Art in Sonoma County: Current Gallery and Museum Exhibitions in September 2023

Posted on September 1, 2023 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 Sonoma County
*** Open Studios on two weekends, September 30 & October 1; and October 7 & 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
EXPLORE Sonoma County, ENGAGE with artists in their own studios, and COLLECT beautiful art. View the work of 130 local artists in their studios. To prepare, visit the five preview exhibits to get a taste of what the artists have to offer. Starting in September and running through the open studios weekends, you can see preview exhibits at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Corrick’s/My Daughter The Framer, Bodega Art Gallery, Healdsburg Center For The Art, and Gallery One Petaluma. For specific dates and times go to the website, https://www.sonomacountyarttrails.org/

Arts Guild of Sonoma
Through September 25, Artist Members Exhibition
Showing the work of over 25 AGS artist members.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

Café Frida Gallery
See the newly unveiled Public Art installation, the Los Nopales project, created by Artstart participants. The beautiful wooden nopales cactus doubles as a directory for the building.
SOFA Arts District
300 South A Street, Santa Rosa

 

 

 

 

Calabi Gallery
Through September 30, Anticipating Abstract Expressionism
In the years following WWII many Bay Area artists were seeking a new visual vocabulary. Already familiar with European abstraction, they were seeking a more nativist form of expression. By the late 40s most had turned to non-objective abstraction. The exhibition features work by a selection of those artists as they pushed the boundaries of representational art in new directions. Works by Walter Kuhlman, Robert McChesney, and Hassel Smith are included, as well as Ed Corbett, Robert Howard and Lundy Siegriest.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

 

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through January 14, 2024, Snoopy in Orbit
Into space with Apollo 10, aboard the International Space Station, and now around the Moon during the Artemis I mission—Snoopy is the first beagle on the Moon! See Snoopy, who served as the zero-gravity indicator for the Artemis I mission, now safely home to Earth, alongside more never-before-exhibited space-flown Peanuts artifacts!
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

Cloverdale, CA
Through April 25, 2024, Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
Nine new sculptures have been chosen by the Selection Committee and are part of the 2022-2024 Sculpture Trail. The themes of these nine sculptures are diverse and show the creative thinking and craftsmanship of the sculptors.
cloverdalesculpturetrail.org/

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
September 1 through October 21, Art Trails Preview Exhibit
*** First Friday Meet the Artist reception, September 1, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Presenting works from dozens of Art Trails artists.
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

Gallery 300
6780 McKinley St., Suite 130, The Barlow
707-332-1212
www.gallery-300.com

 

Graton Gallery
Through September 17, A Stitch Well Lived
Featuring work by Heather Myler with Guest Artists Peggy Grills, Nishi Marcus, and Jay O’Neal.

September 21 through October 29, Essential Geometry; Part 2
*** Artists Reception Saturday, September 23, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Featuring Paintings by Bruce Hopkins, and Found Object Sculpture by Susan Shore. Guest Artists include Phyllis Rapp, Laura Lind, and Patricia Connolly.
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
September 7 through October 8, Art Trails Preview Exhibit
*** Opening reception September 9, from 2 to 4 p.m.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

 

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
Through September 15, Orin Carpenter–A Requiem to Claude Monet
Carpenter pays tribute to Impressionist, Claude Monet, one of the world’s greatest painters. After visiting Monet’s chateau in Giverny, France, Carpenter was enthralled with the true genius of Monet’s approach to art, life, and spirit.
405 East D St., Petaluma
707-778-2238
www.digitalgrange.com

 

 

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
September 9 through December 22, Sonoma County Landscape; Paintings by Charles Beck
*** Opening Reception Saturday, September 9, from 3 to 5 p.m.
The exhibit features large-scale paintings by Charles Beck of Sonoma County’s coastal and inland areas.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

 

Muscardini Cellars Gallery
9380 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
707-933-9305
www.muscardinicellars.com

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through November 5, Nature Abstracted: Chiyomi T. Longo, Bob Nugent, and Younhee C. Paik
Nature Abstracted features three Bay Area artists who make abstract art inspired by nature. These artists differ in style and technique, but they all share a deep love and respect for the environment and humanity’s relationship to the natural world.

History
NEW Permanent Exhibition & Oral History Project, Sonoma County Stories
*** Grand Opening, Saturday, September 9, 11 a.m., Welcome and Festivities. 12 p.m., Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.
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
September 2 through October 15, OWLS
*** Reception with the artists Saturday September 2, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Featuring work by the Sonoma 5 Artist Collective; Jane Manning, Walt Morton, Omar Mueller, Charlie Pendergast, and Tamsin Smith.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

 

Oli Gallery
September, Redwood
*** Reception Saturday, September 2, from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Ten Artists Pay Homage to Our Amazing Redwoods.
16215 Main Street, Guerneville
www.oligallery.com

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
September 9 through November 19, New Works
*** Opening Reception September 9, from 4 to 7 p.m.
New Works by Represented Artists; Nikolai Atanassov, Jesse Clark, and Elena Zolotnitsky.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

 

 

Pepperwood Gallery
Extended through September 17, Lure of Pepperwood
New paintings and drawings by Richard McDaniel created at Pepperwood Preserve while an Artist-in-Residence.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

Petaluma Arts Center
Through September 9, Laws of Nature: Sculpture
There are fundamental truths called natural laws through which everyone and everything is governed. They are the laws of attraction, polarity, rhythm, relativity and cause and effect. With these truths, our world seeks perfect harmony for which all organisms adapt and find balance. This exhibition aligns with these concepts not only because sculpture abides by these laws but can conceptually express these natural phenomena. Curated by Vicky Kumpfer.

Also showing, in the North Gallery, Towards a Movement of Peace: Then and Now – Honoring the Legacy of Sami Sunchild (1924-2013).
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
September 1 through October 13, A Journey of Discovery
The show focuses on paintings from the last 25 years by Chiyomi Taneike Longo, who creates uniquely lyrical pieces, often on a very large scale.
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 October 1, Multiples and Singulars
Showcasing Photography and Printmaking; artwork created using photography and printmaking techniques, such as silk-screens, block prints, lithography, letterpress, and other methods.
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-0

Scott Nichols Gallery
Through October 14, Ansel Adams: Exhibition in Wine Country
Scott Nichols Gallery features the photography of Ansel Adams. Photographs spanning Adams’ long career as a photographer, including early vintage photographs, images of Yosemite National Park, the southwest desert, and the bay area will be on view.
450 1st St. E, Suite G, Sonoma
707-343-1928

Sculpturesite Gallery, Glen Ellen
SculptureWALK: View over 30 outdoor sculptures by 15 artists throughout the beautiful grounds at Jack London Village, offering a generous selection of abstract and figurative garden sculptures, including wind activated kinetic works. From our website, you may download the map and sculpture list to use for your self-guided tour when visiting.
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
707-933-1300
www.sculpturesite.com

 

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through September 10, International Fiber Arts XI
The 11th Biennial Fiber Art juried exhibition includes work from around the world. Juried by fiber artists, Judith Content and Ann Johnston.

September 14 through October 15, Sonoma County Art Trails 2023 Preview Exhibit
*** Opening Reception Thursday, September 14, from 6 to 8 p.m.
See select works from all 130 Open Studio Artists to get a taste of what the artists have to offer. Then pick up a Collector’s Guide and plan your tour of Sonoma County Art Trails 2023. Sonoma County Art Trails Open Studios returns on the weekends of September 30 & October 1; and October 7 & 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

Sebastopol Gallery
Through September 30, The Eye of the Brush; Everett Jensen
Everett’s focus for many years has been interiors with people, but he also paints landscapes. His paintings have many wonderful qualities – luminosity, beautiful color, crisp draftsmanship – but his sense of composition in particular is remarkable.
150 N. Main St., Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopol-gallery.com/

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through September 15, Art Expressions
*** Reception with the artists on Saturday, September 9, from 3 to 5 p.m.
A show of multi-media work by Joy Dellas, Barbara Goodman, and Denise Suzuki.

September 26 through November 18, Richard Nichols
*** Reception with the artist, Friday, September 29, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Richard Nichols creates assemblage, collage and photography featuring trash and refuse.
7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
707-823-7691

 

 

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
September 7 through December 10, This Side of Blue: The Art of Mimi Chen Ting
*** Opening Reception, September 7, from 4 to 6 p.m.
The exhibition is the most comprehensive survey of Mimi Chen Ting’s five-decade career, and an important introduction to this underrepresented artist’s extraordinary work and vision. Mimi Chen Ting (1946-2022) was a North Bay painter whose life and career offer a view into the Bay Area art scene during the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. A Chinese American artist who immigrated to California in 1965, Ting often interwove Eastern and Western aesthetics in her work.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu/

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through September 3, Labyrinth of Forms: Women and Abstraction 1930-1950
With over thirty works by twenty-seven artists drawn almost entirely from the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, Labyrinth of Forms highlights both the achievements of these women artists and the ways in which their works on paper served as important exploration and innovation.

September 13 through January 7, Richard Mayhew: Inner Terrain
*** Exhibition Reception Saturday, September 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. Free for SVMA members. $10 for non-members.
The exhibition features paintings that speak to American arts, culture, and history. Mayhew’s African American, Shinnecock, and Cherokee-Lumbee ancestries inform his dreamlike landscapes, which are saturated in vibrant colors, including shades of red and burnt earth that suggest, as the artist has said, “blood in the soil.”
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through September 24, Wine Country Gold
*** Reception Saturday, September 2, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
UAG artists Nancy Gray, Willow LaLand, Karen Miller, Phyllis Rapp, Laura Roney, Donna Schaffer, Carmen Sheldon and Luba Stolper pool their talents to present Wine Country Gold, a collection of paintings that taps into Sonoma County’s spectacular Fall colors in a special salute to the season.

