Art Exhibitions
THE NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM
The National Arts Program® exhibit and competition is designed to honor the creativity which lies in us all.
This annual program, sponsored by the National Arts Program Foundation, invites residents of Santa Rosa or City of Santa Rosa employees and their families to enter one piece of artwork into a community exhibition at the Finley Community Center. Santa Rosa is one of over 90 venues across the country hosting National Arts Program exhibits, and we are celebrating our 17th year!
For questions, contact Jessica Rasmussen at 707-543-4674, or jrasmussen@srcity.org.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Participation is limited to the first 200 entries.
EXHIBITION DATES: February 3 - March 27, 2020
AWARDS RECEPTION: Sunday, March 8, 3 - 5pm
Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Avenue
Cash prizes, art supply gift certificates and a continuing education scholarship are awarded in adult and youth categories (totaling $3,450).
Awards to be Distributed:
Professional | 1st place - $350 | 2nd place - $250 | 3rd place - $150 |
Intermediate | 1st place - $350 | 2nd place - $250 | 3rd place - $150 |
Amateur | 1st place - $350 | 2nd place - $250 | 3rd place - $150 |
Teen (13-18) | 1st place - $150 | 2nd place - $100 | 3rd place - $50 |
Youth (12 & under) | 1st place - $150 | 2nd place - $100 | 3rd place - $50 |
In addition, a Best of Show award of $400 and a Continuing Art Education scholarship award valued at $200 will be presented. Every artist will receive a certificate of participation.
The City of Santa Rosa Public Art program invites artists to exhibit their artwork for the encouragement and development of artistic expression and to foster greater appreciation for art in our community. Art exhibitions are continuously on display at:
Call for Artists
Are you an artist in Sonoma or Marin County?
Apply to exhibit with us! Interested artists can apply year-round by submitting an application, available online here or in person at Finley Community Center or Steele Lane Community Center. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
For more information, please contact Jessica Rasmussen at 707-543-4674.