Event name

Outdoor Sculpture Walk - Public Tours

event Date Begin

05.10.2008

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Cantor Arts Center

event Url

http://museum.stanford.edu/visit/public_tours.html

venue Name

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

venue Address1

328 Lomita Drive

venue Address2

venue City

Stanford

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94305-5060

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-723-3469

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

1st Sun of the month: 2pm

event Type

visual_art

This tour explores the Stanford campus and its extensive outdoor collection of 20th-century sculpture in the quad and south campus area. Tour is given on the first Sunday of each month at 2pm. Meet at the Main Quad entrance where The Oval meets Serra Street.

Event name

Rodin Sculpture Garden - Public Tours

event Date Begin

15.10.2008

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Cantor Arts Center

event Url

http://museum.stanford.edu/view/rodin.html

venue Name

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

venue Address1

328 Lomita Drive

venue Address2

venue City

Stanford

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94305-5060

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-723-3469

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Wed: 2pm Sat: 11:30am Sun: 3pm

event Type

visual_art

The Cantor Art Center’s collection of Rodin bronzes is the largest in the world outside Paris, second only to the Musee Rodin. More than fifty works by Rodin are on view inside the Center, mostly cast bronze, but also works in wax, plaster, and terra cotta. Twenty bronzes, including The Gates of Hell, on which Rodin worked for two decades to complete, are outside in the Sculpture Garden. The Burghers of Calais are nearby on campus. The garden is open 24 hours a day, is lit at night for nightime viewings, and is adjacent to the Cantor Arts Center. Free public tours are available on Wednesdays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11:30 am, and Sundays at 3 pm, rain or shine. Meet in the main lobby.

Event name

Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden - Public Tours

event Date Begin

19.10.2008

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Cantor Arts Center

event Url

http://museum.stanford.edu/visit/public_tours.html

venue Name

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

venue Address1

328 Lomita Drive

venue Address2

venue City

Stanford

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94305-5060

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-723-3469

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

3rd Sun of the month: 2pm

event Type

visual_art

The Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden contains 40 wood and stone carvings of people, animals, and magical beings that illustrate creation stories and cultural traditions. Ten artists from the inland Sepik River area created the sculptures on-site during a five-month visit in 1994. This sculpture garden is located at Santa Teresa and Lomita Drive. The garden is always open; free tours are on the third Sunday of the month. Meet on the corner of Santa Teresa and Lomita Drive.

Event name

Introduction to the Cantor Arts Center - Public Tours

event Date Begin

18.10.2008

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Cantor Arts Center

event Url

http://museum.stanford.edu/visit/public_tours.html

venue Name

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

venue Address1

328 Lomita Drive

venue Address2

venue City

Stanford

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94305-5060

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-723-3469

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Sat & Sun: 1pm

event Type

visual_art

This introductory tour features objects from a variety of cultures and historic periods. Meet in the main lobby.

Event name

Glass Blowing Tours and Demonstrations

event Date Begin

01.04.2007

event Date End

31.12.2050

org Name

Bay Area Glass Institute

event Url

http://www.bagi.org

venue Name

Bay Area Glass Institute

venue Address1

431 E. Taylor Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95112

event Ticket Info

$5/person (10 person minimum)

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

studio@bagi.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

10:30am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Bay Area Glass Institute offers educational glassblowing docent demonstrations at its studio facility for the public. It has given demonstrations for a wide variety of groups including students from the City of San Jose's ArtsExpress program, various home school associations, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, and various senior citizen organizations.

Event name

Downtown Campbell ArtWalk

event Date Begin

21.09.2007

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Downtown Campbell Business Association

event Url

http://www.downtowncampbellartwalk.com

venue Name

venue Address1

venue Address2

venue City

venue State

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-241-0001

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Every 3rd Fri: 6pm-9pm

event Type

visual_art

Experience the exciting and popular ArtWalk in Downtown Campbell every third Friday of the month. Be sure to stop by, visit with the artists in their galleries/studios and view their exciting new work. Featuring several galleries and studios, Downtown Campbell is the place for art lovers to be!

Artists and Galleries include The Art Beat, Heartworks Studio, Of Dreams Gallery, Lorraine Lawson Fine Arts, Sonya Paz Fine Art Gallery, Debbie Marie Gallery, and Stone Griffin Gallery. Several guest artists are also featured at galleries and retailers throughout town.

Event name

MIX

event Date Begin

16.10.2008

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Cantor Arts Center

event Url

http://www.museum.stanford.edu/news_room/mix

venue Name

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

venue Address1

328 Lomita Drive

venue Address2

venue City

Stanford

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94305-5060

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-723-4177

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

3rd Thurs of the month: 5:30pm-7:30pm

event Type

visual_art

The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University debuts MIX, a monthly social event which happens on the third Thursday every month. This lively evening offers art, cocktails, music, and conversation in an inspiring setting. Each month, MIX will offer different experiences, from music to on-the-edge performance art, from gallery explorations to video, and more. MIX guests will be able to experience great art in Durer to Picasso; Timbuktu to Cape Town; Rodin!; Pop to Present; and “From the Bronze Age of China to Japan's Floating World. MIX is open to anyone 21 or older.

Event name

Ongoing Exhibitions in the Collection Galleries

event Date Begin

15.10.2008

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Cantor Arts Center

event Url

http://museum.stanford.edu/view/ongoing.html

venue Name

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

venue Address1

328 Lomita Drive

venue Address2

venue City

Stanford

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94305-5060

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-723-4177

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm Thurs: 11am-8pm

event Type

visual_art

In addition to temporary exhibitions, works from the collection are on view in many of the Cantor Arts Center's 24 galleries plus sculpture gardens and terraces. The collection spans the history of art from ancient Egypt and China to the 21st century. The following are among the works on view: Auguste Rodin Collection, Living Traditions: Arts of the Americas, A New 19th Century: The Mondavi Family Gallery Reinstalled, African Art in Context, and The Life and Legacy of the Stanford Family.

