Cafeteria Kids Theater (CKT) was founded in 2014 to inspire, engage, and enrich the lives of young people in Napa Valley through the performing arts. Since then, CKT has reached over 10,000 students with inclusive, high-quality arts programming that includes full-scale musical productions, in-school residencies, after-school classes, acting workshops, holiday intensives, and summer camps for ages 3–18.

CKT is committed to equity and access by offering needs-based scholarships; we remove barriers to make participation available to all. Our programs are intentionally multi-age, fostering a unique environment where younger and older students learn from and support one another. Through student-driven storytelling and ensemble-based learning, CKT programming cultivates leadership, empathy, collaboration, and creativity. Participants build confidence and community as they grow artistically and personally. We believe every child deserves a chance to shine.

With your support, we can continue making the performing arts a joyful, empowering, and transformative experience for all children in our community.

We are fortunate to have a passionate and dedicated group of resident musicians right here in Napa Valley.  Our concerts are free to the public. Beginning in 2026, we will launch a new program to coordinate with public and private elementary schools throughout Napa Valley to receive performances from our string ensembles. This may provide some children with their first exposure to classical music, and will build excitement and encourage music education.

Now in our fifth season, NVCO is mainly funded by donors who recognize that Napa county deserves to have its own orchestra.  We pay for conductors, professional section leaders, soloists, and venues.  We rent music, procure new music, print educational programs and pay fees that all non-profit organizations incur.  Please join us in our mission to sustain this excellent community orchestra.

The Napa Valley Youth Symphony (NVYS) transforms lives through exceptional music education, orchestral training, and inspiring performance opportunities. Each season, we serve approximately 125 student musicians—from advanced beginners to pre-collegiate players—through over 225 hours of rehearsals, performances, and high-quality instruction.

We are committed to access and equity (24% of our students are expected to qualify for need-based scholarships) ensuring that cost is never a barrier to our programs. Our inclusive community reflects the rich diversity of Napa Valley: 89% are local residents, and students self-identify as 35% Caucasian, 31% Asian, 14% Hispanic/Latino, 14% Mixed, 6% Pacific Islander/Southeast Asian, and 1% Black, with 9% identifying as LGBTQ+.

NVYS provides more than just music training—our students gain confidence, leadership skills, and lasting friendships. From local concerts to stages like BottleRock, Carnegie Hall and the Musikverein – our musicians share the joy of music with diverse and multi-generational audiences. We’re not only shaping strong musicians—we’re nurturing the next generation of creative, connected, and compassionate leaders.

The Rail Arts District (RAD) is a 2 mile-long route of contemporary art that exists free to the public, and runs along the Vine Trail and Napa Valley Wine Train route from the Oxbow District to Redwood Road.

We have installed more than 40 works of art, including 21 large-scale ceramic sculptures. In 2024, RAD unveiled Quake Mosaic – a large-scale public artwork by Kristina Young, created in collaboration with over 2,000 community members over the previous decade. This piece acknowledges the painful losses many Napans faced during the 2014 quake and 2017 and 2020 wildfires, while demonstrating our strength and commitment to rebuild and move forward together.

Over half a million people ride their bikes or walk through RAD each year, 30% of which are from out of town. The Rail Arts District makes an important contribution to what makes Napa a wonderful place to visit and to live.

Sing Napa Valley has been weaving choral music into our community’s fabric for over 60 years. As a vibrant intergenerational chorus, we challenge the misconception that some people “can’t sing” and create spaces where every voice is valued—from teenagers to senior citizens.

Our mission is expressed through our concerts, tributes, and events scheduled in our annual season.

Under new professional direction by Townsend Losey, we present thoughtfully curated programs that balance beloved choral traditions with diverse global musical expressions. From exploring afterlife celebrations worldwide in “Beyond” to our signature “Big Sing, Napa Valley” where hundreds of community voices unite, proving everyone can sing and belong.

We perform in both formal venues and intimate community spaces throughout the valley, believing great choral music belongs everywhere. 88% of our audiences are Napa Valley residents, demonstrating our deep community connection.

Your donations allow us to offer free concerts, sustain and increase the impact of our activities, and ensure SNV provides singers and the community with musical excellence now and in the future.