aesthetics, and spiritual traditions, her work features nature’s effects of light, landscape, and water, along with the human presence represented by architectural motifs and functional objects.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through August 31, Classical Elegance; by Luba Stolper
Artists Reception August 2, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Classical Elegance by Luba Stolper showcases intricately detailed still life oil paintings reminiscent of the Old Masters. Stolper is a true perfectionist in capturing the finest details and surface qualities of fabrics, porcelain, and reflective metals. Meet the Artist: Luba Stolper will be hosting the Gallery on August 11 and 30 from 11 am to 6 pm.

California Dreamin’ by Linda Barretta is a collection of vibrant impressionistic small works celebrating the captivating natural beauty of California. Barretta works in the colorist tradition and is inspired by the light as it falls upon the landscape. Meet the Artist: Linda Barretta will be hosting the Gallery on August 4, 15, 25 from 2:30 to 6 pm and August 28 from 11 to 2:30 p.m.
306 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-4214
www.Upstairsartgallery.net

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Art in Sonoma County: Current Gallery and Museum Exhibitions in July 2025

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Satri Pencak

Sonoma County has been a magnet for artists and art connoisseurs for many decades, and continues to attract sophisticated artists and art collectors, along with casual art lovers. Combined with the sheer natural beauty, and general creative ambience, the area readily entices visitors, as well as long-time residents, to explore the many and varied fine art offerings. With the addition of great food, drink, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to spend a day, a week, or a lifetime traversing through the vineyards, forests, and rolling hills, along the scenic coast, and through the welcoming towns of Sonoma County.

The following is a partial list of local art exhibitions. Many eateries, wineries, and civic buildings also present changing art shows in their spaces.

*** Designates an Opening Reception.

Arts Guild of Sonoma
July 2 through July 28, July Show at the Arts Guild
Opening Reception Thursday, July 3, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
See an inspiring new collection of original artwork— from paintings and prints to sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, greeting cards, and handmade gifts. Meet the featured new artist members; Patricia Reilly, Hand-fabricated sterling silver and glass enamel jewelry; and Kay Young, Expressive mixed media works on glass.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

Calabi Gallery
Through August 30, Fresh and Juicy!
The show features local contemporary artists working in a variety of styles and media. Many of these works were created recently, thus “fresh,” and all are rich and compelling, thus “juicy.” As usual, some selections from the gallery’s inventory of vintage art will also be shown. Some of the artists include; Douglas Ballou, Robyn Beattie, Warren Bellows, Catherine Daley, Christine DeMeo, Robin Dintiman, Holly Downing, Easton, Molly Eckler, Pamela Glasscock, James Ford Grant, Tim Haworth, Ester Hernandez, Iva Hladis, Evri Kwong, Jill London, Carolyn Lord, Sherrie Lovler, Michael McMillan, Emmanuel Catarino Montoya, Carol Peek, Isabelle Proust, Michael Ramos, Alejandro Salazar, Stephanie Sanchez, Gary Spratt, Inna Talantova, Colin Talcroft, and Bambi Waterman.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through September 10, Paperback Peanuts
Downstairs Changing Gallery
The first Peanuts paperback came out in 1952, and it was followed by many, many more. The affordable, pocket-sized books were easy gifts to give, share, and collect and brought joy in good times and solace in bad for many fans. Discover the history of these beloved treasures and learn how it all started with someone who didn’t read comics at all!
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

 

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through July 25, Community
The guest artist for this exhibit is Sterling Hoffman. Community Annex Artists are: Svetlana Artemoff, Shawna Eddy, and Donna Perimon. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Trudi Folsom, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Will McCoy, Jason Taylor Morgan, and Jennifer Weiss. Will McCoy is the featured resident artist.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

Fulton Crossing Art Gallery
1200 River Rd., Fulton
www.fultoncrossing.com/exhibitions

 

Graton Gallery
Through July 27, Different Strokes; Expressions in Pastel
Featuring artworks by Tamra Sanchez and Bruce Hopkins, with Guest Artists Christine Church, Erika Linn, Hilary Mosberg, and Jay O’Neil.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

 

 

Hammerfriar Gallery
Through July, Cadence
New Work by Bill Shelley, whose work is thought-provoking, visually and conceptually striking, and always surprising.
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through July 6, Journeys
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

 

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
Through July 31, Lois Stopple; Tenacious Tentacles
Lois Stopple creates vibrant sculptures built from carved wood, layered paint, and intricate chromatic collages. Her work combines fine craftsmanship with emotional resonance. She uses color, shape, and form to express a wide emotional spectrum, from joyful play and serenity to the seriousness of sadness and fear.
405 East D St., Petaluma
707-778-2238
www.digitalgrange.com

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through August 29, Adam Wolpert; The Great Oak Series
This exhibition features a special selection of large-scale giclée prints (4′ x 6′) of paintings by Wolpert. The work showcases seven stunning oak tree portraits, capturing their beauty, individuality, and seasonal transformations.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

 

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through November 30, Bruce Johnson: Sculptor
Bruce Johnson: Sculptor, a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, vision, and legacy of one of Sonoma County’s most revered artists. The exhibition marks the first major museum survey of Johnson’s work since his sudden passing in 2023.

 

History
Through September 7, It’s in the Mail! Sonoma County’s Postal History
Communication wasn’t always easy . . . or fast. A huge advance happened right here in Sonoma County when the world’s FIRST airmail delivery was made between Petaluma and Santa Rosa in 1911. The airplane that made that delivery was built right here in Sonoma County too – by a local race car driver and mechanic named Fred Wiseman. A replica of that airplane is a centerpiece for the show, which is only appropriate since the Post Office building that received that first airmail delivery is now the Museum of Sonoma County.
425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa
707-579-1500
www.museumsc.org

 

Occidental Center for the Arts
Through August 3, Resilience
*** Artist Reception, July12 from 2 to 4 p.m.
This exhibition seeks to explore the strength of the human spirit, the power of endurance, and the beauty that emerges from struggle.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

 

Paradise Ridge Winery
June 15-ongoing, Return to Paradise
Paradise Ridge Winery and the Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation are pleased to announce Return to Paradise – a sculpture exhibition celebrating Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars’ thirty year legacy of visionary leadership and community engagement through art and sculpture at Paradise Ridge. Curated by Jeff Nathanson (former director of the Museum of Sonoma County), the exhibition will showcase more than a dozen local artists, each with a unique and rich history of exhibiting at Paradise Ridge. In recognition of Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars’ enduring dedication to supporting local artists and to bringing sculpture to Sonoma County, the exhibition will serve as a celebratory return for the participating artists.
Paradise Ridge Winery; in Marijke’s Grove
4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Fountaingrove, Santa Rosa
www.prwinery.com

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
Through July, Chris Blum, This & That
New dioramas by Chris Blum made from found and re-imagined objects.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
www.paulmahdergallery.com

 

 

 

 

 

Pepperwood Gallery
On view, Sacred Habitat: the Visions of Ian Nelson
An exhibit of work by renowned local photographer and cinematographer Ian Nelson, presenting a captivating mixed-media event which showcases breathtaking visuals from around the globe, featuring not only stunning photographs but also thought-provoking short nature documentary films.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

 

Petaluma Arts Center
July 17 through August 23, My World in Blue
***Opening Reception Thursday, July 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
This juried exhibition gathers visual works from 56 Bay Area artists that explore the layered meanings of blue. Through painting, photography, collage, and mixed media, artists delve into the emotional and symbolic range of this multifaceted hue.

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Also on view:
Place-Making Through Public Art; A Survey of Petaluma’s Public Art
The City of Petaluma offers a trove of public art linking parks, waterways, municipal sites and even the city’s back alleys. From classically inspired sculptures to contemporary murals, unknown artists to globally acclaimed creators, Petaluma’s public art collection has something for everyone. Find out where these pieces live and learn the names of the artists behind the artwork.
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Currently on view, Summer Fun
As the busy season launches, the gallery highlights artwork in the upstairs gallery with an exhibit celebrating the great memories of summer. Housed in a refurbished building with shoji and a small, serene Japanese garden, the gallery shows contemporary art by Japanese and regional Northern California artists.
1781 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay
707-875-2922
www.renbrown.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
Through July 28, Art Under the Influence
Artwork inspired and influenced by other artists which demonstrate and acknowledge the influence of another artist on the concept, design or presentation of the work.