Auguste Rodin Collection - This is the largest collection of Rodin bronzes outside Paris, with 60 works in galleries dedicated to Rodin's work and 20 sculptures, including The Gates of Hell, in the Rodin Sculpture Garden. The Burghers of Calais are nearby on campus. A new second gallery installation, which exhibits in February 2009, will expand the display of Rodin's work and will divide them thematically by project or subject making smaller works immediately accessible to students.

Contemporary Glass - At the end of the 19th century, Jane and Leland Stanford amassed a large collection of glass vessels by the Venetian firm of Salviati, a company still in existence today. This selection of contemporary glass, based on loans from local collectors, reflects the continuity of Venetian traditions. Included are works by Dale Chihuly, Toots Zynsky, Richard Marquis, and others.

Living Traditions - Arts of the Americas - The new installation in two galleries integrates work from different Native American peoples and times and highlights the collection, including exciting commissions of new Northwest Coast art. The Precolumbian art display is enhanced by the addition of an important collection of Mesoamerican works.

A New 19th Century - The Mondavi Family Gallery Reinstalled - The 19th-century European and American collections are reconfigured to clarify the relationships between the various works and to introduce connections through international trade and travel. Two small gallery areas are established within the larger gallery: one where smaller paintings are grouped as they might have been in the salon of a collector; the other brings together changing selections of works on paper.

African Art in Context - Field photographs and other didactic materials provide insight into the diverse art forms on display. The gallery features a section dedicated to the arts of southern Africa, including items of dress and body ornament from the Himba people of Namibia and beadwork by the Zulu and Ndebele people of South Africa.

The Life and Legacy of the Stanford Family - This installation examines the interests and accomplishments of the Stanford family, including material relating to the Central Pacific Railroad, the Palo Alto Stock Farm, the founding of Stanford University, and the early days of the Stanford Museum.

Event name

Ongoing Weekend Workshop Series at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

event Date Begin

21.10.2008

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

event Url

http://www.egyptianmuseum.org/calendar/index.html

venue Name

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

venue Address1

1342 Naglee Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95191

event Ticket Info

$5-$9, Children under 5 free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-947-3636

event Email

info@egyptianmuseum.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Workshop Schedule: Introduction to Hieroglyphs: 1st Sat each month, 12:30pm-1:30pm Ancient Egyptian Jewelry: 1st Sun each month, 12:30pm Ancient Egyptian Cosmetics: 2nd Sat each month, 12:30pm-1:30pm Egyptian Oils & Perfumes: 2nd Sun each month, 12:30pm-1:30pm Games & Leisure in Ancient Egypt: 3rd Sat each month, 12:30pm-1:30pm Artifact Exploration: 3rd Sun each month, 12:30pm-1:30pm Scavenger Hunt: 4th Sat each month, 12:30pm-1:30pm Wonders of Mesopotamia: 4th Sun each month, 12:30pm-1:30pm Museum Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat-Sun: 11am-6pm

event Type

visual_art

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium offers free ongoing weekend workshops for you and the whole family to enjoy. Immerse yourself in ancient Egyptian culture, art, and artifacts while learning something new. These monthly recurring series workshops are held every Saturday and Sunday. They are offered free with the purchase of museum admission.

Introduction to Hieroglyphs
Hieroglyphs were sacred carvings referred to by the ancient Egyptians as mdw ntr, or the divine words. In this workshop, you will learn the language and history of the Middle Kingdom hieroglyphs, a classical or ideal form used from about 2100 BCE to 1600 BCE in ancient Egypt. Join us for this presentation on Egyptian hieroglyphs and learn to write in the language of the Egyptian gods.

Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
Jewelry, while stylish, was more than just fashion to the ancient Egyptians. Learn about the different types of jewelry worn by the ancient Egyptians, how certain stones and styles served specific functions, and take an up close look at some of our rarely displayed pieces.

Ancient Egyptian Cosmetics
Learn the history of cosmetics in ancient Egypt. Discover how and why certain minerals were used, and how other nearby cultures influenced cosmetics in the region.

Egyptian Oils & Perfumes
Perfumes were often used in temple rituals as well as everyday life. Discover how oils and perfumes were used in ancient Egypt and experience the scents of various types of perfumes.

Games & Leisure in Ancient Egypt
Life was not all work and no play in ancient Egypt. Learn how the ancient Egyptians spent their free time. Try your hand at various popular games such as Senet, Mancala, and UR.

Artifact Exploration
Join the museum as they bring some very special artifacts out for you to examine up close. Learn about basic artifact handling and examine pieces made from different types of materials.

Scavenger Hunt
This activity is fun for the whole family! Discover colorful and precious jewelry, predynastic pottery, glass and alabaster vessels, bronze tools, and Coptic textiles. Answer a few questions in each gallery and receive a prize at the end of the hunt.

Wonders of Mesopotamia
Join the museum as you explore the empires of this area such as the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians and many more. Learn how these empires contributed to modern society through the invention of the calendar, mathematics, the alphabet, and glass blowing techniques.

Event name

Introduction to Hieroglyphs

event Date Begin

21.10.2008

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

event Url

http://www.egyptianmuseum.org/calendar/index.html

venue Name

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

venue Address1

1342 Naglee Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95191

event Ticket Info

Free with museum admission Admission: $5-$9 Children under 5 free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-947-3636

event Email

info@egyptianmuseum.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Thurs: 4pm Sun: 11:30am

event Type

classes

In addition to the monthly 1st Saturday series, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum presents an Introduction to Hieroglyphs every Thursdays and Sundays. Hieroglyphs were sacred carvings referred to by the ancient Egyptians as mdw ntr, or the divine words. In this workshop, you will learn the language and history of the Middle Kingdom hieroglyphs, a classical or ideal form used from about 2100 BCE to 1600 BCE in ancient Egypt. Join the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum for this presentation on Egyptian hieroglyphs and learn to write in the language of the Egyptian gods.

Event name

Vanishing Pollinators

event Date Begin

21.10.2008

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

event Url

http://www.egyptianmuseum.org/calendar/index.html

venue Name

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

venue Address1

1342 Naglee Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95191

event Ticket Info

Free with museum admission Admission: $5-$9 Children under 5 free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-947-3636

event Email

info@egyptianmuseum.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Museum Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat-Sun: 11am-6pm

event Type

visual_art

For years, pollinators have been mysteriously disappearing. While the reason for this phenomenon is still unknown, many experts are looking at habitat loss, chemical poisoning, parasites, and climate change as possible explanations. Vanishing Pollinators is an educational art exhibit that alerts us to this worldwide decline in pollinator populations. This portfolio of 34 stunning color photographs portrays the beauty and grace of flowering plants and their threatened insect pollinators.