The Stairway Showcase presents Beverly Bird’s By the Water, small work paintings in acrylic, oil and watercolor that depict diverse scenes of water in nature. Meet the Artist; Bird will be hosting the Gallery September 9 and 19, 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 August 2023

Posted on August 1, 2023 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
August 2 through September 25, Artist Members Exhibition
*** Opening reception, Saturday August 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Showing the work of over 25 AGS artist members.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

 

 

Café Frida Gallery
SOFA Arts District
300 South A Street, Santa Rosa

 

Calabi Gallery
August 3 through September 30, Anticipating Abstract Expressionism
*** Opening Reception Saturday, August 5, from 3 to 7 p.m.
In the years following WWII many Bay Area artists were seeking a new visual vocabulary. Already familiar with European abstraction, they were seeking a more nativist form of expression. By the late 40s most had turned to non-objective abstraction. The exhibition features work by a selection of those artists as they pushed the boundaries of representational art in new directions. Works by Walter Kuhlman, Robert McChesney, and Hassel Smith are included, as well as Ed Corbett, Robert Howard and Lundy Siegriest.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through January 14, 2024, Snoopy in Orbit
Into space with Apollo 10, aboard the International Space Station, and now around the Moon during the Artemis I mission—Snoopy is the first beagle on the Moon! See Snoopy, who served as the zero-gravity indicator for the Artemis I mission, now safely home to Earth, alongside more never-before-exhibited space-flown Peanuts artifacts!
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

Cloverdale, CA
Through April 25, 2024, Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
Nine new sculptures have been chosen by the Selection Committee and are part of the 2022-2024 Sculpture Trail. The themes of these nine sculptures are diverse and show the creative thinking and craftsmanship of the sculptors.
cloverdalesculpturetrail.org/

 

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
Through August, Wild Things
*** Opening reception First Friday, August 4, from 5 to 7 p.m.
A look at beautiful, and sometimes endangered, wildlife through the eyes of four Sonoma County artists. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Safari West Wildlife Foundation. Featuring work by Carolyn Wilson, Stephen Heagan, Suki Diamond, and Diane Schoenrock.
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

 

Gallery 300
Through August, Gallery Corners
Group Show.
6780 McKinley St., Suite 130, The Barlow
707-332-1212
www.gallery-300.com

 

 

Graton Gallery
Through August 6, Anything Goes 2023
This is the 9th annual juried Anything Goes Show!

August 10 through September 17, A Stitch Well Lived
*** Artists Reception Saturday, August 12, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Featuring work by Heather Myler with Guest Artists Peggy Grills, Nishi Marcus, and Jay O’Neal.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

 

Hammerfriar Gallery
Through August 5, Stars & Stripes
On view are works by 14 local artists, who engage with ‘Old Glory’, exploring and considering various points of view about the American Flag as a symbol, its history, and significance. Gallery Talk with the Artists, Saturday, August 5. “What does the Flag mean to me?” an opportunity to delve a little deeper. Nicole Irene Anderson, Anne Baumgertner, Madeline Behrens-Brigham, Ryan Carrington, Catherine Daley, Paula K. Deutsch, Ryan Douglas, Yuka Hoshino, Karen Lockert, Adrian Mendoza, Art Moura, Jessica Rasmussen, Bill Shelley, and Denise Ward.
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through September 3, Bounty
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 31, ʔay:a:kʰe čahnu (Our Language)
Artist and illustrator, Nicole Jones, exhibits her whimsical paintings of native flora and fauna paired with her native language.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

Muscardini Cellars Gallery
Through August 31, Palate to Palette with Susan Doyle
The first Palate to Palette exhibition features artist Susan Doyle and focuses on her Endangered Rivers series. Doyle uses a variety of materials such as aluminum cans, books, magazines, or even pieces of silk to explore ideas or compositions from many perspectives.
9380 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
707-933-9305
www.muscardinicellars.com

 

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through November 5, Nature Abstracted: Chiyomi T. Longo, Bob Nugent, and Younhee C. Paik
Nature Abstracted features three Bay Area artists who make abstract art inspired by nature. These artists differ in style and technique, but they all share a deep love and respect for the environment and humanity’s relationship to the natural world.

History
2023, Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture 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 will have 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
August 5 through August 27, OCA Member Show
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Oli Gallery
16215 Main Street, Guerneville
132 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma
www.oligallery.com

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
Through August 26, Beneath the Surface – Portraits and Figures
Oil paintings, pastels, and drawings by Steven Assael showcasing the complexity and beauty of the human form. Assael’s signature style combines classical techniques with contemporary sensibilities, creating timeless and evocative images.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

 

Pepperwood Gallery
Through August 20, The Lure of Pepperwood
New paintings and drawings by Richard McDaniel created at Pepperwood Preserve while an Artist-in-Residence.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

 

Petaluma Arts Center
Through September 9, Laws of Nature: Sculpture
There are fundamental truths called natural laws through which everyone and everything is governed. They are the laws of attraction, polarity, rhythm, relativity and cause and effect. With these truths, our world seeks perfect harmony for which all organisms adapt and find balance. This exhibition aligns with these concepts not only because sculpture abides by these laws but can conceptually express these natural phenomena. Curated by Vicky Kumpfer.
Also showing, in the North Gallery, Towards a Movement of Peace: Then and Now – Honoring the Legacy of Sami Sunchild (1924-2013).
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Through August 13, Mayumi Oda – A Retrospective
Mayumi is an outspoken supporter of women’s rights, peace and environmental issues. Her silkscreens are incredibly powerful. Since she is no longer actively printmaking this retrospective is a rare opportunity to see pieces created over a span of four decades. 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
August 4 through September 30, Multiples and Singulars
*** Opening reception Friday, August 4 from 5 8 p.m.
Showcasing Photography and Printmaking; artwork created using photography and printmaking techniques, such as silk-screens, block prints, lithography, letterpress, etc.
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-0

 

Scott Nichols Gallery
Through October 14, Ansel Adams: Exhibition in Wine Country
Scott Nichols Gallery features the photography of Ansel Adams. Photographs spanning Adams’ long career as a photographer, including early vintage photographs, images of Yosemite National Park, the southwest desert, and the bay area will be on view.
450 1st St. E, Suite G, Sonoma
707-343-1928

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

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through September 10, International Fiber Arts XI
The 11th Biennial Fiber Art juried exhibition includes work from around the world. Juried by fiber artists, Judith Content and Ann Johnston.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

 

 

Sebastopol Gallery
Through September 30, The Eye of the Brush; Everett Jensen
Everett’s focus for many years has been interiors with people, but he also paints landscapes. His paintings have many wonderful qualities – luminosity, beautiful color, crisp draftsmanship – but his sense of composition in particular is remarkable.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopol-gallery.com/

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through September 15, Art Expressions
*** Artists reception Saturday, August 19, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
A show of multi-media work by Joy Dellas, Barbara Goodman, and Denise Suzuki.
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 3, Labyrinth of Forms: Women and Abstraction 1930-1950
With over thirty works by twenty-seven artists drawn almost entirely from the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, Labyrinth of Forms highlights both the achievements of these women artists and the ways in which their works on paper served as important exploration and innovation.
Some of the artists included are Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, and Louise Nevelson, among others.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

Upstairs Art Gallery
Though August 27, Connected To Nature
*** Artists Reception Saturday, August 5, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Carolyn Wilson presents Connected to Nature, a collection of mixed media paintings that capture the artist’s feelings of awe in nature and express the energy and aliveness she observes in flowers, trees and creatures. Meet the Artist: Wilson will be hosting the Gallery August 12 and 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Stairway Showcase presents Laura Roney’s Cheers, small work oil paintings that capture the fun of specialty drinks. Meet the Artist: Roney will be hosting the Gallery August 27 and 31, 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 July 2023

Posted on July 1, 2023 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 July 31, Member Artist Exhibition
Opening reception Saturday, July 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Includes work by 22 AGS member artists, working in a variety of media.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

 

Café Frida Gallery
Through July 2, Just Ordinary Things
Paintings by Kenneth Pelletier.
SOFA Arts District
300 South A Street, Santa Rosa

 

 

 

 

Calabi Gallery
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

 

Charles M. Schulz Museum
July 13 through January 14, 2024, Snoopy in Orbit
Into space with Apollo 10, aboard the International Space Station, and now around the Moon during the Artemis I mission—Snoopy is the first beagle on the Moon! See Snoopy, who served as the zero-gravity indicator for the Artemis I mission, now safely home to Earth, alongside more never-before-exhibited space-flown Peanuts artifacts!
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through July 14, Indicate
Guest artists for this exhibit are Mylette Welch, Acrylic Painting, and Tim Montesonti, Fused Glass. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Hanya Popova Parker, Jason Taylor Morgan, Clay Vajgrt and Jennifer Weiss. Clay Vajgrt, Acrylic Painting is the featured resident artist.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Cloverdale, CA
Through April 25, 2024, Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
Nine new sculptures have been chosen by the Selection Committee and are part of the 2022-2024 Sculpture Trail. The themes of these nine sculptures are diverse and show the creative thinking and craftsmanship of the sculptors.
https://cloverdalesculpturetrail.org/

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
Through July 31, Lavender & Sunflowers
*** Artists reception, First Friday, July 7, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Corrick’s Gallery celebrates the blossoms of summer with a delightfully colorful exhibit of lavender and sunflowers, all by Sonoma County artists!
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

Gallery 300
Through July, Alex Boberg, Faces and Lines
6780 McKinley St., Suite 130, The Barlow
707-332-1212
www.gallery-300.com

Graton Gallery
July 6 through August 6, Anything Goes 2023
*** Artists Reception Saturday, July 8, 1 to 4 p.m.
This is the 9th annual juried Anything Goes Show!
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

