Creative Sonoma Grantee Archives

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222 Performing Arts (DBA THE 222) Adult Arts Education, Art Gallery, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Performing Arts Membership or Season Tickets, Special Events, Theatre, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education THE 222 is a Performing Arts Organization in Healdsburg, California, committed to embracing innovation and developing performances for the 21st century. Our Mission Create outstanding events and experiences in the performing arts as a prime dynamic of connection within our community. Recognize and encourage youth participation in the arts as an investment in our long term cultural vitality. Strengthen the interaction between artists, audiences and the community.

3 Feet Of Air Association/Club/Group/Guild, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Festivals/Markets, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Special Events, Visual Arts

Making joyful spectacle to solve our climate crises

We're a fluid team of artists, performers and engineers creating unique street theater opportunities to advance meaningful solutions for global issues at the local scale. Change starts with a spark and we're excited to ignite people's desire to participate in this dance of life!

6th Street Playhouse Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Holidays Shop Local, Performing Arts Membership or Season Tickets, Theatre, Youth Arts Education The Playhouse was created in 2004 by the merger of two of Sonoma County’s most prominent and oldest theatre companies, Santa Rosa Players and Actor’s Theatre. Together, with the help of G.K. Hardt and other community leaders and donors, the Playhouse renovated the 107-year-old Del Monte cannery in the Historic Railroad Square District. The $1.3 million dollar renovation resulted in a state-of-the-art theatre which opened to wide acclaim in 2005. It is the only theatre space designed by theatre artists for theatre in Sonoma County. In 2007, the Playhouse added the 99-seat Studio Theatre in another part of the same warehouse building. This theatre was especially designed for the production and development of new, cutting-edge plays. In 2010 additional classroom and rehearsal space was added. From the beginning, the Playhouse has provided a high quality School of Drama that provides a year-round program of affordable theatre classes and on-stage experiences for children, youth and adults. The Playhouse is unique in its willingness to include all levels of ability, from professional to community actors. Annually, the Playhouse reaches over 30,000 patrons, residents and visitors with over 200 performances (14 professional productions), 7 shows on the main stage, 7 shows in the Studio Theatre, a Holiday Cabaret series, 3 fundraising events, new play readings; winter, spring and fall School of Drama youth productions and adult classes; a summer theatre camp for children and youth, as well as numerous special events, cabarets, staged readings, workshops and presentations.

Acorn MusEcology Project performing "In Common Silence" - Sylvan Sounds Concert in the Armstrong Redwoods Forest Theater 2023

Acorn MusEcology Project Creative Sonoma Grantee, Music, Nonprofit The Acorn MusEcology Project is a 22-voice choral ensemble based in Sonoma County, composing and performing original music that explores our collective role as caretakers in our relationship with our animal and plant brethren and living systems. Concert programs are created to advance the causes of environmental stewardship—toward the rediscovery, healing, and reimagining of a vibrant planet beyond our own time.

Artstart Adult Arts Education, Art Gallery, Creative Design, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Nonprofit, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education Artstart is an award-winning, 501(c)3 non-profit educational arts organization serving all of Sonoma County since 1999. Our mission is to provide mentoring and stimulating arts work experience for Sonoma County youth, while creating publicly and privately commissioned art for our community. WE PROVIDE TRAINING We hire young people ages 14-20 to apprentice under the mentorship of professional artists. WE CREATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ART Artstart works with public entities as well as private clients to make beautiful art ranging from very large pieces of public art to small works, such as painted or mosaic furniture, and works on canvas. WE COLLABORATE By working with other Sonoma County Arts organizations we expand our program and support community endeavors. A selection of past partner organizations include: Community Action Partnership (CAP), The Santa Rosa Downtown Arts District, Artquest, Museums of Sonoma County, KRCB, Sonoma County Library, The Imaginists, SOFA Arts District, The Rural Cemetery Historical Society, and the City of Santa Rosa and Department of Parks and Recreation.

Cazadero Music Camp Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family, Music, Nonprofit, Sports/Outdoors, Youth Arts Education Cazadero Music Camp brings the love of music and learning to youth. We provide a nurturing, inspirational environment for young musicians ages 9-18. For more than 65 years, Cazadero has offered a dynamic music education program that strikes a thoughtful balance between in-depth music education and carefree summer camp fun. Caz is set on 33 acres near the Russian River in Sonoma County where young musicians learn together under a canopy of spectacular redwood trees. Our vision is to bring the transformative Caz experience to as many youth as possible. Combining music and nature in a truly unique setting, young musicians develop a love of music which lasts a lifetime. Our impact is evident in the inspired performances that close each session and the heartfelt evaluations of the young musicians themselves. You can read these evaluations on our Caz Testimonials page here.