July 3 through August 30, Through the Window
*** Artists Reception Friday, July 11 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Looking out or looking in…the window to the world or the window into our soul.
SOFA Arts District
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

 

 

 

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through August 3, International Fiber Arts XII
International Fiber Arts XII is a juried exhibition celebrating innovative, forward thinking and traditional and nontraditional fiber techniques with 90 outstanding artworks from around the world.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

Sebastopol Gallery
Through August 2, Lucy Martin, Cabinet of Curiosities
*** Artist Talk July 12, at 4 p.m.
Cabinets of curiosities emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries. They included collections of natural history, geology, antiquities and paintings. Objects were displayed in elaborate rooms or cabinets, and were meant to awaken wonder and delight at the vast diversity of nature and art. Lucy’s show was inspired by these collections: an expression of her sense of awe at the marvels and mysteries of nature.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopolgallery.com

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through July 12, Convergence/Divergence
Paintings and Multimedia by Alan Azhderian and Jackie McCarthy.

July 21 through September 19, Bill Cutler; The Art of Still Life
Paintings of objects with luminous depth, as if they can be picked up from the canvas.
7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
707-823-7691

 

 

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
/artgallery.sonoma.edu

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through September 7, Nancy Genn: The Nature of Being
This retrospective exhibition of work by Berkeley-based artist, Nancy Genn, explores a long career rooted in the history of post-war American art in the fields of gestural abstraction and abstract expressionism. She is known for working in various media, including paintings, bronze sculpture, printmaking, and notably, handmade paper based on the Japanese washi papermaking tradition. Influenced by her extensive travels, Asian craft aesthetics, and spiritual traditions, her work features nature’s effects of light, landscape, and water, along with the human presence represented by architectural motifs and functional objects.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through July 27, Brush With Wildlife
*** Reception Saturday, July 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. Celebrate the show and the Gallery’s 28th anniversary.
Ron Sumner presents Brush with Wildlife, a collection of paintings that feature birds in their majestic presence. Working primarily in watercolor, his subject matter seems to come to life. Meet the artist: Sumner will be hosting the Gallery on July 4, 9, 18, 20 from 2:30 to 6 p.m.

The Stairway Showcase presents Bev Haley’s Floral Moments, a collection of paintings of flora, fruit and feathered friends. Joyful and fun, these works are a strong antidote to depression. Meet the artist: Haley will be hosting the Gallery on July 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and July 12 & 27, 2:30 to 6 p.m. Also, introducing Linda Loveland Reid, new member of the Upstairs Art Gallery.
306 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-4214
www.Upstairsartgallery.net

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Art in Sonoma County: Current Gallery and Museum Exhibitions in June 2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Satri Pencak

Sonoma County has been a magnet for artists and art connoisseurs for many decades, and continues to attract sophisticated artists and art collectors, along with casual art lovers. Combined with the sheer natural beauty, and general creative ambience, the area readily entices visitors, as well as long-time residents, to explore the many and varied fine art offerings. With the addition of great food, drink, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to spend a day, a week, or a lifetime traversing through the vineyards, forests, and rolling hills, along the scenic coast, and through the welcoming towns of Sonoma County.

The following is a partial list of local art exhibitions. Many eateries, wineries, and civic buildings also present changing art shows in their spaces.

*** Designates an Opening Reception.

Art at the Source
Open Studios, June 7-8 and June 14-15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This annual open studio program represents some of the best art in Sonoma County. This year there are 129 participating artists who are opening their studios to show their latest creations. There will also be daily demonstrations at many of the studios. Visit one of the Preview exhibitions to view samples of artwork and pick up an informative catalog to plan your self-guided art tour. Preview shows are currently on view at Sebastopol Center for the Arts on High St, in Sebastopol, and Corricks Stationary on Fourth Street in Santa Rosa.
http://www.artatthesource.org

 

Arts Guild of Sonoma
Through June 30, Art Unleashed: 8 x 8 Art Show
*** Artists reception Thursday, June 5, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Creativity gets compact but boundless; the only rule? Every piece must fit within 8 inches by 8 inches; but how artists choose to fill that space is entirely up to them.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

 

Calabi Gallery
Extended through June 7, Pushing Boundaries
The legendary golden age of the California School of Fine Arts, known as A Period of Exploration, took place between 1945 and 1950. Later the school was renamed the San Francisco Art Institute. Pushing Boundaries features a number of SFAI artists including Susan Marie Dopp, Claire Falkenstein, Bella Feldman, Sonia Gechtoff, Pamela Glasscock, Robert Howard, Harry Jacobus, Walter Kuhlman, Evri Kwong, Frank Lobdell, Sutter Marin, Robert McChesney, Irving Norman, Nathan Oliveira, Hassel Smith, and Inez Storer, among others.

*** Opening Reception on Saturday, June 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. Gallery Group Exhibition.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through September 10, Paperback Peanuts
Downstairs Changing Gallery
The first Peanuts paperback came out in 1952, and it was followed by many, many more. The affordable, pocket-sized books were easy gifts to give, share, and collect and brought joy in good times and solace in bad for many fans. Discover the history of these beloved treasures and learn how it all started with someone who didn’t read comics at all!
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
Through June 21, Art at the Source Preview
*** Artist reception June 6, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Gallery at Corrick’s & My Daughter the Framer lead off this year’s Art at the Source season! Featuring works from more than 40 Art at the Source artists. Explore, meet the artists, and get inspired for your Open Studio itinerary!
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

Fulton Crossing Art Gallery
1200 River Rd., Fulton
www.fultoncrossing.com/exhibitions

Graton Gallery
Through June 15, A Touch Of Red
A juried art exhibition exploring the color red, bringing together artwork that uses the color red as an accent, or where the red is dominant; creating emotion, contrast, or just the joy of color. Each piece tells the story where the color red plays a role.

June 19 through July 27, Different Strokes; Expressions in Pastel
*** Artists Reception Saturday, June 28, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Featuring artworks by Tamra Sanchez and Bruce Hopkins, with Guest Artists Christine Church, Erika Linn, Hilary Mosberg, and Jay O’Neil.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

 

 

Hammerfriar Gallery
Through July, Cadence
New Work by Bill Shelley, whose work is thought-provoking, visually and conceptually striking, and always surprising.
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through July 6, Journeys
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
405 East D St., Petaluma
707-778-2238
www.digitalgrange.com

 

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through August 29, Adam Wolpert; The Great Oak Series
This exhibition features a special selection of large-scale giclée prints (4′ x 6′) of paintings by Wolpert. The work showcases seven stunning oak tree portraits, capturing their beauty, individuality, and seasonal transformations.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through June 8, UNRULY: North Bay Artists from the San Francisco Art Institute
The exhibition honors the legacy of the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI), the oldest and most influential fine arts school on the West Coast, which shut its doors in 2022 after 150 years of dynamic art making. The UNRULY exhibition specifically focuses on the impact and influence of SFAI in the North Bay. The show features the work of 18 regional artists, spanning multiple generations, who either studied or taught at the Art Institute. Collectively, they embody the spirit of boundary-pushing and experimentation that the school so famously fostered, affirmed, and supported.

June 28 through November 30, Bruce Johnson: Sculptor
*** Opening Reception Saturday, June 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Bruce Johnson: Sculptor, a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, vision, and legacy of one of Sonoma County’s most revered artists. The exhibition marks the first major museum survey of Johnson’s work since his sudden passing in 2023.

