Art4Kids Youth Education Program
Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
About
The Art4Kids Youth Education Program includes a museum visit, a gallery tour, and a short art project inspired by the current exhibition in the Community Gallery. Each program consists of one gallery tour and onsite art program, with an optional follow-up art lesson in the classroom. Upon request, shortened lessons, self-guided lessons, and self-guided tours are available, and docent-led tours need at least 2 weeks advance request.
Programs
- Art4Kids Youth Education Program — Grades K through 12th; open to school groups, teachers and parents · Free art program. Includes a museum visit, tour, and a short art project inspired by the current exhibition in the Community Gallery, with an optional classroom follow-up activity.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- General schedule: Each program consists of one gallery tour and onsite art program, followed by an optional follow-up art lesson in the classroom. Upon request, shortened lessons, self-guided lessons, and self-guided tours are available. Docent-led tours need at least 2 weeks advance request.
About the provider
The Museum of Sonoma County launched the Art4Kids Youth Education Program in 2015. The program brings hands-on arts education into underserved classrooms in Sonoma County and is available to all schools in Sonoma County with Title I classification.
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. Sign up using the Art4Kids Scheduling Request form. Contact Carissa Nacol, Education Coordinator, at [email protected] or 707.579.1500 ext. 109.
Last updated October 5, 2026.
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