Santa Rosa Arts & Culture

05/19/2026

🎶 The lineup is here! 🎶

Join the City of Santa Rosa this July and August for our 31st Anniversary of Live at Juilliard in beautiful Juilliard Park! Enjoy free live music, summer evenings, dancing, food vendors, and family-friendly fun in the heart of Santa Rosa.

From rock and soul to Latin, pop, and crowd-favorites, this year’s lineup is bringing the energy all summer long at Live at Juilliard!

Stay connected and we will see you this summer! SRCity.org/ARTS

Sebastian Saint James
Edú Bega
Gas Money
Michelle Lambert
Jimbo Scott Music
Dennis Johnson

There’s no better way to spend your summer Sunday evenings than enjoying music, food and fun at Live at Juilliard! This FREE concert series brings some of the Bay Area’s finest bands to Juilliard Park. Pack a picnic or purchase food from one of our tasty vendors.

05/05/2026

Santa Rosa is where Northern California’s creative energy comes together, and this summer, it’s on full display.

Experience the visionary work of Christo and Jeanne-Claude at the Museum of Sonoma County, opening June 27. Known for transforming landscapes and redefining what public art can be, this is a must-see exhibition.

Plan your visit and be part of the experience this summer!

04/29/2026

Do you remember Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Running Fence, the 24.5-mile art installation that appeared in Sonoma and Marin counties in 1976? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!⁠
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If you have any stories, photos, or personal connections to the Running Fence project, please let us know at the link below!

https://form.jotform.com/260627520652151
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Your memories may be shared in our summer exhibition, Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Running Fence at 50! ⁠
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04/28/2026

Our Arts and Culture Maps and Tours are now live, making it easy to explore creativity across Santa Rosa. From temporary installations, permanent art collection, and historic walking tours.

Discover the stories and art in our community!
Photos by Tom Rivas

SRCity.org/Arts

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

Now is the time to apply! 🎉

We are now accepting applications for the Community Promotions Event Support Program. This program supports nonprofit, community based events that are free and open to the public and help strengthen neighborhood connections, celebrate local culture, or provide a community service.

If you’re planning a festival, cultural celebration, athletic event, or community gathering taking place between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027, we encourage you to apply. Staff are here to help guide you through the process and support safe, successful, and memorable events.

⏰ Applications close May 31, 2026
🔗 Look for the link to apply in the comments.

04/21/2026

We’re now accepting applications for food vendors and nonprofit partners to be part of one of Santa Rosa’s most beloved summer traditions.

Join us in celebrating 31 years of Live at Juilliard!
More information + Apply at SRCity.org/ARTS

04/21/2026

03/27/2026

03/20/2026

We are incredibly proud of all of the artists who participated in this year’s National Arts Program exhibition. This year we had 176 artists participate, from first-time exhibitors to seasoned artists, this show truly showcases the talent in our community!

A special thank you to Rileystreet Art Supply for their continued support as our community sponsor.

If you haven’t had a chance to experience the exhibit yet, it will be on display at Finley Community Center through April 24.

03/13/2026

Join us this Sunday, March 15th, as we celebrate all of the artists who took part in this year’s 23rd annual National Arts Program!

The National Arts Program is open to artists of all ages and abilities, making it a truly special community exhibition. For many participants, especially in the Youth and Teen categories, this marks their very first time exhibiting their artwork. It takes courage to put your art on display, and we are incredibly proud of everyone who participated.

Please join us in congratulating the Teen and Youth winners featured below!

We hope to see you Sunday as we celebrate the creativity of our Santa Rosa community!

Reception Sunday, March 15th, 3-5pm

Finley Community Center
2060 W College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA