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CELEBRATE THROUGH THE ARTS
Share your passion for the Petaluma River by contributing your creativity to Voice of The River.
Beginning in 2010, Voice of the River is an ongoing public expression through poetry, painting, photography, prose, and music. You can contribute a page (PDF) to the circulating, one-of-a-kind anthology, or a video to our video blog.
It's easy to contribute! Take a moment. Imagine the river. Walk along its banks. Write a poem or story. Paint or draw a river view. Send a page to us. Or contribute short video (email for arrangements).
YOUR CREATIONS
SEND US ONE PAGE OF YOUR CREATIVE WORK— ABOUT THE PETALUMA RIVER:
poetry essay
fiction
historical
account
river sketch map
plein air painting
interview with an elder
nature writing
children's artwork
Native American story
published writing
notes while rowing
love letter to the river
photograph song lyrics ode
wildlife description
thoughts at lunch
GUIDELINES
• Send one page, must be 8 ½ x 11.
• Please, only writing / artwork about the Petaluma River, suitable for family reading!
• Send photocopies of original artwork! We will not return work, and will exhibit or publish with one-time rights only.
• Write your name on your page. Enclose a separate note with your email address. (Groups and teachers can provide one email address.)
CREATE WITH US
Together, let's celebrate how the river inspires us — historically, personally, and as a vibrant and creative city with a river running through it! Watch this space for announcements of upcoming workshops and events.
WHERE TO CONTRIBUTE
Mail your page, or drop it off—
Voice of the River
c/o Scott Brodhun
Assistant City Manager
City Manager's Office, City Hall
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
OR
Voice of the River
c/o Donnie Frank
Petaluma Community Center
320 N McDowell Blvd Petaluma, CA 94954-2352
Or email (PDF only!) your page to rtca @ starbirdcreative.com
OPEN CALL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS, PICNICKERS, TEENAGERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, SWIMMERS, SCOUTS, ROWERS, HISTORIANS, NIÑOS, POETS, OCTOGENARIANS, SCIENTISTS, OTTER-ADMIRERS, PESCADORES, CYCLISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, KAYAKERS, AND CLOUD-WATCHERS!
Contact
Scott Brodhun Assistant City Manager
City Hall
11 English Street (Map It) Petaluma, CA 94952
Monday - Thursday Closed Fridays
707/778-4380