High quality handcrafted items. If you have friends or family who are artists themselves, who have…read morea discerning eye, this is the place to shop for a gift. And get something for yourself too! I did. The owner is friendly and helpful (not obtrusive) and knows a lot about the craftspeople whose items are sold here if you want to hear the backstory.

Located in the heart of downtown Petaluma, Usher Gallery is a true gem! Not just a unique gallery…read morefeaturing art exhibits and special events where you can meet and visit with their featured artists, Usher is a gift shop full of handmade and locally crafted treasures! Look no further next time you need a gift for someone special (including yourself). Follow their social media page on Instagram for information on their outdoor FREE LIVE MUSIC evenings!

Calabi Gallery is one in a million. In a sea of mediocre and soulless art pimps, this guy is an…read moreangel and a true patron. He has the most eclectic and ahead-of-the-times artists represented- the kind of thing you buy for a song now and others pay top dollar for in another few years when they catch up. This is more than a gallery. It's obvious when you walk in that this is a man who loves the work and just wants his clients to love it too. He's a conservator by trade and knows so much more about the work than any curator or dealer. Bottom line: this place and it's people have soul!

I adore this fantastic local art gallery and have visited on many occasions…read more There is always a diverse range of art exhibited in all mediums. The work by Sandra Rubin has to be one of my favorites- her talent is magnificent! The outdoor garden art is fun to see and quite colorful. I love that this gallery is a collaboration with some of the artists. I encourage people to stop in and enjoy this gallery!

Always stop at this gallery when I am in Graton. So many talented artists in various mediums. The…read moreartists are always friendly and very helpful. I particularly love the jewelry and the ceramics. This is a wonderful place to find unique presents. The art work changes so stop by . Graton is tiny but has a lot to offer.

I cannot recommend this gallery enough as an escape and an art lover's destination far removed from…read morethe hustle and bustle of the San Francisco galleries. They operate as a co-op and feature a truly stunning variety of works and subjects. I especially love coming here on the weekends and enjoying the coast and wine country. If you are looking to support local artists and enjoy seeing beautiful canvases and sculptures up close and in person, make a point or visiting Sebastopol Gallery on Main Street!

This art gallery showcases the work local artists including one of my favorite, James Reynolds. We…read morehave currently own three pieces of his beautiful artwork hanging in our home which we thoroughly enjoy. I've also seen some beautiful jewelry there as well handcrafted by local artists. It's a really enjoyable experience visiting the gallery and sometimes meeting the artists. Sebastopol is a charming town to visit with a nice farmer's market and wonderful wineries in close proximity in Sonoma County.

This is a very cool place for anyone interested in crafts and arts. The woodworking equipment is…read moreexceptional and state of the art. There are a variety of other art stations to meet the variety of arts and crafts interests. The staff folk are friendly and helpful. It is definitely worth checking out.

A Maker's Dream // Stellar Non-Profit Superb Community //…read moreClasses Galore Imagine making all of DIY projects that you saved on Pinterest. Or repurposing some old materials into something new. Maybe you have other purchases in mind rather than photoshop suite, a space to shoot objects, a table saw, a compressor, drills, or a welding rod. Creative tools can be expensive... why not share instead of investing in something you will use only a few times? Well, you can thank your lucky stars you stumbled across this place, and thank the Mother/Son team who built the organization along with other contributors and volunteers. Lots of love has poured into Chimera. A dream come true for anyone who wants to take on new project or learn a new skill. Walking around I couldn't help but notice creativity fills every inch of the space, a 100 year old Truck converted to battery powered by solar, a fun frisbee game welded out of bicycle tires, chains and a stand... a two seater recumbent bike (maybe a burning man creation?) awesome sculptures hanging inside. I feel fortunate to have come here with friends to work on another friend's project. We spent the day in the space working quietly and met a handful of people. Including an inventor who was volunteering at the front desk, and a web designer who helps fellow makers create an online presence and market their work. Helpful, cheerful, and excited about what this space is for the community each and every person lit up with a smile when they talked about how great Chimera is. With entry level memberships at around $10 per visit, it's affordable for even a dabbler or someone from out of town who wants to rent an airbnb and have a long weekend of tinkering. Conveniently located near downtown, the community market (also a NPO, run by VERY nice volunteers) is across the street offering locally made food, and an organic food bar. There is a CVS several doors down, and downtown has a variety of restaurants and a whole foods market too. If you're still reading, you're clearly curious... Come learn how to 3D Print, or use a laser cutting machine, weld, sew, make jewlery, and then photograph your Etsy worthy pieces and have a great time! Need photoshop or video editing? They have computer stations you can use too. Such a great spot! Come on by and say hello. I promise they're friendly. The Scene: Artsy Fun, Creatives, Inventors, Co-Working Destination Rating: 9 Date Rating: 10 Hob Nob Potential:9 Strong Suggestion: Even if you do not live close by it would be worth the drive. GREAT space, lovely town. *** Note: If you have any tools that you would like to donate, I believe they can provide a tax deduction and the community would be grateful.

This is an interesting immersive art exhibition and event venue which appears to be in a soft…read moreopening. I was able to check out the different displays this past weekend while attending a special event. The artworks were both quirky and confusing at times. I was certainly intrigued by the possibilities behind the door of the enchanting tree stump. The particular event I attended seemed to be lacking a bit in the quality of the sound and light equipment. But I actually enjoyed the music played by the DJ's on site. And I loved that we were able to hang out on giant bean bag loungers in the large open space of the main room. Merchandise was available for purchase, including beautiful handbags and accessories. Snacks and beverages for sale too, like famous amos cookies, cheez-its, sparkling water and juice boxes. We got a berry lemonade yerba mate and a mango orange spindrift. Nothing too fancy, but it was better than no offerings at all. And staff was friendly at the front counter. WonderStump is a lovely space for events. I'm sure that when the interactive aspect of the exhibits is more organized and functional, this place will offer a much greater experience for guests. But we still found the creative works and setup to be amusing during our recent visit. They have a dedicated parking lot next to the building, though street parking was plentiful less than a block away on a Saturday evening.

We bought tx to hear a favorite rock n roll band but they don't have a bar! So the SEVENTEEN, yes…read more17, will leave a go two doors down and back after. Feel sorry for the band when so many leave at once.

I discovered the Petaluma Arts Center two years ago, and have enjoyed every exhibition I've seen…read morethere. The exhibit spaces are large enough to show a sizable collection of work, and the people they've picked to curate and design the shows have done a terrific job. Both the "Black Artists on Art: The Legacy Exhibit," and "Journeys Through Light & Dark: DOLLS as Tellers of Stories" exhibitions blew my mind! I left inspired and stunned, wanting to know more about some of the artists. It's not a pretentious or stuffy place to look at visual art--rather, it's a warm, welcoming spot where you can pop in every month or two, see something amazing, and leave feeling inspired. The work on exhibition has always been strong: beautiful, powerful, spirited, and surprising. I've yet to be disappointed, and all the friends I've brought along or have seen a show I told them about have also had a great time. If you're visiting Petaluma for the day, it's well-worth crossing the river and dropping in.

We support artists of rare genre and genius…read more This "Downtown Occidental" gallery shows an unusual and varied cohort of artists within 2 main rooms. The main room is more of a carefully curated shop, while the other is a small art gallery. Very interesting place of which I wandered for a fair amount of time. I ended up with a nice print and maybe should have gone after one of the cloth card holder/wallets.