For this exhibition, biologist and photographer Carll Goodpasture uses his camera as a hand lens to explore the intricate world of pollinators bringing to life the hidden interrelationship between plants and the animals they rely on for reproduction. In the process, he also sheds light on the role humans play in this relationship. A synthesis of art and science, this exhibition is both a visual statement about man’s interaction with the environment and a bold reminder of a world we rely upon but often neglect.

Event name

Home Front - Santa Clara Valley's World War II Experience

event Date Begin

07.12.2008

event Date End

31.01.2010

org Name

History San Jose

event Url

http://www.historysanjose.org

venue Name

History Park

venue Address1

1650 Senter Road

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95112

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-287-2290

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Exhibit Hour: Tues-Sun: 12pm-5pm

event Type

visual_art

A glimpse into how San José and the Santa Clara Valley were affected by World War II is presented in an exciting History San Jose exhibit.  Learn how those at home supported the war effort, and how the local workforce and industries were affected. Discover what those of Japanese descent went through due to their internment by exploring their experience, courtesy of the Japanese American Historical Museum of San José. Intergenerational digital stories of Santa Clara Valley’s home front experience, created with the help of the Digital Clubhouse Network’s Stories-of-Service project, will also be featured. This exhibit is located at the Pacific Hotel Gallery.

Event name

YFAC - Youth and Family Art Connection

event Date Begin

10.01.2009

event Date End

12.12.2009

org Name

Works/San José

event Url

http://workssanjose.org/yartworkshop.php

venue Name

Works/San José

venue Address1

451 S. 1st Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

2nd Sat of the Month: 12pm-2pm

event Type

kids_families

YFAC fosters appreciation for and understanding of art by giving local children (ages 6 to 14) and their families new and different ways to express themselves through art in a “no-mistakes” environment that supports the application of creative problem-solving and risk-taking beyond the visual arts.

Event name

Brent Townshend - Manipulated Photographs

event Date Begin

20.10.2009

event Date End

20.12.2009

org Name

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

event Url

http://www.mountainview.gov/mvcpa/visualarts.html

venue Name

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

venue Address1

500 Castro Street

venue Address2

venue City

Mountain View

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94041

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-903-6000

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon, Wed, & Fri: 12pm-1pm

event Type

visual_art

For Brent Townshend, photography is about seeing the world. His goal is to also let us see what is often missed. And one direction we invariably forget to see is up. In the mid-1980s, photographer Brent Townshend explored landscape and night photography before developing an interest in street photography. In 2004, he moved to Paris, where he actively pursued photojournalism, fashion, and studio photography. Townshend's foray into these different forms of photography enlarged his creative expression, honed his skills and talents, and focused his artistic vision toward the realm of fine-art photography.

Townshend aims his camera toward the sky or ceiling. The resulting shapes, created by the sky when framed by buildings, captivate him. Indoors, he captures the images painted on the ceilings of well-known architectural structures like Grand Central Station in New York City, the Paris Archives, and the Opera Garnier, both in France. Many of these shapes, paintings, or designs are ignored because individuals seldom look up and take notice.

Townshend relishes the technical challenges in creating his images. For Looking Up, he developed a process to capture extreme wide-angle images with high contrast using a full-frame, fisheye lens, a wide-angle lens that creates a uniquely distorted hemispherical image. He merges these images into high-resolution, seamless photographs. Through this process, new forms appear—forms that existed in reality but could not be seen in the same way with the unaided human eye. Changes in the projections, angles, and other parameters cause the forms to shift, the lines to warp, and the eyes to be guided elsewhere.

Brent Townshend is a fine art photographer based in Paris and San Francisco.

Event name

Karen Haas - Acrylic on Canvas

event Date Begin

05.01.2010

event Date End

22.02.2010

org Name

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

event Url

http://www.mountainview.gov/mvcpa/visualarts.html

venue Name

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

venue Address1

500 Castro Street

venue Address2

venue City

Mountain View

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94041

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-903-6000

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon, Wed, & Fri: 12pm-1pm

event Type

visual_art

In Karen Haas' art she attempts to give two sides of experience—one that may be expressive of pleasure, another that exhibits underlying tension or psychological isolation. On close look, people unwittingly reveal attitudes and connections through body posture and spatial relationships. People’s activities seem (to her) to be exciting and somewhat humorous. Karen is curious how people connect with each other, or exist in their own closed-in worlds, even within families. Certain venues are continually interesting and visually stimulating, such as urban parks and swimming pools.

Karen's current art subject—depictions of private and public life-- grew out of sociological studies and employment interviewing people from all walks of life. Her professional training in this area teaches that an observer becomes a participant in what is being observed. Her art seeks to raise consciousness concerning this and other issues of contemporary urban life.

Karen's work is based on photos she has taken herself. She likes to make sketches and rearrange these subjects in expressive ways. At times she consciously draws on the use of space in Asian paintings--for example, allowing large parts to be empty, or taking more than one point of view. R. B. Kitaj is an influence through his complex spatial organizations, color and psychological intensity. Karen intends her work to continue in the direction of creating less realistic and more emotional spaces for her subjects.

Event name

Steven Shpall - Manipulated Photographs

event Date Begin

23.02.2010

event Date End

19.04.2010

org Name

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

event Url

http://www.mountainview.gov/mvcpa/visualarts.html

venue Name

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

venue Address1

500 Castro Street

venue Address2

venue City

Mountain View

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94041

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-903-6000

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon, Wed, & Fri: 12pm-1pm

event Type

visual_art

An exhibit of fun and creative photos taken by local photographer Steven Shpall. Shpall's manipulated images have been making their mark in local competitions for the past five years, winning a first place in the manipulated images category in last year's 17th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Photo Contestlast year for his picture Animal Crackers (pictured). Originally from Denver Colorado, Shpall moved to Palo Alto for the schools and the weather. Now Shpall works as a dermatologist and has lived in Palo Alto for more than 20 years.

