Images: Jack Stuppin, Fitch Mountain from Weston Ranch, Jack Stuppin in his studio. | |
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Bold, vivid colors distinguish the artwork of artist Jack Stuppin. His vibrant paintings celebrate the landscapes of Sonoma County and the North Bay with rolling hills, vineyards, and coastline with a colorful palette unique to his art. Lovers of his work said that after seeing his paintings they “…can’t drive through Northern California now without seeing the landscape in a different way.”
Jack Stuppin passed away on November 29, 2022, at the age of 89. For over a decade Jack was an important and influential member of the Museum of Sonoma County’s Board of Directors and our entire Museum family mourns his loss. A successful businessman, he was an early investor in technology. He served in the Marines and was then educated at Columbia and the San Francisco Art Institute where he became a member of its board. Jack joined the MSC Board in 2010 and he quickly became an important contributor to the Museum’s Board and exhibition program. He and his devoted wife Diane were very generous supporters of the Museum’s program of contemporary art exhibitions and Jack was instrumental in the opening of the Museum’s new contemporary art gallery in 2015.
While we are all saddened at the loss of a dear friend of the Museum, we also celebrate all that he contributed to our organization and to the Northern California art community. We are fortunate that he and Diane Stuppin shared their support for our Museum by encouraging all those who wish to honor Jack’s memory to contribute to the Museum of Sonoma County. We are grateful to Jack and Diane Stuppin for their support, and we thank you for your support now. Click HERE to DONATE.
|  | From left to right: Jack Stuppin, Diane and Jack Stuppin at ACA Galleries for the opening of his exhibition Homage to the Hudson River School in 2016, Catskill Moon, 2013, Summer Armstrong Woods, 2010. Images courtesy of ACA Galleries. | |
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We would like to extend a huge thank you to the over 125 visitors who attended the opening of our newest exhibition Art of Risk: The Innovative Sculpture of Michael Cooper !
The artist reception was very well attended and Michael Cooper was on hand to talk about his work, share stories, and demonstrate the Ceiling Flapper, to the delight of the crowd.
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We recently broke ground on Sonoma County Stories, a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition. Agriculture and the environment are central to these stories, as they are for our community. This exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture Sonoma County's rich history, defined by a confluence of cultures and people and a powerful connection to the land.
The exhibition features stories representing the many diverse histories and cultures of the county, including founders and workers of the agricultural community. We hope that this exhibition will be a tool for current and future generations to come and learn the role agriculture plays in creating this beautiful place we call home, and how to preserve our bounty.
As part of our Annual Fund Drive, a portion of all donations will go towards the Sonoma County Stories exhibition. Through the month of December, your name will be added to the permanent list of donors to Sonoma County Stories for a contribution of any amount!
Become a part of Sonoma County history today by donating: Click here to find out more.
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Without a doubt, 2022 has been another history-making year, both for the Museum and the world at large. In September we closed our historic Post Office building to begin construction on the permanent exhibition, Sonoma County Stories, inspired by the oral histories of Gaye LeBaron. We are now very happy to invite you to join in this opportunity to make history. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that your contribution to MSC’s Annual Fund will also supports Sonoma County Stories and it's Education and Public Programs. We are counting on your generosity to support YOUR museum -- a place to see, learn, and discover.
· $50 funds five complimentary admissions for Museums for All (MSC participates in the Museums for All which provides free admission for EBT card holders)
· $100 funds a teaching artist for one art-making Second Saturday program
· $500 funds MSC staffing for one Pay-What-You-Wish Day
· $2500 funds one Dia de Los Muertos Opening Day performance
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AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support the Museum of Sonoma County every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones.
When you shop AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice, including the Museum of Sonoma County!
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A friendly reminder: The Museum is closed Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, December 25, re-opening Wednesday, December 28.
The Museum will also be closed New Years Day, Sunday, January 1, 2023, re-opening Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
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This special event will feature traditional Chinese Dancers, including child participation with Lion and Dragon Dances (Two performance times at: 11am & 1pm). Expand your knowledge of calligraphy, traditional paper cutting, and adventures in the Chinese Zodiac.
