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Join Us for the Sonoma Plein Air Gala
Friday, September 12, 2025 | 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Beltane Ranch, Glen Ellen
Celebrate the arts in the heart of Sonoma Valley!
The Sonoma Plein Air Festival returns the week of September 8–13, 2025, bringing together 30 nationally renowned plein air artists for a week of painting, community events, and celebration in Sonoma Valley.
A hightlight of the week will be the Gala evening at Beltane Ranch, which features a heritage estate vineyard, produce gardens, heirloom fruit trees, heritage breed laying hens and more. The Ranch is not only rich in history and beauty, but is also an Agricultural Preserve.
Enjoy:
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Wine & Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
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A Silent Auction of 30 original artworks
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Live Music by The Straw Wattles
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A gourmet Dinner by Park Avenue Catering
This year we have a very special addition to our event.
Premier of short film: "The Art Detectives"
Written, Produced and Directed by: Russ Johnson and Pat Meier-Johnson
Cinematography & Editing: SVHS Media Arts Program, Peter Hansen and Austin Smith
Featuring student actors Tano and Lucy and many special cameos!
Proceeds from the Gala and 40% of painting sales directly support creativity development and arts education for the children and youth of Sonoma Valley.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Tickets are available now!
Use the button above to purchase tickets.
To get an invitation in the mail, email us at sonomapleinair@gmail.com.