Community School of Music and Arts – Art Programs

Community School of Music and Arts – Art Programs offers private art lessons and art classes, including early childhood, youth, teen, and adult art classes. The program also offers private music lessons and music classes for early childhood, youth, teen, and adult students. Participants can also take part in camps, concerts and events, exhibitions at Mohr Gallery, a free monthly Family Concert Series, and Arts in the Schools programs.

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Building and class access available every day, with hours that generally range from morning to evening throughout the week

The Community School of Music and Arts was founded in 1968 by music educators Natalie Werbner and Joan Van Stone and has celebrated over 50 years of service to the arts in Northern California. Its mission is to inspire excellence through art and music education for people of all ages and abilities. CSMA offers art and music programs in over 50 schools during the school day through Arts in the Schools, and nearly 30,000 people are served through on-site and off-site programs each year. Financial aid and program subsidies are available. The Mohr Gallery presents exhibitions featuring seasoned professionals, emerging artists, and student groups. The award-winning Finn Center was designed by Mark Cavagnero Associates, and CSMA is recognized as Northern California’s largest nonprofit provider of arts education programs and as one of the largest community arts schools in the country.

Last updated March 17, 2026.