VISIT A MUSEUM

EDITOR: In a time when more people are watching television and spending

time on the computer, we should keep in mind that museums offer unique and

real experiences -- whether it is learning about life a 100 years ago or

considering an artist's vision.

May is California Museum Month, and I invite local residents to visit

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art and other museums in our area to experience

firsthand what these institutions do for our community.

Recent research on California museums paints a portrait of them as rich and

diverse resources to individuals, schools, communities and the state.

The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art is an important cultural and artistic

center in the Sonoma Valley. SVMA exhibitions feature the work of local,

national and international artists. SVMA offers rich educational programs for

both adults and children.

By stepping away from the television and computer and visiting a museum,

you can have a real and memorable experience that will have lasting effect on

both you and the museum.

LIZ BONAGURA-TRANSUE

Executive Director Sonoma Valley Museum of Art