Creative Sonoma
Tara Thompson is a seasoned professional in the arts and culture sector, currently serving as the Creative Sonoma Director since November 2023. Prior to this role, Tara Thompson was the Arts & Culture Manager for the City of Santa Rosa from July 2007 to November 2023, overseeing the development and management of Public Art and Special Event Programs. This included budget preparation, grant writing, and serving as a liaison to the Art in Public Places Committee. Earlier career experience includes positions at A New Leaf Gallery as Arts Coordinator and Gallery Associate, as well as roles at ArtQuest and the Lucid Art Foundation. Tara Thompson holds an MFA in Studio Art from Mills College and a BFA in Painting & Printmaking from Sonoma State University.
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Creative Sonoma
The mission of Creative Sonoma is to support and advance the creative community of Sonoma County. We are a division of the County of Sonoma Economic Development Board. Our current activities include: Trainings and Workshops – where our topics change each quarter based on community feedback, trends and new ideas, and sudden opportunities. Convenings – where we come to you. Our Coffee and Conversation series of town hall style meetings has taken us across the county to communities of all sizes to hear directly from you why you have made Sonoma your creative home and what you need to move forward. Make sure you are on our mailing list to be alerted about meetings near you. Arts Education – where we come together with arts education partners across the county to help ensure that arts education is accessible to all students. One-on-One Consulting – where we work with you individually to offer assistance to achieving your professional goals. Special Projects – where we bring together new ideas with smart people and watch what happens to improve our community.