Sunnyvale is home to a number of artistic endeavors, from the multimedia production of Cogswell Polytechnic College to the Art Institute campus. Of course, you don't have to be enrolled in an art program to cherish the artistic spirit of Sunnyvale. With more than 100 pieces of public art around the city, there's always a surprise around the corner.
If you're looking for a more organized level of culture, it starts with the Sunnyvale Theatre. Located just off of El Camino Real, this 200-seat theatre features a constantly rotating calendar of events. Its resident performers include the California Theatre Center, the Sunnyvale Community Players, and the Sunnyvale Singers.
The California Theatre Center is a unique theatre company that focuses on productions for younger audiences. With an ensemble of two dozen actors and a dynamite staff, California Theatre Center productions feature fairy tales, children's literature, and historical stories. In addition, California Theatre Center offers an annual summer season of plays for adult audiences.
Sunnyvale Community Players is an award-winning community theater group with more than 40 years of history. Featuring a wide range of productions, Sunnyvale Community Players caters to young and old, and offers performing and production opportunities to people with all levels of experience
Sunnyvale Singers is a community chorus with two major concerts each year at the Sunnyvale Community Theatre. You'll also find the Singers at other venues around the area. Performing a range of both classical and contemporary choral music, the Sunnyvale Singers provide the community with a great opportunity to indulge in the finer aspects of classical music.
What other arts are supported by Sunnyvale? The annual Sunnyvale Art & Wine festival takes place every summer with around 500 of both vendors and presenters of arts, crafts, food, and wine. With live music, family activities, and a something to satisfy the appetite of even the pickiest eater, the Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival is something locals and visitors enjoy every year.
Of course, you don’t need a big city-wide organized event to have fun. On the third Sunday of every month, bluegrass musicians gather outside of the Heritage Park Building for an afternoon jam session. Newcomers are welcome, but be sure to bring your own instruments – and no amps or electric instruments; after all, this is bluegrass we’re talking about here!
If you don’t want feel like jamming or acting, it’s simple to appreciate art with the Sunnyvale Art Gallery. A local operation, Sunnyvale Art Gallery features a wide range of activities, from local artist showcases and exhibits to classes and open mics, even a café and art supply store.
Whether you’ve got the acting bug, need to paint the picture in your mind, or want to find like-minded musicians, there’s always a way to participate and celebrate the arts in Sunnyvale. Keep an eye on our blog for news about upcoming events, as we’ll bring you the latest and greatest artistic happenings in Sunnyvale and the local community.
