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"Salute Comes of Age"
by Dennis Ziemienski, 2006 (click for sitemap)
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Sonoma Salute to the Arts raises funding for Sonoma Valley non-profit arts and cultural organization
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Benefitting OrganizationsAs Sonoma's aesthetic centerpiece and most dynamic fundraising vehicle for the arts, Salute to the Arts generates proceeds
for numerous non-profit arts, cultural, and educational organizations. The Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance, the festival's non-profit
sponsor, contributes net proceeds to participating organizations each year.
Through Sonoma's annual Salute to the Arts, the Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance also funds scholarships for high school seniors
interesting in pursuing careers in the arts. The scholarship fund, established in 1998, provides awards for music, visual
art, theater art, and literary students. In 2002 awards for promising culinary and enology/viticulture students were added.
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Benefitting/Participating Organizations
Arts Guild of Sonoma
Presents: Face painting for children;
Member artists, see Art
Tasting
Established in 1977, the Arts Guild of Sonoma provides local artists with a gallery to exhibit their work, present demonstrations
and lectures to which the community is invited, and support one another in pursuing art careers. The Guild sponsors various
community events for artists of all ages.
707.996.3115 • email sonomaartsguild@vom.com
Ballet Folklórico Torres Jaliscienses
Presents: Traditional folk dances from Mexico by local young adults
Ballet Folklórico is affiliated with La Luz Bilingual Center, a non-profit organization that promotes the independence of
non-English speaking people through education and orientation to community life.
707.996.3114
Dragon’s Head Productions
Presents: Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance Mural Project
Dragon’s Head Productions is a non-profit volunteer organization whose mission statement is to raise money for children’s
charities through safe and fun entertainment. Located in Sonoma, DHP is made up of a group of family and friends who volunteer
their time and effort for this great cause.
707.996.4763 • dragonsheadproductions.com
El Verano School P.T.O.
Presents: Artwork from Gayle Manfre’s art classes
El Verano School would like to offer every student the same exposure to local artists. Research shows that of all 7 intelligences,
the creative area of the curriculum is very necessary but often ignored. This funding ensures exposure to the arts and even
art history for the entire schools population.
707.935.0421
North Bay Kung Fu Institute
North Bay Kung Fu’s mission is to train the mind, body, and spirit through application of the philosophies of Confucianism,
Taoism, and Buddhism found in Asian culture, to improve health in all aspects of life. Kung Fu is a way of life, and the
martial arts are for young and old alike. North Bay Kung Fu's participation in Sonoma Salute to the Arts enables the organization
to sponsor advanced students in competitions throughout the Bay Area,
as well as international competitions in China and all over the world.
707.938.9478 • www.northbaykungfu.com
Sonoma Plein Air Foundation
A non-profit organization, Presents The Fifth Annual Celebration of Outdoor Painting Saturday, September 9, 2006 10am-5pm
on Sonoma's Plaza meet 46 award winning artists from across the country. The Exhibition will feature their original works
created on locations in Sonoma. Art demonstrations, live music, no admission. Benefits art education for Sonoma's youth.
707.933.9756
See complete schedule at www.SonomaPleinAir.com
Sonoma Charter School
Presents: Exhibition of student works
Sonoma Charter School fundraising is a non-profit organization founded to benefit its students at Sonoma Charter School, a
K-8 public charter school. The school’s fundraising branch helps with on-going support of the music and drama programs. It
also facilitates upkeep and emergency funding.
707.935.4232
Sonoma Community Center
Presents: An exhibition of artworks by the Center’s faculty and their students, including jewelry, sculpture, drawing,
painting and printmaking. Painting and throwing demonstrations by particpating artists will take place throughout each day.
See Art Tasting
The Sonoma Community Center exists to enrich the lives of the people of Sonoma Valley by fostering a broad range of cultural,
educational, recreational and community service activities. It also strives to preserve and restore its historic building
and to provide affordable space for community activities.
707.938.4626
Sonoma Hometown Band
Presents: See Performance
Schedule
Richard Schneider founded The Sonoma Hometown Band in 1967 as a marching band participating in 4th of July and Vintage Festival
Parades. In 1986 Sonoma Hometown Band started a concert band and now performs four concerts a year. Their repertoire includes
march music written by John Philip Sousa and Charles Fillmore, as well as Karl King’s music for Barnum & Bailey’s Circus.
707.996.3413
Sonoma Shambhala Center
Presents: Miksang, contemplative photography; Ikebana, Japanese flower arranging
Shambala is committed to bringing the simple practice of meditation to as many people as possble through a worldwide association
of 165 centers that provide meditation instruction, classes, and programs. The Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center provides
a good atmosphere for sitting and walking meditation, and is also home to a myriad of educational, artistic, and cultural
activities, including: introductory and group meditation practice; Buddhist education programs; Shambhala Training - a secular
path of spiritual training; contemplative disciplines and workshops; community, arts, and family events.
