| Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California’s History November 16, 2024 – February 23, 2025 Almost a quarter of American women now have tattoos, while over a third of Americans between the ages of 18 and 40 wear permanent skin art. From the upper-class women who started the tattoo craze to the working-class Tattooed Ladies who performed in circus sideshows, this exhibit puts the foremothers of modern tattooing in the spotlight. Through photographs and personal histories, this exhibit uncovers the fascinating and largely unknown story of women and tattoos before WWII. A show-stopping mannequin, hand-drawn by current Bay Area female tattoo artists and specially commissioned for this show, highlights how far women and tattooing have come. “Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California’s History,” was originated by curator Amy Cohen at the Hayward Area Historical Society in Hayward, CA, and is traveled by Exhibit Envoy. |
| 35th Annual Artistry in Wood December 7, 2024 – February 2, 2025 Artistry in Wood is an annual exhibition presented by the Sonoma County Woodworkers Association (SCWA) in partnership with the Museum of Sonoma County. Staged every year since 1988, it is recognized as one of the premier fine woodworking shows in North America and has become a favorite among museum visitors.Pieces accepted for exhibition must pass stringent criteria established by a board of jurors. Once pieces are accepted, a panel of expert judges present prizes to the finest pieces in a wide range of categories including furniture, turnery, and artwork. Awards of Excellence and Best of Show are coveted prizes that reflect the highest quality of artistry and craftsmanship. Many of those award-winning pieces are then featured in prestigious publications such as Fine Woodworking. |
| Holiday Maker’s Market with the Sonoma County Woodworkers Association The Museum of Sonoma County is delighted to present the first Holiday Makers Market, a unique three-day event that brings together a curated selection of objects created by the Sonoma County Woodworkers Association. Join us for an artistic holiday shopping experience and explore one-of-a-kind gifts created by talented local artisans! And don’t forget to check out MSC’s annual exhibition, Artistry in Wood, running December 7th- February 2nd. Market Hours: Friday, December 6th – 5:00 PM to 7 PM Saturday, December 7th – 11 AM to 5 PM Sunday, December 8th – 11 AM to 5 PM |
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