Upcoming Activities and Deadlines
This page lists items chronologically that are produced by or in partnership with Creative Sonoma.* Click on the headline of each item to learn more.
NETWORKING: Education Leaders in Arts Orgs Meetup | October 8, 2026
Education leaders in Sonoma County arts organizations are invited to gather and converse online 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 and share to build a stronger Sonoma County Arts Education Alliance!
Zoom meetings at 11:30am-12:30pm on:
October 8, 2026
December 3, 2026
February 11, 2027
April 8, 2027
More information HERE.
Contact AWorley@lutherburbankcenter.org for more information
CANCELLED: REGULAR MEETING: Fire Memorial Task Force | October 21, 2026, 3-4:30pm
The Fire Memorial Task Force meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Agenda will be posted HERE 72 hours before the meeting start date.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Social Media Mastery FREE Workshop | October 22, 2026, 10am-12pm
Training on leveraging social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, etc.) to promote artwork. Guidance on content creation, engagement strategies, and building an online presence.
With Jacqui Bonner, Owner of Mindful Media Solutions at Sebastopol Center for the Arts
RSVP HERE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Teaching Artist Training | Beginning November 2026
“Creating, Building, and Maintaining the Classroom Container”
A Multi-Part Series
This three-part professional development series, offered by the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, is designed for actively practicing teaching artists seeking to strengthen their classroom presence, instructional clarity, and professional confidence. Using the concept of the “container” as both a personal and structural framework, participants will explore how identity, intentional practices, and responsive strategies create learning environments where creativity, safety, and accountability can coexist.
Much more information HERE.
SPECIAL MEETING: Fire Memorial Task Force | November 2, 2026, 3-4:30pm
A special meeting of the Fire Memorial Task Force. Agenda will be posted HERE 24 hours before the start date and time.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Curatorial Guidance in the Art Market FREE Workshop | November 12, 5-7pm
Selling and collecting fine art craft & and the nuances of contemporary craft in the art market.
With Ren Brown, Owner and Curator of Ren Brown Collection in Bodega Bay at Sebastopol Center for the Arts.
RSVP HERE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Developing Collector Relationships FREE Workshop | November 24, 2026, 10am-12pm
Collector/Gallerist Panel- Professionals will speak to the cohort on why they collect, how they work with galleries, and artists. Collectors will review the cohort’s work in the studio.
With Alan Becksted, Artist, Collector, and SebArt Board Member & Donavan artist and owner of Oli Gallery in Guerneville, CA. Held at Sebastopol Center for the Arts.
RSVP HERE
*For Creative Skills or Professional Development Workshops presented or produced by Sonoma County artists and other organizations, visit our Creative Calendar and Opportunities.