History
Through September 7, It’s in the Mail! Sonoma County’s Postal History
Communication wasn’t always easy . . . or fast. A huge advance happened right here in Sonoma County when the world’s FIRST airmail delivery was made between Petaluma and Santa Rosa in 1911. The airplane that made that delivery was built right here in Sonoma County too – by a local race car driver and mechanic named Fred Wiseman. A replica of that airplane is a centerpiece for the show, which is only appropriate since the Post Office building that received that first airmail delivery is now the Museum of Sonoma County.
425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa
707-579-1500
www.museumsc.org

 

Occidental Center for the Arts
Through June 21, Spring Forward
Watercolor Exhibit
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paradise Ridge Winery
June 15-ongoing, Return to Paradise
*** Opening Reception Sunday, June 15, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Paradise Ridge Winery and the Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation are pleased to announce Return to Paradise – a sculpture exhibition celebrating Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars’ thirty year legacy of visionary leadership and community engagement through art and sculpture at Paradise Ridge. Curated by Jeff Nathanson (former director of the Museum of Sonoma County), the exhibition will showcase more than a dozen local artists, each with a unique and rich history of exhibiting at Paradise Ridge. In recognition of Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars’ enduring dedication to supporting local artists and to bringing sculpture to Sonoma County, the exhibition will serve as a celebratory return for the participating artists.
Paradise Ridge Winery; in Marijke’s Grove
4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Fountaingrove, Santa Rosa
www.prwinery.com

Paul Mahder Gallery
Through June 15, Richard Bolingbroke; Cycles of Life
Cycles of Life, In Memoriam (1952 – 2024) is a celebration and overview of the life work of British-American artist Richard Bolingbroke. From his vivid watercolor paintings, known for their ritual compositions, fierce choice in colors, and hints of impermanence, a presence of mystery and belonging appear…fresh, yet familiar.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
www.paulmahdergallery.com

 

Pepperwood Gallery
On view, Sacred Habitat: the Visions of Ian Nelson
An exhibit of work by renowned local photographer and cinematographer Ian Nelson, presenting a captivating mixed-media event which showcases breathtaking visuals from around the globe, featuring not only stunning photographs but also thought-provoking short nature documentary films.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
https://www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

Petaluma Arts Center
Through June 7, Figure As Story in the main gallery, and Queer Time Capsule in the north gallery
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Through June 8, Prints of the Sea, the art of Christopher Dewees
Showcasing traditional Japanese fish printing, or gyotaku, the exhibit features both new and older work by Dewees. Housed in a refurbished building with shoji and a small, serene Japanese garden, the gallery shows contemporary art by Japanese and regional Northern California artists.
1781 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay
707-875-2922
www.renbrown.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
Through June 28, Still Life, A Moment in Time
On view is artwork featuring inanimate and everyday objects like books, tools, utensils, flowers and food, as the primary subject matter.

June 6 through July 28, Art Under the Influence
*** Artists Reception Friday, June 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Artwork inspired and influenced by other artists which demonstrate and acknowledge the influence of another artist on the concept, design or presentation of the work.
SOFA Arts District
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits

 

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through June 15, Art at the Source Preview
Art at the Source is SCA’s annual award-winning Spring open studio program. This year there are 129 participating Art at the Source artists opening up their studios to show their latest creations. The Preview Show is an opportunity to choose the studios you would like to visit during the event dates.

June 21 through August 3, International Fiber Arts XII
*** Opening Reception June 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. Free for Members; $15/$10 nonmembers
International Fiber Arts XII is a juried exhibition celebrating innovative, forward thinking and traditional and nontraditional fiber techniques with 90 outstanding artworks.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

Sebastopol Gallery
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopolgallery.com

 

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through July 12, Convergence/Divergence
*** Artists Reception, June 1, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Paintings and Multimedia by Alan Azhderian and Jackie McCarthy.
7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
707-823-7691

 

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu

 

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through September 7, Nancy Genn: The Nature of Being
This retrospective exhibition of work by Berkeley-based artist, Nancy Genn, explores a long career rooted in the history of post-war American art in the fields of gestural abstraction and abstract expressionism. She is known for working in various media, including paintings, bronze sculpture, printmaking, and notably, handmade paper based on the Japanese washi papermaking tradition. Influenced by her extensive travels, Asian craft aesthetics, and spiritual traditions, her work features nature’s effects of light, landscape, and water, along with the human presence represented by architectural motifs and functional objects.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through June 29, Dance!
Laura Roney unveils her latest figurative series, Dance! These new oil paintings explore dance in its various forms. The work translates the joy humans feel in expressing themselves through the art of dance. Meet the artist: Roney will be hosting the Gallery on June 1, from 11 am to 6 pm.

The Stairway Showcase presents Karen Miller’s Singing with Color, a collection of pastels that highlights the vibrancy found in our natural surroundings. Meet the artist: Miller will be hosting the Gallery on June 2, 11, 15, 19 and 28 from 11 am to 2:30 p.m.
306 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-4214
www.Upstairsartgallery.net

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Art in Sonoma County: Current Gallery and Museum Exhibitions in May 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Satri Pencak

Sonoma County has been a magnet for artists and art connoisseurs for many decades, and continues to attract sophisticated artists and art collectors, along with casual art lovers. Combined with the sheer natural beauty, and general creative ambience, the area readily entices visitors, as well as long-time residents, to explore the many and varied fine art offerings. With the addition of great food, drink, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to spend a day, a week, or a lifetime traversing through the vineyards, forests, and rolling hills, along the scenic coast, and through the welcoming towns of Sonoma County.

The following is a partial list of local art exhibitions. Many eateries, wineries, and civic buildings also present changing art shows in their spaces.

*** Designates an Opening Reception.

Arts Guild of Sonoma
Through May 26, AGS Artists May Exhibition
*** Reception, May 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Showing work by 17 AGS artists.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

Calabi Gallery
Extended through May 31, Pushing Boundaries
The legendary golden age of the California School of Fine Arts, known as A Period of Exploration, took place between 1945 and 1950. Later the school was renamed the San Francisco Art Institute. Pushing Boundaries features a number of SFAI artists including Susan Marie Dopp, Claire Falkenstein, Bella Feldman, Sonia Gechtoff, Pamela Glasscock, Robert Howard, Harry Jacobus, Walter Kuhlman, Evri Kwong, Frank Lobdell, Sutter Marin, Robert McChesney, Irving Norman, Nathan Oliveira, Hassel Smith, and Inez Storer, among others.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through September 10, Paperback Peanuts
Downstairs Changing Gallery
The first Peanuts paperback came out in 1952, and it was followed by many, many more. The affordable, pocket-sized books were easy gifts to give, share, and collect and brought joy in good times and solace in bad for many fans. Discover the history of these beloved treasures and learn how it all started with someone who didn’t read comics at all!
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through May 23, Neighbors
Guest artist for this exhibit is Robert Milano, Painting. Community Annex Artists are: Mona Ashbough, Cindi Gonzales and Sharon Pillsbury. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Trudi Folsom, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Jason Taylor Morgan, and Jennifer Weiss. Trudie Folsom is the featured resident artist.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
May through June, Art at the Source Preview
*** Artist receptions with the artists May 2 and June 6, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Gallery at Corrick’s & My Daughter the Framer lead off this year’s Art at the Source season! Featuring works from more than 40 Art at the Source artists. Explore, meet the artists, and get inspired for your Open Studio itinerary!
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

Fulton Crossing Art Gallery
1200 River Rd., Fulton
www.fultoncrossing.com/exhibitions

Graton Gallery
Through May 4, Shadows and Light
Featuring artworks by Sally Baker and Harry Frank. Also showing Guest Artists: Bev Haley, Janet McBeen, Anita Fenichel, Thea Goldstine, Connie Mygatt, and Marc Schmid.

May 8 through June 15, A Touch Of Red
Artists Reception Saturday, May 10, from 1 to 4 p.m.
A juried art exhibition exploring the color red, bringing together artwork that uses the color red as an accent, or where the red is dominant; creating emotion, contrast, or just the joy of color. Each piece tells the story where the color red plays a role.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

Hammerfriar Gallery
May 31 through July, Cadence
*** Opening reception May 31, from 4 to 7 p.m.
New Work by Bill Shelley.
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

 

 

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through May 11, Robert Weiss Retrospective
Honoring Weiss’ 60 years as a ceramic artist and photographer.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

 

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
May 4 through August 29, Adam Wolpert; The Great Oak Series
*** Opening Reception Sunday, May 4, from 3 to 5 p m.
This exhibition features a special selection of large-scale giclée prints (4′ x 6′) of paintings by Wolpert. The work showcases seven stunning oak tree portraits, capturing their beauty, individuality, and seasonal transformations.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through June 8, UNRULY: North Bay Artists from the San Francisco Art Institute
The exhibition honors the legacy of the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI), the oldest and most influential fine arts school on the West Coast, which shut its doors in 2022 after 150 years of dynamic art making. The UNRULY exhibition specifically focuses on the impact and influence of SFAI in the North Bay. The show features the work of 18 regional artists, spanning multiple generations, who either studied or taught at the Art Institute. Collectively, they embody the spirit of boundary-pushing and experimentation that the school so famously fostered, affirmed, and supported.

