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Museum of Sonoma County News - March 7, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
March 11, 2024
From: Museum of Sonoma CountyCollections Spotlight: Hansel Mieth
We're kicking off Women's History Month this year by featuring Hansel Mieth and her incredible work in photojournalism. Hear from Jennifer Bethke, our Collections Specialist, as she tells you more about Hansel Mieth and takes you through three impactful photos that we care for in our collection at here MSC.
Learn more about Mieth's work by visiting the Light, Clay, and Copper exhibition here at MSC.
Second Saturday: Free Family Day at MSC
Every second Saturday of the month, enjoy a day at the Museum with FREE admission and activities for the whole family!
Schedule for March 9:
12-2 pm: Beginner Sculpture Making. Inspired by our newest exhibition, A Question of Balance, this class will be led by a local artist and is suitable for all skill levels!
2-3 pm: Gallery Talk: A Question of Balance. Join us for a special tour featuring exhibiting artists from A Question of Balance. Each artist will discuss their work on view and answer questions from visitors. This week featured artists include Jeff Key, Kathleen King, and Renée Owen.
MSC's Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you an organization or business interested in partnering with the Museum of Sonoma County? Do you know a business or organization who is invested in enriching our diverse community? Check out your Museum's Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities today!
MSC's Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities are designed to help your organization maximize its reach, exposure, and recognition in our community. From art and history exhibition launches, to exciting community programs, to our widespread digital presence, sponsoring MSC helps your organization access a large audience of engaged, curious, and diverse individuals from across the region.
Click HERE to learn how your business can partner with MSC!
Calling all hops, beer, and craft brewing lovers!
On Tap: Sonoma County Hops & The Beer Revolution
Are you an individual or business who wants to sponsor an exciting upcoming exhibition on craft beer and hops at the Museum of Sonoma County? Sign on as an exhibition sponsor today!
This exhibition, open April 20th - September 1st, explores the revolutionary beginnings of Sonoma County's microbreweries, and the rich legacy of local hop culture that dates back to the 19th century. It will feature everything from historic breweries to hop pickers and farmers and more.
Deadline to sign on as a sponsor is coming up soon (March 21).
Contact [email protected] for more information or donate online.
Apply for Our Volunteer Docent Program!
Are you interested in a fun and exciting volunteer opportunity with the Museum of Sonoma County? Are you social, confident, and comfortable working with children, adults, and other groups? Apply to become a docent at MSC today!
Docents lead tours of the museum, speaking about the current exhibitions and the historic building. A background in education is a preferred but not required. All necessary training will be provided.
Member Benefits
Enjoy the many benefits of annual membership:
- Free admission to MSC and free or discounted tickets to receptions, public programs, and events
- 10% discount at the Museum Shop
- Subscription to Museum publications, including the award-winning Smithsonian Magazine (Advocate levels and above)
- Reciprocal membership to museums and historical sites across North America (Time Travelers, NARM, Smithsonian Affiliates)
- Special Member Only discounts to Hotel E* in downtown Santa Rosa
(to receive your discount, use the online code provided in your most recent membership letter or contact us at [email protected] for the code).
- And the satisfaction of supporting your local Museum with a tax-deductible contribution.
*Nestled between the Mayacamas and Sonoma Mountains, Hotel E displays a stunning amalgamation of old-world charm and modernity. Our boutique hotel finds its ideal location in the iconic Beaux-arts building on Old Courthouse Square. Enjoy easy access to the delights of downtown from restaurants, brewpubs, bars, and entertainment.
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!
Current Exhibitions
Tilden Daken: The Art of Adventure
December 9, 2023 – Now Extended Through March 31, 2024
Tilden Daken (1876-1935) was a California landscape painter known primarily for his oil paintings of the California redwoods, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and countryside scenes in both Northern and Southern California. He is closely associated with the California Impressionists, who painted during the first three decades of the twentieth century. Daken’s life, travels, and adventures paralleled many of the important stories of California - from the Gold Fields, to the growth of San Francisco and the rise of Hollywood, to the state’s connections across the southern border with Mexico.
January 27- May 26, 2024
A juried exhibition of Pacific Rim Sculptors, A Question of Balance showcases artists who have produced exciting and unique works exploring the varied and multiple meanings and interpretations of “balance." Balance can refer to gravity, mathematics, accounting, opposing ideas or components, and more. Balance is commonly defined as: a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight or amount, or something used to produce equilibrium.
To learn more about Pacific Rim Sculptors, visit pacificrimsculptors.org
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.
Community Events
Solar Eclipse Open House at the Robert Ferguson Observatory
Have you heard there is a total SOLAR ECLIPSE coming on April 8th? We will only see about 30% of the eclipse here in Northern California, but it is still an event not to miss! We will hold an “open house” style event at the observatory, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Stop by to see a livestream of the full total eclipse in our classroom and engage in some other activities at the observatory. Solar eclipse glasses will be available for purchase. This is a free event, but the Sugarloaf Ridge State Park day use parking fee will be required.
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00-5:00pm
Admission:
Members Free!
General $10
Seniors (62+), Students, Disabled $7
Children 12 & Under Free
EBT Cardholders Free
Parking during your Museum visit:
- The Museum has four parking spaces in the small lot between our buildings, including one handicapped spot. Museums visitors are invited to park in our lot if space is available.
- There is additional metered parking on Seventh Street or in the Seventh Street municipal garage just east of B Street.
Note that the mall parking garage across the street from the Museum is now designated for Macy’s customers. Please feel free to park there if you combine your Museum visit with a shopping visit.