On Tuesday, August 27th, from 6-8pm we have our monthly art exchange. This is scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of every month. We’ll gather at the outset to discuss how the monthly exchange works. Refreshments will be served.

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Closing Reception

Saturday, August 24, 12 - 4pm

Music by Keenan Webster (from 1 PM to 3 PM)

Tickets: free for members; $5 for non-members

Experience the sounds of West African music with Keenan Webster! Webster’s mission is to use music for world peace and healing, to fight against racism, and to bring all people together.

Writers in Conversation

Sunday, August 11, 1 - 2pm

Writers: Eirinie Carson with Natalie Baszile

Eirinie Carson is a Black British writer living in California. She is a mother of two children, Luka and Selah. A member of the Writers Grotto in San Francisco, Eirinie is a frequent contributor to Mother magazine, and her work has also appeared in LitHub, Mortal Mag, Electric Literature, The Sonora Review and others. She was the NEA Distinguished Fellow at the Hambidge Center and is a 2024 alum at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Eirinie contributes to her local paper, The Argus Courier, via a column, Eirinie Asks.

Natalie Baszile has a M.A. in Afro-American Studies from UCLA and is a graduate of Warren Wilson College’s MFA Program for Writers. Queen Sugar was named one of the San Francisco Chronicles’ Best Books of 2014 and nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Natalie has had residencies at the Ragdale Foundation, Virginia Center for the Arts, Hedgebrook, and the Djerassi Resident Arts Program where she received the SFFILM and the Bonnie Rattner Fellowships.

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PAC Members Meeting

Please Join Us to Discuss Future Plans for PAC

PAC has learned and grown since its inception in 2008. The current Board has managed programs, exhibited quality art, remained stable through staff changes and Covid. We’re ready to turn a new corner, to create a more sustainable strategy that ensures our survival over the long term. We want PAC to exist in perpetuity, to go from surviving to thriving. We need people and funding.

The Board invites our members to meet and discuss plans for the next year. For PAC to continue to grow, we are creating a Sustainability Campaign to achieve our longer-term fiscal goals to meet the needs of our community.

On Tuesday, July 23rd, from 6-8pm we have our monthly art exchange. This is scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of every month. We’ll gather at the outset to discuss how the monthly exchange works. Refreshments will be served.

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Artists Reception

Saturday, July 20, 12 - 4pm

Music by The Dorian Mode (from 1 PM to 3 PM)

Tickets: free for members; $6.87 in advance and $5 at the door for non-members

The DoRiaN MODE features Bob Johns on piano/trumpet, David Scott on sax/flute/vocals, Kendrick Freeman on drums, and Dorian Bartley on vocals/bass. Dorian Bartley lives in Petaluma with her family and is an educator in the music program in the public schools. She is the leader of the DoRiaN MODE and also plays with Foxes in the Henhouse.

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On Tuesday, June 25th, from 6-8pm we have our monthly art exchange. This is scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of every month. We’ll gather at the outset to discuss how the monthly exchange works. Refreshments will be served.

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An Open House at PAC on the Closing Day of our Current Exhibitions

Saturday, June 22, 12-4pm

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Join us for an Idea Lounge conversation with Tracy Ferron and Elece Hempel on June 19th.

The purpose of Idea Lounge is to share stories and build connections that inspire and motivate, generate reflection, promote empathy and celebrate community.

Come for wine at 6:30 and enjoy the program from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

We convene the fourth Wednesday of each month except for July, August, November and December.

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Art Exchange: Quarterly Professional Presentation

Pricing Your Art WEBINAR

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As a fundraiser for the Petaluma Arts Center (100% of your registration is donated to the center), this art walk at Oliver Ranch hosts 20 amazing sculptures by world renowned artists.

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On Tuesday, May 28th, from 6-8pm we have our monthly art exchange. This is scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of every month. We’ll gather at the outset to discuss how the monthly exchange works. Refreshments will be served.

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Join us for an Idea Lounge conversation with Frances Rivetti and Heather Irwin on May 22nd.

The purpose of Idea Lounge is to share stories and build connections that inspire and motivate, generate reflection, promote empathy and celebrate community.

Come for wine at 6:30 and enjoy the program from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

We convene the fourth Wednesday of each month except for July, August, November and December.

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Join us for an Idea Lounge conversation with Lisel Ashlock and Trathen Heckmanon April 24th.

The purpose of Idea Lounge is to share stories and build connections that inspire and motivate, generate reflection, promote empathy and celebrate community.

Come for wine at 6:30 and enjoy the program from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

We convene the fourth Wednesday of each month except for July, August, November and December.