Our Programs

Cazadero inspires over 1,400 youth during a typical year through two complementary music programs, Summer Music Camp, and JumpStart in Music. Our Summer Music Camp brings together a diverse and talented student body from across the Bay Area and beyond. Campers work closely with skilled Conductors, talented Music Faculty, and a devoted Camp Staff. They discover their love of music, develop their musicianship, gain confidence in their playing, and make lasting friendships. Learn more. JumpStart in Music is a low-cost, high-impact weekend version of our Summer Music Camp for school and school district music programs. JumpStart brings Sonoma County and Bay Area public school students, their music teachers and high school mentors together for a three day, condensed immersion program which produces some remarkable results.

Children's Museum Of Sonoma County Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family, Museum, Museum and Gallery Memberships, Nonprofit, Youth Arts Education The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County (CMOSC) is a leading provider of cultural, educational, science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) learning experiences for families in Sonoma County. Our mission is to inspire curiosity and creativity through joyful, transformative experiences. Our vision is to ensure that all children have access to innovative play, creating more opportunities to empower the next generation of leaders, inventors, thinkers, and dreamers. The Children’s Museum uses the science of childhood brain development as the framework for its exhibits and activities. Interior and exterior spaces -- including Ella's Art Studio -- offer a creative and stimulating playground for young children that is unparalleled in Sonoma County. CMOSC’s continuum of arts programs, Arts for All, supports children’s exploration of artistic media, cultural influences, and self-expression. Led by trained staff, children gain a creative edge by experiencing arts and crafts, music, exploration, interactive exhibits, and transformative play.

Cloverdale Historical Society Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, History/Heritage, Library, Museum, Nonprofit, Special Events The Cloverdale Historical Society is a 501 C 3 Non-profit corporation that operates the History Museum/History Cener and the Gould-Shaw House c 1862, on the National Register of Historic Place, both open to the public. Multi-cultural programs and exhibits from the Cloverdale area. Research library and Museum Collection of photos, documents, artifacts and ephemera. The Cloverdale Sculpture Trail is a collaborative program.

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

Green Music Center At Sonoma State University Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Performing Arts Membership or Season Tickets, Special Events, Youth Arts Education The Green Music Center is the performing arts presenter at Sonoma State University, a regionally public serving university committed to educational access and excellence. As a cornerstone of Sonoma State University’s commitment to the arts, the Green Music Center is a place to witness artistic inspiration through year-round programming, serving as home to the Sonoma State University Music Department, the Santa Rosa Symphony, and Sonoma Bach. The mission of the Green Music Center is to present the most compelling artists of our time, to investigate ideas, and to provide access to diverse artistic experiences that educate, connect, and inspire Sonoma State University and neighboring North Bay communities. Built to bring together artists, students, families, music-lovers, and more, the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University is a gathering place for our diverse communities in Sonoma County to explore and enjoy the things that move and inspire us. The center includes the 1,400-seat Weill Hall, with a rear wall that opens to lawn seating for a unique summertime experience, and the intimate 240-seat Schroeder Hall.

Lions Den Education Institute Adult Arts Education, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Dance, Education, Festivals/Markets, History/Heritage, Kids/Family, Music, Performing Arts, School, Special Events, Theatre, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education THE LIONS DEN EDUCATION INSTITUTE SHARING COMMUNITY CULTURAL ENLIGHTENMENT With West African Drumming and Dance Performing Arts-Juggling, Acrobatics Overview The Lions Den Education Institute (LDEIASP) is established to provide communities opportunities to instill empowerment, self-determination and a sense of accomplishment to the people of the area. With these basic human attributes shared with our community, enlightenment is assured for our future. Our mission here at the LDEI is to share enlighten and educate the mainstream about our West African Culture. Our vision is to see everyone learn to appreciate their self-worth, resilience and power. Social emotional skills gained from our programs are self-confidence, teamwork, and perseverance. Success of the program will be measured in three ways; by the obvious joy in people's faces, minds and hearts, the culminating event produced, and an online anonymous survey participants can fill out to give feedback. Historically community programs focused on either just physical content or on academic content, here at LDEI, we understand the community is multifaceted and deserve to have every aspect of their being served. Our programs broaden horizons by teaching perseverance, to keep going when its hard and that's when things pay off. Our program develops character by having participants work closely together, building an interdependence that shows working on the same goal moves us all forward. Building much needed community awareness. Goals instill empowerment, self-determination and a sense of accomplishment to the participants and instill Self-confidence, Teamwork, and Enlightenment for our future.