History
Through September 7, It’s in the Mail! Sonoma County’s Postal History
Communication wasn’t always easy . . . or fast. A huge advance happened right here in Sonoma County when the world’s FIRST airmail delivery was made between Petaluma and Santa Rosa in 1911. The airplane that made that delivery was built right here in Sonoma County too – by a local race car driver and mechanic named Fred Wiseman. A replica of that airplane is a centerpiece for the show, which is only appropriate since the Post Office building that received that first airmail delivery is now the Museum of Sonoma County.
425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa
707-579-1500
www.museumsc.org

Occidental Center for the Arts
Through May 11, Four Elements
This multi-sensory art exhibit celebrates the raw beauty and untamed spirit of the natural world. Featuring works from visionary artists, this exhibit invites you to explore the delicate balance and fierce energy of the elements that shape our lives.

May 17 through June 21, Silver Linings – Spring Forward
*** Artist Reception May 31
Watercolor Exhibit
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
On view, Richard Bolingbroke; Cycles of Life
Cycles of Life, In Memoriam (1952 – 2024) is a celebration and overview of the life work of British-American artist Richard Bolingbroke. From his vivid watercolor paintings, known for their ritual compositions, fierce choice in colors, and hints of impermanence, a presence of mystery and belonging appear . . . fresh, yet familiar.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com

 

 

Pepperwood Gallery
On view, Sacred Habitat: the Visions of Ian Nelson
An exhibit of work by renowned local photographer and cinematographer Ian Nelson, presenting a captivating mixed-media event which showcases breathtaking visuals from around the globe, featuring not only stunning photographs but also thought-provoking short nature documentary films.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

Petaluma Arts Center
Through June 7, Figure As Story in the main gallery, and Queer Time Capsule in the north gallery
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Through June 8, Prints of the Sea, the art of Christopher Dewees
Showcasing traditional Japanese fish printing, or gyotaku, the exhibit features both new and older work by Dewees. Housed in a refurbished building with shoji and a small, serene Japanese garden, the gallery shows contemporary art by Japanese and regional Northern California artists.
1781 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay
707-875-2922
www.renbrown.com

 

Santa Rosa Arts Center
Through May 31, Our Precious Planet
This annual environmental exhibit coincides with the celebration of Earth Month and features artwork that focuses on the Earth as our common, and currently endangered, home. The work addresses Earth’s unique beauty, stunning diversity, and its place as an enduring home to all living things. Through paintings, sculptures and mixed-media, artists also address the challenges and dangers all living beings now face as we struggle with human-caused climate change.

May 2 through June 28, Still Life, A Moment in Time
*** Artists reception Friday May 2, from 5 to 8 p.m.
On view is artwork featuring inanimate and everyday objects like books, tools, utensils, flowers and food, as the primary subject matter.
SOFA Arts District
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

 

 

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through May 4, Leftward Bound
A Contemporary Photography Exhibition that reflects the challenges in the world around us and encourages us to see things from our own unique perspective.

May 10 through June 15, Art at the Source Preview
*** Opening Reception Saturday, May 10, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Art at the Source is SCA’s annual award-winning Spring open studio program. This year there are 129 participating Art at the Source artists opening up their studios to show their latest creations. The Preview Show is an opportunity to choose the studios you would like to visit during the event dates. Open studios takes place two consecutive weekends, June 7-8 and June 14-15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
http://www.artatthesource.org
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

Sebastopol Gallery
Through May 31, Nature Boy, James R Reynolds
Reynolds’ paintings aren’t just about what things look like; they’re about how they feel—the crisp air of early morning, the quiet dignity of a deer standing in the mist, the barely contained chaos of a flock of birds taking off all at once.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopolgallery.com

 

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through May 6, Los Abuelitos+
Photographs from the VISUAL ARTS GROUP.

May 19 through July 12, Convergence/Divergence
*** Artists Reception, June 1, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Paintings and Mutimedia by Alan Azhderian and Jackie McCarthy.
7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
707-823-7691

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
Through May 17, 2025 BFA Exhibition
Showing work by five graduating BFA students.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu

 

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
May 10 through September 7, Nancy Genn: The Nature of Being
*** Opening Reception Saturday, May 17, from 5 to 7 p.m.
This retrospective exhibition of work by Berkeley-based artist, Nancy Genn, explores a long career rooted in the history of post-war American art in the fields of gestural abstraction and abstract expressionism. She is known for working in various media, including paintings, bronze sculpture, printmaking, and notably, handmade paper based on the Japanese washi papermaking tradition. Influenced by her extensive travels, Asian craft aesthetics, and spiritual traditions, her work features nature’s effects of light, landscape, and water, along with the human presence represented by architectural motifs and functional objects.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through May 25, Dry Creek Beauty
*** Reception Saturday, May 10, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Donna Schaffer unveils her latest selection of oil paintings entitled Dry Creek Beauty. These works share some of her favorite views of the glorious vineyards and the surrounding hills and woodlands. Meet the artist: Schaffer will be hosting the Gallery on May 3 from 2:30 to 6 p.m.
The Stairway Showcase presents Marsha Connell’s pastels; My First Love, a collection of plein air pastels, many painted recently during her sojourn at the Sonoma coast. Meet the artist: Connell will be hosting the Gallery on May 20 from 11 to 6 p.m.
306 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-4214
www.Upstairsartgallery.net

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Art in Sonoma County: Current Gallery and Museum Exhibitions in April 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Satri Pencak

Sonoma County has been a magnet for artists and art connoisseurs for many decades, and continues to attract sophisticated artists and art collectors, along with casual art lovers. Combined with the sheer natural beauty, and general creative ambience, the area readily entices visitors, as well as long-time residents, to explore the many and varied fine art offerings. With the addition of great food, drink, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to spend a day, a week, or a lifetime traversing through the vineyards, forests, and rolling hills, along the scenic coast, and through the welcoming towns of Sonoma County.

The following is a partial list of local art exhibitions. Many eateries, wineries, and civic buildings also present changing art shows in their spaces.

*** Designates an Opening Reception.

Arts Guild of Sonoma
Through April 28, April Exhibitions 2025
*** Opening Reception Thursday, April 3 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Featuring the Emerging Artists Show with work by students from Adele Harrison Middle School and Sonoma Valley High School; as well as work by Arts Guild Members.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

Calabi Gallery
Through April 26, Pushing Boundaries
The legendary golden age of the California School of Fine Arts, known as A Period of Exploration, took place between 1945 and 1950. Later the school was renamed the San Francisco Art Institute. Pushing Boundaries features a number of SFAI artists including Susan Marie Dopp, Claire Falkenstein, Bella Feldman, Sonia Gechtoff, Pamela Glasscock, Robert Howard, Harry Jacobus, Walter Kuhlman, Evri Kwong, Frank Lobdell, Sutter Marin, Robert McChesney, Irving Norman, Nathan Oliveira, Hassel Smith, and Inez Storer, among others.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

 

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through September 10, Paperback Peanuts
Downstairs Changing Gallery
The first Peanuts paperback came out in 1952, and it was followed by many, many more. The affordable, pocket-sized books were easy gifts to give, share, and collect and brought joy in good times and solace in bad for many fans. Discover the history of these beloved treasures and learn how it all started with someone who didn’t read comics at all!
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

 

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through May 23, Neighbors
Guest artist for this exhibit is Robert Milano, Painting. Community Annex Artists are: Mona Ashbough, Cindi Gonzales and Sharon Pillsbury. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Trudi Folsom, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Jason Taylor Morgan, and Jennifer Weiss. Trudie Folsom is the featured resident artist.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

 

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
April 1 through April 26, Taking Wing
*** Reception Friday, April 4, from 5 to 7 p.m.
A group exhibit of more than 20 top Sonoma County artists, showing works full of fine plumage, fluttering ascent, and taking off to new heights.
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

 

Fulton Crossing Art Gallery
1200 River Rd., Fulton
www.fultoncrossing.com/exhibitions

 

Graton Gallery
Through May 4, Shadows and Light
*** Artists Reception Sunday, April 6, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Featuring artworks by Sally Baker and Harry Frank. Also showing Guest Artists: Bev Haley, Janet McBeen, Anita Fenichel, Thea Goldstine, Connie Mygatt, and Marc Schmid.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

Hammerfriar Gallery
Through April 30, The Edge Knows. The Rock is.
The exhibition features mixed-media works by longtime collaborators, Brooke Holve and Catherine Richardson. The two artists, within their unique practices and mediums, use their work to, “draw attention to processes of making. Through experimentation, selection of tools, physical and intuitive engagement, each emphasizes formation as process rather than immutable form. “There is something that is captivating about the earth’s ancient, primal forces. Geological phenomena, with all of its unexpected upheavals, serve as a gateway to a deeper connection and engagement with the earth.”
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

 

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
April 2 through May 11, Robert Weiss Retrospective
*** Opening Reception April 5 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Honoring Weiss’ 60 years as a ceramic artist and photographer.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

 

 

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
405 East D St., Petaluma
707-778-2238
www.digitalgrange.com

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through April 25, Sonoma Impressions, Paintings by Lenona Winter
This exhibition of oil paintings celebrates the breathtaking landscapes of Sonoma County. Featuring scenes of majestic coastlines, golden summer hills, vibrant autumn vineyards, and serene natural vistas.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through June 8, UNRULY: North Bay Artists from the San Francisco Art Institute
The exhibition honors the legacy of the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI), the oldest and most influential fine arts school on the West Coast, which shut its doors in 2022 after 150 years of dynamic art making. The UNRULY exhibition specifically focuses on the impact and influence of SFAI in the North Bay. The show features the work of 18 regional artists, spanning multiple generations, who either studied or taught at the Art Institute. Collectively, they embody the spirit of boundary-pushing and experimentation that the school so famously fostered, affirmed, and supported.

History
April 12 through September 7, It’s in the Mail! Sonoma County’s Postal History
*** Opening and Museum of Sonoma County 40th birthday celebration, Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There’ll be cake and birthday fun at this free event.
Communication wasn’t always easy . . . or fast. A huge advance happened right here in Sonoma County when the world’s FIRST airmail delivery was made between Petaluma and Santa Rosa in 1911. The airplane that made that delivery was built right here in Sonoma County too – by a local race car driver and mechanic named Fred Wiseman. A replica of that airplane is a centerpiece for the show, which is only appropriate since the Post Office building that received that first airmail delivery is now the Museum of Sonoma County.
425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa
707-579-1500
www.museumsc.org

 

Occidental Center for the Arts
April 5 through May 11, Four Elements
*** Artist Reception April 19, from 2 to 4 p.m.
This multi-sensory art exhibit celebrates the raw beauty and untamed spirit of the natural world. Featuring works from visionary artists, this exhibit invites you to explore the delicate balance and fierce energy of the elements that shape our lives.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Paul Mahder Gallery
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

 

Petaluma Arts Center
April 17 through June 7, Figure As Story in the main gallery, and Queer Time Capsule in the north gallery
*** Opening Reception Thursday, April 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

 

 

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Spring Show, Winged Creatures, Both Large and Small
Providing lessons in printmaking, the subject of the exhibition highlights work done in intaglio, relief, and planographic mediums. These three modes of printmaking describe how ink is transferred to the paper. Intaglio means “cut into” in Italian, and covers mediums where ink is held below the plate surface. Relief printing is the opposite—ink is applied to the raised surface only. Planographic prints are without a raised or recessed surface, such as silkscreen, stencil or lithograph. Housed in a refurbished building with shoji and a small, serene Japanese garden, the gallery shows contemporary art by Japanese and regional Northern California artists.
1781 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay
707-875-2922
www.renbrown.com

 

Santa Rosa Arts Center
April 4 through May 31, Our Precious Planet
*** Artists Reception Friday, April 4 from 5 to 8 p.m.
This annual environmental exhibit coincides with the celebration of Earth Month and features artwork that focuses on the Earth as our common, and currently endangered, home. The work addresses Earth’s unique beauty, stunning diversity, and its place as an enduring home to all living things. Through paintings, sculptures and mixed-media, artists also address the challenges and dangers all living beings now face as we struggle with human-caused climate change.
SOFA Arts District
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
Through April 4, SRJC Art Faculty
This exhibition showcases the diverse and talented faculty members of the SRJC Art Department. Featuring works across a wide range of mediums, styles, and concepts, this event highlights the passion and dedication of our art faculty.
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through May 4, Leftward Bound
A Contemporary Photography Exhibition that reflects the challenges in the world around us and encourages us to see things from our own unique perspective.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

Sebastopol Gallery
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopolgallery.com

 

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through May 6, Los Abuelitos+
Photographs from the VISUAL ARTS GROUP.
7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
707-823-7691

 

 

 

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
April 17 through May 17, 2025 BFA Exhibition
Showing work by five graduating BFA students.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through April 27, Book Becoming Art
This exhibition introduces audiences to the art of bookmaking, presenting an exquisite collection of approximately 40 contemporary hand-crafted artist books. All of the artwork is inspired by Japanese aesthetics with the majority of pieces coming from Japan. The exhibition highlights how Japanese artistry combines traditional elements such as paper and calligraphy with modern themes and techniques, particularly in bookmaking and print. These limited-edition and one-of-a-kind works celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Japan and its influence on artistic expression, showcasing a blend of sophistication and creativity.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through April 27, Branching Out
*** Reception Saturday, April 4 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Carolyn Wilson presents Branching Out, a collection of multi-media artwork that explores the strength and majestic beauty of trees. Inspired by Kahill Gribran’s “Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky,” Wilson’s expressionistic-style collages depict trees, both real and imagined. Meet the artist: Wilson will host the Gallery on April 4 and 17 from 11 to 6 p.m.
The Stairway Showcase presents Phyllis Rapp’s Goin’ South, a collection of colorful watercolors inspired by the lively spirit and rich colors south of the border. Meet the artist: Rapp will host the Gallery on April 27 and 28, from 11 to 6 p.m.
306 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-4214
www.Upstairsartgallery.net

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Art in Sonoma County: Current Gallery and Museum Exhibitions in March 2025

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Satri Pencak

Sonoma County has been a magnet for artists and art connoisseurs for many decades, and continues to attract sophisticated artists and art collectors, along with casual art lovers. Combined with the sheer natural beauty, and general creative ambience, the area readily entices visitors, as well as long-time residents, to explore the many and varied fine art offerings. With the addition of great food, drink, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to spend a day, a week, or a lifetime traversing through the vineyards, forests, and rolling hills, along the scenic coast, and through the welcoming towns of Sonoma County.

The following is a partial list of local art exhibitions. Many eateries, wineries, and civic buildings also present changing art shows in their spaces.

*** Designates an Opening Reception.

Arts Guild of Sonoma
March Exhibition
Featuring work by new and established Arts Guild Members.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

Calabi Gallery
March 1 through April 26, Pushing Boundaries
*** Reception Saturday, March 8 from 3 to 7 p.m.
The legendary golden age of the California School of Fine Arts, known as A Period of Exploration, took place between 1945 and 1950. Later the school was renamed the San Francisco Art Institute. Pushing Boundaries features a number of SFAI artists including Susan Marie Dopp, Claire Falkenstein, Bella Feldman, Sonia Gechtoff, Pamela Glasscock, Robert Howard, Harry Jacobus, Walter Kuhlman, Evri Kwong, Frank Lobdell, Sutter Marin, Robert McChesney, Irving Norman, Nathan Oliveira, Hassel Smith, and Inez Storer, among others.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through March 12, Here Come the Beagle Scouts!
Downstairs Changing Gallery
Fifty years ago, Snoopy and his loyal Beagle Scouts first embarked on their wild adventures in Peanuts, and together, they have climbed mountains, crossed lakes, navigated forests, and marched straight into the hearts of Peanuts fans around the world. A new exhibition at the Charles M. Schulz Museum celebrates the Beagle Scouts’s golden anniversary with a nostalgic journey through original Peanuts comic strip art, vintage products, animation clips, and more. Here Come the Beagle Scouts! features photo ops and surprises around each corner—no compass required!
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through March 21, Friends
The guest artist for this exhibit is Tali Marotz, Painting. Community Annex Artists are Will McCoy and Xalvador Andrade. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Trudi Folsom, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Jason Taylor Morgan, and Jennifer Weiss. Jane Gardner is the featured resident.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

