Creative Sonoma

10/23/2026

🎉 We are thrilled for the shout-out in yesterday’s SoCo Correspondent!

We were excited to see the new Creative Sonoma Impact Dashboard, (designed by analytics consultant Craig Dermody) featured! The interactive dashboard allows users to explore grants and events administered by Creative Sonoma, serving thousands of individuals across the county!

The newsletter also highlighted the Economic Development Collaborative's upcoming Fall Economic Perspective (happening November 5th at Sonoma State University) and our upcoming State of the Arts Benchmark Study!

- Explore the Dashboard: Visit https://creativesonoma.org/about-us/
- Read the Newsletter: Check out the SoCo Correspondent link: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08BfV00

Be sure to stay tuned for updates on these incredible initiatives and more!

10/18/2026

For families and parent leaders:
Arts in Action — Creativity Can’t Wait! ⌛

Join the California State PTA Arts Education Committee for an inspiring session designed to help families and PTA leaders bring more arts to their campuses.

This statewide webinar explores practical ways to strengthen arts advocacy, understand Proposition 28, and create engaging family arts activities at home or school. Participants will also hear from , who will share valuable insights on expanding arts opportunities for all students. 🎨

Creativity builds brighter futures. This training helps you champion the arts in your community! @

📅Wednesday, October 28
🕖7:00PM-8:00PM

🔗To learn more visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H08qtt00

10/15/2026

✨✨Calendar Spotlight: Here's a snippet of what's happening throughout the County this next week! And more to see on our calendar. Be sure to post your own events for a chance to be featured here! (https://na2.hubs.ly/H08qvr60):

✨ Oct 17-18: "Art Trails Open Studios", Presented by Sonoma County Art Trails in artists' studios throughout all of Sonoma County

✨Oct 17-18: "Alfred Hitchcock Film Festival", Presented by Visit Bodega Bay in Bodega Bay

✨Oct 17: "Phantasmagoria - Haunting night of live music, goth rock and dark comedy", Presented by WonderStump in Petaluma

✨Oct 17: "Jazz Orchestra", Presented by Green Music Center in Rohnert Park

✨Oct 22: "Indigenous Voices Series: Sherrie Smith-Ferri", Presented by The 222 in Healdsburg

🔗To learn more about these events and other events in the County, visit the following: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08qvr60

10/13/2026

Celebrating creativity doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Some people start by learning more. Others support educators, participate locally, or help build momentum in their community. What matters is that there are many ways to engage—and that creativity is supported in ways that feel meaningful and possible.

As part of Spark Creativity for Brighter Futures, our year-long campaign with Create CA, they’ve gathered tools and resources to help people participate in their own way.

Explore ways to get involved at your own pace at https://na2.hubs.ly/H08lYS90.


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10/09/2026

📣✨Check out some of these Opportunities offered by our community peers: Jobs and Grants. https://na2.hubs.ly/H08jywX0

✴️Job Opportunity: Graphic Arts Designer, Sonoma County Library | Apply by Oct. 14

✴️Job Opportunity: Program Manager, LIfe on Art | First round of applications due Oct. 16.

✴️Job Opportunity: Arts and Culture Program Administrator (p/t), City of Healdsburg | Apply by Oct. 28

✴️Job Opportunity: Gallery & Visitor Services Coordinator (p/t), Petaluma Arts Center | Open until filled

✴️Grant Opportunity: CA$H Theatre Grant for theatre companies and individual theatre artists | Theatre Bay Area | Apply by Nov. 2

✴️Job Opportunity: Weekend Facilities Coordinator (p/t), Sebastopol Center for the Arts | Open until filled

🔗Learn more here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08jywX0

10/07/2026

💫Beginning TOMORROW, Thursday, October 8!

🎨Education leaders in Sonoma County arts organizations are invited to gather online for conversation about relevant topics in arts education. Bring your questions, share your victories and challenges, and develop a network of other professionals in the field!

Learn more at

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10/05/2026

🙌Kick off of Reggio Emilia Fall 2026 Cohort!

In September, the Sonoma County Office of Education began a professional development series on the Reggio Emilia Approach in partnership with Creative Sonoma.

🖌️Over 35 early childhood educators and providers used drawing to express and convey understanding and meaning. Regardless of artistic skill level, each attendee was able to consider each assignment deeply, express their observation through drawing, and inquire and share among others.

🎨Those participating in the series represent 4Cs Sonoma County and Multicultural Children Center as well as educators from these school districts: Kenwood Elementary, Piner-Olivet, Monte Rio, Rincon Valley, Roseland, and Wright.

Learn more about the Reggio Project in Sonoma County! https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Sj850

10/02/2026

✨✨Calendar Spotlight: Here's a snippet of what's happening throughout the County this weekend! Be sure to post your own events for a chance to be featured here! (https://na2.hubs.ly/H089pWS0):

✨ Oct 3: "Many Moons Festival!" Presented by Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay at Ives Park, Sebastopol

✨Oct 3: "Don Pasquale - One-Act Comic Opera" Presented by The 222 in Healdsburg

✨Oct 4: "Clay + Bloom" Ceramics, Floral Design & Watercolor Workshop" Presented by Kickwheel Sonoma in Petaluma

✨Oct 4: "Salsa Sundays" Presented by The California in Santa Rosa

✨Oct 2-4: "Grand Bazaar - Arts + Crafts Fair" Presented by Giving4Life at Petaluma Fairgrounds, Petaluma

🔗To learn more about these events and other events in the County, visit the following: https://na2.hubs.ly/H089pWS0

09/30/2026

💫TRAINING for TEACHING ARTISTS: "Creating, Building, & Maintaining the Classroom Container"
📆BEGINS: November 4 from 4:30pm-7:30pm, in-person

The Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is offering a multi-part professional development series to strengthen classroom presence, instructional clarity, and professional confidence. Learn about this unique opportunity to refine your skills and strategies to apply immediately in your teaching! Attend one or all of the sessions.
Creative Sonoma is proud to partner in offering this training opportunity!
Learn more at https://na2.hubs.ly/H083VRv0

09/28/2026

LAST CALL! Arts Impact Grants for Organizations (AIGO) applications are due this week on THURSDAY, October 1, at 11:59 PM PST!

Creative Sonoma’s AIGO program provides operational and program support to Sonoma County arts and culture nonprofits, helping sustain vital programming, foster cross-cultural engagement, and expand access to creative experiences for local youth and communities.

Don’t miss your chance to secure funding for your organization’s upcoming year!

Pictured: AIGO winner Cazadero Music Camp's 2025 Junior High Session Orchestra performs during their weekly outdoor concert, set amidst the ancient redwoods of Western Sonoma County.