Luther Burbank Center For The Arts Creative Sonoma Grantee, Dance, Education, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Performing Arts Membership or Season Tickets, Recovery Fund Grantee, Special Events, Theatre, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is home to world-class performances, nationally-recognized education programs, contemporary visual art, and many popular events. The Arts Center is located in the heart of the Sonoma wine country and ranked among California’s top performing arts presenters. Together with its resident companies, the Center presents more than 100 performances in music, dance, theater, renowned speakers, and comedy; provides education programs serving 50,000+ children and adults; and hosts nearly 1,000 community events a year. Owned and operated by the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, the Center relies on charitable community donations to achieve its mission – to enrich, educate, and entertain.

Pegasus Theater Company Creative Sonoma Grantee, Performing Arts, Theatre Founded in 1998, Pegasus Theater Company is an all volunteer company that produces plays, staged readings, special events, and its annual Tapas New Short Play Festival. It is a California non profit located in Guerneville.

Petaluma Arts Center Adult Arts Education, Art Gallery, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family, Museum, Museum and Gallery Memberships, Nonprofit, Special Events, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education

Building community through art.

PAC is dedicated to building our community’s creative capacity by making art an increasingly vital and meaningful part of our public life. In order to achieve this vision we will:

Strive to present innovative, inspiring and meaningful art exhibitions
Maintain a sustainable, accessible and inclusive space for community gatherings and for diverse artistic expressions and experiences
Enrich Petaluma both culturally and economically
Provide artistic and educational opportunities for learners of all ages
Foster creativity by embracing new audiences and new ways of seeing the world

Petaluma Historical Museum Creative Sonoma Grantee, History/Heritage, Holidays Shop Local, Library, Museum, Museum and Gallery Memberships Preserving the Unique History of Petaluma and Providing Educational and Cultural Services to the Community. The former Carnegie library now houses Petaluma poultry, dairy, and Miwok Indian history exhibits from the 1850s. The cornerstone for this stately Carnegie Library was laid in 1904. The building, designed by local architect Brainerd Jones and built from locally quarried stone, features the largest free-standing leaded glass dome in Northern California. The building is in the neo-classical style, featuring original fan-glass windows, round leaded-glass windows, also original interior wood paneling and columns. It also houses a fine research library.

Play It Forward Music Foundation Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Foundation, Kids/Family, Music, Nonprofit, Nonprofit Services, Performing Arts, Special Events, Youth Arts Education Play it Forward Music Foundation is a nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to foster connection through music. We provide programming, instruments, lessons, and performance opportunities to people with limited access. We believe music has the power to transform lives both internally and collectively as well as enrich our community.

Play Marimba! Business, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, School, Youth Arts Education he Play Marimba! Program offers a culturally diverse music curriculum that excites and engages the youth of Sonoma county. Founded locally in Petaluma, we are recreating our success by offering complete program pages for schools including:

Instrument Sets
Curriculum
Staff Training
Student Access to our Extensive Online Video Library

During COVID distance learning we are offering remote instruction for students at multiple sites throughout the state. We are full for the fall semester but are currently accepting applicants for a January 2021 program start date.

Please visit our website to learn more and contact us to discuss your school's needs.

Raizes Collective Adult Arts Education, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Environmental, History/Heritage, Literature/Poetry, Music, Nonprofit, Nonprofit Services, Performing Arts, Special Events, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education Raizes Collective, based in Santa Rosa and serving Sonoma County, was established June 2015 to empower and mobilize community through the arts, culture and environmental education. Our collective came together to offer artists and teachers of color the resources of space, programming, events, shows and activities to affect social and political change through art and community building. We believe this facilitates healing of the divisions within our diverse communities.