Hammerfriar Gallery
July 1 through August 5, Stars & Stripes
*** Opening Reception Saturday, July 1, from 3 to 6 p.m.
A Show on the American Flag. On view are works by 14 local artists, who engage with ‘Old Glory’, exploring and considering various points of view about the American Flag as a symbol, its history, and significance. Gallery Talk with the Artists, Saturday, August 5. “What does the Flag mean to me?” an opportunity to delve a little deeper. Nicole Irene Anderson, Anne Baumgertner, Madeline Behrens-Brigham, Ryan Carrington, Catherine Daley, Paula K. Deutsch, Ryan Douglas, Yuka Hoshino, Karen Lockert, Adrian Mendoza, Art Moura, Jessica Rasmussen, Bill Shelley, and Denise Ward.
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through July 16, Rhythm
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

 

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
Through July 28, The Birds
The Birds is a group exhibition of seven local photographers and painters in celebrating Birds. Artists include; Shannon Abbey, Diana Majumdar, Jake Messing, Julia Pozsgai, Michelle Rosett, Tania Soderman, and George Winters.
405 East D St., Petaluma
707-778-2238
www.digitalgrange.com

 

 

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through August 31, ʔay:a:kʰe čahnu (Our Language)
Artist and illustrator, Nicole Jones, exhibits her whimsical paintings of native flora and fauna paired with her native language.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

 

Muscardini Cellars Gallery
Through August 31, Palate to Palette with Susan Doyle
The first Palate to Palette exhibition features artist Susan Doyle and focuses on her Endangered Rivers series. Doyle uses a variety of materials such as aluminum cans, books, magazines, or even pieces of silk to explore ideas or compositions from many perspectives.
9380 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
707-933-9305
www.muscardinicellars.com

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through November 5, Nature Abstracted: Chiyomi T. Longo, Bob Nugent, and Younhee C. Paik
Nature Abstracted features three Bay Area artists who make abstract art inspired by nature. These artists differ in style and technique, but they all share a deep love and respect for the environment and humanity’s relationship to the natural world.

History
2023, Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture 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 will have 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 July 30, Pointless Sisters Creative Quilt Exhibit
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

 

Oli Gallery
July 1, See It Here. See It There.
Oli is opening an additional gallery location in Petaluma.
*** Open house in both locations, July 1, from 2 to 7:30 p.m.
16215 Main Street, Guerneville
132 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma
www.oligallery.com

 

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
Through August 26, Beneath the Surface – Portraits and Figures
Oil paintings, pastels, and drawings by Steven Assael showcasing the complexity and beauty of the human form. Assael’s signature style combines classical techniques with contemporary sensibilities, creating timeless and evocative images.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

Pepperwood Gallery
Through August 20, The Lure of Pepperwood
New paintings and drawings by Richard McDaniel created at Pepperwood Preserve while an Artist-in-Residence.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

 

Petaluma Arts Center
July 20 through September 9, Laws of Nature: Sculpture
*** Opening Reception Thursday, July 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
There are fundamental truths called natural laws through which everyone and everything is governed. They are the laws of attraction, polarity, rhythm, relativity and cause and effect. With these truths, our world seeks perfect harmony for which all organisms adapt and find balance. This exhibition aligns with these concepts not only because sculpture abides by these laws but can conceptually express these natural phenomena. Curated by Vicky Kumpfer.

Also showing, in the North Gallery, Towards a Movement of Peace: Then and Now – Honoring the Legacy of Sami Sunchild .
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Through August 13, Mayumi Oda – A Retrospective
Mayumi is an outspoken supporter of women’s rights, peace and environmental issues. Her silkscreens are incredibly powerful. Since she is no longer actively printmaking this retrospective is a rare opportunity to see pieces created over a span of four decades. 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 30, Tempo: Art Inspired by Music
*** Artists reception with music performed by Stevie Cornell, Friday July 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Artists from the Bay Area and Northern California present more than 50 works of art influenced by music, musicians, and their instruments.
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-0

Sculpturesite Gallery, Glen Ellen
SculptureWALK: View over 30 outdoor sculptures by 15 artists throughout the beautiful grounds at Jack London Village, offering a generous selection of abstract and figurative garden sculptures, including wind activated kinetic works. From our website, you may download the map and sculpture list to use for your self-guided tour when visiting.
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
707-933-1300
www.sculpturesite.com

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through July 23, Tattoo; Renaissance of Body Art
This juried show on the theme of tattoos includes work in various media.

July 29 through September 10, International Fiber Arts XI
*** Opening Reception Saturday, July 29, from 1 to 3 p.m.
The 11th Biennial Fiber Art juried exhibition includes work from around the world. Juried by fiber artists, Judith Content and Ann Johnston.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

Sebastopol Gallery
Through July 29, Meditations, Paintings by Lucy Martin
In a turbulent world, Lucy’s contemplative art offers an invitation to the calm and healing that deep communion with nature brings.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopol-gallery.com/

 

Joy Dellas

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
July 11 through September 15, Art Expressions
A show of multi-media work by Joy Dellas, Barbara Goodman, and Denise Suzuki.
A reception to meet the artists is scheduled for Saturday, August 19, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Sebastopol Library, Lobby
Through July 16, Sarah Sesto
Featuring a selection of artist’s books by members of Sonoma County Book Art Guild.
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 3, Labyrinth of Forms: Women and Abstraction 1930-1950
With over thirty works by twenty-seven artists drawn almost entirely from the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, Labyrinth of Forms highlights both the achievements of these women artists and the ways in which their works on paper served as important exploration and innovation. Some of the artists included are Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, and Louise Nevelson, among others.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through July 29, The Color Of Winecountry
*** Artist Reception Saturday, July 8, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Willow LaLand presents The Color of Winecountry, works that celebrate Sonoma’s wine country and culture. LaLand will unveil her latest commission, Robert Young Vineyards, which highlights the glorious Alexander Valley from the east side. Meet the Artist: Laland will be hosting the Gallery July 10 & July 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Stairway Showcase presents Ron Sumner’s Measured Landscapes, small work paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolor that focus on bucolic landscapes, rustic barns, trees, and foliage compositions. Meet the Artist: Sumner will be hosting the Gallery July 7, 12, 16, & 21, 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 June 2023

Posted on June 1, 2023 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 2023
June 3-4 and June 10-11, Open Studios, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The annual summer open studios of Sonoma County. Over 100 artists open their studios so you can see first-hand where and how their work gets created. Many of the artists hold demonstrations throughout the Open Studio days. To prepare for your tour of studios visit one of the preview exhibitions. See the catalog for information; lists, schedules, and maps. Catalogs can be downloaded from the website or picked up at preview exhibitions. A program of Sebastopol Center for the Arts. www.sebarts.org
http://www.artatthesource.org/

 

Arts Guild of Sonoma
Through June 26, AGS Members Show
*** Artists reception, Saturday, June 3, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Showing work by over 20 AGS member artists.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

 

Café Frida Gallery
SOFA Arts District
300 South A Street, Santa Rosa

Calabi Gallery
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

 

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through July 14, Indicate
Guest artists for this exhibit are Mylette Welch, Acrylic Painting, and Tim Montesonti, Fused Glass. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Hanya Popova Parker, Jason Taylor Morgan, Clay Vajgrt and Jennifer Weiss. Clay Vajgrt, Acrylic Painting is the featured resident artist.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

 

Cloverdale, CA
Through April 25, 2024, Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
Nine new sculptures have been chosen by the Selection Committee and are part of the 2022-2024 Sculpture Trail. The themes of these nine sculptures are diverse and show the creative thinking and craftsmanship of the sculptors.
cloverdalesculpturetrail.org/

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
Through June, Art at the Source Preview
*** First Friday reception June 2, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Featuring works from more than 50 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 Gallery
1200 River Road, Fulton
707-328-1934
www.fultoncrossing.com

Gallery 300
Through July, Alex Boberg, Faces and Lines
6780 McKinley St., Suite 130, The Barlow
707-332-1212
www.gallery-300.com

 

 

 

 

Graton Gallery
Through June 25, Partners & Friends
Featuring one artwork by each Graton Gallery Partner and a friend.
Sally Baker & Taylor Gutermute, Harry Frank & Alan Azhderian, Bruce Hopkins & Susan Shore, Heather Myler & Peggy Grills, Rik Olson & Chuck Pyle, Sandra Rubin & Joyce Libeau, Tamra Sanchez & Tamsen Donner, Mylette Welch & Linda Sorensen. With Guest Artists; Becky Wells, Sandra Van Blair, Stephen Heagan, and Jessie Buckley.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

Ryan Douglas

Hammerfriar Gallery
Through June 24, Embody—Connections to the Subconscious
Kathleen Yorba and Ryan Douglas; Two artists working in the figurative and the abstract explore connections between the tangible elements—earth, air, fire, water —and the intangible experiences of memory, subconscious knowing, and intuition.
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

Doug Waterfield

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
June 2 through July 16, Rhythm
*** Artists’ opening reception June 3, from 5 to 7 p.m.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

 

 

 

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

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through August 31, ʔay:a:kʰe čahnu (Our Language)
Artist and illustrator, Nicole Jones, exhibits her whimsical paintings of native flora and fauna paired with her native language.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

 

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
June 17 through November 5, Nature Abstracted: Chiyomi T. Longo, Bob Nugent, and Younhee C. Paik
*** Opening Reception Saturday, June 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is free for Members and “pay what you wish” for non-members.
Nature Abstracted features three Bay Area artists who make abstract art inspired by nature. These artists differ in style and technique, but they all share a deep love and respect for the environment and humanity’s relationship to the natural world.

