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The countdown to summer continues and there’s still time to register for summer arts camps and to try our NEW summer art and music classes. From mini art sessions in ceramics, printmaking and flower drawing to an engaging interactive music theory lab program and a digital music production class for teens and adults, we have some great new offerings!
Thank You for Supporting Arts Education |
Many thanks to everyone who supported our first-ever Faculty Showcase Concert: Arts4All Benefit. Our outstanding faculty put on a great show and with your support raised $14,000 for CSMA’s financial aid and scholarship programs. |
More on the Blog
Learn more about CSMA’s new approach to teaching music theory. |
Take a video tour of CSMA’s branch campus now open in Belmont. |
Mark your Calendar
MAY 11: You’re invited to our opening celebration for our new creative arts space in Belmont! Join us from 2-5 pm for a fun day of arts activities. |
MAY 19: CSMA distinguished faculty and pianist Ihang Lin will perform with violinist Catalina Barraza and cellist Stephen Harrison at 2 pm. |
JUN 1:Yoorhi Choi will play violin compositions based on Korean folk music and more. |
Linda Donohue's "Feeling California" is on display at Mohr Gallery
Featured art (above): “Sunny Side of the Street” by Linda Donohue |
CSMA is pleased to present Feeling California, showcasing the work of artist Linda Donohue. Impressions of Northern California, from Muir Beach to Napa Valley, and a passion for riding provide the foundation for this California native’s large format abstract expressionist paintings. |
Student spotlight
The Sobrato Hallway is full of skillful art from students in our Artistic Intelligence program. The program is held in partnership with the Morgan Autism Center, AbilityPath and the Mountain View Los Altos School District. We are proud of their hard work! Do you have a CSMA art piece you’re especially proud of? Send us an email with a photo of your piece or tag us on social media and we may feature it here in the future!
Community News
Students perform at local grand opening event in Mountain View
Students in CSMA’s Performance Choir and A Cappella Ensemble recently performed at the grand opening of Villa Toscana Memory Care in Mountain View. They were a hit and a popular fit for the celebration. Bravo!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-11
CSMA’s faculty are at the heart of what we do. Thank you to these talented teaching artists and musicians for sharing their love of the arts and guiding our creative journeys! If you’re in the lobby next week, take a moment to write a message on the boards by the registration desk, or say thank-you in your own way.
Merit Scholars shine bright at Spring concert
Congratulations to our Merit Scholars for a great spring concert! Student performers: Curtis W. (piano), Aaron Z. (voice), Wilona C. (voice), Noam A. (piano), Brandon, A. (piano), Amelle B. (voice), Libby K. (piano), Anna A. (piano), Stephen Z. (trumpet), Clement L. (piano), Rebecca D. (piano), Anastasia G. (piano), Victor Z. (violin), Dolly W. (violin), Nicholas C. (piano).
Artist reception attracts community to Mohr Gallery
Thank you to all who joined us for the artist reception with Silicon Valley Open Studios. It was nice to meet the artists and see so many new faces from the community. Stay up to date on new art shows, community concerts and more at arts4all.org.