The Museum of Sonoma County will host a Storytelling Booth, including a history of Chinatown in Santa Rosa, CA. This joyful experience will include so much more, you don’t want to miss this unique cultural event!
Admission Fees apply to this fundraising event: (Children's Museum of Sonoma County, and Museum of Sonoma County) Members FREE, Non-Members $16, Additional Discounts Available.
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Looking for more ways to support the Museum? Members keep our doors open through their generosity; we wouldn’t be here without them! We have big plans for 2023 and beyond to share with you. We can't wait to welcome you into the museum, to share your stories and be a part of Sonoma County history.
Join or Renew today and enjoy the many benefits of annual membership:
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Free admission to MSC and free or discounted tickets to receptions, public programs, and events
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10% discount at the Museum Show
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Subscription to Museum publications, including the award-winning Smithsonian Magazine (Advocate levels and above)
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Reciprocal membership to museums and historical sites across North America (Time Travelers, NARM, Smithsonian Affiliates)
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And the satisfaction of supporting your local Museum with a tax-deductible contribution
As a member of the Museum of Sonoma County, you can help bring outstanding exhibitions and programs to our community. Each gift directly supports our mission to engage and inspire our diverse community with art and history exhibitions, collections, and public programs that are inclusive, educational, and relevant.
Thank you for your support!
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6-8 PM
Wednesday, December 21
Sonoma Community Center
276 East Napa Street
Sonoma
Ages 10-17 (TEENS ONLY)
Join Sonoma Community Center for a night of self expression every third Wednesday of the month. They are partnering with Positive Images to provide a safe and inclusive space for teens to find their artistic voice through radical self expression. Each month they explore a new art theme including a demonstration from a professional artist and all the materials needed to make the project.
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They provide art materials if you just need a space to hang out and make your own art! Dinner and soft drinks included! Bring your friends! This club offers an artistic community of inclusion for all identities of gender, sexuality, race, and ethnicity.
Positive Images is a grassroots organization whose mission is to provide support, advocacy and education to Sonoma County’s LGBTQIA+ community. We nurture positive self image through creating an affirming environment where everyone can explore their identities, develop leadership skills and participate in building a just and equitable society
Please register in advance! Dessert generously donated by Epicurean Connection!
*This is an event for youth ages 10-17.
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We're Hiring!
The Museum of Sonoma County is currently hiring:
- Teaching Artist (Art4Kids)
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Sonoma County is working to minimize the impacts and spread of coronavirus, decrease severe illness, and prevent deaths within the entire community.
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Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
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Art of Risk: The Innovative Sculpture of Michael Cooper
December 10, 2022 - May 28, 2023
Michael Cooper’s work exemplifies the individualism, innovation, and eccentric creativity for which Sonoma County is known. Art of Risk is an exhibition that should be of interest to not only the art community, but also to students and all who are interested in exploration of engineering, science, the environment, and to all who value creativity, invention, and originality.
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Sonoma County Stories
Spring 2023
Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture Sonoma County’s rich history, defined by a confluence of cultures and people, and a powerful connection to the land. Featuring stories representing the many diverse histories and cultures of the county, this ambitious and innovative permanent exhibition will have at its core the Oral Histories of Gaye LeBaron.
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Hours of Operation
Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00-5:00pm
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Admission
Members Free!
General $7
Seniors (62+), Students, Disabled $5
Children 12 & Under Free
EBT Cardholders Free
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How you can help make the Museum safer:
- Properly worn face coverings are strongly suggested for Museum visitors.
- Please do not visit if you feel sick, have a temperature above 100°F, or have recently been in contact with someone who is sick.
- Have membership card(s) present. Tickets are not timed and can be purchased at the front desk.
Protocols subject to change to comply with evolving health and safety guidelines.
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We are passionately committed to continuing to serve our community. These past two and a half years have had a significant financial impact on our organization. We know that there are many economic challenges affecting everyone. But if at all possible, please consider becoming a member or making a donation to help the Museum at this time. Thank you! | | | |
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Funding has been provided by California Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Sonoma, Community Foundation of Sonoma County and the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. | |
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Thank You to our Local Business and School Members!
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