The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (SVMA) has unveiled its 2026 exhibition schedule, themed "A Year of Joy Through Art." The lineup features four distinct solo presentations: a retrospective of Northern California Funk Art movement figure Maija Peeples-Bright, a portrait series exploring Puerto Rican identity by Norma I. Quintana, shimmering queer-themed tapestries by John Paul Morabito, and a narrative-driven survey of M. Louise Stanley’s humorous paintings and personal archives.
This announcement highlights the museum's commitment to regional Northern California artists while addressing broader themes of memory, queerness, and community identity. By curating a year around the concept of "joy," the institution aims to position itself as a space for social cohesion and accessible contemporary art, supported by a programming slate of artist talks and public workshops.