Our Programs

Cazadero inspires over 1,400 youth during a typical year through two complementary music programs, Summer Music Camp, and JumpStart in Music. Our Summer Music Camp brings together a diverse and talented student body from across the Bay Area and beyond. Campers work closely with skilled Conductors, talented Music Faculty, and a devoted Camp Staff. They discover their love of music, develop their musicianship, gain confidence in their playing, and make lasting friendships. Learn more. JumpStart in Music is a low-cost, high-impact weekend version of our Summer Music Camp for school and school district music programs. JumpStart brings Sonoma County and Bay Area public school students, their music teachers and high school mentors together for a three day, condensed immersion program which produces some remarkable results.

Chalk Hill Artist Residency Art Gallery, Creative Design, Dance, Environmental, Film/Video, Fine Crafts, Media, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Visual Arts

Chalk Hill Artist Residency is a unique opportunity for artists across mediums to work and stay at the beautiful Warnecke Ranch and Vineyard.

The program is located in Sonoma County, an hour and a half north of San Francisco. Artists from a diverse range of abilities and geographical locations are able to find the space and time needed to pursue creative work. Chalk Hill Artist Residency offers the use of the artist house, studio space, and access to the ranch property. The property's oak woodlands, hiking trails, vineyards, and private access to the Russian River are sources of inspiration for residents

Founded in 2010, Chalk Hill Residency is inspired by the vision of the late John Carl Warnecke, internationally renowned architect (1919-2010). In 1983, he laid out plans for an art colony on his 280-acre property near the town of Healdsburg, bordering the Russian River. He established a 501c3 non-profit and began a master plan for the property to fulfill his vision: that artists could live and work together in what he deemed as the most beautiful place in the world.

Our community partnerships allow us to work closely with organizations that support artists with disabilities to participate in studio days at the residency. Studio days bring together our current artist in residence and artists with disabilities to spend an afternoon in the studio together. This creates a space where artists across a spectrum of ability are able to create authentic human connection through art, celebrate individual ways of artistic expression, and foster creativity. Since 2010, the studio program has proven to be nationally recognized and has been enthusiastically received by participants.

Chalkboard Players Education, Kids/Family, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, School Child Parent Institute’s Chalkboard Players provide quality creative arts experiences for children and youth in Sonoma County. In addition to providing their expertise in a variety of art forms, Chalkboard Players are trained in the lasting impacts of childhood and community trauma, the challenges faced by many young people, and techniques and tools for creating a safe, inclusive environment while engaging students in the processes of discovery, creation, and collaboration. We design creative arts residencies to address the needs – especially those emerging from childhood or community trauma – of students and school or group environments. We build curricula around the goals of each site, with the flexibility to integrate specific topics, art forms, class subjects, and/or common core standards. Group sizes are flexible, as our teaching artists are available individually, or in teams of two to three. Chalkboard Players artists residencies: • help provide tools to address the impacts of trauma, fear, and stress on our mind and bodies • help grow students’ social and emotional skills, while boosting self-esteem and positive self-expression • deepen students’ understanding of themselves and each other • demonstrate fun, simple activities that students and staff can adapt and integrate in the classroom or at home.

Charles M. Schulz Museum And Research Center Adult Arts Education, Education, Holidays Shop Local, Museum, Museum and Gallery Memberships, Youth Arts Education CHARLES M. SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER The mission of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is to preserve, display, and interpret the art of Charles M. Schulz. The Museum will carry out this mission through exhibits and programming that:

Illustrates the scope of Schulz’s multi-faceted career,
Communicates the stories, inspirations, and influences of Charles M. Schulz,
Celebrates the life of Charles M. Schulz and the Peanuts characters, and
Builds an understanding of cartoonists and cartoon art.

Child Parent Institute Education, Kids/Family, Music, Nonprofit, Nonprofit Services, Performing Arts, School, Special Events, Theatre, Visual Arts Child Parent Institute’s Creative Arts programs provide high quality arts experiences for underserved children, youth, and families throughout Sonoma County. Our Creative Arts programs include an array of therapeutic, expressive, educational, and recreational activities and events in the areas of visual arts, theatre, music, movement, and more. These programs and activities are designed to strengthen social and emotional skills, boost self-esteem, and provide critical tools that yield lifelong benefits for participants. The Creative Arts team provides after-school groups, summer camps, in-school performances and workshops, family engagement activities, and community outreach and education. Many of our participants have been impacted by challenging experiences early in life, including toxic stress, special needs, and trauma. CPI’s Creative Arts team, in addition to contributing their professional artistic skills and expertise, are trained in trauma-informed care, strengths-based practice, and building protective factors that strengthen families and communities.

Children's Museum Of Sonoma County Creative Sonoma Grantee, Education, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family, Museum, Museum and Gallery Memberships, Nonprofit, Youth Arts Education The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County (CMOSC) is a leading provider of cultural, educational, science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) learning experiences for families in Sonoma County. Our mission is to inspire curiosity and creativity through joyful, transformative experiences. Our vision is to ensure that all children have access to innovative play, creating more opportunities to empower the next generation of leaders, inventors, thinkers, and dreamers. The Children’s Museum uses the science of childhood brain development as the framework for its exhibits and activities. Interior and exterior spaces -- including Ella's Art Studio -- offer a creative and stimulating playground for young children that is unparalleled in Sonoma County. CMOSC’s continuum of arts programs, Arts for All, supports children’s exploration of artistic media, cultural influences, and self-expression. Led by trained staff, children gain a creative edge by experiencing arts and crafts, music, exploration, interactive exhibits, and transformative play.

Chimera Arts & Makerspace Adult Arts Education, Association/Club/Group/Guild, Education, Festivals/Markets, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family, Nonprofit, Special Events, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education

We are the Maker Community of Sonoma County

Chimera Art Space is a place to unite and empower the Sonoma County creative community. A place where shared resources and workspace provide inspiration and opportunity for all.

We offer a facility, tools, training and community for Sonoma County artists, makers, hackers and inventors. Get involved today!

Learn more at ChimeraArts.org