ORGANIZATIONS & ENTERPRISES

Sonoma County is home to more than 200 non-profit arts organizations along with 100s of other creative enterprises who work every day to enrich our lives with exhibits, performances, readings, happenings. Sometimes, they are caretakers of our collective cultural identity. Sometimes they are tour guides, leading us on an exploration into uncharted emotional waters. And always, they are the critical threads that tie together the fabric of our creative community. Browse this ever-growing gathering of our creative eco-system for ideas and opportunities.

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Wavemaker Media Design Creative Services, Crew, Film Office, Multimedia, Production Companies Wavemaker Media Design is a modest Sonoma County design and production studio that has been helping local businesses achieve impressive results since 1996. We provide a range of services that empower our clients to leverage the advertising potential of the internet and print media. Logo & brand identity, website design & development, print design & production, and video production. Sophisticated design produced with extreme finesse.

West County Fiber Arts School Education, Fine Crafts, School Welcome to West County Fiber Arts School, in Sebastopol, California. We offer a variety of workshops in fiber arts, taught by talented and experienced teachers from around the Bay Area, as well as from abroad. Browse our ever-expanding Menu of Workshops, and if you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing hello@wcfaschool.com. Our vision is to create a learning environment that supports the finest teachers in their respective craft and provides a conducive space for each student to open herself/himself to learning and the creative process. We are members of the Fibershed Producer Program, a community of local fiber producers and artisans, and are committed to fostering and sharing knowledge of local 'Soil-to-Soil' fiber systems and practices that enhance the land.

West Side Stories Petaluma Performing Arts, Theatre West Side Stories Petaluma believes that everyone has a story. Our goal? To give those stories a forum. After producing successful shows where stand-up comedians told their stories, former comic turned storyteller, Dave Pokorny sought to accommodate all those people who asked, “When can I tell my story?” And to encourage those people who doubted they had a story worth telling.

Westerfield Artworks Adult Arts Education, Education, Youth Arts Education Westerfield Artworks is a husband and wife collaboration with the mission of sharing our love for art with our community in Sonoma County and across the north bay. We aim to connect with and support people who are interested in exploring art, gaining new skills, or just looking for a fun new hobby. Art can be therapeutic, incredibly fulfilling, and can be a wonderful way to build friendships and community. Kip Westerfield is a multi-media artist based in the bay area and the founder of The Near Future Ago group art shows. He earned his BFA in illustration from Longwood College and has been practicing art for over 30 years. He specializes in surrealism and abstract art, using a variety of medias. His ink illustrations are surreal abstract with and geometric and psychedelic influences. Kip's acrylic and watercolor paintings range from Dali-influenced surrealism with dreamlike qualities to street and skate art with pop art influences. All of The Near Future Ago posters have been hand drawn by Kip, featuring a variety of characters in storytelling scenes. Vanessa is a photographer with a diverse background in both commercial and fine art photography. Her art photography focuses on both nature and urban life, often displaying the juxtaposition between the two. She is well-versed in both digital and analog photography can teach you how to use any kind of camera or lens. Vanessa is also a certified California Naturalist and teaches nature photography combined with ecology on guided hikes. She loves to inspire people to be able to observe nature in a more meaningful way through the practice of photography.

Western Hills Garden Decorative Arts, Education, Environmental, History/Heritage, Museum, Nonprofit, Visual Arts Founded in 1959, Western Hills Garden is a three-acre property in Occidental, CA with a critically important collection of rare ornamental plants and trees from around the world. It was transformed from pastureland and redwoods into an incredible example of cultivated biodiversity by Lester Hawkins and Marshall Olbrich. Over their 30+ year tenure they became experts in garden design and botany and inspired new ways of thinking about horticulture on the West Coast, with the garden as their studio, laboratory, and gathering space. More recent owners made key improvements that extended the Garden’s legacy. In September 2021, the property was purchased by Kent Strader and Hadley Dynak who are running it as a nonprofit (currently through a fiscal sponsorship) for the first time in its 60+ year history. Strategic goals are to preserve the collection, increase the public’s access to the garden, and create unique onsite experiences that link people, plants, and place with possibility. The public can engage via a range of programming: self-guided day visits, group tours, educational workshops, and artist residencies.

Where The Metals Meet Business, Creative Design, Decorative Arts, Retail, Visual Arts A woman owned small business, I create custom welded steel art to inspire deeper thought & connection, sometimes to question how or why we do things and hopefully inspire changes for the better. Using 1/4" steel round bar to create customized and signature pieces with your choice of finishes and many options to mount them, stained & slumped glass can also be included.

Wild Earth Art Business, Creative Design, Visual Arts Our ecological artworks are temporary or permanent installations that work with the land to inspire, heal, and connect people with nature. Created with natural, eco-friendly materials, these large-scale paintings and sculptures are the perfect way to illuminate the natural spirit of the land, call attention to dedicated spaces of refuge and sanctuary, and draw visitors to a place, including parks, wineries and other local businesses.