 

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
Through March, Figures & Stories
Featuring the art of Sharon Eisley, Teri Sloat, and Gerald Huth, this exhibit shows the colors, forms, and textures of the people and events that shape our lives.
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

Fulton Crossing Art Gallery
1200 River Rd., Fulton
www.fultoncrossing.com/exhibitions

Graton Gallery
Through March 23, Anything Goes 2025
Annual juried Show.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

Hammerfriar Gallery
Through April 30, The Edge Knows. The Rock is.
The exhibition features mixed-media works by longtime collaborators, Brooke Holve and Catherine Richardson. The two artists, within their unique practices and mediums, use their work to, “draw attention to processes of making. Through experimentation, selection of tools, physical and intuitive engagement, each emphasizes formation as process rather than immutable form. “There is something that is captivating about the earth’s ancient, primal forces. Geological phenomena, with all of its unexpected upheavals, serve as a gateway to a deeper connection and engagement with the earth.”
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through March 30, Emerging Artists 2025
*** Opening Reception March 1.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
405 East D St., Petaluma
707-778-2238
www.digitalgrange.com

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through April 25, Sonoma Impressions, Paintings by Lenona Winter
This exhibition of oil paintings celebrates the breathtaking landscapes of Sonoma County. Featuring scenes of majestic coastlines, golden summer hills, vibrant autumn vineyards, and serene natural vistas.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

 

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through June 8, UNRULY: North Bay Artists from the San Francisco Art Institute
The exhibition honors the legacy of the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI), the oldest and most influential fine arts school on the West Coast, which shut its doors in 2022 after 150 years of dynamic art making. The UNRULY exhibition specifically focuses on the impact and influence of SFAI in the North Bay. The show features the work of 18 regional artists, spanning multiple generations, who either studied or taught at the Art Institute. Collectively, they embody the spirit of boundary-pushing and experimentation that the school so famously fostered, affirmed, and supported.
425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa
707-579-1500
www.museumsc.org

 

Occidental Center for the Arts
Through March 29, A Body of Work
*** Artists reception Saturday, March 8, from 2 to 4 p.m.
On view is work by OCA’s figure drawing groups showing artwork in a variety of media, styles and techniques.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

 

 

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

 

Petaluma Arts Center
March 6 through April 5, Art Connects Us
*** Opening Reception Thursday, March 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In its 14th year, PAC honors Youth Art Month, a time of celebration, awareness, and advocacy for art in our schools. This exhibition showcases the talent and creativity of over 70 artists from kindergarten through 12th grade and includes over 130 artworks.
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Now on view, Winged Creatures, Both Large and Small
Providing lessons in printmaking, the subject of the exhibition highlights work done in intaglio, relief, and planographic mediums. These three modes of printmaking describe how ink is transferred to the paper. Intaglio means “cut into” in Italian, and covers mediums where ink is held below the plate surface. Relief printing is the opposite—ink is applied to the raised surface only. Planographic prints are without a raised or recessed surface, such as silkscreen, stencil or lithograph. Housed in a refurbished building with shoji and a small, serene Japanese garden, the gallery shows contemporary art by Japanese and regional Northern California artists.
1781 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay
707-875-2922
www.renbrown.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
Through March 30, Black and White
An exhibit of paintings, photography and fine art printmaking using only blacks, whites and grays by Sonoma County artists. Without the complexities of working in color, artists are free to experiment with form, texture and even symbolic meaning.
SOFA Arts District
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

 

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
Through April 4, SRJC Art Faculty
This exhibition showcases the diverse and talented faculty members of the SRJC Art Department. Featuring works across a wide range of mediums, styles, and concepts, this event highlights the passion and dedication of our art faculty.
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits

 

 

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through March 16, Driven to Abstraction
This show features 83 works of art exploring various styles of Abstraction.

March 22 through May 4, Leftward Bound
*** Opening Reception: Saturday March 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.
A Contemporary Photography Exhibition that reflects the challenges in the world around us and encourages us to see things from our own unique perspective.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

Sebastopol Gallery
Through March 29, Nature of Love
New work by Michelle Hoting and other jewelers.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopolgallery.com

 

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through March 10, Colorful Dialogue
*** Reception with the Artists March 2, from 3 to 5 p.m.
An exhibit of collage and paintings by Amie Hill and Marilyn Sommer.
7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
707-823-7691

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
Through March 15, Land, Sky, and Sea: A Tapestry of Perspectives
This group exhibition features the work of three Sonoma County artists, Catherine Daley, Adrian Mendoza, and Bambi Waterman. The show explores the natural world through terrestrial, aerial, and underwater lenses.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu

 

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through April 27, Book Becoming Art
This exhibition introduces audiences to the art of bookmaking, presenting an exquisite collection of approximately 40 contemporary hand-crafted artist books. All of the artwork is inspired by Japanese aesthetics with the majority of pieces coming from Japan. The exhibition highlights how Japanese artistry combines traditional elements such as paper and calligraphy with modern themes and techniques, particularly in bookmaking and print. These limited-edition and one-of-a-kind works celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Japan and its influence on artistic expression, showcasing a blend of sophistication and creativity.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through March 30, Window Into Wine Country
*** Reception, Saturday, March 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Willow LaLand, presents Window into Wine Country, a collection of Sonoma landscape paintings that capture the iconic beauty of this region. Meet the artist: LaLand will be hosting the Gallery on March 2 and 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Stairway Showcase presents Luba Stolper’s Bounty, a collection of still-life oil paintings featuring a bounty of fruits and other delectables in classic settings. Meet the artist: Stolper will be hosting the Gallery on March 17 from 11am to 2:30 pm and March 23, 26, 28, from 2:30 to 6 p.m.
306 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-4214
www.Upstairsartgallery.net

 

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Art in Sonoma County: Current Gallery and Museum Exhibitions in February 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Satri Pencak

Sonoma County has been a magnet for artists and art connoisseurs for many decades, and continues to attract sophisticated artists and art collectors, along with casual art lovers. Combined with the sheer natural beauty, and general creative ambience, the area readily entices visitors, as well as long-time residents, to explore the many and varied fine art offerings. With the addition of great food, drink, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to spend a day, a week, or a lifetime traversing through the vineyards, forests, and rolling hills, along the scenic coast, and through the welcoming towns of Sonoma County.

The following is a partial list of local art exhibitions. Many eateries, wineries, and civic buildings also present changing art shows in their spaces.

*** Designates an Opening Reception.

Arts Guild of Sonoma
Through February 24, February Exhibition 2025
*** Opening Reception, February 6, from 5 to 7 p.m.
On view is work by 20 new and established Arts Guild members.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

 

 

Calabi Gallery
Through February 8, Gruppo Di Quattro
Showing the work of Elio Benvenuto, Lydia Macchiarini Benvenuto, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Sam Provenzano. Pivotal figures of their time, these artists all played an important part in the foundation and blossoming of the arts in Post War San Francisco. The exhibition features paintings, prints, works on paper, sculptures and textile craft by these influential artists.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

 

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through March 12, Here Come the Beagle Scouts!
Downstairs Changing Gallery
Fifty years ago, Snoopy and his loyal Beagle Scouts first embarked on their wild adventures in Peanuts, and together, they have climbed mountains, crossed lakes, navigated forests, and marched straight into the hearts of Peanuts fans around the world. A new exhibition at the Charles M. Schulz Museum celebrates the Beagle Scouts’s golden anniversary with a nostalgic journey through original Peanuts comic strip art, vintage products, animation clips, and more. Here Come the Beagle Scouts! features photo ops and surprises around each corner—no compass required!
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

 

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through March 21, Friends
The guest artist for this exhibit is Tali Marotz, Painting. Community Annex Artists are Will McCoy and Xalvador Andrade. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Trudi Folsom, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Jason Taylor Morgan, and Jennifer Weiss. Jane Gardner is the featured resident.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

Fulton Crossing Art Gallery
Through February, Catherine Cruz
Catherine’s work reflects her French-American background where the juxtaposition of old and new architecture creates a beautiful tension. She creates multi-layered surfaces using hand-drawn marks, paint drips and collage elements.
1200 River Rd., Fulton
www.fultoncrossing.com/exhibitions

Graton Gallery
Through February 9, Just Us
Exhibition of work by Partners of the Graton Gallery; Sally Baker, Harry Frank, Bruce Hopkins, Rik Olson, Heather Mylerm, Sandra Rubin, Tamra Sanchez, and Mylette Welch, with guest artists Ceylan Crow, and Aaron Frank.

