Arts Education Programs

SVMA’s education outreach comprises school tours, student art shows, internships for high school and college students, and adult seminars. Education programs include:

The annual “Art Rewards the Student” (ARTS) program sends artists into Sonoma Valley’s public elementary and middle schools to teach a variety of art media, including painting, mosaics, gourds, ceramics, calligraphy, papermaking, storytelling, games, and puppets. All projects are curriculum-related. Student work appears at the museum in a three-week exhibition curated and installed by a team of student interns from Sonoma Valley High School and Hanna Boys Center, who are coached by volunteer mentors in the principles of design, installation, and color.

In addition, we offer art history lectures several times a year along with curator talks and artist discussions in conjunction with most exhibitions.

The Museum Board and staff has recently completed a strategic plan that prioritizes education and community engagement. Later this summer we will be announcing new offerings in education and public programs for all ages.