Discover, Create, and Connect Through Art
At the Petaluma Arts Center (PAC), we believe in the power of art to inspire, educate, and bring people together. Located in the heart of Petaluma, our center is a vibrant community hub where artists, art lovers, and learners of all ages can explore their creativity and enjoy the transformative power of art. 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.
Two New Exhibitions
Exhibition Dates
April 14 -June 7, 2025
Free Admission
Main Gallery
Figure As Story
Figure As Story is a juried exhibition featuring 51 artist from 9 Bay Area counties. It reflects the vitality of contemporary figurative art, representing a multitude of art forms and approaches to the figure. As a special feature of the show artists were requested to provide a story about their work. Some chose to create a fiction; others shared their process or inspiration.
North Gallery
Queer Time Capsule: Preserving LGBTQIA+ Stories in a Time of Erasure
Queer Time Capsule is a living archive—an evolving record of queer life today. This exhibition features new photographic work by Sarah Deragon, honoring the presence, beauty, and strength of LGBTQIA+ people in a moment when their very existence is under threat. Through bold, joyful and deeply personal portraits, the exhibition stands as a visual marker of this moment in queer history—preserving truth before it can be censored, rewritten, or erased.
PAC’s Exhibition Committee Invites YOUR Ideas for Exhibitions
PAC generates 6 shows a year with two anchor shows (our Youth and Members Exhibitions). Our juried shows define our values of community and partnership. This means we don’t focus on a single artist but rather on concepts or themes that support more local and Bay Area artists. If you have curatorial experience and would like to be a guest curator, we’d love to hear your ideas!
Explore the Artist Member Directory
Dive into the creative world of our artist members and discover the diverse talents within the PAC community. Whether you’re looking for a specific style, medium, or commission, our directory is the perfect place to start.
Shop Our Store (Thur–Sat, 12-4 pm)
The Gallery Boutique features high quality, affordable ceramics, jewelry, textiles, note cards and more, created by PAC member artists. If you would like your artwork to be considered please send your name, contact info, description of your work, price range, medium and image(s)!
Rent Our Space
PAC is an ideal facility for meetings, classes, private parties, exhibits, and events. Space included in rental: North Gallery, G.K. Hardt Gallery, classroom, and exterior of building.
• $150/hr • 2-hr minimum • 15% discount for members.
Please email or call 707-762-5600 >
Thank You to Our Sponsors
PAC extends its deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors, whose support helps us bring the beauty and inspiration of the arts to our community. Your contributions enable us to offer engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and vibrant events that enrich the lives of everyone in Petaluma.