History
2023, Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture 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 will have 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
June 4 through July 30, Pointless Sisters Creative Quilt Exhibit
*** Artists’ Reception Saturday, June 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Oli Gallery
Through June 30, Rosie
A show with over 30 artists showing one piece each that pays homage to Rosie the Riveter and will coincide with the release of “Rosie the Riveter” varietal, an Equality Vines Rose’ that celebrates fairness, equality and human dignity.
16215 Main Street, Guerneville
www.oligallery.com

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
June 10 through August 26, Beneath the Surface – Portraits and Figures
*** Opening Reception June 10, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Oil paintings, pastels, and drawings by Steven Assael showcasing the complexity and beauty of the human form. Assael’s signature style combines classical techniques with contemporary sensibilities, creating timeless and evocative images.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

Pepperwood Gallery
Through August 20, The Lure of Pepperwood
New paintings and drawings by Richard McDaniel created at Pepperwood Preserve while an Artist-in-Residence.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

 

Petaluma Arts Center
Through June 24, Auto-Mobility: Cars and Culture in Sonoma County
In this show of car culture you’ll find a fully painted low-rider truck, a sculpture by Michael Cooper, photographs and video documenting the Petaluma Speedway, as well as many other cool auto art. See website for related programs and events.
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

Riverfront Art Gallery
132 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma
707-775-4278
www.riverfrontartgallery.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
June 2 through July 30, Tempo: Art Inspired by Music
*** Artists reception Friday, June 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Artists from the Bay Area and Northern California present more than 50 works of art influenced by music, musicians, and their instruments.
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-0

Sculpturesite Gallery, Glen Ellen
SculptureWALK: View over 30 outdoor sculptures by 15 artists throughout the beautiful grounds at Jack London Village, offering a generous selection of abstract and figurative garden sculptures, including wind activated kinetic works. From our website, you may download the map and sculpture list to use for your self-guided tour when visiting.
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
707-933-1300
www.sculpturesite.com

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through June 11, Art at The Source Preview
Visit the preview exhibition to prepare for Open Studios June 3-4 and 10-11.
On view is one piece by each of the over 100 participating artists.

June 17 through July 23, Tattoo; Renaissance of Body Art
*** Opening Reception June 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.
This juried show on the theme of tattoos includes work in various media.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

Sebastopol Gallery
Through July 29, Meditations, Paintings by Lucy Martin
*** Artist Talk and Demonstration, Sunday, June 11, from 3 to 4 p.m.
*** Artist reception June 24, from 4 to 6 p.m.
In a turbulent world, Lucy’s contemplative art offers an invitation to the calm and healing that deep communion with nature brings.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopol-gallery.com/

Sebastopol Library, Forum Room
Through July 7, Photographs by Don Jackson

Sebastopol Library, Lobby
June 7 through July 16, Sarah Sesto
Featuring a selection of artist’s books by members of Sonoma County Book Art Guild.
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 3, Labyrinth of Forms: Women and Abstraction 1930-1950
With over thirty works by twenty-seven artists drawn almost entirely from the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, Labyrinth of Forms highlights both the achievements of these women artists and the ways in which their works on paper served as important exploration and innovation. Some of the artists included are Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, and Louise Nevelson, among others.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through July 1, Places from the Heart
*** Reception Saturday, June 3, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Linda Barretta presents Places from the Heart, oil paintings that translate the artist’s strong sense of place into vibrant landscape masterpieces. Working in the colorist tradition, these works are filled with the magic of color, the saturated lights and shadows pulse with intensity. Meet the Artist: Barretta will be hosting the Gallery June 3, 4, 19, and 26 from 2:30 to 6 p.m.

The Stairway Showcase presents Tosya Shore’s The Shape of Water, small watercolor paintings that explore this important element in its many forms. Meet the Artist: Shore will be hosting the Gallery June 6 and 12 from 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 May 2023

Posted on May 1, 2023 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.

Frank Lobdell

Annex Galleries
Through May 29, Abstract Art in Northern California
Works on paper from the collection of Marian Schell.
604 College Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-546-7352
www.annexgalleries.com

 

 

 

Arts Guild of Sonoma
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

Café Frida Gallery
Through May 7, Reflections in Collage
Current work by Gerald Huth.
SOFA Arts District
300 South A Street, Santa Rosa

 

 

 

 

Calabi Gallery
Through May, Mixed Bag 2.0
Mixed Bag 2.0 continues to highlight the gallery’s uniquely eclectic nature, featuring a large selection of pieces by Carolyn Lord, Robert Emory Johnson, and Horst Trave. A number of new acquisitions and consignments have also been added to the show.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through May 19, Determine
Guest artist for this exhibit are Rose B Easterbrook, Mixed Media, and Friends of Cloverdale Library “Celebration of Quilts”. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Hanya Popova Parker, Jason Taylor Morgan, Clay Vajgrt and Jennifer Weiss. Laura Paine Carr, Acrylic Painting is the featured resident artist for Determine.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Cloverdale, CA
Through April 25, 2024, Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
Nine new sculptures have been chosen by the Selection Committee and are part of the 2022-2024 Sculpture Trail. The themes of these nine sculptures are diverse and show the creative thinking and craftsmanship of the sculptors.
cloverdalesculpturetrail.org/

 

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
May 5 through June, Art at the Source Preview
*** First Friday receptions, May 5, and June 2, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Featuring works from more than 50 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 Gallery
Through May 7, From One Source
New Paintings by Britta Kathmeyer, showcasing a series of paintings of imaginary bowls in a still-life setting exploring the emotional quality of objects, as well as light-filled abstract work celebrating color, movement, and stillness.
1200 River Road, Fulton
707-328-1934
www.fultoncrossing.com

 

Gallery 300
Through June, Creators Creating
New work by Jacqueline Boberg, Mixed media on panel.
6780 McKinley St., Suite 130, The Barlow
707-332-1212
www.gallery-300.com

 

 

 

Graton Gallery
Through May 14, Roshambo; Rock, Paper, Scissors
Artwork made of rock or stoneware, paper, or cut with scissors.
Juried by Catherine Devriese.

May 18 through June 25, Partners & Friends
*** Artists Reception May 20, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Featuring one artwork by each Graton Gallery Partner and a friend.
Sally Baker & Taylor Gutermute, Harry Frank & Alan Azhderian, Bruce Hopkins & Susan Shore, Heather Myler & Peggy Grills, Rik Olson & Chuck Pyle, Sandra Rubin & Joyce Libeau, Tamra Sanchez & Tamsen Donner, Mylette Welch & Linda Sorensen. With Guest Artists; Becky Wells, Sandra Van Blair, Stephen Heagan, and Jessie Buckley.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

 

Kathleen Yorba

Hammerfriar Gallery
May 13 through June 24, Embody—Connections to the Subconscious
*** Opening Reception Saturday, May 13 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Kathleen Yorba and Ryan Douglas; Two artists working in the figurative and the abstract explore connections between the tangible elements—earth, air, fire, water —and the intangible experiences of memory, subconscious knowing, and intuition.
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

 

 

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through May 29, Shadow and Light
Showing art by 26 artists working in black, white, and gray. Local photographer Richard Hay Jr. debuts his series, Healdsburg by Design–Fragments of Time. The black and white images portray, in exquisite detail, the historic and contemporary structures that embody this 100+ year old town.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

 

 

Catherine Richardson

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
Through May 14, Ice Show
This group show of four artists includes photography, digital, and mixed media art that is informed by the concept of ice in all of its manifestations. The participating artists are David Alan Boyd, Leslie Curchack, Catherine Richardson, and Stanford Rose.
707-778-2238
405 East D St., Petaluma
www.digitalgrange.com

 

 

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
May 6 through August 31, ʔay:a:kʰe čahnu (Our Language)
*** Opening reception Saturday, May 6, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Artist and illustrator, Nicole Jones, exhibits her whimsical paintings of native flora and fauna paired with her native language.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through May 28, Art of Risk: The Innovative Sculpture of Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper’s work exemplifies the individualism, innovation, and eccentric creativity for which Sonoma County is known. Art of Risk is an exhibition that is of interest to not only the art community, but also to students and all who are interested in exploration of engineering, science, the environment, and to all who value creativity, invention, and originality. This solo exhibition of Cooper’s work at the Museum of Sonoma spans over four decades of the artist’s career.

History
2023, Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture 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 will have 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 May 28, Silver Linings II
Showing work by Susan St. Thomas and SRJC active older adult students.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

 

 

 

 

Oli Gallery
May 14 through June 30, Rosie
*** Open House Brunch Reception May 14 at 11 a.m.
A show with over 30 artists showing one piece each that pays homage to Rosie the Riveter and will coincide with the release of “Rosie the Riveter” varietal, an Equality Vines Rose’ that celebrates fairness, equality and human dignity.
16215 Main Street, Guerneville
www.oligallery.com

 

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
Through June 4, Hal Mayforth; Watercolors 1992 to Present
Humorous illustrator, Hal Mayforth, has published his illustrations with various publications including, Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Outside, Sports Illustrated, to name a few.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

 

Pepperwood Gallery
Through August 20, The Lure of Pepperwood
New paintings and drawings by Richard McDaniel created at Pepperwood Preserve while an Artist-in-Residence.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

 

Petaluma Arts Center
May 18 through June 24, Auto-Mobility: Cars and Culture in Sonoma County
*** Opening Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m.
In this show of car culture you’ll find a fully painted low-rider truck, a sculpture by Michael Cooper, photographs and video documenting the Petaluma Speedway, as well as many other cool auto art. See website for related programs and events.
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Through May, Spring Arrivals
Spring brings the arrival of blossoms and new art.
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

Riverfront Art Gallery
132 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma
707-775-4278
www.riverfrontartgallery.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
Through May 28, Transformations, Recycled Art
Works by Bay Area and Northern California artists made from objects that have satisfied their original use. Transformations: Recycled Art promotes conservation of our planet’s limited resources, educating us to new, original uses for so-called disposable objects.
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

 

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
Through May 12, The Student Art Show
The Student Exhibition features the work of current students from the SRJC Art Department and was hung with the support of the Gallery Class, Art 53.
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits-0

 

 

Sculpturesite Gallery, Glen Ellen
SculptureWALK: View over 30 outdoor sculptures by 15 artists throughout the beautiful grounds at Jack London Village, offering a generous selection of abstract and figurative garden sculptures, including wind activated kinetic works. From our website, you may download the map and sculpture list to use for your self-guided tour when visiting.
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
707-933-1300
www.sculpturesite.com

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through May 7, Accessories
International Juried Exhibition of Bags, shoes, jewelry, hats, belts, eyewear, scarves, purses, backpacks, etc. Juried by Andrea Caron and Amy Smith.

