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2026 Sonoma Plein Air Gala 


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Celebrate the arts in the heart of Sonoma Valley!
The Sonoma Plein Air Festival returns September 14-19, 2026
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We are excited to invite you to our Gala on Friday, September 18 at Hanna Center in Sonoma. This year’s theme, Be Part of the Art, celebrates the idea that all of us—artists, teachers, families, businesses, and community members—play a role in keeping arts and creativity education alive and thriving for Sonoma Valley students. 


Click the button to reserve Patron tickets now! 

Purchase PATRON Tickets

All Patrons will be invited to the Plein Air Artists’ Reception, Monday, 9/14/26.
Patrons responding by 7/3/26, will be acknowledged in the Gala Invitation and Program.
Specific details, meal choices and parking information will be sent
to all confirmed guests in July.

Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.



I cannot attend but would like to donate to Sonoma Plein Air's mission.
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Sonoma Plein Air Foundation
19201 Sonoma Highway, Suite 321
​Sonoma CA 95476

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  • HOME
  • ANNUAL FESTIVAL
    • GALA 2026
    • FESTIVAL OVERVIEW
    • THE ARTISTS >
      • 2026 SONOMA PLEIN AIR ARTISTS
      • ARTISTS' CHOICE AWARDS
    • EVENT SCHEDULE 2026 >
      • SONOMA PLEIN AIR ART SHOW MAP
  • VOLUNTEER
  • FOUNDATION TEAM
  • GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
    • CURRENT GRANTS 2025-26
    • LEWIS E. COOK III SCHOLARSHIP - for SVHS students
    • JUDY VADASZ SCHOLARSHIP - for Art Educator Certification
  • NEWS / VIDEOS
    • STUDENT EXHIBITS
    • IN THE PRESS
    • VIDEO: Scholarship Winners, where are they now?
    • VIDEO: Putting Arts Education Back on Track
    • VIDEO: Live, Love, Learn
    • VIDEO: The Sonoma Plein Air Story
    • VIDEO: Art Really Matters
    • VIDEO SERIES: The Community Speaks
  • DONATE