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Summer is in full swing at CSMA with our summer arts camps and summer music and art classes. From weekly camp art shows in our courtyard to the upcoming Community Arts Day Open House on July 20, we have a creative space for all. But wait … there’s more: Fall class registration is officially open! Reserve your spot for another season of artistic discovery.

Fall class registration is open now

 

We’re gearing up for a fantastic fall lineup. Registration for fall art and music classes is open, with several new offerings for kids, teens, and adults. New options include Cover Band, Guitar Orchestra, Art Gone Wild, an Intro to Sketching & Drawing mini-session, Digital Painting, and Painting Explorations.

Calendar highlights

JUL 4-5: CSMA will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

JUL 20: CSMA’s annual Community Arts Day event.

AUG 16: Fall private music lessons begin.

AUG 30: Fall music classes begin.

SEP. 2: Fall art classes begin.

 

See all upcoming events on our school calendar.

 
 

On the blog

 

Get your tickets for Community Arts Day

Get your FREE tickets now for our Community Arts Day Open House from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 20. The day will be loaded with free activities for kids, teens, and adults. We’ll have live music, a food truck, hands-on art and music making, drop-in classes, public art projects, prizes, and more. Read more about the day’s lineup on the CSMA blog. Want to give back to your community? Volunteer at Community Arts Day.

 

Music notes

Music school boasts outstanding accomplishments from students

 
Private music lesson students and faculty have been busy this year, and they have the awards to prove it! We asked CSMA’s Music School Director, Chaz Fautch, to share just what the students and faculty have achieved. Read our latest blog post to see what a year they’ve had and just how special they are.

Community news

The Village at San Antonio Center presents free community events

 

Check out the upcoming events at The Village at San Antonio Center in Mountain View! The organization is presenting live music on First Thursdays and community socials on Second Saturdays. Next up is The Klipptones Trio 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, July 10, and a hands-on fun STEM Summer Bash 4:00-6:00 PM on Saturday, July 12. All events are free, but registration is encouraged. Learn more here.

The Klipptones
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