To honor black history month in 2021, Petaluma Blacks for Community Development (PBCD) is Celebrating Family with a portrait exhibit featuring over 70 diverse Petaluma families, who share what “family” means to them. You can find the Celebrating Family exhibit in over 40 storefronts in downtown Petaluma from January 29th to March 15th, 2021.
To tour the exhibit, pick up a map and scavenger hunt form at:
- The Visitors Center, – 2l0 Lakeville St (Behind the Smart Train)
- Copperfield’s Bookstore (140 Kentucky St.)
- Or use your phone or other device: pbcd4us.com
Participate in the Scavenger Hunt as you stroll downtown and view the exhibit, for a chance to win a Shop Petaluma gift card!
EXHIBIT CREATED BY: Paige Green Photography and Petaluma Blacks for Community Development in honor of Black History Month, and to share Petaluma pride in family.
PROGRAM MADE POSSIBLE BY: funding from many community members and the following organizations: The City of Petaluma, Fishman Supply Co., Petaluma Health Center
IN COLLABORATION WITH: Petaluma Arts Center, Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, The Design Guild, Outwest Garage, The Digital Grange, Synoptic Inc, Diversified Stage, Molly Best, those wonderful downtown merchants who provided their storefront windows and the many volunteers who donated their time and talents.
For additional information, contact Faith Ross, president PBCD at fate4faith @gmail.com.
DOWNLOAD your copy of the Exhibit Information here!
Please join us virtually for 90 minutes of music, art, stories and yes, dancing as we celebrate the vibrant diversity of our Community!
Petaluma’s 2021 BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM
Saturday, February 27, 6:30 p.m.
• Jazz music by The doRiaN Mode,
• Dance by Santa Rosa High School ArtQuest Dance Group
• International Story Teller: Diane Ferlatte
• Speaker: Sonjhia Lowery: On Black Families
• and much, much more
For those who may have missed the original presentation, you can Watch Here!
Created in collaboration with Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, Petaluma Arts Center, and the City of Petaluma, this year’s program provides a rich tapestry of perspectives for exploring the black family in past and present America. For More Information Please Visit pbcd4us.com