Our Mission
Building Community through the Arts.
Our Vision
Petaluma Arts Center is dedicated to building our community's creative capacity by making art an increasingly vital and meaningful part of our public life.
In order to achieve our vision we will -
Present the arts through quality exhibitions, concerts, readings and other creative projects.
Think and talk about the arts through Idea Lounge, Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), panel discussions and other conversational formats.
Advocate for the arts and artists through government and business partnerships, the development of an Artist Directory and the creation of a River Arts District with neighboring arts allies.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Petaluma Arts Center (PAC) acknowledges there are influential elements within political, cultural, and economic systems that grant access and recognition unequally. This can result in limited representation of diverse community members. As a community arts center, we resolve to create a space where people feel a sense of belonging, of feeling seen, heard, and understood. Learn more.
Our Story
The Petaluma Arts Council began in June 1998, as a grassroots effort to acknowledge and celebrate local artists and their contributions and to involve the whole community in appreciation, involvement and recognition of art as an enriching component of our daily lives.
Ten years later—in September 2008—with the support of the City of Petaluma and a particularly generous donor, the Petaluma Arts Council opened the Arts Center, a 4,500 square foot facility located in the historic Railroad Depot Freight Building, next door to the Petaluma Visitors Center.
Location
230 Lakeville Street,
Petaluma, CA 94952
We are located in the historic train depot on Lakeville between East D and East Washington Streets, adjacent to the Downtown Petaluma SMART train. Entrance to our parking lot is from East Washington across from CVS.
Open Hours
Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Admission
Admission to the galleries and to opening receptions is $5 for non-members and members get in free.
Children 12 and under- FREE
Artists in current exhibition- FREE
Members- FREE
General admission- non-member- $5
General admission- senior, student, teacher and military- $4
Group admission (10 or more)- $3/per person
For the safety of our visitors, we are following all current health department recommendations. We strongly encourage mask use and social distancing for all guests, and masks are required for those who are not vaccinated.