The City of Sonoma is pleased to welcome Dave Jahns as its first Parks and Recreation Director. This new role, made possible in part by Measure T, marks a major step in enhancing Sonoma’s parks, recreation, and community services. Jahns will lead the City’s newly formed department, overseeing 19 parks, trails, and preserves, three cemeteries, … Continued
The deadline to apply for the City of Sonoma’s Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program is fast approaching. Artists and artist teams have until Monday, July 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM to submit their proposals. This public art initiative—part of the City’s broader Public Art Program—will feature original artwork printed on vinyl and installed on … Continued
The City of Sonoma is launching a new initiative to build a Cultural Asset Inventory—and we’re inviting the community to help identify the people, places, events, and traditions that define our city’s unique cultural identity. This effort is part of the City’s Public Art Program development and supports a future application to become a designated … Continued
The City of Sonoma is excited to launch its Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program—and we’re inviting local artists to be part of it! As part of the City’s Public Art Program, this new initiative will turn everyday utility boxes into eye-catching public art installations. Selected designs will be professionally printed on vinyl and wrapped … Continued
Teagan Rhodes, a senior at Sonoma Valley High School, has been selected by the City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission as the recipient of the 2025 Student Creative Artist Award, which includes a $2,000 prize. This year, the Commission also recognized two additional students with merit awards: Margaret (Maggie) Brown received a $500 … Continued
In an ongoing effort to enhance support to our local organizations providing critical and essential programs and services to our community in a transparent and fair manner, the City of Sonoma reminds non-profit and tax-exempt organizations that the deadline to apply for discretionary funding for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 is Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at … Continued
Celebrating Earth Day with a Hidden Gem! This Earth Day, the City of Sonoma and Sonoma Community Center are delighted to announce the winner of the 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest, themed “Hidden Gems.” The contest invited photographers of all ages to showcase the lesser-known, quietly stunning corners of Sonoma Valley—and the entries did … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest is now live — and this year, it’s all about uncovering Sonoma Valley’s “Hidden Gems”! Thank you to the many talented photographers who submitted images that highlight the beauty of lesser-known natural spots throughout our region. Now it’s your turn to get involved — view … Continued
In an ongoing effort to enhance support to our local organizations providing critical and essential programs and services to our community in a transparent and fair manner, the City of Sonoma is excited to announce the second year of its online Discretionary Funding Application. This platform streamlines the process for organizations seeking funding from the … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is excited to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 Student Creative Artist Award! Since its inception in 1988, this program has recognized over 80 talented student artists, awarding more than $60,000 to help them further their artistic growth. This program recognizes outstanding … Continued