February 13 through March 23, Anything Goes 2025
*** Artists Reception Saturday, February 15, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Annual juried Show.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

Hammerfriar Gallery
February 1 through April 30, The Edge Knows. The Rock is.
*** Artist Reception Saturday, February 1, from 4 to 7 p.m.
The exhibition features mixed-media works by longtime collaborators, Brooke Holve and Catherine Richardson. The two artists, within their unique practices and mediums, use their work to, “draw attention to processes of making. Through experimentation, selection of tools, physical and intuitive engagement, each emphasizes formation as process rather than immutable form. “There is something that is captivating about the earth’s ancient, primal forces. Geological phenomena, with all of its unexpected upheavals, serve as a gateway to a deeper connection and engagement with the earth.”
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through February 23, Landscapes Real or Imagined
Work by HCA Member Artists.

February 26 through March 30, Emerging Artists 2025
*** Opening Reception March 1.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
Through February 20, A Closer Look
Work by Jennifer Mygatt Tatum and Tony Plaut.
405 East D St., Petaluma
707-778-2238
www.digitalgrange.com

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through April 25, Sonoma Impressions, Paintings by Lenona Winter
This exhibition of oil paintings celebrates the breathtaking landscapes of Sonoma County. Featuring scenes of majestic coastlines, golden summer hills, vibrant autumn vineyards, and serene natural vistas.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

 

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
February 15 through June 8, UNRULY: North Bay Artists from the San Francisco Art Institute
*** Opening Reception Saturday, February 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist performances during the reception.
The exhibition honors the legacy of the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI), the oldest and most influential fine arts school on the West Coast, which shut its doors in 2022 after 150 years of dynamic art making. The UNRULY exhibition specifically focuses on the impact and influence of SFAI in the North Bay. The show features the work of 18 regional artists, spanning multiple generations, who either studied or taught at the Art Institute. Collectively, they embody the spirit of boundary-pushing and experimentation that the school so famously fostered, affirmed, and supported.

History
Through February 23, Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California’s History
From the upper-class women who started the tattoo craze to the working-class Tattooed Ladies who performed in circus sideshows, this exhibit puts the foremothers of modern tattooing in the spotlight. Through photographs and personal histories, this exhibit uncovers the fascinating and largely unknown story of women and tattoos before WWII. A show-stopping mannequin, hand-drawn by current Bay Area female tattoo artists and specially commissioned for this show, highlights how far women and tattooing have come.

Permanent Exhibition & Oral History Project, Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that allows visitors to engage with the past through the power of storytelling. The exhibition captures Sonoma County’s rich history, defined by a confluence of cultures and people, and a powerful connection to the land. Featuring stories representing the many diverse histories and cultures of the county, this ambitious and innovative permanent exhibition has at its core the Oral Histories of Gaye LeBaron.
425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa
707-579-1500
www.museumsc.org

 

Occidental Center for the Arts
Through February 15, Black History: Get Up, Stand Up
*** Artists’ reception Sunday, February 2, from 2 to 4 p.m.
This special exhibit features works by Sonoma County Artists as well as historical artifacts from the private collection of Raynetta James.

 

February 22 through March 29, A Body of Work
Figure Drawing show.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Paul Mahder Gallery
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

Pepperwood Gallery
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

Petaluma Arts Center
Through February 22, Forest Unseen
Forests are vital to life on Earth, supporting all living beings. This timely and immersive exhibition of paintings, drawings, and photographs honors and celebrates California’s renowned biodiversity, while also addressing the critical challenges faced by these ecosystems. Participating artists; Adrienne Defendi, Christel Dillbohner, Charlie Levin, Rainey Straus, Jennifer Tatum, Stefan Thuilot.
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Now on view, Winged Creatures, Both Large and Small
Providing lessons in printmaking, the subject of the exhibition highlights work done in intaglio, relief, and planographic mediums. These three modes of printmaking describe how ink is transferred to the paper. Intaglio means “cut into” in Italian, and covers mediums where ink is held below the plate surface. Relief printing is the opposite—ink is applied to the raised surface only. Planographic prints are without a raised or recessed surface, such as silkscreen, stencil or lithograph. Housed in a refurbished building with shoji and a small, serene Japanese garden, the gallery shows contemporary art by Japanese and regional Northern California artists.
1781 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay
707-875-2922
www.renbrown.com

 

Santa Rosa Arts Center
February 7 through March 30, Black and White
*** Artists Reception Friday, February 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.
An exhibit of paintings, photography and fine art printmaking using only blacks, whites and grays by Sonoma County artists. Without the complexities of working in color, artists are free to experiment with form, texture and even symbolic meaning.
SOFA Arts District
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

 

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits

Sculpturesite Gallery, Glen Ellen
View over 30 outdoor sculptures by 15 artists throughout the beautiful grounds at Jack London Village, offering a selection of abstract and figurative sculptures, including wind activated kinetic works.
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
707-933-1300
www.sculpturesite.com

 

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through February 2, Impressions In Ink
In collaboration with the California Society of Printmakers, celebrating printmaking in all forms.

February 8 through March 16, Driven to Abstraction
*** Opening Reception Saturday, February 8, from 2 to 4 p.m.
This show features 83 works of art exploring various styles of Abstraction.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

Sebastopol Gallery
February 4 through March 29, Nature of Love
*** Valentine’s jewelry trunk show, February 8, from 2 to 6 p.m.
New work by Michelle Hoting and other jewelers.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopolgallery.com

 

 

 

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through March 10, Colorful Dialogue
*** Reception with the Artists March 2, from 3 to 5 p.m.
An exhibit of collage and paintings by Amie Hill and Marilyn Sommer.
7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
707-823-7691

 

 

 

 

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
February 6 through March 15, Land, Sky, and Sea: A Tapestry of Perspectives
*** Opening Reception Thursday, February 6 from 4 to 6 p.m.
This group exhibition features the work of three Sonoma County artists, Catherine Daley, Adrian Mendoza, and Bambi Waterman. The show explores the natural world through terrestrial, aerial, and underwater lenses.
Artist Talk on February 27 from 12:05 to 1 p.m.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu

 

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through April 27, Book Becoming Art
This exhibition introduces audiences to the art of bookmaking, presenting an exquisite collection of approximately 40 contemporary hand-crafted artist books. All of the artwork is inspired by Japanese aesthetics with the majority of pieces coming from Japan. The exhibition highlights how Japanese artistry combines traditional elements such as paper and calligraphy with modern themes and techniques, particularly in bookmaking and print. These limited-edition and one-of-a-kind works celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Japan and its influence on artistic expression, showcasing a blend of sophistication and creativity.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through February 23, My Furry Valentine
*** Open House Saturday, February 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In collaboration with the Humane Society of Sonoma County, the show spotlights animal inspired art, jewelry and crafts, and offers pet portraits by commission, with a percentage of sales going to help Humane Society. Events will include two pet portrait demos by Gallery artists and the ever-popular puppy kissing booth.

The Stairway Showcase presents Beverly Bird’s French Connection, a collection of paintings that capture scenes and vignettes from her recent trip to France.
306 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-4214
www.Upstairsartgallery.net

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Art in Sonoma County: Current Gallery and Museum Exhibitions in January 2025

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Satri Pencak

Sonoma County has been a magnet for artists and art connoisseurs for many decades, and continues to attract sophisticated artists and art collectors, along with casual art lovers. Combined with the sheer natural beauty, and general creative ambience, the area readily entices visitors, as well as long-time residents, to explore the many and varied fine art offerings. With the addition of great food, drink, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to spend a day, a week, or a lifetime traversing through the vineyards, forests, and rolling hills, along the scenic coast, and through the welcoming towns of Sonoma County.

The following is a partial list of local art exhibitions. Many eateries, wineries, and civic buildings also present changing art shows in their spaces.

