Join us as we celebrate our 27th annual Día de los Muertos exhibition with a free Family Festival! | |
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Enjoy fun art activities including a hojalata workshop with Life on Earth Art, live dance performances by Paquiyollotzin, Ballet Folklorico de Petaluma, and Mexican eats from Taqueria Los Altos De Jalisco!
The Museum’s annual Día de los Muertos exhibition features artwork and altars created by local artists including Life on Earth Art.
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12:00- 4:00 pm: Festivities and Art Activities
12:00- 4:00 pm: Taqueria Los Altos De Jalisco serving up local treats!
2:00 pm: Dance Performance by Paquiyollotzin, Ballet Folklorico de Petaluma
FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY
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In this conversation artist Chiyomi T. Longo and art curator Satri Pencak will discuss Longo's work included in the Museum's exhibition, Nature Abstracted, as well as the artist's process and career.
Chiyomi Taneike Longo was born in Japan and received her MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. She has been a Santa Rosa, Sonoma County resident for over three decades. Of her work, critic Peter Frank wrote “…Longo’s art is grounded in the appreciation of nature that pervades all aspects of Japanese sensibility.”
Tickets are $10 and free for members.
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Join the Museum for a guided tour of Marijke’s Grove at Paradise Ridge Winery with curator and artist Briona Hendren (credits include the Voigt Foundation, Museum of Sonoma County, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, and many others).
Explore the expansive sculpture garden on a perfect four-acre grove of wooded glens with ancient, gnarled oaks and open meadows. “Galleries” are connected by simple footpaths, and sculptures were placed among mossy rocks and grassy clearings. This is a one-of-a-kind exhibit, that combines cutting edge art in a natural environment. The tour will culminate with a tasting of Paradise Ridge's excellent sparkling wine.
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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 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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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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And the satisfaction of supporting your local Museum with a tax-deductible contribution.
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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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Current and Upcoming Exhibitions | | |
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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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2023 Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
September 9 - November 26, 2023
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a joyous remembrance of the lives of family members and loved ones who have passed and a celebration of the cycle of life. The holiday is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd throughout Latin America, but is more closely associated with Mexico, where it originated.
The Museum’s annual Día de los Muertos exhibition features artwork and altars created by local artists, students, and collectors including Life on Earth Art.
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Sonoma County Stories
September 9, 2023 - Ongoing
Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that invites visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition captures 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 has at its core the Oral Histories of Gaye LeBaron.
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34th Annual Artistry in Wood
November 18, 2023 - January 7, 2024
Artistry in Wood is an annual exhibition presented by the Sonoma County Woodworkers Association (SCWA) in partnership with the Museum of Sonoma County. Staged every year since 1988, it is recognized as one of the premier fine woodworking shows in North America and has become a favorite among museum visitors.
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Fall for Color at Sonoma Botanical Garden
Nature Abstracted tempting you to experience the outdoors? This fall, our neighbor Sonoma Botanical Garden is one of the most unique places in Sonoma Valley to Fall for Color!
With its one-of-a-kind Asian Woodland full of an array of deciduous trees and perennials – many rare and endangered – take in the season’s pageant of rich colors and tantalizing textures, now through early December.
Visit Sonoma Botanical Garden on Hwy 12 in Glen Ellen.
More info, including NEW fall foliage photography walks, at sonomabg.org.
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November 4 & 24 7:00-10:00 PM
Join the RFO for presentations on astronomy in their classrooms throughout the course of the evening. Starting at dusk, the Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Friendly and knowledgeable docents are available to answer your questions.
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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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