Museum of Sonoma County | Art · History

We welcome school groups, teachers and parents to apply for our free art program!

Visit the Museum of Sonoma County, receive a tour and enjoy a short art project inspired by the current exhibition in our Community Gallery, with the option to continue the activity in your classroom.

In 2015, the Museum of Sonoma County (MSC) launched the Art4Kids Youth Education Program. The Museum employees a diverse team of teaching artists to bring hands-on arts education into underserved classrooms in Sonoma County. As of 2023, Art4Kids is open for grades K through 12th. Program curriculum is developed each season based on the California Visual Arts Content Standards and is inspired by the museum's current exhibition. Museum Docents and Teaching Artists use Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) to engage students with the artwork in the exhibition.

Upon request, shortened lessons, self-guided lessons and self-guided tours are available. Docent-led tours need at least 2 weeks advance request.

Art4Kids is available to all schools in Sonoma County with Title I classification. Each Art4Kids program consists of one gallery tour and onsite art program, followed by an optional follow-up art lessons in the classroom. Sign up using this form and we will contact you to schedule your follow-up visits!

If you are interested in participating in the Art4Kids program, please fill out the below form:

Art4Kids Scheduling Request

For any additional questions, please contact:

Carissa Nacol, Education Coordinator, at cnacol@museumsc.org, or call 707.579.1500 ext. 109.

The Art4Kids program is currently supported by funding provided by the Community Foundation Sonoma County and Creative Sonoma.

Art4Kids Youth Education Program