Do you know an artist who makes Sonoma shine? The City of Sonoma is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Treasure Artist of the Year Award!
Since 1983, this special honor has celebrated artists in the performing, visual, and literary arts who not only excel in their craft but also give back to our community in meaningful ways.
It’s our community’s way of celebrating the artists who make Sonoma Valley such a creative and vibrant place to live.
Who Can Be Nominated
Artists living within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District boundaries (from Schellville and Vineburg to Glen Ellen) are eligible to be nominated.
How to Nominate
You can submit nominations in two ways:
- Online: Fill out the nomination form
- In Person or By Mail: Send nominations to the Parks and Recreation Department, RE: Treasure Artist Nomination, No. 1 The Plaza, Sonoma, CA 95476, or email PublicArt@SonomaCity.org
When submitting, please include:
- A description of the artist’s work
- Photos or a portfolio (or a link to their work)
- How they’ve contributed to the Sonoma Valley community
- Why you think they deserve to be the 2026 Treasure Artist
Important Dates
- Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2025
- The 2026 Treasure Artist will be selected at the November 18, 2025, Cultural and Fine Arts Commission meeting
Want to see who’s been honored in the past? Visit sonomacity.org/treasure-artist
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