Ecological art is more than just decorative, outside paintings and sculptures, they are site-specific, thoughtful, and regenerative (art)works that:

Restore habitats by working with nature’s cycles + infusing the earth with vital nutrients
Educate the public on ecological efforts by highlighting the restoration process
Act as a catalyst within the community to inspire people to care about the land
Draw in visitors by enhancing your space and calling attention to your mission or goal
Create a unique differentiator for wineries, event centers, and other businesses to stand out

Ecological art is for everyone

Community organizations or conservation sites looking to encourage participation and deepen people’s desire to support their projects
Regenerative land stewards who want to enhance their restoration projects and make their projects feel more complete, understood, and integrated with the land and local communities
Wine country businesses who want their winery to stand out in person and on digital channels with a “destination-worthy” piece of art
Weddings and other events that want a custom, eco-conscious altar, painting, or sculpture to commemorate their special day
Teams or community groups who are looking for an interactive team-building experience that’s accessible for all ages

Wilde Collective Creative Design, Creative Services, Festivals/Markets, Film Office, Film/Video, Multimedia, Nonprofit Services, Production Companies, Special Events The Wilde Collective is a group of creative thinkers that breathe life into tailor-made events, video and experiences. Clients love that we deliver fresh perspectives and smart ideas. We have experience across all business sectors, from large corporate conferences to nonprofit fundraisers. We aspire to be human, kind, inclusive and have fun while pushing the boundaries of innovation.We choose to work alongside mindful professionals who respect the contributions and perspectives of all.

Windsor Chamber Of Commerce The Windsor Chamber of Commerce, initially formed in 1965, provides a variety of services for its member businesses as well as the community.

Windsor Performing Arts Academy Creative Sonoma Grantee, Dance, Education, Kids/Family, Music, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Theatre, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education Students young and old are given opportunities to learn, refine, and share their talents and skills in a safe and happy environment. We are very strict about enforcing our "No negativity, not even in jest" rule. Our least skilled students are free to make mistakes and learn from them and become better. Our highest skilled students are free to shine and to share what they know in an envy free environment. Many areas of production are taught: Lighting, Sound, Acting, Dancing, Singing, Costuming, Set Design and Creation

Winston LaCroix Creative Services, Film Office, Film/Video, Performing Arts My name is Andy Turner and I write as Winston LaCroix. I am writing a family action superhero series that features Drag Queens, aliens and a young lady who utilizes peoples’ energies, especially Love, to enhance her powers. I am Past President of the Florida Motion Picture & Television Assoc., as well as the International Television Association in Chicago. I supplied professional video/audio equipment and consulted in the Industry from 1974 until I retired in 2000 when I concentrated on writing screenplays. My schooling and Mentoring was from Esther Lutrelle with online courses like ISA Craft Course. I also have a Musical called RockIT SoCo-CAL film written.

Glowing tree sculpture with people enjoying the space in the background

WonderStump Adult Arts Education, Art Gallery, Education, Kids/Family, Museum, Music, Performing Arts, Special Events, Visual Arts

WonderStump is an immersive art experience and creative venue located in downtown Petaluma, California.

We bring multimedia, story-driven environments to life- blending bold sculpture, interactive tech, and hands-on play to spark curiosity and connection.

WonderStump invites visitors of all ages to explore strange worlds, engage their senses, and get delightfully lost in the experience! In addition to the main immersive art exhibit, we offer live music, themed events, a handcrafted artisan goods shop, art workshops, and multi-session classes.

Visit our BOX OFFICE to learn more about current offerings and reserve your tickets!

WTAW Press Literature/Poetry, Nonprofit, Publishing/Printing WTAW Press is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded and directed by Peg Alford Pursell, devoted to discovering and publishing enduring literary works. WTAW publishes a carefully curated list of titles across a range of genres (literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and prose that falls somewhere in between), subject matter, and perspectives. Our books have been reviewed and covered in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Shelf Awareness, Ms. Magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, Booklist, the Moscow Times, among other national and international media outlets. They've found an ardent readership, as evidenced by their regular and consistently long-lasting appearances on the bestselling lists of Small Press Distribution. Our books have received awards, accolades, and other notice, such as appearing on coveted lists of best books of the year and most anticipated forthcoming books pre-publication. WTAW books have received the Foreword Book of the Year, Northern California Book Award shortlist — the only small publisher of the list of 5 — the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing long list, among others. Learn more about our books at our website, learn more about our publishing program on our website.

WTAW has established the annual Kevin McIlvoy Book Prize for unpublished books of prose, beginning September 30, 2023.

WTAW's new imprint is Betty. Founded May 2023, Betty will publish books by women—for everyone. WTAW's imprint Alcove Chapbooks publishes chapbooks of prose, selected from the annual Alcove Chapbook Series Competition.

WTAW Press is a member of the Community of Literary Presses and Magazines. We participate in the national AWP Conference and Bookfair each year, as well as in local and other national book festivals and conferences.

If you are interested in applying to be part of our team, you can read about our opportunities here. WTAW maintains a corps of preliminary first readers: find out more about the position and apply here.

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