Although he has been involved with photography for quite some time -- he once had a darkroom in his home -- he didn't start taking it seriously until recently. He enjoyed taking pictures of his children growing up, but a digital camera he got as a present from his wife changed his perspective on photography.

Event name

Donna Orme - Acrylic Monotypes

event Date Begin

20.04.2010

event Date End

21.06.2010

org Name

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

event Url

http://www.mountainview.gov/mvcpa/visualarts.html

venue Name

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

venue Address1

500 Castro Street

venue Address2

venue City

Mountain View

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94041

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-903-6000

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon, Wed, & Fri: 12pm-1pm

event Type

visual_art

Donna Orme works from vaguely felt thoughts and feelings expressed in the colors and forms which emerge through her art. Her world revolves around creating mixed media and printmaking artwork, such as the current body of cast acrylic monotypes. The works incorporate an interplay of space, color, circles and lines as she searches for new and creative expressions. Constant reminders of unfinished works prompt Donna to action. Fascinated by the jars of colored paint in her studio, she ponders the project for the day. The colors will need to be mixed together to achieve the desired consistency, tone and value for the current pieces that are being developed. Donna moves to express what is inside her, so the experimentation begins. The artworks start to guide her toward a completed work.

Event name

At Home and Abroad - Paintings by Rebecca Miller & Scott Hewicker

event Date Begin

09.02.2009

event Date End

22.03.2010

org Name

Community School of Music and Arts

event Url

http://www.arts4all.org/view

venue Name

Mohr Gallery

venue Address1

230 San Antonio Circle

venue Address2

venue City

Mountain View

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94040

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Sat: 9am-3pm

event Type

visual_art

Exhibition presenting more than twenty-five works by these two accomplished San Francisco artists, both of whom have been CSMA faculty members. The title of the exhibition refers to the artists finding inspiration both "at home" in the local, personal and known, as well as "abroad" in the global, vast, imaginary and fantastical. Works on display include acrylic paintings by Hewicker and photo montages, graphite drawings, collages and paintings by Miller.

Event name

Two Buck Tuesdays

event Date Begin

17.02.2009

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Kaleid Gallery

event Url

http://www.KALEIDgallery.com

venue Name

Kaleid Gallery

venue Address1

88 S. 4th Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

$2 art sale: 12pm-7pm Eclectic Speaker Series: 6pm-8pm

event Type

visual_art

Something differen for your ever third Tuesday of every month. Over 100 works of art for $2 and a quirky interesting people get together. Don't miss the Eccelctic Art Speaker Series!!!

Event name

The Tech Virtual Test Zone

event Date Begin

04.06.2009

event Date End

31.12.2009

org Name

The Tech Museum of Innovation

event Url

http://www.thetech.org

venue Name

The Tech Museum of Innovation

venue Address1

201 S. Market Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113-2008

event Ticket Info

$8-$10

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-294-TECH (8324)

event Email

info@thetech.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Sun: 10am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

The Tech Virtual Test Zone is a new area in the museum showcasing the world's first hands-on, interactive exhibits conceptualized and developed originally in the virtual world of the Tech's Second Life®. These new exhibits are the result of The Tech's virtual exhibit design initiative and competition, called The Tech Virtual, which was launched in December 2007 and aims to revolutionize the way new museum exhibitions are developed. The Tech Virtual Test Zone is a prototype exhibit area that will consistently feature virtual-world-to-real-world exhibits on a specific theme resulting from The Tech Virtual program. The first theme featured in the Test Zone is "Art, Film & Music", which is also the theme of a new permanent gallery that The Tech plans to launch by 2010, featuring some of the people and innovations from Silicon Valley that have contributed significantly to this field. To create the exhibits you will see in The Test Zone, The Tech engaged an international community of creative people in The Tech Virtual — experts in art, film, music, and technology from all over the world, including museum professionals such as exhibit builders, craftspeople and curators. Through The Tech Virtual, The Tech has been able to bring these experts together to create exhibits that are both imaginative and educational. Exhibits at-a-glance include the Wall of Musical Buttons (Wikisonic), Musical Seats (Musical Chairs), Be a VJ (Golden Age of MIDI), Panoramic Photos (Reprojecting San Jose), Mashup Masterpiece (The Painter), Tilty Table (Component Shift), and the Human/Avatar (Connecting Point). Come to The Tech to see and experience these unique exhibits for yourself! Or visit The Tech Virtual in Second Life, and participate in our ongoing exhibit design challenges.

Event name

Children's Knitting Group

event Date Begin

07.04.2009

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Los Gatos Library

event Url

http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.asp?nid=807

venue Name

Los Gatos Public Library

venue Address1

110 E. Main Street

venue Address2

venue City

Los Gatos

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95030

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-354-6891

event Email

childrenslibrarian@losgatosca.gov

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tues: 4pm-5pm

event Type

kids_families

We have a variety of projects for you to work on, including the Knit Fish, the Knit Bunny, or the Hand puppet, like the one shown. Bring your own size 8 needles, and we'll provide the yarn! Or you can borrow our needles to use at the library. The Children’s Knitting Group meets in the Children’s Room of the Los Gatos Library.

Event name

Zero1 Festival - 2010 01SJ Biennial: Build Your Own World

event Date Begin

15.09.2010

event Date End

19.09.2010

org Name

Zero1

event Url

http://zero1.org/

venue Name

SoFA District

venue Address1

S. 1st Street & E. San Salvador Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Various prices. See website for complete schedule.

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Various locations and times. See website for complete schedule.

event Type

festivals

The Biennial is a celebration of creativity at the intersection of art, technology, and digital culture; the theme for the 2010 Biennial is Build Your Own World. “The best way to predict the future is to invent it,” posited Alan Kay. This idea encapsulates the Build Your Own World theme where: The future is not about what’s next; it’s about what we can build to ensure that what’s next matters. How can we, as resourceful, innovative, and knowledgeable local and global citizens build and participate in a desirable future in the face of global climate change, economic meltdown, political instability, and cultural divisiveness?

