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Thank you Volunteers!!
It's Volunteer Appreciation Week and we wanted to give a special word of thanks to our Volunteers this week, next week and every week for their continued support, enthusiasm and love for the Museum!
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Join us on April 29nd and 30th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a FREE weekend workshop to help the museum create a community mural on the exterior of the art museum.
Local artist Joshua Lawyer will be leading the project, which focuses on the effect the past two years of isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Santa Rosa community and what the future might look like for us all.
Community members will have the chance to be a part of the project by collaboratively painting the window installation.
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Interested in helping support this free program? Contact Deidre Hopp at [email protected] | |
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EARLY RELEASE COPIES Available exclusively at the
Museum of Sonoma County!
Join us to celebrate the release of Workmanship of Risk!
On May 20 from 2–5 PM, Michael Cooper will be present at our contemporary art exhibition, Art of Risk: The Innovative Sculpture of Michael Cooper to greet visitors, discuss his work, and to sign his new book, Workmanship of Risk. This is a unique and exclusive opportunity to acquire an author-signed advance copy of the published book!
Artist Led Gallery Tour, 2 pm - 3 pm
Book Signing and Meet and Greet with the artist, 3 pm - 5 pm.
This event is free with admission to the museum and books will be available for purchase at the MSC starting May 15.
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Join us on July 8 2023, for our annual fundraising dinner at the Wild Oak Saddle Club. Enjoy drinks and conversation on the patio with spectacular views of Valley of the Moon, followed by a gourmet meal prepared by the Saddle Club’s Executive Chef, Joe Farinacci. | |
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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 Shop
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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
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Special Member Only discounts to Art House Hotel (to receive your discount, use the online code provided in your most recent membership letter or contact us at [email protected] for the code).
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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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Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open this summer, 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.
Become a part of Sonoma County history by donating today: Click here to find out more.
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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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Nature Abstracted
June 17 – November 5, 2023
Nature Abstracted: Chiyomi Taneike Longo, Bob Nugent, and Younhee Chung Paik features three Bay Area artists who make abstract art inspired by nature. These artists differ in style and technique, but they all share a deep love and respect for the environment and humanity’s relationship to the natural world.
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Sonoma County Stories
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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The University Art Gallery, Sonoma State University, is pleased to announce its annual Juried Student Exhibition, which will be on view through Sunday, April 23, 2023. The work in the exhibition was selected by two jurors, MSC’s Executive Director and Curator of Art, Jeff Nathanson, and renowned artist Inez Storer.
The exhibition features over 35 artworks in a variety of media, such as painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, drawing, and mixed media, which reflects courses offered in the art studio program at Sonoma State as well as the students’ own individual creativity.
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May Flowers Sip n' Paint hosted by ClusterFunk Studios
Apr 29, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us for a guided painting of 'May Flowers' in a beautiful art gallery open for viewing. Grab your friends, and your favorite bottle of wine, and have fun!
Ticket Includes:
- 1 Stretched canvas 8x10
- Painting Materials
- 3 hours of instructed, stress-free painting
- The art gallery will be open for viewing
- You may bring beverages of your choice
Our artist Tyler will guide everyone through acrylic paintings on canvas but you can always stray from instruction!
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Calling Bay Area artists and nonprofit organizations of all stripes:
The Creative Work Fund invites artists and nonprofit organizations to apply for grants to create art works through collaborations.
In October 2023, CWF will award approximately $650,000 in grants to Bay Area nonprofit organizations and collaborating artists.
All genres invited
Grants will range from $20,000 to $50,000
Read the guidelines
Check your eligibility
Sign up for an applicant seminar
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Save the dates!
Mar 13 Letter of inquiry window opens
May 8 Letters due
June 20 Invitation to full proposal
July 31 Full proposals due
Oct 2 Awards announced
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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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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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