707.935.6333
Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance
Presents: Sonoma’s Annual Salute
to the Arts; Visual
Art Competition Exhibit & Silent Auction; hands-on art mural project
Founded in 1986, the Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance has sponsored
Sonoma Salute to the Arts since 1988. The organization was established to encourage communication between artists, organizations,
the public, and the press; to promote the arts; and to raise funding for the arts. SVAA has provided art scholarships for
local graduating high school seniors since 1998.
P.O. Box 1947 • Sonoma, CA 95476
salutetothearts.com • 707.938.1133
Sonoma Valley Film Society
Presents: Novem ~ The inaugural outdoor film in the newly covered Grinstead Memorial Ampitheater in Sonoma Plaza,
Saturday July 29, 8 p.m.
No admission
The Sonoma Valley Film Society presents the 10th annual Sonoma Valley Film Festival, celebrating the best new films
along with the epicurean pleasures of Sonoma April 11-15, 2007.
Sonoma • 707.933.2600
CinemaEpicuria.org
Sonoma Valley High School Music Department
Presents: “A River of Music”
The Sonoma Valley High School Music Department consists of the Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, madrigals,
and guitar classes. The Music Department has won numerous competitions in the U.S., Canada and England.
707.933.4010
Valley of the Moon Art Association
Presents: See Art
Tasting
A non-profit artists association which is open to painters of all levels, from beginner to the seasoned professional. They
promote the fine arts through bi-monthly meetings, Plaza art shows and student merit awards.
707.833.4085
Valley of the Moon Petanqué Club
Valley of the Moon Petanqué Club was founded in 1990. The club established and has maintained Petanqué courts in Depot Park
since
1991, providing the community with a uniquely accessible cultural and recreational resource.
707.258.3450
QUOTES
"All of the jobs at Salute to the Arts: Picking up garbage, recycling,
setting up tables, and handling money are integral to the festival's smooth,
almost flawless function."
~ Pat Summers, Founder and Coordinator
Ballet Folklorico Torres Jaliscienses
"Salute to the Arts is our only vehicle for making money for
large purchases such as costumes."
~ Barbara Graziani, Director
Chamson (Sonoma Sister Cities)
Salute to the Arts funded scholarships to send college-age students to Chambolle Musigny,
France - Sonoma's Sister City - to work in the wineries for four months.
Dragon's Head Productions
Salute to the Arts funds were used to produce the October Haunted House, which has raised
the funds for the last two years to benefit the Sonoma Children's Cancer Foundation.
~ Nancy di Bella
Friends of Sebastiani Theatre
The money earned at Salute to the Arts kept "FOST" alive this year and paid
for new video equipment for Sonoma High School students.
"Salute is an incredible opportunity for so many members of the community."
~ Kent Routh, FOST board member and City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commissioner
Sonoma Charter School
Salute to the Arts funds are used to keep art an ongoing, integral part of the student's
daily curriculum. Funding provided by the state of California is not enough for that.
"The parent volunteers' job has been trash duty. They really enjoy helping.
It definitely involves them with the community and the festival"
~ Marsha Walters
Sonoma Community Center
The funds received from Salute to the Arts go directly to providing ongoing classes and
events at the Community Center. The funds help underwrite the cost of instructors and
maintain overhead. "Salute to the Arts is looked forward to by the entire community
and I personally enjoy it very much"
~ Stanley Cohen
Sonoma Valley High School Band
"Almost all the money we earned at Salute to the Arts went to our fabulous London trip
and the remainder went to buying music. Saluteto the Arts gives the students a chance
to perform in front of the public, and also encourages service work."
~ Barbara McElroy, head of the Sonoma Valley High School Music Department
Sonoma Valley High School Drama Department
Salute to the Arts earnings were a large part of funding used to produce the original
play, The Wave the first play completely written and produced by teacher
Ron Singer and his students. "It is great for the kids to be involved in
the work of the fundraising."
~ Ron Singer
Sonoma Valley Poetry Festival
Funds from Salute to the Arts were given to California Poets in the Schools. Arthur Dawson
conducted poetry sessions in the elementary schools; Rebecca Talbot conducted sessions at
Altimira; and Luis Kong will be conducting sessions at Hanna Boys Center.
"Salute to the Arts has become a community institution."
~ Russ Bedord
Valley of the Moon Art Association
Funds received from Salute to the Arts helped VOMAA produce the Vintage Festival in September.
"Valley of the Moon Art Association members showcase their finest work at Sonoma's
Salute to the Arts. It is a well-publicized event that draws a high-end crowd. It's an easy,
clean and well-run event."
~ Randy Watkins
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