Downtown Windsor Photo Gallery
The Downtown Windsor Photo Gallery is a public art installation program located along the Windsor SMART Station and Pathway/Great Redwood Trail fence line. The community-submitted photographs exemplify what makes Windsor a great place to live, work and play -- wonderful people who care for each other, gorgeous nature and parklands, and fantastic food and events.
2026-2027 Project Timeline
- October 1 through November 15, 2026 - on-line submissions accepted
- January 27, 2027 - submissions are reviewed and winners selected at PAAC meeting
- February 2027 - PAAC selections are taken to Town Council for approval
- April/May - approved winners are produced and installed
Starting 10/1/26 - Submit your photos HERE
About the Downtown Windsor Photo Gallery
The SMART Windsor Station public art project has been a longstanding priority for the Town of Windsor’s Public Art Advisory Commission. First identified in 2016, the goal of this initiative was to create an art installation that would welcome every train rider into Windsor, embracing the Commission’s vision of Windsor as a destination for creativity, education, and cultural connection. While delays in the SMART station development postponed the project timeline, the commitment to enhancing the public space through art remained strong.
In 2022, the Commission partnered with Creative Sonoma’s ArtSurround initiative—a collaborative effort to energize Sonoma County’s public spaces through creative placemaking. Local artist Ann Weber was selected to lead the project, curating a temporary installation titled Art Under the Oaks: Downtown Photo Gallery. The project was launched with a community-wide photo contest across eight themes: Parks, Nature, Events, Learning, People, Arts, Culture, and Food. Winning photographs, juried by the Commission, were displayed in a vibrant outdoor exhibit displayed along Old Redwood Highway, across from the Civic Center. In 2024, the project expanded to Windsor Road, on fencing just south of the Public Works building entrance and the Windsor High School.
With the opening of the SMART Windsor Station in 2025, the Town is thrilled to finally welcome train riders with a public art installation that celebrates Windsor's unique identity, community pride, and creative spirit. The newly installed artworks along the station platform and the nearby SMART Pathway/Great Redwood Trail celebrate Windsor’s unique identity, community pride, and creative spirit. These installations not only enhance the travel experience but also serve as lasting symbols of Windsor’s dedication to cultural expression, public engagement, and transforming everyday spaces into vibrant, inspiring environments.
ArtSurround
The Downtown Photo Gallery is part of a Countywide ArtSurround program presented in partnership with artist Ann Weber.
ArtSurround is a placemaking initiative presented by Creative Sonoma, a division of the Sonoma County Economic Development Board with the mission to support and advance the creative community of Sonoma County. The program engages businesses and public agencies that endeavor to enhance community livability through the arts, and fosters public imagination by supporting artists who work at the intersection of inspiration and effective community arts engagement.
Learn more about ArtSurround: https://www.creativesonoma.org/artsurround/