The 2010 01SJ Biennial is predicated on the notion that as artists, designers, engineers, architects, marketers, corporations and citizens we have the tools to (re)build the world, conceptually and actually, virtually and physically, poorly and better, aesthetically and pragmatically, in both large and small ways. Under the theme “Build Your Own World,” the 3rd 01SJ Biennial will present a broad range of exemplary work, which not only imagines the future (world) but builds it.

The 3rd 01SJ Biennial will take place September 15-19, 2010, throughout San Jose. It is about how powerful ideas and innovative individuals from around the world can make a difference and come together to build a unique, city-wide platform for creative solutions and public engagement. It is about the inspiration needed to build a world we want to live in and are able to live with.

Event name

Ingram Marshall with Jim Bengston

event Date Begin

21.11.2009

event Date End

21.11.2009

org Name

Montalvo Arts Center

event Url

http://www.montalvoarts.org/events/marshall_bengston/

venue Name

Montalvo Arts Center

venue Address1

15400 Montalvo Road

venue Address2

venue City

Saratoga

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95070

event Ticket Info

$18-$20

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-961-5858

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

8pm

event Type

visual_art

Ingram Marshall and Jim Bengston have worked together on two previous performance projects. Marshall is a contemporary classical composer of "live electronics," tape collages, extended vocals and acoustic instruments often scored in combination for solos, ensembles and orchestras, and he teaches composition at Yale University. Bengston is a well respected landscape photographer. For their presentation, a projection sequence synchronizes Bengston’s exquisite photographs of Northern California with an electro-acoustic composition, Alcatraz, which was inspired by the famous Bay Area prison. Four additional compositions for string quartet are performed this night: Fog Tropes, Evensongs part 1, Eberbach (with projected images), and Evensongs part 2. Both artists are also featured in John Adams' series, Left Coast/West Coast, presented this fall/winter season under the auspices of Jacaranda Music, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Event name

Oil Painting Classes

event Date Begin

01.06.2009

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Young At Art

event Url

http://www.yaainc.net/index.php

venue Name

Young At Art

venue Address1

19701 Stevens Creek Boulevard

venue Address2

venue City

Cupertino

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95014

event Ticket Info

$28.75/class $143.75/five classes

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-255-1414

event Email

YAAManagement@sbcglobal.net

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Fri: 4pm-6pm Tues-Fri: 7pm-9pm Sat: 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm & 3:30pm-5:30pm Sunday 1pm-3pm & 3:30pm-5:30pm

event Type

kids_families

We are an art school specializing in painting with oils. Our students are aged six through adult with varied skill levels from beginning to advanced. Our student teacher ratio is one to six allowing each student an abundance of help and instruction. All materials included except canvases.

Event name

Advanced Art - Portfolio Preparation

event Date Begin

01.06.2009

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

Young At Art

event Url

http://www.yaainc.net/index.php

venue Name

Young At Art

venue Address1

19701 Stevens Creek Boulevard

venue Address2

venue City

Cupertino

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95014

event Ticket Info

$32.50/class $162.50/five classes

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-255-1414

event Email

YAAManagement@sbcglobal.net

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Wed: 3:30pm-5:30pm & 7pm-9pm Thurs: 3:30pm-5:30pm

event Type

kids_families

This is an ongoing structured class that will help prepare, plan, and guide the serious art student to enrich and/or prepare a demanding art portfolio requirement for high school or beyond. Although structured, this class welcomes the needs of each student and their art concentrations. Students will express their skills and talents through varied mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpting. All projects are thematic and conceptually geared to be original and technical in composition. Portfolio, photography of artwork assistance, and all other materials provided. Although this class is portfolio based, it can be used for advanced art enrichment. Opportunities for art contests and shows offered! Basic materials included.

Event name

A Revolutionary Idea -- Hoover Making History Since 1919

event Date Begin

30.06.2009

event Date End

30.06.2010

org Name

Hoover Institution Library and Archives

event Url

http://www.hoover.org/hila/exhibits/48080107.html

venue Name

Hoover Institution Library and Archives

venue Address1

Stanford University

venue Address2

Hoover Tower @ Galvez

venue City

Palo Alto

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94305

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Viewing Hours: Tues-Sat: 11am-4pm

event Type

visual_art

In celebration of its 90th anniversary, this exhibition of photographs, posters, memorabilia, audio-visual materials, documents, and books from the Hoover Institution Library and Archives traces the development of the Hoover Institution from its origin in 1919 as a special collection at Stanford’s main library to the influential public policy and research institution that it is today.

Event name

I Survived the Great Quake of ‘89 - Recollections of the October 17 Earthquake

event Date Begin

21.07.2009

event Date End

06.12.2009

org Name

San Mateo County History Museum

event Url

http://www.historysmc.org/temporary.html

venue Name

San Mateo County History Museum

venue Address1

2200 Broadway Street

venue Address2

venue City

Redwood City

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94063-1618

event Ticket Info

$2-$4 Children 5 & under free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-299-0104

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tues-Sun: 10am-4pm

event Type

visual_art

San Mateo County History Museum will open I Survived the Great Quake of 1989: Recollections of Loma Prieta Earthquake on July 21 in observance of the the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake. The exhibit will feature KGO-TV news coverage, photographs, artifacts and personal accounts from San Mateo County residents. You will have a chance to share your own personal stories.

Event name

The Metaphysics of Notation

event Date Begin

03.04.2009

event Date End

26.02.2010

org Name

Cantor Arts Center

event Url

http://museum.stanford.edu/news_room/facultychoice2009-10.html

venue Name

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

venue Address1

328 Lomita Drive

venue Address2

venue City

Stanford

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94305-5060

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-723-4177

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

12pm-1pm

event Type

visual_art

Mark Applebaum, associate professor in Stanford's Department of Music, composed The Metaphysics of Notation specifically for installation at the Cantor Arts Center. Stanford students, faculty, and visiting artists interpret and perform the work on site at noon each Friday while the work is on view. Admission to the Cantor Arts Center and to the performances is free.