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On Tuesday, April 23rd, from 6-8pm we have our monthly art exchange. This is scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of every month. We’ll gather at the outset to discuss how the monthly exchange works. Refreshments will be served.

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The topic of this two-hour class is ‘Dreaming in Art’ which matches the national youth arts theme for 2024. We will have a variety of art materials - pastels, charcoal, pens and markers. All ages are welcome.

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Join us for an Idea Lounge conversation with Ian Nelson and Erik Schlagenhauf on March 27th.

The purpose of Idea Lounge is to share stories and build connections that inspire and motivate, generate reflection, promote empathy and celebrate community.

Come for wine at 6:30 and enjoy the program from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

We convene the fourth Wednesday of each month except for July, August, November and December.

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On Tuesday, March 26th, from 6-8pm we have our second monthly art exchange. This is scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of every month. We’ll gather at the outset to discuss how the monthly exchange works. Refreshments will be served.

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Join us for an Idea Lounge conversation with Kathryn St. Clair and Diana Spaulding on February 28th.

The purpose of Idea Lounge is to share stories and build connections that inspire and motivate, generate reflection, promote empathy and celebrate community.

Come for wine at 6:30 and enjoy the program from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

We convene the fourth Wednesday of each month except for July, August, November and December.

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On Tuesday, February 27th, from 6-8pm we have our second monthly art exchange. This is scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of every month. We’ll gather at the outset to discuss how the monthly exchange works. Refreshments will be served.

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EVENT POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 25TH DUE TO WEATHER

Artists in Conversation: Denise Ward with Dr. Orin Carpenter

Dr. Orin Carpenter’s mixed media work is informed by his own personal experiences and observations of human encounters and the outcomes that occur. Carpenter states: "Being an artist of color (AOC), I have the power to bring others into the world I experience through the lens of my creations. I have the power to educate, elevate, and challenge anyone who encounters my works of art, allowing viewers to see the world through my eyes. Hopefully my art can change their perception with a new vision and offer them the opportunity to share in the journey… my journey."

This is a co-presentation of Petaluma Blacks for Community Development and the Petaluma Arts Center.

Admission is $10

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Art Exchange: Quarterly Professional Presentation

Selling Your Art OFFLINE: How to Navigate the Sales Conversation

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Collage Workshop with Suzanne Young

Suzanne Young is an accomplished artist and is currently exhibiting work at the Petaluma Arts Center. In this collage class, participants will learn the basics of layering materials, texture, pattern and building up memories. It's a fast moving 4 hour class as there are many steps to creating a finished product. All supplies will be provided including acrylic paints and a 12 x 12 panel. Bring any special papers or collage material to incorporate in the final layer.

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A Curator's Tour for Souvenirs: A Reflection of Memory

Join Llisa Demetrios, Curator for PAC's current exhibition, for a 45 minute insider's perspective on the works of art in the exhibition.

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Join us for an Idea Lounge conversation with Llisa Demetrios and Stephanie Blake. Come for wine and mingling at 6:30pm and enjoy the program from 7:00-8:00pm.

We convene the fourth Wednesday of each month, taking a break for the holidays in November and December.

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We’ll gather at the outset to discuss how the monthly exchange will work based on the group’s feedback. This will define the meetings going forward. PAC will provide guidelines for the small group discussions. Refreshments will be served. PAC will also schedule professional presentations periodically throughout the year.

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Artful Conversation: A Walk Through of Artworks in Our Members' Exhibition

Contributing artists will address their artwork on display and share their motivation, inspiration, art process, materials and other topics of their choosing. Each artist will have 10 minutes with time for questions. Chairs will be provided as participants and artists move through the gallery.Artists will include: Rhonda Goodman; Michael Acker; Michelle Hirsch; Benjamin Balken; Paige Pedri; Kevin Bjorke; Ken Weaver

We hope you can join us!

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Artful Conversation: A Walk Through of Artworks in Our Members' Exhibition

Contributing artists will address their artwork on display and share their motivation, inspiration, art process, materials and other topics of their choosing. Each artist will have 10 minutes with time for questions. Chairs will be provided as participants and artists move through the gallery.Artists will include: Tina Hittenberger; Lee Rue; Emily Marks; Erica Warren; Colleen Dwire; Chelsea Wills; Lance Kuehne; Sally Ann Langley

We hope you can join us!

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Being a Self-Supporting Artist: A Painting Demonstration and Resource Sharing” by Maggie Parr: Artist and PAC Board Member

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How Do Community-based Arts Organizations Secure Sustainable Funding?

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