Redwood Arts Council Arts Council/Alliance, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Holidays Shop Local, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts Membership or Season Tickets Born out of a love of house concerts and the desire to bring world class musicians to the West County, we present a series of concerts that rival the quality of chamber music performance in larger metropolitan areas; but on a smaller stage where our audience can see, hear and feel the music on a more intimate level. Each concert, a diverse program is carefully crafted and measured by how often and how deeply it moves us, both by the magnificence of the music being performed and by the powerful perceptions brought to it by the performers. We also partner with local schools to bring our artists to Sonoma County's budding musicians, either for a concert, a music workshop, or more intensive clinics.

River Arts Arts Council/Alliance, Association/Club/Group/Guild, Corporation, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Dance, Education, Festivals/Markets, Film/Video, Fine Crafts, Kids/Family, Media, Music, Nonprofit, Nonprofit Services, Performing Arts, Special Events, Theatre, Visual Arts River Arts A Project to Advance a Vibrant Arts Community and Arts Center in the Lower Russian River Region The idea of having a dynamic and active arts organization in Guerneville, with the further goal of having an Arts and Community Center, has been a long-sought wish of many in the community. While Guerneville has, in the last decade or so, begun to establish itself at an arts-oriented town, with about a dozen galleries, a theater group, a community choir and numerous other creative activities, no organization has emerged to proactively support, encourage and champion the arts; nor is there an arts center, which nearly every other town in Sonoma County has. In March of 2021 a group of artists and others came together to form the nucleus of River Arts. In coordination with County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins the establishment of an actual Arts and Community Center is within reach. In order to launch this organization, activate the community and build support for such a center, River Arts is proceeding to enact an ambitious pilot agenda of events and programs for 2022. The major programs planned are: 1. Saturday Stroll Artwalk: We have revived and are coordinating the First Friday Artwalk (suspended during COVID) and moved it to the first Saturday of each month at the behest of the galleries. We plan to expand it this year with music, street vendors, food, and more. 2. Murals Project: We wish to put Guerneville on the map as a murals and public art destination. We have identified over 30 possible mural locations. We hope to create 5-6 murals during 2022 and a similar number each year thereafter for a number of years. We intend to invite public participation in some of the murals, including ones that will be done all or primarily by children. Even after the first set of murals are complete, we see this project extending into the future as a public art project, with continuous creation of public art throughout Guerneville. 3. Summer Art Festival: We are planning a Summer Arts Festival in September. The Festival will be centered around the iconic "old bridge" in the center of town, which is now a walking bridge over the Russian River, and will spill out into the town plaza on the north side of the bridge and the small park on the south side of the bridge. 4. Winter Crafts Fair: We are planning for a Winter Crafts Fair in December 2022. 5. Music in the Galleries: We are planning to have an occasional series of music events in certain galleries during 2022. We are seeking unusual or unique music that would be suitable for a gallery space. Our first event is an appearance by "4 Shillings Short" (https://4shillingsshort.com/home) at the Oli Gallery on April 5. 6. Art Auction: We have teamed with Forgotten Felines for an online Art Auction in Spring 2022. 7. CalTrans Coordination: River Arts is working to interact with CalTrans to beautify Guerneville and bring an aesthetic sense to the town that will be attractive to residents and visitors alike. 8. Arts District: River Arts is intending to apply for Cultural (Arts) district status with the state of California once the program re-opens for applications. The overriding goal of all of these programs is to knit together a stronger sense of community identity and kinship through the creative works and participation of all members of the community. Each of these is a pilot project. We will start off small, but our goal is that, over time, these will grow and develop into significant programs that will put the lower Russian River on the map as an arts destination.

Roustabout Theater Creative Sonoma Grantee, Dance, Education, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Theatre, Youth Arts Education Roustabout Theater is the longest-running Resident Theater company of the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Sonoma County. Their award-winning Apprentice Program is one of the leading theatrical training and performance programs for dedicated young actors in the San Francisco Bay Area. Roustabout Theater’s mission is creating vibrant professional theater focused on bringing to life less-frequently-produced plays. Roustabout’s Apprentice Program is an unparalleled actor training program in Sonoma County highlighting the talents of the county’s most extraordinary student performers through its professionally produced productions. Roustabout also provides unique opportunities for our students through our ongoing series of Master Classes with Tony Award-winners, award-winning Broadway actors and nationally recognized Casting Directors. In addition, our Conservatory Classes provide ongoing training in acting, vocal performance, diction, dialect, movement, dance, improv and stage combat.

