North Bay: Bodega Bay, Calistoga, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, St. Helena, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Sonoma, Yountville
Art After Dark - Healdsburg
Fourth Friday June-August 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Plaza Street
Why Go There? City sponsored activity features local artists, live performing arts, public art, local business vendors
More Information: Art After Dark
Healdsburg Center for the Arts Gallery/Store- Healdsburg
Wednesday-Monday 11:00am-5:00pm (Friday-Saturday until 6:00pm)
Location: 130 Plaza Street
Why Go There? Membership organization supports local arts, artists with exhibits, opening receptions, gallery; events; annual art festival co-sponsored with City of Healdsburg (June)
More Information: Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Art Association Napa Valley Store/Gallery - Napa
Daily 10:00am-6:00pm (Friday/Saturday until 9:00pm)
Location: 1307 First Street
Why Go There? Member artist works on display, variety of media. Open Studios self-guided tour: 40+ member artists (last two weekends of September).
More Information: Art Association + Open Studios
Petaluma Arts Center - Petaluma
Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm (receptions/event evening hours vary)
Location: 230 Lakeville Street
Why Go There? 4,500 square foot (historic Railroad Depot Freight Building) venue: art exhibits/receptions; film screenings; music concerts; play readings, workshops. Modest entrance fee discounted for seniors, students, teachers, military.
More Information: Petaluma Arts Center
Sonoma State University Art Gallery - Rohnert Park
Tuesday-Friday 11:00am-4:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Off West Redwood Drive, Adjacent to Lot A, north side of campus Art Building, Room 101
Why Go There? Features exhibitions, public programs on modern and contemporary artists of regional, national, and international significance; faculty and students; Juried Student Show (spring); events, including annual Art from the Heart benefit auction
More Information: Sonoma Art Gallery
First Friday Art Walk: South of A Street Arts District (SOFA) - Santa Rosa
Open Studio Tours (August)
Location: 312 South A Street (downtown)
Why Go There? 20+ artists; Live music in the backyard, Open Studio Tour
More Information: Facebook + South Street Art District
The California Indian Museum and Cultural Center - Santa Rosa
Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm (call ahead if planning to visit, as staffing may be limited)
Location: 5250 Aero Drive
Why Go There? With the intent to educate the public about the history, culture, contemporary life and contributions of California Indians, the center includes exhibits about Ishi (last known member of the Native American Yahi people), two photography collections: Edward S.Curtis California Indian collection and photographs of Native American photographer Dugan Aguilar (Paiute/Maidu/Pit River), born in Susanville, California in 1947, known for his photographic portraits of the Native communities of California and Nevada; small museum store; senior, youth admittance discount; special events scheduled.
More Information: CIMCC + Facebook
Museum of Sonoma County - Santa Rosa
Tuesday-Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm
Location: 475 Seventh Street
Why Go There? Focus on contemporary art, regional history; lectures, special events; annual fundraiser gala (August). Museum includes two buildings, multiple galleries, and a sculpture garden; housed in historic 1910 post office, National Register of Historic Places landmark; seniors (62+), student discount.
More Information: Museum of Sonoma County
Santa Rosa Arts Center - Santa Rosa
Friday-Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm, Sunday until 2:00pm
Location: 312 South A Street
Why Go There? As an anchor of South of A (SOFA) arts district, sponsors annual members art show (April), changing art exhibits, music concerts, special events
More Information: Santa Rosa Arts Center
Sebastopol Center for the Arts - Sebastopol
Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: 282 South High Street
Why Go There? Showcases local/other artist works via curated, juried exhibitions, events, open studios (June); gift shop
More Information: Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Arts Guild of Sonoma - Sonoma
Thursday-Monday 11:00am-5:00pm (closed Tuesday, Wednesday)
Location: 140 East Napa Street
Why Go There? 20+ artists, variety of media; celebrating 40+ years; changing exhibitions; artist receptions; participation in first Thursday art walk
More Information: Arts Guild of Sonoma
Sonoma Art Walk - Sonoma
First Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Plaza, downtown
Why Go There? Meet artists, view art, hear music, poetry, local businesses participation
More Information: Sonoma Art Walk
Sonoma Community Center - Sonoma
Daily 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: 276 East Napa Street
Why Go There? Hosts arts/community related activities; gallery 212 changing exhibits, opening artist reception (first Friday); events include annual Trashion Fashion Week (March); fundraiser concerts
More Information: Sonoma Community Center
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art - Sonoma
Wednesday-Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm
Location: 551 Broadway
Why Go There? Contemporary and modern art changing exhibits, tours, store with one-of-a kind items; senior discount (free admittance Wednesday to all); annual fundraiser gala (July)
More Information: Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Additional Resources
BAHHM - Bay Area
Bay Area Historic House Museums
Artisans Co-Op - Bodega Bay
Gallery + events
Salmon Creek Art Walk - Bodega Bay
Artist organized annual Salmon Creek Village spring art walk (April)
Calistoga Arts Center - Calistoga
Hosts exhibits, events, annual soup night fundraiser (February)
Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum - Napa
500 First Street, daily 10:30am-5:00pm
Napa Art Walk - Napa
Public art pieces installed every two years, map available
Rail Arts District - Napa
Mural art along the rail line and Napa Vine Trail
Petaluma Museum - Petaluma
Permanent and temporary exhibits in museum entrance; 20 Fourth Street, Thursday-Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm
Point Reyes Art - Point Reyes Station
Tomales Bay area Open Art Studios: Memorial and Thanksgiving weekends
Laguna de Santa Rosa Environmental Center - Santa Rosa
Heron Hall art gallery, 900 Sanford Road, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (call to confirm open)
Luther Burbank Carriage House Museum - Santa Rosa
Gift Shop (April-October) Santa Rosa Avenue at Sonoma Avenue; gardens/grounds (year-round)
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts - Santa Rosa
Hosts indoor, outdoor art works, changing exhibits
Oliver Ranch Foundation - Sonoma
Sculptures available by tour only, as fundraisers for various non-profit organizations (Spring, Fall)
Art Exhibits Guide - Sonoma County
Art exhibits, events, galleries
Art Trails - Sonoma County
Annual juried open studios self-guided weekend tours (October)
Nimbus Arts - St Helena
Annual community arts Nimbash fundraiser celebration featured recycled fashion show, interactive arts activities, live music, food, wine (May)
Town of Yountville - Yountville
Public art map