Petaluma Arts Center is a vibrant space dedicated to building community through the arts. It offers quality exhibitions, concerts, readings, and creative projects that showcase a wide range of art. The center also encourages conversations about the arts through formats like Idea Lounge, Visual Thinking Strategies, and panel discussions. It actively advocates for artists and the arts by forming government and business partnerships, developing an Artist Directory, and working toward creating a Midtown Arts District with neighboring arts organizations. Housed in a repurposed old train station, the venue is charming and features a wonderful art gallery, with friendly staff and parking available. Visitors appreciate the impressive exhibits, such as a memorable remembrance exhibit that highlights how different communities celebrate life and death. While the location benefits from proximity to transit options like the SMART train and bus transit mall, some feel that better connections and renovations are needed to make access easier and enhance the space’s overall appeal. Overall, the Petaluma Arts Center is a valued cultural hub that fosters creativity, community, and appreciation for the arts.
Love this space and creating accessibility to the arts! Everyone is welcoming and inviting. The ample and convenient parking is a plus. Looking forward to see exhibits to come in the future ♡ Definitely a must see in Petaluma
August 2024
Play Charming venue and a wonderful space for an art gallery! The people are fantastic the art is fabulous and the location has parking
October 2022
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXHIBIT!!! Remembrance exhibit was beautiful loved seeing how different communities celebrate the cycle of life and death. Irma, the exhibits curator took some time to speak to me about the exhibit and it was very insightful to see and discuss her vision for the exhibit.