Event name

Daly City History Museum

event Date Begin

21.07.2009

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

The History Guild of Daly City/Colma

event Url

http://www.dalycityhistory.org/guild/museum.htm

venue Name

venue Address1

venue Address2

venue City

venue State

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tues: 12pm-3pm Every 1st Sat of the month: 12pm-3pm

event Type

visual_art

The History Guild of Daly City/Colma officially opened the Daly City History Museum at a ribbon cutting ceremony held on March 15, 2009. The museum is in the building that formerly housed the John Daly Library near the Top of the Hill. Volunteers from the History Guild spent months moving and cataloguing photographs, documents and artifacts that had been displayed in the mini-museum in the Serramonte Library.

Among the exhibits at the museum is a collection of equipment and memorabilia commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the Daly City Fire Department.The display is located in the center of the Ken and Bunny Gillespie Room and includes badges, photos, and a fully restored 1907 hand-drawn chemical cart. History Guild members named the room in honor of Daly City’s longtime historians.

Guild members will serve as greeters and hosts. The museum will have expanded displays that afford an overview of local history from 1859 to the present. Special seasonal and commemorative exhibits will be featured.

Event name

New Translations and Seeing Sinai by Jill Nathanson

event Date Begin

12.09.2009

event Date End

23.11.2009

org Name

Peninsula Jewish Community Center

event Url

http://www.pjcc.org/arts/arts-exhibits.html

venue Name

Peninsula Jewish Community Center

venue Address1

800 Foster City Boulevard

venue Address2

venue City

Foster City

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94404

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-212-7522

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Artist Reception 9/13: 2pm Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri: 5am-11pm

event Type

visual_art

In six delicate mixed media color assemblages, New York artist Jill Nathanson strives to create a relationship between the six days of creation and the necessity of painting. New Translations echoes the creation of light, matter, separation, form and life while Seeing Sinai explores color, Kabbalah and the return of Moses to Mount Sinai.

Meet NY artist Jill Nathanson whose New Translations and Seeing Sinai projects will be on display the fall at the PJCC Art Gallery. Reception begins on September 13 at 2:00 pm. Artist talk and guided tour begins at 2:30 pm.

28th Annual Lynbrook Holiday Craft Faire featuring handcrafted items from over 100 vendors. Start your holiday shopping early! All items handcrafted – toys, dolls & animals, pottery, woodworking jewelry, soaps, clothing, art, and more. Enjoy hot food, face painting, raffles, and live music. Sponsored by the Lynbrook Instrumental Music Boosters to benefit band and orchestra programs at the High School.

Professional and student artists will exhibit a wide range of hand-crafted ceramic work at the annual San Jose City College Ceramics Show and Sale. Attendees will find decorative and functional pottery, including Ikebana-style vases, teapots, dinnerware, and sculptures.  Items are reasonably priced, and proceeds from the sale will help the arts program at San Jose City College.

Location: San Jose City College Ceramics Laboratory, Room 311.

Event name

Ansel Adams: Early Works

event Date Begin

05.09.2009

event Date End

28.02.2010

org Name

San Jose Museum of Art

event Url

http://www.sjmusart.org

venue Name

San Jose Museum of Art

venue Address1

110 S. Market Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

$5-$8 Children 6 & Under, SJMA Members free.

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-271-6840

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Museum Hours: Tues-Sun: 11am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Ansel Adams – photographer, musician, naturalist, explorer, critic and teacher – was a giant in the field of landscape photography and a native Californian. This exhibition focuses on the masterful, small-scale prints made by Adams from the 1920s to the 1950s. During this time, Adams’s printing style evolved from his soft-focus, warm-toned, painterly “Parmelian prints” of the 1920s; through the sharp-focused photography of the f/64 school that he co-founded with Edward Weston and Imogen Cunningham in the 1930s; to the cooler, higher-contrast approach he embraced thereafter.

Event name

Star Trek... The Exhibition

event Date Begin

23.10.2009

event Date End

28.02.2010

org Name

The Tech Museum of Innovation

event Url

http://www.thetech.org/StarTrek/

venue Name

Parkside Hall

venue Address1

180 Park Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

$13-$25

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-294-TECH

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tech Museum Hours: Tues-Sun: 10am-5pm Special Exhibit Hours: Mon-Wed: 9am-5pm Thurs-Sun: 9am-8pm

event Type

visual_art

Limited Engagement! Transport into parallel universes of the past and future! Connect with iconic Star Trek moments and characters and celebrate the creative spirit of science fiction that gave rise to many of today's modern marvels. This exhibition spreads across more than 15,000 square-feet and features all five television series and eleven films that span over forty years.

This exhibit includes an authentic replica of the bridge from the U.S.S Enterprise NCC-1701, as featured in the original Star Trek television series. It also contains the trifecta of the Star Trek universe: a tricorder; a phaser, and a communicator - all from the original series.

Visitors will have a chance to ride through a Star Trek adventure in a full-motion flight simulator (for an extra fee) and to see the actual shooting model for the Borg Cube (that impending vision of doom as seen on Star Trek: the Next Generation, Voyager, Deep Space Nine and in the movie Star Trek: First Contact).

This exhibition showcases the excellence of current faculty studio art practice at Stanford while also connoting the exchange of ideas among faculty and students and the quality of the campus art studio experience.

While some work is in traditional formats such as oil on canvas or straight photography, often the media have been filtered through modern technology to be displayed as digitally scanned or computer-assisted photographic prints, custom-shaped canvases, video footage incorporated into sculpture, or mechanical projection devices that defy description.

Although he is known primarily as a San Francisco abstract expressionist painter, Frank Lobdell participated in weekly figure-drawing sessions throughout his career. Lobdell used these weekly drawing sessions as a springboard to develop a vocabulary of abstraction that was informed by the study of the human body and grounded in the formal issues of expressionist gesture and line.

This exhibition, organized by Anne Kohs & Associates, will feature approximately sixty figure drawings in ink, pencil, crayon, and wash dating from the 1960s and 1970s, including several works by Lobdell’s former sketching partners Richard Diebenkorn and Elmer Bischoff that illustrate how each artist approached the figure in a unique way.

