projects

Petaluma’s Nest Egg

Petaluma's Nest Egg

It’s only fitting that the egg capital of California host an exhibit exploring the beautiful, intricate structures that protect those delicate, little objects. NEST EGG is inspired by Petaluma’s heritage and brought to life by Petaluma’s artisans who are each given a hand carved wooden egg as their muse. Come down to HeebeJeebe to experience [...]


The Jar Project

The Jar Project

WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T TAKE OUR COMMUNITY’S UNIQUE AND ENRICHING SPIRIT AND BOTTLE IT? That’s the idea behind PROJECT HERE – a grassroots movement connecting the citizens of Petaluma to the personalities fueling our culture and commerce. To showcase all the ingredients that go into our vibrant local community, PROJECT HERE has asked locals to [...]


The SNAPSHOTS

The SNAPSHOTS

It’s the little things. The details. The finer points that make Petaluma what it is.  And sometimes words just won’t do to tell that story.  Snapshot was a show-don’t-tell project designed to illuminate the many intricacies (and eccentricities) of the people that bring life to Petaluma. Thank you to all that have contributed, the Snapshots [...]


Photos From Artist & Farmers 2010

Photos From Artist & Farmers 2010

Photos taken by Jude Mooney from Artists & Farmers at Cornerstone Sonoma in 2010.


Petaluma SNAPSHOT

Petaluma SNAPSHOT

It’s the little things. The details. The finer points that make Petaluma what it is.  And sometimes words just won’t do to tell that story.  Snapshot is a show-don’t-tell project designed to illuminate the many intricacies (and eccentricities) of the people that bring life to Petaluma. We are asking you to stop talking and start [...]


Door2Door

Door2Door

Somewhere between your home and your community there’s a door. Project HERE is about opening it. And so, as part of our door-2-door campaign, we invite you to submit a portrait of your front door, with the people who pass through it everyday. from these photos we will create a tapestry, a modern day quilt [...]


Artists & Farmers October 3rd, 2010

Artists & Farmers October 3rd, 2010

We are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Artists & Farmers event will be held at Cornerstone Sonoma this year. We look forward to continuing the tell the stories of the people that are the cornerstone of Sonoma life, the Artists & Farmers. Please join us on October 3rd Please visit the projects site for [...]


A Sense of Place

A Sense of Place

How do you understand a place? You start by understanding the people that live here. Our goal at project Here is to capture the stories of the people of Petaluma and discover why they choose to call this corner of the world home. These people are the heart of our city. They make it authentic [...]


What is the Connection?

What is the Connection?

“&” It’s been almost 4 years since my husband, son and I moved to Petaluma, trading in our city life for a place with breathing room. This town captivated us, though at the time, it was hard to pinpoint the exact source of its appeal. Without knowing its formal history we could instantly sense its [...]


The Commons

The Commons

As we see it, if you want the community to gather, you’ll need to supply a community gathering pad. Show up, pick some fruits and veggies and break out the dinner plates and beverages. Then sit back a meet all the fantastic people that make up our community. And watch for the turf to show [...]


Cotati Jar Project

Cotati Jar Project

COTATI – ROHNERT PARK – PENNGROVE Who says you can’t take our community’s unique and enriching spirit and bottle it? That’s the idea behind PROJECT HERE – a grassroots movement connecting the citizens of our community to the personalities fueling our culture and commerce. To showcase all the ingredients that go into our vibrant local [...]


Just Our Type

Just Our Type

What does the typography of a town say about it’s culture, it’s people, it’s past? We’re photographing the typographic landscape of Petaluma to see what develops. Are we preserving our agricultural past or are we pushing it aside for a newer, more modern facade? This selection will grow over time and then you can be the [...]


The Jars reception

The Jars reception

Thank you to everyone who came out and contributed a jar to our first community project. SEE THE JARS >