Santa Rosa Arts & Culture

Thank you to KTVU Fox 2 for sharing the story of Las SinCuenta Monarcas, the monumental public art installation currently on view at Howarth Park.

Created by artist Martín Zúñiga in collaboration with Latino Service Providers and local youth, the 50 larger-than-life monarchs carry a powerful message of migration, resilience, hope and connection.

Come experience Las SinCuenta Monarcas for yourself and discover the power of public art.

🦋 On view at Howarth Park through October 31.

www.SRCity.org/ARTS

Monarch butterfly, a symbol of migration for immigrant Latino communities An outdoor exhibit of giant wooden butterfly sculptures is on display in Santa Rosa. The creators talk about the migratory meaning behind the monarchs and why this is a symbol of hope for the Latino community.

Las SinCuenta Monarcas is now open at Howarth Park!

On display through Oct. 31, this extraordinary temporary public art installation features 50 monumental monarch butterflies, each standing 9 feet tall.

Created by artist Martín Zúñiga in collaboration with youth from Latino Service Providers, the installation celebrates transformation, imagination, and the power of collective vision.

Wander among the monarchs, experience the artwork up close. Visitors can experience 49 monarchs at Howarth Park, while Monarch #1 is displayed at the Museum of Sonoma County in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s iconic Running Fence.

Learn More: SRCity.org/ARTS

Proud to see Santa Rosa continuing to emerge as a leader in arts and culture. Great job Museum of Sonoma County!

‘Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Running Fence at 50 Years’ Review: A Shimmering Spectacle The Museum of Sonoma County devotes an exhibition to the couple’s 1976 work, an audacious effort that stretched across nearly 25 miles of Northern California.

Planning an event in Santa Rosa? Whether you're producing a festival, cultural celebration, sporting event, film production, arts experience, or other visitor-focused event, we encourage you to apply!

Learn more at SRCity.org/EventSupport

📣 **Calling all event organizers: Bring your event to Santa Rosa!**

Planning an event for the first half of 2027? The **Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area (SRTBIA) Event Support application period is now open through the end of September** for qualifying events taking place in **Q1 and Q2 of 2027**.

SRTBIA Event Support is designed to help bring events to Santa Rosa that attract visitors, generate overnight stays at local hotels, and strengthen Santa Rosa’s reputation as a premier overnight destination.

From sporting events and festivals to conferences, cultural celebrations and other experiences that give people a reason to visit — and stay — we want to help make **Santa Rosa the home for your next event.**

📅 Events: January–June 2027
⏰ Apply by: September 30
📍 Bring your event to Santa Rosa. Bring your guests. Stay awhile.

Learn more and apply today! https://www.srcity.org/1372/Event-Support

🚀 Work is underway on Creative Sonoma’s countywide Arts & Culture Benchmark Study! 🎨✨

We’re mapping Sonoma County’s creative ecosystem, from artists and culture workers to businesses and non-profits, to help guide future funding, policy, and programming across our region.

Combined with an upcoming Creative Economy report from the Economic Development Collaborative, and later discussions and visioning held in partnership with Kimzin Creative, this effort will strengthen and invest in our local creative sector.

Want to help shape the process from the ground up? Share your perspective in our quick intake questionnaire and (optional) leave your contact information to stay involved!

👉 Take the survey in the comments to join the process!

Pictured: Creative Sonoma grantee Acorn MusEcology Project performs in the Forest Theater in Armstrong Woods.

🎨🎶 Something New is Coming to Downtown Santa Rosa! 🌮👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

From August 14 through October 31, visit the Ross Street Activation on the east side of Ross Street and enjoy a vibrant community space filled with live music, lunchtime food trucks, and family-friendly activities.

Created through a partnership between the City of Santa Rosa and our local business community, this activation is designed to bring people together, support downtown businesses, and add energy to the heart of our city.

📍 Downtown Santa Rosa
📅 August 14 - October 31
🔗 Learn more: look for the comments section

What happens when a fallen tree is given a second life?

Artist Anthony Heinz May transforms a tree from a charred landscape into a striking contemporary sculpture that explores the relationship between nature, time, loss, and renewal.

📍 Find Entropy of a Tree at 4th Street and Courthouse Square as part of the Santa Rosa Art Walk, featuring nine temporary public artworks through August 2027.

Learn more art at www.SRCity.org/ARTS

🌸 This Saturday! Join the Redwood Empire Chinese Association to celebrate the dedication of a beautiful new mural honoring Santa Rosa's historic Chinatown and the lasting contributions of the Chinese and Asian communities to our city's history and culture.

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕛 12:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Comstock Mall (between D Street & Santa Rosa Avenue)

Created by lead muralist Christopher Aaron Mckee and dedicated RECA volunteers, this vibrant lotus mural stands where Santa Rosa's Chinatown once thrived. It is a powerful tribute to the people, stories, and legacy that continue to shape our community today.

Come enjoy the dedication ceremony, meet members of the community, and experience this inspiring public artwork that celebrates Santa Rosa's rich cultural heritage.

✨ Help bring Las SinCuenta Monarcas to life! ✨

This summer, artist Martin Zúñiga and Latino Service Providers will transform Howarth Park with a stunning public art installation featuring monumental monarch butterflies along its scenic trails.

🦋 Butterfly #1 will be displayed at the Museum of Sonoma County to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Running Fence.

💛 Donations are currently being sought to help cover material costs. To learn more or contribute, contact Latino Service Providers at (707) 974-3900 or [email protected].