Category: Cultural & Fine Arts

Nomination Period Now Open for 2025 Treasure Artist of the Year!

The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Treasure Artist of the Year Award! This prestigious award, established in 1983, honors outstanding artists in the performing, visual, or literary arts who have made significant contributions to the Sonoma Valley community. If you … Continued

Announcing the Winner of the 2024 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Poster Contest!

We are thrilled to reveal Charissa Drengsen as the winner of the 2024 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Poster Contest! Charissa, a fifth-generation Northern Californian, has crafted a remarkable design that perfectly captures this year’s festival theme: “The Year of the Farmer.” The poster contest, a cherished tradition in our festival’s history, invited artists … Continued

Announcing the Winner of 4th Annual Earth Day “Celebration of Trees” Photo Contest!

We are excited to unveil the winner of the City of Sonoma’s 4th Annual Earth Day “Celebration of Trees” Photo Contest! After receiving an incredible 45 entries from talented photographers and nature enthusiasts, we’re excited to honor Denise Webster for her breathtaking image, “Epilogue of A Lone Tree.” Denise’s stunning photograph, captured in the picturesque … Continued

Sonoma City Launches Online Discretionary Funding Application

In a proactive move to establish transparency and fairness, the City of Sonoma is proud to announce the launch of its new online Discretionary Funding Application. This initiative aims to streamline the process for organizations seeking funding from the Council Discretionary Use Funding within the Recreation and Community Services Program. Through this digital platform, the … Continued

Deadline to Apply for the 2024 Student Creative Arts Award is Fast Approaching!

The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) encourages high school junior and senior artist to apply for the 2024 Student Creative Artist Award for a chance to win $2,000. The submission deadline is April 5, 2024. Interested student artists are encouraged to submit an online application. The submission should include samples of … Continued

Attention High School Juniors & Senior Artists! Apply for the 2024 Student Creative Arts Award with a Chance to Win Up to $2,000!

The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) has officially opened the doors for submissions to the 2024 Student Creative Artist Award. Geared towards high school juniors and seniors within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District boundary, the award aims to recognize and support students displaying exceptional promise in visual, literary, or performing … Continued

New City Council Chamber Art Exhibit: Sweetwater Spectrum

The City of Sonoma Cultural & Fine Arts Commission is delighted to announce the latest installment of the Sonoma City Council Chambers Rotating Art Program, featuring an exhibit from Sweetwater Spectrum. This exhibition showcases a collection of artworks created by residents of Sweetwater Spectrum, an organization founded in 2013 with the mission to provide adults … Continued

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