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Join us for our first-ever Jazz Fest
Love jazz? Join us for our first-ever Jazz Fest at CSMA! Everyone can enjoy engaging performances and three nights of free jazz concerts from January 21-23, 5:30-8:30 PM. Jazz Fest celebrates the vibrant jazz program at CSMA, showcasing our talented students and expert instructors. Attendees will get a glimpse into the dynamic world of jazz that thrives within our school. No tickets are required and the public is invited to all or some of the concerts.
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Important Dates
JAN. 13: Winter art and early childhood classes begin. Registration is open now.
JAN. 21-23: Join us for our first-ever Jazz Fest event featuring youth and adult ensembles.
JAN. 25: Spring music classes begin. Let’s explore music together!
JAN. 25: Jazz songbird Noa Levy celebrates the genius and joy of Cole Porter with her exquisite quintet. Tickets may be reserved.
NEW! Reserved ticketing is now available for community concerts
New for 2025! You can now reserve seats for our free concert series. Walk-ins are still welcome based on availability. Learn more about our upcoming programs at arts4all.org/events.
Discover what's new in our 2025 lineup
New for 2025! You can now reserve seats for our free concert series. Walk-ins are still welcome based on availability. Learn more about our upcoming programs at arts4all.org.
Explore the meaning of home in new exhibit
Stop by CSMA to see our new Mohr Gallery show, “Welcome Home.” The show features work from various artists sharing their experiences about what home signifies, including place, food, and traditions. The seven featured Bay Area artists include: Louis Jiminez, Qing Xu, Meghna Sharma, Sahar Dolatyari, Luis Garcia, Viviana Leija, and Pedro Rivas López. We will hold an artists’ reception on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM.
Experience "Dual Visions" starting Jan. 13
CSMA is pleased to present the artwork of mother and daughter, Meghna and Anika Sharma. “Dual Visions” is an exhibition of paintings that explores the dynamic interplay between two distinct perspectives — one rooted in the beauty of the present, the other gazing toward imagined possibilities. Together, their creations reflect a rich dialogue between past, present, and future, celebrating the transitions of life and art across generations. Their exhibit will be open from Jan. 13 to Feb. 23 in the Sobrato Hallway.
Submit artwork for Black History Month by Jan. 28
Attention, artists! You’re invited to submit work to be included in our upcoming group art show, “UHURU-A Collective Celebration of Black History and Freedom.” The exhibit will be open from Feb. 8 to April 5. What does freedom look like to you? Is it reflected in the faces within your community or in photos portraying victories of the past?
CSMA is excited to celebrate Black History Month by showcasing black excellence through the lens of history and freedom in this new exhibit. Artists can submit up to five pieces of work. To apply, submit your artist resume/CV in (pdf format) and portfolio images of proposed work to Pedro Rivas López, Senior Arts Program Manager, at: plopez@arts4all.org with “Mohr Gallery Exhibition Proposal” in the subject line. Application deadline is Jan. 28.
Community News
Summer camp registration opens Jan. 21
Excited for summer? We are! Registration for our summer arts camps opens on Jan. 21. Keep an eye on our website for the schedule soon — we have big plans in the works! CSMA is your place to be this summer.
Jazz songbird Noa Levy will perform on Jan. 25
Join us for our next free community concert on Jan. 25, featuring Noa Levy. The rising Bay Area jazz singer will celebrate the genius and joy of Cole Porter with her exquisite quintet. The concert is at 7:30 PM in Tateuchi Hall.
New youth orchestra starts this month
CSMA is excited to announce a new partnership with the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic. Together, we are creating the CSMA Junior Orchestra for young musicians ages 8-12.
Enrolled students receive weekly 1.5-hour ensemble practices, full orchestra rehearsals, and dedicated coaching sessions with experienced faculty. CSMA students receive a discounted registration fee upon acceptance to the Junior Orchestra. The program is audition-based, and rehearsals begin Jan. 26.
