In Memory of
Raymond Eugene Jacobsen
January 19, 1938 to September 3, 2007
Artist Showcase at the Sonoma Valley Library May 1-31, 2026
Join us on Friday, May 1, 4:30-6:00 pm for the Opening
In honor of Ray Jacobsen’s legacy as a visionary Sonoma Valley artist, his family and the Sonoma Valley Library are excited to share this collection of rarely seen abstract paintings.
Forum Room, Sonoma Valley Library
755 W. Napa Street, Sonoma
Open during Library business hours when the room is not in use.
A Love of Art: Barbara Jacobsen’s Homage to Ray Jacobsen
Article by Jonah Raskin in the Sonoma Valley Sun
Ray Jacobsen painted Sonoma in all its glorious color and colorful glory. Along the way, he altered the ways Sonoma sees its landscapes and itself. Read the full article.
Seven Moons Productions Documentary of Ray
The Seven Moons Productions team; Janis Kobe, Judi Danner and Jim Bowden, present the story of Ray Jacobsen. This video is one in a series featuring Sonoma Treasure Artists and Sonoma Legacy artists. Please visit the Seven Moons website to see all of their videos.
Solo Exhibition at the Calabi Gallery
Ray's work was featured in a solo exhibition showing 40 years of paintings. You can view Ray's work at the Calabi Gallery located at 456 Tenth Street, Santa Rosa, CA. Learn more about the exhibition.