*** Designates an Opening Reception.

Arts Guild of Sonoma
January 2 through January 27, Past-Present-Future; Annual Juried show
*** Artist reception Saturday, January 18, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Artwork by 25 Emerging and established artists has been selected from Sonoma, Marin, Solano, Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Mendocino, and Napa counties. The work includes original art by sculptors, ceramicists, photographers, print artists, and artists working in mixed media, oil, and watercolor. Also on view is new work by ten AGS artists.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

Calabi Gallery
Continuing on view, Gruppo Di Quattro
Showing the work of Elio Benvenuto, Lydia Macchiarini Benvenuto, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Sam Provenzano. Pivotal figures of their time, these artists all played an important part in the foundation and blossoming of the arts in Post War San Francisco. The exhibition features paintings, prints, works on paper, sculptures and textile craft by these influential artists.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through January 12, Bravo, Snoopy! Peanuts and Pawpet Theater
Upstairs Changing Gallery

Through March 12, Here Come the Beagle Scouts!
Downstairs Changing Gallery
Fifty years ago, Snoopy and his loyal Beagle Scouts first embarked on their wild adventures in Peanuts, and together, they have climbed mountains, crossed lakes, navigated forests, and marched straight into the hearts of Peanuts fans around the world. A new exhibition at the Charles M. Schulz Museum celebrates the Beagle Scouts’s golden anniversary with a nostalgic journey through original Peanuts comic strip art, vintage products, animation clips, and more. Here Come the Beagle Scouts! features photo ops and surprises around each corner—no compass required!
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through January 18, SEASONS
The guest artist for this exhibit is Patrick Rhodes, Painting. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Trudi Folsom, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Jason Taylor Morgan, and Jennifer Weiss. Jane Gardner is the featured resident artist.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
Through January, Muses of Art and Music
An exploration of inspiration, and the intersections between art and music. Featuring the ceramics of Joel Bennett, and the mixed media collages of Nina Bonos, Nishi Marcus, and Gerald Huth.
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

 

Fulton Crossing Art Gallery
Currently on view, Catherine Cruz
*** Reception and open studios, January 25 from 1 to 4 p.m., refreshments and live music from Sebastian Link.
Catherine’s work reflects her French-American background where the juxtaposition of old and new architecture creates a beautiful tension. She creates multi-layered surfaces using hand-drawn marks, paint drips and collage elements.
1200 River Rd., Fulton
www.fultoncrossing.com/exhibitions

Graton Gallery
January 2 through February 9, Just Us
*** Reception Saturday, January 4, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Exhibition of work by Partners of the Graton Gallery; Sally Baker, Harry Frank, Bruce Hopkins, Rik Olson, Heather Mylerm, Sandra Rubin, Tamra Sanchez, and Mylette Welch, with guest artists Ceylan Crow and Aaron Frank.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

Hammerfriar Gallery
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

 

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
January 9 through February 23, Landscapes Real or Imagined
*** Artists Reception Saturday, January 11 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Work by HCA Member Artists.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

 

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
January 11 through April 25, Sonoma Impressions, Paintings by Lenona Winter
*** Opening Reception Saturday, January 11, from 3 to 5 p.m.
This exhibition of oil paintings celebrates the breathtaking landscapes of Sonoma County. Featuring scenes of majestic coastlines, golden summer hills, vibrant autumn vineyards, and serene natural vistas.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through February 2, 35th Annual Artistry in Wood
Artistry in Wood is an annual exhibition presented by the Sonoma County Woodworkers Association in partnership with the Museum. Staged every year since 1988, it is recognized as one of the premier fine woodworking shows in North America. Pieces accepted for exhibition must pass stringent criteria established by a board of jurors. Once pieces are selected, a panel of expert judges present Awards to the finest pieces in a wide range of categories including furniture, turnery, and artwork.

History
Through February 23, Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California’s History
From the upper-class women who started the tattoo craze to the working-class Tattooed Ladies who performed in circus sideshows, this exhibit puts the foremothers of modern tattooing in the spotlight. Through photographs and personal histories, this exhibit uncovers the fascinating and largely unknown story of women and tattoos before WWII. A show-stopping mannequin, hand-drawn by current Bay Area female tattoo artists and specially commissioned for this show, highlights how far women and tattooing have come.
425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa
707-579-1500
www.museumsc.org

Occidental Center for the Arts
January 11 through February 15, Black History: Get Up, Stand Up
*** Artist Reception January 25
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Paul Mahder Gallery
Through the Holidays, Annual Holiday Group Exhibit
Come celebrate the season featuring new and archived works from 45 artists represented by the Gallery. And, New Drawings by New York Artist, Steven Assael.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

Pepperwood Gallery
Through January 26, The Majesty of Trees
The Majesty of Trees features sculpture, paintings, and photography by twelve well-known artists. Each artist has been selected for the exhibit because their work honors and powerfully illuminates the essential contributions that trees contribute to life on Earth. In addition to the visual messages of the art, the show presents recent scientific discoveries about trees, and also Native American ancient wisdom about the precious arboreal beings that anchor our habitats.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

 

Petaluma Arts Center
January 16 through February 22, Forest Unseen
*** Opening reception Thursday, January 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Forests are vital to life on Earth, supporting all living beings. This timely and immersive exhibition of paintings, drawings, and photographs honors and celebrates California’s renowned biodiversity, while also addressing the critical challenges faced by these ecosystems. Participating artists; Adrienne Defendi, Christel Dillbohner, Charlie Levin, Rainey Straus, Jennifer Tatum, Stefan Thuilot.
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Housed in a refurbished building with shoji and a small, serene Japanese garden, the gallery shows contemporary art by Japanese and regional Northern California artists.
1781 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay
707-875-2922
www.renbrown.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
January 3 through February 1, Annual Members Art Show
*** Artist reception First Friday, January 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Eighth annual exhibition of artwork by current SRAC members.
SOFA Arts District
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits

Sculpturesite Gallery, Glen Ellen
View over 30 outdoor sculptures by 15 artists throughout the beautiful grounds at Jack London Village, offering a selection of abstract and figurative sculptures, including wind activated kinetic works.
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
707-933-1300
www.sculpturesite.com

 

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
January 4 through February 2, Impressions In Ink
*** Opening reception, January 4, from 2 to 4 p.m.
In collaboration with the California Society of Printmakers, celebrating printmaking in all forms.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

 

Sebastopol Gallery
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopolgallery.com

 

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through January 10, Bob Hart Nature Photography
7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
707-823-7691

 

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through January 5, Cenote de Sueños: The Art of Juana Alicia
This exhibition of works by Juana Alicia features paintings, drawings, prints, plus an original artist-created book. While she is best known for her work as a muralist, this exhibition presents her as a truly multi-disciplinary artist and includes her recent illustration project, La X’tabay: The Book of Books (2024), in collaboration with author Tirso González Araiza.

January 18 through April 27, Book Becoming Art
*** Opening Reception Saturday, January 25, from 5 to 7 p.m.
This exhibition introduces audiences to the art of bookmaking, presenting an exquisite collection of approximately 40 contemporary hand-crafted artist books. All of the artwork is inspired by Japanese aesthetics with the majority of pieces coming from Japan. The exhibition highlights how Japanese artistry combines traditional elements such as paper and calligraphy with modern themes and techniques, particularly in bookmaking and print. These limited-edition and one-of-a-kind works celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Japan and its influence on artistic expression, showcasing a blend of sophistication and creativity.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through January 26, Sunlight and Shadows
*** Reception Saturday, January 4 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Linda Barretta presents Sunlight and Shadows, a collection of impressionist oil paintings that capture the beauty of Sonoma. Working in the colorist tradition, Barretta explores the interplay among light, color and form to create vibrant eye-catching scenes. Meet the artist: Barretta will be hosting the Gallery January 4, 8, 27 from 11 am to 2:30 pm and January 20 from 2:30 pm to 6 pm.

The Stairway Showcase presents Carmen Sheldon’s Intersection: Women, Misogyny, Books and the Power of Education, a unique exhibit that dramatizes Sheldon’s personal life history, from her youth to the present. The theme couples her dedication to women’s empowerment and the transformative role of books and education. Meet the artist: Sheldon will be hosting the Gallery January 4, 8, 25, 27 from 2:30 pm to 6 pm.
306 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-4214
www.Upstairsartgallery.net

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