Art Rewards the Student (A.R.T.S.)
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476
About
Art Rewards the Student (A.R.T.S.) is a program of the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art that employs teaching artists to deliver arts education in the schools. The program includes classroom visits to the museum and exhibits student work as part of its activities.
• Ages: 9–11 years old
Art Rewards the Student (A.R.T.S.) was introduced in 2000 as part of the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, whose mission is “Building Community Around Art.” Its current focus is on fourth and fifth graders, and an expansion program for third graders is underway. The museum welcomes school and camp groups year-round, and SVUSD students K–12 and their teachers are admitted free.
The program operates within a museum led by Executive Director and Chief Curator Linda Keaton, who has over 25 years of experience as an arts administrator, curator, and educator and has curated over 45 museum exhibitions. The leadership team also includes Margie Maynard, Deputy Director, Engagement & Exhibitions; Rachel Anderson, Operations Coordinator; Debbie Barker, Director of Development and Marketing; and Mary Byerly, Visitor Services Associate. SVMA is a membership-supported 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and has had nearly 200 volunteers contributing to exhibitions, visitor services, fundraising, and governance.
A community member described SVMA as “a unique cultural asset that brings art, artists, lectures, and art instruction to the Sonoma Community” and noted its “ever changing year-round exhibitions.”
Last updated March 28, 2026.
• Ages: 9–11 years old
Art Rewards the Student (A.R.T.S.) was introduced in 2000 as part of the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, whose mission is “Building Community Around Art.” Its current focus is on fourth and fifth graders, and an expansion program for third graders is underway. The museum welcomes school and camp groups year-round, and SVUSD students K–12 and their teachers are admitted free.
The program operates within a museum led by Executive Director and Chief Curator Linda Keaton, who has over 25 years of experience as an arts administrator, curator, and educator and has curated over 45 museum exhibitions. The leadership team also includes Margie Maynard, Deputy Director, Engagement & Exhibitions; Rachel Anderson, Operations Coordinator; Debbie Barker, Director of Development and Marketing; and Mary Byerly, Visitor Services Associate. SVMA is a membership-supported 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and has had nearly 200 volunteers contributing to exhibitions, visitor services, fundraising, and governance.
A community member described SVMA as “a unique cultural asset that brings art, artists, lectures, and art instruction to the Sonoma Community” and noted its “ever changing year-round exhibitions.”
Last updated March 28, 2026.
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