Santa Rosa Players DBA 6th Street Playhouse Adult Arts Education, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Kids/Family, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Performing Arts Membership or Season Tickets, School, Theatre, Youth Arts Education The Santa Rosa Players DBA 6th Street Playhouse has a long history with Santa Rosa and has for over fifty years provides live theatrical entertainment for the surrounding community. The Playhouse is a venue consisting of two theaters. The GK Hardt Stage is a 184 seat theater that caters to Broadway style musicals and plays. The Monroe Stage is a more intimate Black Box three sided theater of 99 seats that features smaller comedies and dramas and is one of the most exciting venues to see a performance. The Mainstage and Black Box performances are presented throughout the year and total over 170 in one season. The 6th Street Playhouse also offers classes to adults, teens and youth interested in following the creative arts and developing theatrical skills. Over 300 students learn stage presence, song, dance, and stagecraft that includes technical sound, lighting, set design, and costume making. All students are given an opportunity to perform on either of our two public stages during a season's consisting seven student productions.

Santa Rosa Symphony Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Kids/Family, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Youth Arts Education Santa Rosa Symphony's mission is to inspire and engage the residents of our region through exceptional musical performances and educational programs, guided by the core values of organizational strength, innovative programming, community service, and fiscal responsibility. Now in its 99th season, the Santa Rosa Symphony (SRS) is the third-oldest professional orchestra in California and one of the oldest symphony orchestras in the western United States. The resident orchestra at Sonoma State University’s Donald and Maureen Green Music Center, SRS performs seven Classical Series concert sets in the acoustically acclaimed 1,400-seat Weill Hall, along with Snoopy Family Concert Series, Discovery Rehearsal Series, and Winterlude… Also performed are the summer series Symphony Uncorked all over wine country, the Symphony Pops at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, and a series of intimate chamber performances at the Brannan Center. Led by Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong since 2018, the orchestra is recognized for artistic excellence, innovative programming, and a commitment to presenting both established masterworks and new music. SRS has earned national recognition for its adventurous programming and community engagement, including an ASCAP award for adventurous programming and an American Symphony Orchestra League MetLife Award for Community Engagement. Through the Santa Rosa Symphony Institute for Music Education, SRS reaches more than 20,000 young people annually through five youth ensembles, a beginning strings program, Simply Strings, inspired by El Sistema, in-school programs, summer music education, and Free Concerts for Youth. Its broad community offerings also include free, family-friendly chamber music performances across all twelve Sonoma County Library regional branches, as well as other community programs throughout the region. In 2022, SRS released its first commercial recording, Cello Concerto & Other Works, featuring music by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. The Santa Rosa Symphony is led by J. Andrew Bradford who joined SRS as President and CEO in 2023. It is supported by a 15-person full-time administrative staff and is a member of the League of American Orchestras and the Association of California Symphony Orchestras.

Santa Rosa Urban Arts Partnership Adult Arts Education, Art Gallery, Arts Council/Alliance, Association/Club/Group/Guild, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Environmental, Festivals/Markets, Kids/Family, Literature/Poetry, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Special Events, Theatre, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education Founded in 2017 the Santa Rosa Urban Arts Partnership (SRUAP) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating vibrant communities through arts programing. SRUAP believes that the best way to balance urban growth while retaining neighborhood character is through collaborative arts activities that encourage collective efficacy, foster civic participation, and facilitate intercultural understanding. SRUAP hosts and sponsors events throughout the year that celebrate the arts and bring together community members for unique experiences that reinforce the invigorating and life-changing impact of creative collaboration. Events include the annual WinterBlast celebration each November in Santa Rosa’s SofA neighborhood, a family-friendly festival that kicks off the winter holidays by attracting thousands of citizens to celebrate creativity together. Always evolving, SRUAP hosts placemaking and art events large and small throughout the year.

Sebastopol Community Cultural Center Adult Arts Education, Corporation, Creative Sonoma Grantee, Dance, Education, Festivals/Markets, Food/Drink, Kids/Family, Literature/Poetry, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Special Events, Sports/Outdoors, Theatre, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education About Us: We bring passionate instructors, dedicated students, musicians from far and wide, and concert goers together. In addition, we provide spaces and places for special events that go on in our town. Our Mission Statement: The Sebastopol Community Cultural Center commits itself to providing community events, educational and recreational classes, social and cultural services and rental use of SCCC facilities. We strive to improve the quality of life in Sebastopol for individuals and the community as a whole.

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Making joyful spectacle to solve our climate crises

Our Programs

Building community through art.