May 20 through June 11, Art At The Source Preview
*** Opening Reception May 20, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Visit the preview exhibition to prepare for Open Studios June 3-4 and 10-11.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

Sebastopol Gallery
Through May 27, Local Harvest; Wooden Bowls by Kalia Kliban
On display is an array of beautiful turned wood bowls by Kalia Kliban. On Friday, April 7, from 5 to 6:30 pm, join the artist for a talk, “From Tree to Bowl.” Kalia will describe and demonstrate how she makes her bowls, all the way from locally harvested logs to finely finished works of functional art. See website for list of special events.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopol-gallery.com/

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
Through May 20, BFA Exhibition 2023
The exhibition features the work of four students who are graduating with their BFA degree from SSU this year: Dawn Marie Brown, Sophia Larsen, Rachel Scully, and Isiah Warren.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu/

 

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
May 13 through September 3, Labyrinth of Forms: Women and Abstraction 1930-1950
*** Opening Reception Saturday, May 13, from 5 to 7 p.m.
With over thirty works by twenty-seven artists drawn almost entirely from the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, Labyrinth of Forms highlights both the achievements of these women artists and the ways in which their works on paper served as important exploration and innovation. Some of the artists included are Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, and Louise Nevelson, among others.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

Marsha Connell

Upstairs Art Gallery
May 1 through May 28, Water Songs
*** Artist Reception Saturday, May 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. Connell will do a brief poetry reading at 4 p.m.
Marsha Connell presents Water Songs, paintings from observation and memory. In watercolor or oil, Connell taps into water’s many forms, from seep springs to cascades, to take us on its iconic journey: tumbling over waterfalls, swooshing like clouds, weaving over rocks. Meet the Artist: Connell will be hosting the Gallery May 4 and May 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Staircase Showcase presents Carmen Sheldon’s Emerging Essence, a small works show that explores the fascinating medium of alcohol inks. These small gems throb with vibrant color and in their flowing forms suggest a landscape or floral display. Meet the Artist: Sheldon will be hosting the Gallery May 13 and May 27 from 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 April 2023

Posted on April 1, 2023 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.

Apple Blossom Fair Art Show
April 28 through April 30, AWS Art Show
*** Opening reception, Friday, April 28, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Exhibition of work by Art Workshop of Western Sonoma County.
Sebastopol Center for the Arts
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
www.awsomeart.org

 

 

 

Arts Guild of Sonoma
Through May 1, Small But Grand
*** Artists reception Saturday, April 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.
An exhibit and sale of 100 artworks by local students.
Also on view, Welcome to Spring, work by more than 20 members of the Arts Guild.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

Café Frida Gallery
SOFA Arts District
300 South A Street, Santa Rosa

 

Robert P. McChesney

Calabi Gallery
Through May, Mixed Bag 2.0
Mixed Bag 2.0 continues to highlight the gallery’s uniquely eclectic nature, featuring a large selection of pieces by Carolyn Lord, Robert Emory Johnson, and Horst Trave. A number of new acquisitions and consignments have also been added to the show.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

 

Charles M. Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

 

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through May 19, Determine
Guest artist for this exhibit are Rose B Easterbrook, Mixed Media, and Friends of Cloverdale Library “Celebration of Quilts”. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Hanya Popova Parker, Jason Taylor Morgan, Clay Vajgrt and Jennifer Weiss. Laura Paine Carr, Acrylic Painting is the featured resident artist for Determine.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Cloverdale, CA
Through April 25, 2024, Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
Nine new sculptures have been chosen by the Selection Committee and are part of the 2022-2024 Sculpture Trail. The themes of these nine sculptures are diverse and show the creative thinking and craftsmanship of the sculptors.
https://cloverdalesculpturetrail.org/

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

Finley Community Center
Through April 21, National Arts Program Exhibition
The City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program, in conjunction with the National Arts Program presents the 20th Annual National Arts Program Exhibition, featuring 160 works by artists of all ages and levels of experience.
2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
707-543-4777
SRCity.org/arts

Fulton Crossing Gallery
Through May 7, From One Source
New Paintings by Britta Kathmeyer, showcasing a series of paintings of imaginary bowls in a still-life setting exploring the emotional quality of objects, as well as light-filled abstract work celebrating color, movement, and stillness.
1200 River Road, Fulton
707-328-1934
www.fultoncrossing.com

 

 

Gallery 300
6780 McKinley St., Suite 130, The Barlow
707-332-1212
www.gallery-300.com

Graton Gallery
April 6 through May 14, Roshambo; Rock, Paper, Scissors
*** Artists reception Saturday, April 8, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Artwork made of rock or stoneware, paper, or cut with scissors.
Juried by Catherine Devriese.
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 April 9, The Art of Food
The annual Young Artists Show features work by students from seven local schools. This year’s theme focuses on the bounty of Sonoma County’s produce and its epicurean delights.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

 

IceHouse Gallery / Digital Grange
Through April 14, Exposed: work by Tim Schaible
Schaible’s recent abstract artworks responding to music. Schaible’s award-winning art has been lauded for his bold use of color, energy, and sweeping brushstrokes.
707-778-2238
405 East D St., Petaluma
www.digitalgrange.com

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through April 28, A Laguna Field Guide by Christopher Reiger
Artist, illustrator, and writer Christopher Reiger is exhibiting a selection of his popular Field Guide series! Each poster on view features the color column of a common or frequently observed bird species in the Laguna de Santa Rosa.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through May 28, Art of Risk: The Innovative Sculpture of Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper’s work exemplifies the individualism, innovation, and eccentric creativity for which Sonoma County is known. Art of Risk is an exhibition that is of interest to not only the art community, but also to students and all who are interested in exploration of engineering, science, the environment, and to all who value creativity, invention, and originality. This solo exhibition of Cooper’s work at the Museum of Sonoma spans over four decades of the artist’s career.

History
2023, Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture 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 will have 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
April 1 through April 30, Silver Linings II
*** Artists Reception April 15, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Showing work by Susan St. Thomas and SRJC active older adult students.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
April 8 through April, Hal Mayforth; Watercolors 1992 to Present
*** Opening reception, Saturday, April 8, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Humorous illustrator, Hal Mayforth, has published his illustrations with various publications including, Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Outside, Sports Illustrated, to name a few.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

Pepperwood Gallery
April 20 through August 20, The Lure of Pepperwood
*** Opening reception, April 20, from 4 to 6 p.m.
New paintings and drawings by Richard McDaniel created at Pepperwood Preserve while an Artist-in-Residence.
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa
www.pepperwoodpreserve.org

 

Petaluma Arts Center
Through April 28, ART Connects Us
The PAC annual youth arts exhibition curated by Kate Blakeslee.
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

 

 

 

Mayumi Oda

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Through April, Spring Medley
Spring is a season of contrasts and changes—some days afford full winter weather, others bright sunny spring days. 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

 

 

Riverfront Art Gallery
132 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma
707-775-4278
www.riverfrontartgallery.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
April 7 through May 28, Transformations, Recycled Art
*** Opening Reception, Friday, April 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Works by Bay Area and Northern California artists made from objects that have satisfied their original use. Transformations: Recycled Art promotes conservation of our planet’s limited resources, educating us to new, original uses for so-called disposable objects.
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-0

 

Sculpturesite Gallery, Glen Ellen
Works in clay by sculptor Carol Fleming in exclusive viewing at Sculpturesite Gallery. SculptureWALK: View over 30 outdoor sculptures by 15 artists throughout the beautiful grounds at Jack London Village, offering a generous selection of abstract and figurative garden sculptures, including wind activated kinetic works. From our website, you may download the map and sculpture list to use for your self-guided tour when visiting.
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
707-933-1300
www.sculpturesite.com

 

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
April 1 through May 7, Accessories
*** Opening reception, Saturday, April 1, from 2 to 4 p.m.
International Juried Exhibition of bags, shoes, jewelry, hats, belts, eyewear, scarves, purses, backpacks, etc. Juried by Andrea Caron and Amy Smith.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

Sebastopol Gallery
April 3 through May 27, Local Harvest; Wooden Bowls by Kalia Kliban
*** Artist reception, April 15, from 4 to 6 p.m.
On display is an array of beautiful turned wood bowls by Kalia Kliban. On Friday, April 7, from 5 to 6:30 pm, join the artist for a talk, “From Tree to Bowl.” Kalia will describe and demonstrate how she makes her bowls, all the way from locally harvested logs to finely finished works of functional art. See website for list of special events.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopol-gallery.com/

Sebastopol Branch Library Forum Room
Through April 30, Celebrating The Art of Three
Paintings and mixed-media by Teri Haggerty, Dodi O’neill, and Linda Weber.
7140 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
Through April 23, Juried Student Exhibition
Showing the work of SSU Art Students, juried by Jeff Nathanson, Executive Director of the Museum of Sonoma County, and Inez Storer, artist and former SSU professor.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu/

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through April 30, We Are Still Here and The New Californians
We Are Still Here: Pomo Artists and Our Cultural Landscape highlights contemporary artwork of Native Pomo artists and reflects the resilience of the Pomo Tribe and the strong connections to their land as a place for ceremonies, family events, gatherings, and religious observances.

The New Californians: Photographs by Judy Dater features Dater’s portraits of Californians that reflect the diversity and cultural richness that immigrant, indigenous, and itinerant residents contribute to our beloved state. Check website for related programs and events.

April 19 through April 30, 2023 A.R.T.S. Student Exhibition
The theme for A.R.T.S. this year is based on SVMA’s exhibition We Are Still Here, highlighting the work of contemporary Pomo artists and the incredible diversity that exists within California today.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through April 29, Russian River Seasons
*** Reception April 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. celebrate the show and see a pastel demo by Karen Miller and a monoprint demo by Gail Morgan.
Karen Miller presents Russian River Seasons, a collection of pastel paintings that capture the region’s seasonal passages. Meet the Artist: Miller will be hosting the Gallery on April 10, 15, 24, 29 from 11am to 2:30 p.m.