Event name

Afterlife

event Date Begin

07.11.2009

event Date End

23.01.2010

org Name

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

event Url

http://www.sjica.org

venue Name

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

venue Address1

560 S. 1st Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-283-8155

event Email

info@sjica.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 12pm-5pm

event Type

visual_art

In the exhibit Afterlife, Main Gallery Artists transform collected and recycled materials into eye-catching and beautiful pieces of art. The exhibit is guest curated by Kathryn Funk. The show includes sculpture, video, and multi-media work from artists Claudia Borgna, Mark Fox-Morgan, Elisabeth Higgins O’Connor, Lisa Kokin, Charlotte Kruk, Robert Larson, Scott Oliver, Beverly Rayner and Ann Weber.

A public reception will be held at the ICA on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm. An Artist Talk moderated by Kathryn Funk will take place at the ICA on Thursday, November 12th from 7pm to 9pm.

This landmark exhibition illuminates a turning point in the development of Chinese ink painting during the 20th century. Drawing upon paintings and calligraphy on loan from Chinese collections new to American audiences, the exhibition highlights the monumental portraits, vibrant bird-and-flower painting, and spectacular landscapes by Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Huang Binhong (1865-1955), and Pan Tianshou (1897-1971).

Collectively known in China as the "Four Great Masters of Ink Painting," these artists faced the dual challenges of negotiating the impact of encounters with the West, while inventing new directions for long-held practices of ink painting.

Event name

Theodora Varnay Jones

event Date Begin

07.11.2009

event Date End

20.02.2010

org Name

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

event Url

http://www.sjica.org

venue Name

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

venue Address1

560 S. 1st Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-283-8155

event Email

info@sjica.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 12pm-5pm

event Type

visual_art

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art presents Manifold, a solo exhibition by postminimalist sculptor and installation artist Theodora Varnay Jones. It provides visitors with a unique opportunity to see the breadth, depth and evolution of Jones’ work over the past thirty years. Comprised of two- and three-dimensional works including drawings, constructed works and re-conceptualized ready-made pieces, the exhibition reflects the artist’s systematic exploration of repetition, form and material. A special public reception will be held on Friday, November 6th from 6pm to 8pm.

In 1992, M. J. and A. E. van Löben Sels gave the museum more than 230 works by William Trost Richards (1833–1905), an accomplished landscape and marine painter. This exhibition includes approximately seventy-five works, including pen and pencil drawings, watercolors, small oil studies, and a sketchbook, that reveal both his precise technique and his devotion to nature.

Richards began to draw in his childhood, and although he lived on the East Coast most of his life, he traveled to Europe more than 15 times, producing numerous studies in fair and foul weather. Seascapes were his favorite subject, and his watercolors and oils contain views of both smooth and turbulent waters and the luminous sky.

This exhibition is the first major American exhibition to present a comprehensive examination of the dynamic visual arts associated with water spirits. More than 200 works present a compelling range of art forms that portray the water deity widely known as Mami Wata (pidgin English for “Mother Water” or “Water Mistress”).

The exhibition highlights both traditional and contemporary images of Mami Wata and her consorts from across the African continent, as well as from the Caribbean, Brazil, and the United States. It offers a rich variety of media including magnificent masks, kinetic sculptures, vibrant paintings, and inspired shrine recreations.

This exhibition presents compelling diptychs by the Belgian photographer Jean Dominique Burton, who sensitively portrays Vodoun practitioners in Benin and their sacred shrines. The images provide an exceptional glimpse into the esoteric domain of this traditional Fon religion, which is now variously called Vodou, Vodun, Vaudou, or Vaudoux and practiced throughout West Africa and the African diaspora.

Burton combines black-and-white with color photographs to reveal a fascinating blend of his subjects' personal charisma and the union of sculpture, painting, and installation art in the interpretation of creation laws that visibly manifest themselves in spirits of plants, animals, humans, and ancestors.

Event name

2009 Talking Art

event Date Begin

10.09.2009

event Date End

31.12.2009

org Name

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

event Url

http://www.sjica.org

venue Name

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

venue Address1

560 S. 1st Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

$5

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-283-8155

event Email

info@sjica.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

2nd Thurs/month: 7pm-9pm

event Type

visual_art

Talking Art is a series of salon-style discussions about art - making it, appreciating it, and collecting it. These gatherings are intended to demystify the art world and provide for a meaningful exchange of ideas while surrounded by the changing exhibitions at the San Jose ICA.

In a time when sculpture is often the chosen medium for public art the image of large and imposing structures often come to mind, but three-dimensional art need not be massive to have a powerful presence. A Closer Look is an exhibition of works by four sculptors: Al Farrow, Terry Kreiter, Darrell Phelps and Lynne Todaro.

Each of these artists produces intricate and intimate works which, though smaller in scale than their larger cousins, still possess the power to impress. These sculptures demand a closer look, and it is that closeness that makes them so intriguing.

Event name

South First Fridays Art Walk

event Date Begin

04.09.2009

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

South First Fridays

event Url

http://www.southfirstfridays.com

venue Name

SoFA District

venue Address1

S. 1st Street & E. San Salvador Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

1st Fri of the month: 8pm

event Type

visual_art

South First Fridays is an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose's SoFA District every First Friday of the month. Many venues host their opening receptions on First Fridays with special programming and live music. Participating art venues include Anno Domini, MACLA, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, Space47, Works, KALEID gallery and Phantom Galleries.

On this evening, Anno Domini hosts its last Street Market of the season. Also, MACLA celebrates 20 years in San Jose with a 20th Anniversary Launch Party featuring a special outdoor event in SoFA.

As a working artist and a professional emergency room nurse, Terry Acebo-Davis understands the healing psychology of art. She applies this knowledge to her own life as she examines her heritage, personal growth, and expanding awareness that comes with experience of the world around her. Tri•age is an installation exhibition that explores these and other issues in the artist’s life. “Triage” refers to the emergency room practice of sorting out who needs to be seen most urgently, but by emphasizing both halves of the word Acebo-Davis also suggests the third stage of life (after 50), a time when one is not emerging anymore, and when one understands more fully the need to sort out priorities and values of life. It is a process to which Acebo-Davis’s art is well suited.

