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Hello summer! What better way to stay active than to create something new? Registration is now open for all summer art and music camps and classes, offering a variety of options for children, teens, and adults. Summer session begins the week of June 9. We look forward to seeing you on campus.
Community Arts Day set for July 20
Save the date 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.
Music notes
CSMA choirs shine in international music competition
Congratulations to CSMA’s Performance Choir and A Cappella Ensemble — they placed second in their divisions with a ranking of “excellent” in the international music competition “Music in the Parks” on May 17 in Milpitas. The competition includes choirs, orchestras, and bands throughout the U.S. and Canada. This was our first competition experience with these groups. The choirs were under the direction of Theresa Ronan/Judaline Swinkels (Performance Choir) and Adesuwa O./Judaline Swinkels (A Cappella Ensemble). Well done! If choral singing is your jam, sign up for one of our choirs this summer!
Audtions now open for CSMA Junior Orchestra
Auditions are open now for the CSMA Junior Orchestra for ages 8-12. Rehearsals are from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sundays, and applicants are encouraged to have 1.5 years of musical experience (private lessons, band, orchestra, or equivalent). Auditions and admissions are on a rolling basis.
CSMA is proud to continue our partnership with the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic to offer the CSMA Junior Orchestra, our brand-new, entry-level program for aspiring musicians who want to enjoy playing with other students in an orchestral setting. The CSMA Junior Orchestra is a passion-driven and joy-centered program!
Congrats to 2025 Graduating Merit Scholars
Thanks for supporting Jazz Fest
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our spring Jazz Fest in Tateuchi Hall. We hope you enjoyed the performances and great music over the three-night event. We look forward to jamming with you next year! If you’re interested in learning more about our music school, visit arts4all.org.
Free sheet music available in the lobby
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our spring Jazz Fest in Tateuchi Hall. We hope you enjoyed the performances and great music over the three-night event. We look forward to jamming with you next year! If you’re interested in learning more about our music school, visit arts4all.org.
Calendar highlights
June 9: Summer arts camps begin. There’s still time to sign up!
June 12: Summer art and music classes begin. Plan your creative summer today.
June 19: CSMA will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
July 4-5: CSMA will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
July 20: Save the date for CSMA’s annual Community Arts Day event.
See all upcoming events on our school calendar.
On the Blog
- Celebrate the beauty of California’s wildflower bloom with this fun family art project.
- Meet the ceramics studio at CSMA — it’s a potter’s dream.
Student art spotlight
Ceramics students make unique creations
Ganesh, Sunil, and Karthik (pictured, left to right) are friends and longtime CSMA ceramics students who asked their children for input on what they should create in the Spring session.
The kids, ages 5-13, sketched mugs with imaginative shapes and designs based on Lego characters, pets, favorite animals, and sports. The dads threw the mugs in various shapes on the wheel, then painstakingly brought the sketches to life using hand-painted glazes. Teacher Eliza Thomas provided valuable advice and offered plenty of encouragement.
They produced a total of 14 beautiful mugs — what a lucky group of kids!
What art projects are you most proud of? Send us your story with a photo (or “mug shot!”) to be featured in a future issue.
Program updates
Check out our new website calendar!
Don’t miss out on what’s next at CSMA! Not only can you subscribe to our monthly newsletter or follow us on social media, but you can also check our new website calendar for upcoming community events and important dates.
Summer arts programs starts this month!
Summer’s arrival is just days away, and spots are filling fast for our summer arts camps. We’re offering nine weeks of arts camps with several new offerings, including theatre, music, mixed media, ceramics, and more for ages 5-15. Camps begin June 9 and continue through August 8.
Registration is also open for our summer art and music classes for all ages, including some fun workshops. Browse our online catalog to plan your creative summer!
Thank you for experiencing India with CSMA
CSMA was excited to host “Experience India,” a one-of-a-kind celebration of Indian culture and cuisine held in CSMA’s courtyard on June 1. The evening featured a stunning classical Indian dance performance, vibrant artwork by local artist Pragati Sharma Mohanty, and a multi-course feast of authentic Indian cuisine prepared by chef Arul Lourdusamy (RajaRani Bakery and Restaurant of Sunnyvale, CA) – it was an evening to remember! Thank you to the 55 guests who attended this special event in support of CSMA’s programs.
The unique event was hosted by CSMA board members Simi Acharya, Sohi Sohn and Suchitra Subrahmanyan. Attendees also enjoyed special performances by Guru Gayatri Joshi and Guru Dipti Mallik.
Proceeds from this event will support CSMA’s financial aid programs that ensure all students, regardless of their background or financial means, have access to high-quality arts education.
Adult art classes are open for registration
Creativity isn’t just for kids — CSMA also serves hundreds of adult art students each year, and many come back again and again! This summer we have a great set of workshops, mini-sessions, and 8-week classes just for grownups: try ceramics, watercolors, digital art, drawing, printmaking — even a sampler for those who can’t decide!
CSMA in the Community
Vote for CSMA in the Best of Mountain View Contest
Vote for CSMA in the Best of Mountain View’s “Live Music” category. Online voting at MV-Voice.com/best_of ends at 11:59 PM Sunday, June 8. After you vote, check your email to confirm the vote because only confirmed votes will be counted. Thank you for your support!
