Sonoma County Artists and Craftsmen

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The art community in Sonoma County is indeed a thriving one. It's no wonder. As an artist, this beautiful region of Northern California would certainly be one of the most inspirational places to work. Artists and craftsmen that have made Sonoma County their home have come both for the beauty of the region and for the support they receive from the many arts organizations and other artists that call this county home. It's a tight-knit community that's eager to share their wonderful creations with the world.

Sonoma art galleries are plentiful throughout the county, with Sonoma artists choosing a variety of towns - large and small - to set up shop and display and/or sell their masterpieces. No matter where you travel in Sonoma County, an art gallery isn't far away.

So where should you begin? It's hard to determine which towns have the largest concentration of art galleries in the county, but certainly, if you're in the larger cities like Santa Rosa and Petaluma, you'll be treated to a variety of artistic creations thanks to galleries that offer everything from water colors to sculpture to unique Native American arts and crafts. However, don't discount the smaller towns. You'll find some incredible works there as well. For example, Bodega Bay - on the coast - is home to a number of galleries as is Sonoma, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Healdsburg, Glen Ellen, Duncan Mills, Forestville, and even tiny Freestone, California.

The beauty of Sonoma art is that it's so varied and diverse. Walk in one gallery and you'll be treated to breathtaking landscapes featuring the rugged Northern California coast. Head next door and see a delightful array of modern Japanese prints or silk painting. Continue down the street and you'll find pottery, glass sculpture, photography, and jewelry makers. Truly, Sonoma is home to some of the finest artists and craftsmen in the world, so if you're an art aficionado, be sure to save time to do some gallery browsing on your trip.

During the course of the year, many special events center on Sonoma County's rich art community. Click on the names of towns at this site to get a complete list of arts-related annual and one-time events.

The visual arts aren't the only ones that are important to the life of Sonoma County. Music is a big part of the Sonoma community as well, as is evident in the number of music-related special events that occur year round in this Northern California region. Music is often paired with art, wine, and food to provide an all-around enjoyable festival atmosphere for locals and visitors to enjoy.

Live music is also popular here and nightlife in some of the cities and towns includes local bands, singers, instrumentalists, and other musical offerings. Ask the locals where the best music is and they're sure to direct you to their favorite restaurant, lounge, or bar, where you can enjoy a little Sonoma County musical culture.