The Staircase Showcase hosts Gail Morgan’s Meditations, a collection of abstract monoprints that explore the idea of meditation through art, connecting mood and mind. Meet the Artist: Morgan will be hosting the Gallery on April 7, 11, 23 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 March 2023

Posted on March 1, 2023 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 March 27, Heart of Creativity
Showing work by 24 Arts Guild Members.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

 

Café Frida Gallery
SOFA Arts District
300 South A Street, Santa Rosa

Calabi Gallery
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through March 12, 2023, The Spark of Schulz: A Centennial Celebration
Celebrate the centennial of the birth of Charles M. Schulz with an appreciative look at his creative impact. Through an array of original art from contemporaries and artists working today, we see that no one had a more significant impact on modern cartooning than Charles Schulz. Whether in comics, books, movies, animation, and more, Schulz’s influence continues to shine.
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through March 17, Establish
Guest artist for this exhibit are Lewis Bangham, Oil on Canvas, and Jennifer Weiss, Jewelry. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Hanya Popova Parker, Jason Taylor Morgan, and Clay Vajgrt. Terry Holleman, Fine Art Drawing is the featured resident artist.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Cloverdale, CA
Through April 25, 2024, Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
Nine new sculptures have been chosen by the Selection Committee and are part of the 2022-2024 Sculpture Trail. The themes of these nine sculptures are diverse and show the creative thinking and craftsmanship of the sculptors.
cloverdalesculpturetrail.org/

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
Through March, Wearable Arts!
*** First Friday “Meet the Artist” Reception March 3, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Gallery features wearable artworks by weavers, jewelers and more!
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

Finley Community Center
Through April 21, National Arts Program Exhibition
*** Awards ceremony and reception, Sunday, March 12, from 3 to 5 p.m.
The City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program, in conjunction with the National Arts Program presents the 20th Annual National Arts Program Exhibition, featuring 160 works by artists of all ages and levels of experience.
2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
707-543-4777
SRCity.org/arts

 

Fulton Crossing Gallery
Through May 7, From One Source
*** Artist Reception Saturday, March 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.
New Paintings by Britta Kathmeyer, showcasing a series of paintings of imaginary bowls in a still-life setting exploring the emotional quality of objects, as well as light-filled abstract work celebrating color, movement, and stillness.
1200 River Road, Fulton
707-328-1934
www.fultoncrossing.com

 

Gallery 300
Through March, Snake Nest
Work by Alejandro Salazar.
6780 McKinley St., Suite 130, The Barlow
707-332-1212
www.gallery-300.com

 

 

 

Graton Gallery
Through April 2, It Might as Well be SPRING!
New art by Mylette Welch and Sandra Rubin, with Guest Artists Nancy Hage and Ceylan Crow.
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 March 12, Red
Highlighting the many shades and moods of Red, juried by Janet Howell of JHowell Fine Arts Gallery.

March 14 through April 9, The Art of Food
*** Opening reception, March 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The annual Young Artists Show features work by students from seven local schools. This year’s theme focuses on the bounty of Sonoma County’s produce and its epicurean delights.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

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

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through April 28, A Laguna Field Guide by Christopher Reiger
Artist, illustrator, and writer Christopher Reiger is exhibiting a selection of his popular Field Guide series! Each poster on view features the color column of a common or frequently observed bird species in the Laguna de Santa Rosa.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

 

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through May 28, Art of Risk: The Innovative Sculpture of Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper’s work exemplifies the individualism, innovation, and eccentric creativity for which Sonoma County is known. Art of Risk is an exhibition that is of interest to not only the art community, but also to students and all who are interested in exploration of engineering, science, the environment, and to all who value creativity, invention, and originality. This solo exhibition of Cooper’s work at the Museum of Sonoma spans over four decades of the artist’s career.

History
2023, Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture 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 will have 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
March 4 through March 26, We’ve Come a Long Way
*** Artists reception Saturday, March 18, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Women’s History Month Exhibit, an all media exhibition of works by Sonoma County artists honoring women’s struggles, perseverance and achievements throughout time.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Oli Gallery
*** Saturday, March 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., Unexpected Bohemian
A celebration of the Unexpected and the Bohemian Contemporary genre we SoCo artists are creating in the art world.
16215 Main Street, Guerneville
www.oligallery.com

Paul Mahder Gallery
Through April 2, Flirting With Desire / The Photography of Jan Saudek
Jan Saudek is considered a leading Czech photographer, best known for his depictions of nudes and youthful figures arranged in dreamlike spaces. Saudek’s artwork represents a unique technique combining photography and hand-coloring.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

 

Petaluma Arts Center
Through March 11, Petaluma Collects and Multiplicities
Every collection tells a story. Petaluma Collects is an exhibition about what members of our community collect. The exhibition also describes why collectors collect and how objects are displayed – either repurposed in a new way or maintained as is. This curated group of collections provides fresh insights into different art forms, and, in some cases, the historical legacies that brought them into being.

Also; in the North Gallery, Multiplicities: Works by Marilyn Dizikes and Kris Ekstrand. This exhibit, featuring work by two PAC Artist Members, explores the assemblage and multiplicity of objects and textures in nature and in everyday life.
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

Riverfront Art Gallery
132 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma
707-775-4278
www.riverfrontartgallery.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
March 2 through April 2, Annual Members Show
*** Artists Reception Friday, March 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Artwork by Supporters and SRAC Members.
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-0

Sculpturesite Gallery, Glen Ellen
SculptureWALK: View over 30 outdoor sculptures by 15 artists throughout the beautiful grounds at Jack London Village, offering a generous selection of abstract and figurative garden sculptures, including wind activated kinetic works. From our website, you may download the map and sculpture list to use for your self-guided tour when visiting.
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
707-933-1300
www.sculpturesite.com

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Through March 26, The Color of Water
A visualization of water in all its forms; artwork juried by Lori Austin, owner of Lori Austin Galleries.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

Sebastopol Gallery
Through April 2, Landscape Improvisations: New Paintings by James Reynolds
*** Artist reception on Saturday, March 4, from 4 to 6 p.m.|
These radiant, masterful landscapes and wildlife paintings encompass both vast views and delicate details. Reynold’s new work, with improvisational approaches to landform and light, catches the spirit of place in the Bay Area and beyond; a transient natural beauty that touches deep chords in the viewer.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopol-gallery.com/

 

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
Through March 12, Art Faculty Exhibition, 2023
Showing work by members of the SSU Art Department faculty. A diverse range of art is on display, including paintings, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, ceramics and installation works by ten of Sonoma State University’s current studio art faculty.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu/

 

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through April 30, We Are Still Here and The New Californians
We Are Still Here: Pomo Artists and Our Cultural Landscape highlights contemporary artwork of Native Pomo artists and reflects the resilience of the Pomo Tribe and the strong connections to their land as a place for ceremonies, family events, gatherings, and religious observances.

The New Californians: Photographs by Judy Dater features Dater’s portraits of Californians that reflect the diversity and cultural richness that immigrant, indigenous, and itinerant residents contribute to our beloved state.
Check website for related programs and events.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through March 26, Weather or Not
*** Reception March 4, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Carmen Sheldon presents Weather or Not, a collection of paintings that capture climate drama in all its moods. Inspired by our tempestuous winter and her recent cyclone experience, Sheldon translates these celestial machinations into works of strong design and emotional appeal. Working in oil, mixed media and watercolor, the exhibit presents a variety of interpretations from impressionistic cloudscapes to intriguing abstracts. Meet the Artist: Sheldon will be hosting the Gallery on March 18 and March 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Staircase Showcase presents Linda Barretta’s Casting Light, a collection of landscape oil paintings that feature the artist’s use of vibrant color. Meet the Artist: Barretta will be hosting the Gallery on March 2, 9, 17 from 2:30 to 6 p.m.; and March 23 from 11 a.m. 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 February 2023

Posted on February 1, 2023 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
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

Café Frida Gallery
Through February 16, Simmon Factor Paintings
Paintings inspired by years of living next to Santa Rosa Creek.
SOFA Arts District
300 South A Street, Santa Rosa

 

 

 

 

Calabi Gallery
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through March 12, 2023, The Spark of Schulz: A Centennial Celebration
Celebrate the centennial of the birth of Charles M. Schulz with an appreciative look at his creative impact. Through an array of original art from contemporaries and artists working today, we see that no one had a more significant impact on modern cartooning than Charles Schulz. Whether in comics, books, movies, animation, and more, Schulz’s influence continues to shine.
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through March 17, Establish
Guest artist for this exhibit are Lewis Bangham, Oil on Canvas, and Jennifer Weiss, Jewelry. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Hanya Popova Parker, Jason Taylor Morgan, and Clay Vajgrt. Terry Holleman, Fine Art Drawing is the featured resident artist.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Cloverdale, CA
Through April 25, 2024, Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
Nine new sculptures have been chosen by the Selection Committee and are part of the 2022-2024 Sculpture Trail. The themes of these nine sculptures are diverse and show the creative thinking and craftsmanship of the sculptors.
https://cloverdalesculpturetrail.org/

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

 

Gallery 300
Through February 18, Your Love is King
Painting and sculptures by Jennifer Hirshfield.
6780 McKinley St., Suite 130, The Barlow
707-332-1212
www.gallery-300.com

 

 

 

 

Graton Gallery
Through February 19, Small Works 2023
*** Artists Reception Saturday, February 11, from 1 to 4 p.m.
A Show of small wonders, juried by Tim Haworth.

