Public Art
Left to right: “Without a Shout” by William Wareham (Cloverdale Sculpture Trail); “Aurora III” by Catherine Daley (Luther Burbank Center for the Arts); “4th Street Wildflower Medallions” by Angelina Duckett (City of Santa Rosa); “Culture Vultures” by Patrick Amiot (County of Sonoma). Learn more about these pieces and many more in the Creative Sonoma Public Art Directory.
Public Art in Sonoma County
ON THIS PAGE:
- Public Art Plan and Reports
- Sonoma County’s Public Art Plan
- Sonoma County Public Art Reports
- Our Public Art Programs and Projects
- Fire Memorial Public Art Project
- Public Art Directory
- Public Art Grants: ArtSurround, Pop Up Creativity, District 5 Community Public Art Project Grants
- Special Projects: Demonstration Projects and Creative Re-Opening
Public Art Plan and Reports
The Strategic Plan that established Creative Sonoma in 2014 included a long-term goal of assessing and developing a Public Art Plan for the County. Our staff have been researching best practices and working with public art experts since 2018 in preparation to present a plan to the Board of Supervisors.
Sonoma County Public Art Plan
A revised public art plan for the County will be shared soon.
Sonoma County Public Art Reports
In preparation for the development of the Sonoma County Public Art Plan, multiple studies were undertaken to assess the role of and resources for public art in our community.
Our Public Art Programs and Projects
Fire Memorial Public Art Project
In June 2022, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to create and install a commemorative artwork to honor those who lost their lives in the 2017 wildfire complex, remind us of our community’s resilience, and serve as a sanctuary for reflection, remembrance, and healing. Creative Sonoma, a division of the Economic Development Collaborative, will facilitate the project on the County’s behalf. Learn more about the Fire Memorial Work Plan and the associated Task Force HERE.
Public Art Directory
- Search a constantly growing directory of where to find public art in Sonoma County. Explore hundreds of art works HERE.
Public Art Grants: ArtSurround, Pop Up Creativity (Applications Closed)
- ArtSurround Training Cohort and Grants (2022). Learn about the creative placemaking program HERE, about the 2022 Grantee Artists and Projects HERE, or about the grants HERE.
- Pop-Up Creativity Grants (2017-2019). Learn about past grantees HERE.
- District 5 Community Public Art Project Grants (2025). Learn about this location-specific program and grantees HERE.