February 24 through April 2, It Might as Well be SPRING!
New art by Mylette Welch and Sandra Rubin.
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
February 2 through March 12, Red
*** Opening Reception February 4, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Highlighting the many shades and moods of Red, juried by Janet Howell of JHowell Fine Arts Gallery.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

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

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through April 28, A Laguna Field Guide by Christopher Reiger
Artist, illustrator, and writer Christopher Reiger is exhibiting a selection of his popular Field Guide series! Each poster on view features the color column of a common or frequently observed bird species in the Laguna de Santa Rosa.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through May 28, 2023, Art of Risk: The Innovative Sculpture of Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper’s work exemplifies the individualism, innovation, and eccentric creativity for which Sonoma County is known. Art of Risk is an exhibition that is of interest to not only the art community, but also to students and all who are interested in exploration of engineering, science, the environment, and to all who value creativity, invention, and originality. This solo exhibition of Cooper’s work at the Museum of Sonoma spans over four decades of the artist’s career.

History
2023, Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture 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 will have 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
February 4 through February 26, Body Language
*** Artist Reception Saturday, February 18, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Showcasing work by local figure drawing groups.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
February 4 through February, Flirting With Desire / The Photography of Jan Saudek
*** Opening Reception Saturday, February 4, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Jan Saudek is considered a leading Czech photographer, best known for his depictions of nudes and youthful figures arranged in dreamlike spaces. Saudek’s artwork represents a unique technique combining photography and hand-coloring.
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

Petaluma Arts Center
Through March 11, Petaluma Collects and Multiplicities
Every collection tells a story. Petaluma Collects is an exhibition about what members of our community collect. The exhibition also describes why collectors collect and how objects are displayed – either repurposed in a new way or maintained as is. This curated group of collections provides fresh insights into different art forms, and, in some cases, the historical legacies that brought them into being.

Also; in the North Gallery, Multiplicities: Works by Marilyn Dizikes and Kris Ekstrand. This exhibit, featuring work by two PAC Artist Members, explores the assemblage and multiplicity of objects and textures in nature and in everyday life.
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

 

 

 

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Through February, Winter Blues
Viewing beauty in art or nature is a fine remedy for the Winter Blues. 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

 

Riverfront Art Gallery
February 11, from 4 to 7 p.m., Find the HeArts
Discover lovely heart art to share with loved ones.
132 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma
707-775-4278
www.riverfrontartgallery.com

 

 

 

Santa Rosa Arts Center
Through February 25, New Year, New Work : A Hopeful Show
In this show artists express their hope for the future, give thanks and express joy. This is an opportunity to share with the community our visions and hopes for 2023 and for fresh beginnings.
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
https://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-0

Sculpturesite Gallery, Glen Ellen
SculptureWALK: View over 30 outdoor sculptures by 15 artists throughout the beautiful grounds at Jack London Village, offering a generous selection of abstract and figurative garden sculptures, including wind activated kinetic works. From our website, you may download the map and sculpture list to use for your self-guided tour when visiting.
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
707-933-1300
www.sculpturesite.com

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
February 11 through March 26, The Color of Water
*** Opening reception February 11, from 2 to 4 p.m.
A visualization of water in all its forms; artwork juried by Lori Austin, Owner of Lori Austin Galleries.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

Sebastopol Gallery
Through April 2, Landscape Improvisations: New Paintings by James Reynolds
*** Artist reception on Saturday, March 4, from 4 to 6 p.m.
These radiant, masterful landscapes and wildlife paintings encompass both vast views and delicate details. Reynold’s new work, with improvisational approaches to landform and light, catches the spirit of place in the Bay Area and beyond; a transient natural beauty that touches deep chords in the viewer.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopol-gallery.com/

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
February 1 through 3, Art from the Heart Preview Exhibition, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
*** Saturday, February 4, 39th annual AFTH Party and Auction, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Proceeds from the auction directly benefit the Art Gallery’s exhibition, publication, and lecture programs—programs that educate and inspire our campus and surrounding community. This year’s auction promises to be an exciting evening of art, food, wine, and live music.

February 16 through March 12, SSU Art Faculty Exhibition
*** Opening Reception, Thursday, February 16, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Showcasing work by nine members of the Art Department faculty.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu/

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through April 30, We Are Still Here and The New Californians
We Are Still Here: Pomo Artists and Our Cultural Landscape highlights contemporary artwork of Native Pomo artists and reflects the resilience of the Pomo Tribe and the strong connections to their land as a place for ceremonies, family events, gatherings, and religious observances.

The New Californians: Photographs by Judy Dater features Dater’s portraits of Californians that reflect the diversity and cultural richness that immigrant, indigenous, and itinerant residents contribute to our beloved state.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through February 26, Color With Love
*** Reception February 14, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Nancy Gray presents Color with Love, a collection of heart paintings that throb with dynamic color and vibrancy. To share more heart, Gray invited other gallery members to contribute heart paintings to this month’s exhibit. Meet the Artist: Nancy Gray will be hosting the Gallery on February 6 from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and February 27 from 11a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Staircase Showcase presents Willow Laland’s, In Love with Sonoma, a collection that highlights the local landscape and natural beauty, capturing the essence of wine country. Meet the Artist: Willow LaLand will be hosting the Gallery February 4 and 7, from 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 January 2023

Posted on January 1, 2023 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 January 2, Season of Artistry and Art
Celebrate the Season! Celebrate Art!
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

Calabi Gallery
Through January 28, Mixed Bag 2.0
Mixed Bag 2.0 continues to highlight the gallery’s uniquely eclectic nature. As with our last show, there will be some new work and some old work, both contemporary and vintage. Featuring a large selection of pieces by Carolyn Lord, Robert Emory Johnson, and Horst Trave.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through March 12, 2023, The Spark of Schulz: A Centennial Celebration
Celebrate the centennial of the birth of Charles M. Schulz with an appreciative look at his creative impact. Through an array of original art from contemporaries and artists working today, we see that no one had a more significant impact on modern cartooning than Charles Schulz. Whether in comics, books, movies, animation, and more, Schulz’s influence continues to shine.
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through January 21, Liberty
Guest artist for this exhibit is Jason Taylor Morgan, Acrylic Painting. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Hanya Popova Parker and Clay Vajgrt. Jane Gardner, Acrylic Painting is the featured resident artist for Liberty.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Cloverdale, CA
Through April 25, 2024, Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
Nine new sculptures have been chosen by the Selection Committee and are part of the 2022-2024 Sculpture Trail. The themes of these nine sculptures are diverse and show the creative thinking and craftsmanship of the sculptors.
cloverdalesculpturetrail.org/

Corricks Art Trails Gallery/ My Daughter the Framer
Through January, Art in 3 Dimensions: Purposeful – Playful – Beautiful
Featuring Sonoma County artists working in 3-dimensional media, including glass, wood, ceramics, and metal assemblage.
637 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
707-546-2424
www.corricks.com

Gallery 300
6780 McKinley St., Suite 130, The Barlow
707-332-1212
www.gallery-300.com

Graton Gallery
Through January 8, 20-Year Anniversary Alumni Exhibition
With Lisa Beerntsen, Marylu Downing, Patrick Fanning, James Fried ,Tim Haworth, Pam Powell, Susan Proehl, Tony Speirs, Jill Keller Peters, and Michael Coy. Guest artists, Tracy Martini, Connie Robeson, and Amy Waterman.

January 13 through February 19, Small Works 2023
*** Artists Reception Saturday, January 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Juried Show of small wonders.
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 5 through January 29, Blue, Members Show
*** Opening reception, Saturday, January 7, from 5 to 7 p.m.
See what the talented HCA members are up to.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

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

 

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
January 5 through April 28, A Laguna Field Guide by Christopher Reiger
*** Opening Reception Saturday, January 21, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Artist, illustrator, and writer Christopher Reiger is exhibiting a selection of his popular Field Guide series! Each poster on view features the color column of a common or frequently observed bird species in the Laguna de Santa Rosa.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
Through May 28, 2023, Art of Risk: The Innovative Sculpture of Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper’s work exemplifies the individualism, innovation, and eccentric creativity for which Sonoma County is known. Art of Risk is an exhibition that is of interest to not only the art community, but also to students and all who are interested in exploration of engineering, science, the environment, and to all who value creativity, invention, and originality. This solo exhibition of Cooper’s work at the Museum of Sonoma spans over four decades of the artist’s career.

History
2023, Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture 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 will have 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 January 29, Glitter, Glitz & Glamour
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Mahder Gallery
Through January 29, Annual Holiday Exhibit
Featuring many new works from our represented artists plus several new artists!
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

 

Petaluma Arts Center
Petaluma Collects and Multiplicities
*** Opening reception, January 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Every collection tells a story. Petaluma Collects is an exhibition about what members of our community collect. The exhibition also describes why collectors collect and how objects are displayed – either repurposed in a new way or maintained as is. This curated group of collections provides fresh insights into different art forms, and, in some cases, the historical legacies that brought them into being.

Also; in the North Gallery, Multiplicities: Works by Marilyn Dizikes and Kris Ekstrand
This exhibit, featuring work by two PAC Artist Members, explores the assemblage and multiplicity of objects and textures in nature and in everyday life.
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

Riverfront Art Gallery
132 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma
707-775-4278
www.riverfrontartgallery.com

 

Santa Rosa Arts Center
January 6 through February 25, New Year, New Work : A Hopeful Show
*** Artist Reception Friday January 6, from 5 to 8 p.m.
In this show artists express their hope for the future, give thanks and express joy. This is an opportunity to share with the community our visions and hopes for 2023 and for fresh beginnings.
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
https://art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits-0

 

Sculpturesite Gallery, Glen Ellen
SculptureWALK: View over 30 outdoor sculptures by 15 artists throughout the beautiful grounds at Jack London Village, offering a generous selection of abstract and figurative garden sculptures, including wind activated kinetic works. From our website, you may download the map and sculpture list to use for your self-guided tour when visiting.
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
707-933-1300
www.sculpturesite.com

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
January 7 through February 5, Favorite Things
An exhibition open to every artist between ages 1 and 101 years old!
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

 

Sebastopol Gallery
Through January 28, Wild Things: Paintings by Susan St. Thomas
Susan’s luminous paintings emerge from dreams and speak to the wild side of us, bearing messages of freedom, peace and power.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopol-gallery.com/

 

 

 

Sebastopol Public Library Forum Room
Through January 20, Wine Country Rug Hookers Exhibit
7140 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol

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

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through January 8, 2023, Raymond Saunders: On Freedom and Trust
The exhibition features 25 large scale mixed-media paintings by Saunders.

January 21 through April 30, We Are Still Here and The New Californians
*** Exhibition Reception Saturday, January 28. See website for details.
We Are Still Here: Pomo Artists and Our Cultural Landscape highlights contemporary artwork of Native Pomo artists and reflects the resilience of the Pomo Tribe and the strong connections to their land as a place for ceremonies, family events, gatherings, and religious observances.

The New Californians: Photographs by Judy Dater features Dater’s portraits of Californians that reflect the diversity and cultural richness that immigrant, indigenous, and itinerant residents contribute to our beloved state.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

Upstairs Art Gallery
January 2 through January 29, The Beauty of Stillness
Artist Luba Stolper presents The Beauty of Stillness, a collection of classically painted still-life masterworks in oil. Traditionally trained, Stolper hones in on details and adheres to time tested and time-consuming processes that produce stunning life-like results. Meet the Artist: Stolper, January 3 and 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Staircase Showcase welcomes Phyllis Rapp as a returning Gallery member. The Gallery celebrated its silver anniversary this year and Rapp was one of the founding members. Rapp presents Garden of Whimsy, a collection of colorful, playful watercolor paintings, depicting a range of subjects. Meet the Artist: Rapp, January 17, 24, 25, 26 from 2:30 p.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 December 2022

Posted on December 1, 2022 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.

Please check with the venues for current status of health protocols, hours, events and exhibitions.

Arts Guild of Sonoma
Through January 2, Season of Artistry and Art
*** Holiday Open House, Saturday, December 3, from 12 to 6 p.m.
Celebrate the Season! Celebrate Art!
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707-996-3115
www.artsguildofsonoma.org

 

Willam Bradford

Calabi Gallery
December 3 through January 28, Mixed Bag 2.0
*** Opening Reception and Trunk Show Saturday, December 3 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Mixed Bag 2.0 continues to highlight the gallery’s uniquely eclectic nature. As with our last show, there will be some new work and some old work, both contemporary and vintage. Featuring a large selection of pieces by Carolyn Lord, Robert Emory Johnson, and Horst Trave.
456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa
707-781-7070
www.calabigallery.com

Charles M. Schulz Museum
Through March 12, 2023, The Spark of Schulz: A Centennial Celebration
Celebrate the centennial of the birth of Charles M. Schulz with an appreciative look at his creative impact. Through an array of original art from contemporaries and artists working today, we see that no one had a more significant impact on modern cartooning than Charles Schulz. Whether in comics, books, movies, animation, and more, Schulz’s influence continues to shine.
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
707-579-4452
www.schulzmuseum.org

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery
Through January 21, Liberty
Guest artist for this exhibit is Jason Taylor Morgan, Acrylic Painting. Resident artists are Laura Paine Carr, Jane Gardner, Pamela Heck, Terry Holleman, Hanya Popova Parker and Clay Vajgrt. Jane Gardner, Acrylic Painting is the featured resident artist for Liberty.
204 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale
707-894-4410
www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org

 

 

Cloverdale, CA
Through April 25, 2024, Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
Nine new sculptures have been chosen by the Selection Committee and are part of the 2022-2024 Sculpture Trail. The themes of these nine sculptures are diverse and show the creative thinking and craftsmanship of the sculptors.
cloverdalesculpturetrail.org/

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

 

Gallery 300
Through December 31, Alejandro and Rachel
Works by very fine artists on display.
6780 McKinley St., Suite 130, The Barlow
707-332-1212
www.gallery-300.com

 

 

 

 

Graton Gallery
Through January 8, 20-Year Anniversary Alumni Exhibition
With Lisa Beerntsen, Marylu Downing, Patrick Fanning, James Fried ,Tim Haworth, Pam Powell, Susan Proehl, Tony Speirs, Jill Keller Peters, and Michael Coy. Guest artists, Tracy Martini, Connie Robeson, and Amy Waterman.
9048 Graton Road, Graton
707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.net

Hammerfriar Gallery
Through December 3, Ikei -The Source of Gratitude
The word Ikei expresses the profound spiritual appreciation and reverence that the Japanese have for Nature. On view is art by Kuniko Sasaki, Waguri Kawaguchi, and Haruko Tsuji, three artists who live and work in Japan; coordinated in part by Professor Ron Nakasone.
132 Mill St, Healdsburg
707-473-9600
www.hammerfriar.com

 

Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Through January 2, Holiday Gift Market
*** Reception, Friday, December 2, from 5 to 8 p.m.
334 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1970
healdsburgcenterforthearts.org

 

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

Laguna Foundation, Heron Hall
Through December 23, Layers: Serenity, Survival, and Silence
Artwork by Sally Rapelye Briggs.
900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa
707-527-9277
www.lagunafoundation.org

 

Museum of Sonoma County
Art
December 10 through May 28, 2023, Art of Risk: The Innovative Sculpture of Michael Cooper
*** Opening reception, Saturday, December 10, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Michael Cooper’s work exemplifies the individualism, innovation, and eccentric creativity for which Sonoma County is known. Art of Risk is an exhibition that is of interest to not only the art community, but also to students and all who are interested in exploration of engineering, science, the environment, and to all who value creativity, invention, and originality. This solo exhibition of Cooper’s work at the Museum of Sonoma spans over four decades of the artist’s career.

History
2023, Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture 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 will have 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
December through January 2023, Glitter, Glitz & Glamour
*** Artists reception Saturday, December 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.
3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental
707-874-9392
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Paul Mahder Gallery
December 3, 2022 Annual Holiday Exhibit
*** Opening Reception, Saturday, December 3 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Featuring many new works from our represented artists plus several new artists!
222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
707-473-9150
paulmahdergallery.com/

 

 

Petaluma Arts Center
Through December 17, Members Show 2022
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma
707-762-5600
www.petalumaartscenter.org

Ren Brown Collection Gallery
Surround yourself with beauty! 2023 Kurhu Calendars are now available. 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

 

 

 

Riverfront Art Gallery
132 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma
707-775-4278
www.riverfrontartgallery.com

Santa Rosa Arts Center
Through December 30, Pets and Wild Things
Nonjuried show of work by local artists.

December 2 through December 30, The Gift Show: Small Works
*** Opening Reception Friday, December 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.
312 South A Street, Santa Rosa
707-526-0135
santarosaartscenter.org/

 

 

 

 

Santa Rosa Junior College, Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery
Through December 9, A Library of Forms
Each of the eight artists explores concepts of movement, color, light and form. Images and sculptures suggest experiments with some variables held constant and others in flux. Every piece is a question that is answered by another question. The exhibition was curated by SRJC art faculty Christopher Woodcock and was hung with help from students enrolled in Exhibition Design Art 53.
The Robert F. Agrella Gallery is located on the first floor of Doyle Library.
1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-527-4298
art-gallery.santarosa.edu/current-exhibits-0

Sculpturesite, Glen Ellen
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
707-933-1300
www.sculpturesite.com

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
December 3 through December 30, Members Show 2022
*** Opening reception Saturday, December 3, from 2 to 4 p.m.
This show is the yearly “family reunion” of all our artist members. Every member artists brings in one piece. There is no juror, every submitted work is exhibited.
282 South High St., Sebastopol
707-829-4797
www.sebarts.org

Sebastopol Gallery
Through December 3, What the Crows Brought Me
Assemblage by Rebeca Treviño. As crows delight in play and shiny things, Rebeca’s art lures the viewer with unusual juxtapositions, and out-of-context objects that present unexpected narratives.

December 5 through January 28, Wild Things: Paintings by Susan St. Thomas
*** Artist reception on Saturday, December 10, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Susan’s luminous paintings emerge from dreams and speak to the wild side of us, bearing messages of freedom, peace and power.
150 N. Main St, Sebastopol
707-829-7200
www.sebastopol-gallery.com/

 

 

Sebastopol Public Library Forum Room
December 6 through January 20, Wine Country Rug Hookers Exhibit
*** Reception, December 10, from 2 to 4 p.m.
7140 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol

 

SOFA Arts District, Santa Rosa
*** Friday, December 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., Ring the Bells
Art – Open Studios – Music – Community. Join us for a special First Friday evening of illumination, community, and art, celebrating the Winter Season and ringing in the New Year. The event is free and family friendly. Bring a bell to wear or ring as you stroll the neighborhood.
South A St. Santa Rosa

*** Saturday, December 10 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., WinterBlast
Annual Holiday Festival. Art, Music, Food, and two SOFA Parades at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Free and Family Friendly.
South A St. Santa Rosa
Street festival between Julliard Park and Sebastopol Ave.

Sonoma State University, University Art Gallery
Through December 11, Allison Berkoy: OK and Jessye McDowell: Superbia
The exhibition presents two artists who work with digital and electronic media. Berkoy and McDowell explore the complex interface between humans, nature, and machines.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
707-664-2295
artgallery.sonoma.edu/

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Through January 8, 2023, Raymond Saunders: On Freedom and Trust
The exhibition features 25 large scale mixed-media paintings by Saunders. Many of the works are experimental using stencils, impasto paint, and found objects. Saunders reuses many motifs in his work and repurposes commercial and cultural signs to create multiple perspectives and multiple meanings.
551 Broadway, Sonoma
707-939-7862
www.svma.org

 

Upstairs Art Gallery
Through January 1, Merry and Bright
*** Reception Holiday Open House, December 3, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: meet the artists and cheer the season. Linda Barretta, Beverly Bird, Marsha Connell, Gail Morgan, Jo Tobin-Charleston, Tosya Shore, Ron Sumner, Carolyn Wilson, present Merry and Bright, a collection of works that celebrates the season through joyful colors and iconic themes. The Staircase Showcase features consignment artist offerings.
306 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-4214
www.Upstairsartgallery.net

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