Event name

Kerry Vander Meer Exhibit

event Date Begin

03.10.2009

event Date End

06.12.2009

org Name

Triton Museum of Art

event Url

http://www.tritonmuseum.org/

venue Name

Triton Museum of Art

venue Address1

1505 Warburton Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Santa Clara

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95050

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-247-3754

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Museum Hours: Tues-Sun: 11am-5pm Thurs: 11am-9pm Reception: Fri. 10/9 @ 7pm-9pm

event Type

visual_art

Kerry Vander Meer explores the natural world through multiple media - from painting, to printmaking, performance and sculpture. Her diverse work has been presented at museums, galleries, universities and honored with multiple residencies - in Spain, Ireland, New York, California and Mexico. Her works appear in collections in U.S., Germany, Spain, Ireland, China, and Japan. Ms. Vander Meer’s lyrical abstract paintings are featured in this exhibit.

Event name

Alexander Calder - Color in Motion

event Date Begin

01.08.2009

event Date End

13.12.2009

org Name

San Jose Museum of Art

event Url

http://www.sjmusart.org/content/exhibitions/current/exhibition_info.phtml?itemID=417

venue Name

San Jose Museum of Art

venue Address1

110 S. Market Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

$5-$8 Children 6 & Under, SJMA Members free.

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-271-6840

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Gallery Hours: Tues-Sun: 11am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Alexander Calder, trained as an engineer, challenged the long-held notion that sculpture was static and monumental. His inventive, colorful, animated “mobiles” epitomize the innovative, optimistic spirit of early-twentieth century modernism. In all of Calder’s mobiles, his objective was not to represent or refer to nature, but to capture its dynamic actions and unpredictable, living systems. This exhibition will include mobiles, jewelry, and works on paper drawn from Bay Area collections, including the holdings of several of the Museum’s founders and longtime supporters.

Event name

Variations on a Theme

event Date Begin

23.05.2009

event Date End

07.02.2010

org Name

San Jose Museum of Art

event Url

http://www.sjmusart.org/content/exhibitions/current/exhibition_info.phtml?itemID=418

venue Name

San Jose Museum of Art

venue Address1

110 S. Market Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

$5-$8 Children 6 & Under, SJMA Members free.

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-271-6840

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Gallery Hours: Tues-Sun: 11am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Variations on a Theme is an expansive presentation of works by 30-40 contemporary artists mostly based in California, organized in thematic groupings, which tentatively include the environment and sustainability; the urban landscape; stories of people and the body politic; labor-intensive artistic techniques; and faith and spirituality. This exhibition showcases pivotal works from the collection, some of which have never before been on view, and highlights the Museum’s core mission of supporting the work of California artists. Included as well will be several newly commissioned works made especially for San Jose by exciting emerging artists. The exhibition presents work in all media, ranging from painting to ceramics to digital landscapes, in groupings designed to encourage illuminating comparisons and self-reflection.

Event name

Chuck Close Prints - Process and Collaboration

event Date Begin

06.10.2009

event Date End

10.01.2010

org Name

San Jose Museum of Art

event Url

http://www.sjmusart.org

venue Name

San Jose Museum of Art

venue Address1

110 S. Market Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

$5-$8 Children 6 & Under, SJMA Members free.

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-271-6840

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Museum Hours: Tues-Sun: 11am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Chuck Close has revolutionized both contemporary portraiture and printmaking. Close made his first print as a professional artist in 1972 and printmaking soon became an important and most fruitful, experimental aspect of his artistic endeavor. His innovation in printmaking is now legendary. Close was particularly concerned that his prints not simply be smaller versions of his paintings, but rather that printmaking open up an additional arena of investigation that would require him to engage in image-making in completely different ways. In addition to including finished prints, this exhibition features full suites of Close’s preliminary proofs and various states of editions. Also on view will be the woodblocks and etching plates for several of the more complex images he has created. The exhibition is no less than a stellar investigation into the mechanics of perception and virtuoso artistic process. The exhibition was organized by Blaffer Gallery, the Art Museum of the University of Texas. It has been seen at such venues as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; the San Jose Museum of Art is the only northern California venue.

Event name

Juicy Paint

event Date Begin

22.12.2009

event Date End

06.06.2010

org Name

San Jose Museum of Art

event Url

http://www.sjmusart.org

venue Name

San Jose Museum of Art

venue Address1

110 S. Market Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

$5-$8 Children 6 & Under, SJMA Members free.

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-271-6840

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Museum Hours: Tues-Sun: 11am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

From buttery brushstrokes to massive, sculptural build-ups of surfaces, many contemporary artists-like the Impressionists and Fauves before them-let the paint tell the story. Painters have long been inspired by the rich, visceral qualities of paint; its texture, its color, its sumptuousness. Drawn from the Museum's own holdings, Juicy Paint explores the many ways in which artists have explored and exploited the sheer physicality and dimensional effects of paint since the 1950s. Highlights include works by Elmer Bischoff, Joan Brown, James Hayward, Paul Jenkins, Karl Kasten, Jeffrey Keith, Gordon Onslow-Ford, Sam Tchakalian and Phe Ruiz.

Event name

Wayne Thiebaud - Seventy Years of Painting

event Date Begin

16.02.2010

event Date End

03.07.2010

org Name

San Jose Museum of Art

event Url

http://www.sjmusart.org

venue Name

San Jose Museum of Art

venue Address1

110 S. Market Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

$5-$8 Children 6 & Under, SJMA Members free.

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-271-6840

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Museum Hours: Tues-Sun: 11am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

70 Years of Painting is a survey of this major American painter’s work. In addition to Thiebaud’s popular paintings and works on paper, the exhibition features both his most recent and his earliest work and thus reveals the full spectrum of his career. More than a third of the paintings were done after his last retrospective in 2000: included as well are prodigal paintings Thiebaud made as a young student. Curator Gene Cooper will highlight the artist’s “beach painting,” a subject that has become increasingly important to Thiebaud of late.

Event name

Leo Villareal

event Date Begin

21.08.2010

event Date End

09.01.2011

org Name

San Jose Museum of Art

event Url

http://www.sjmusart.org

venue Name

San Jose Museum of Art

venue Address1

110 S. Market Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

$5-$8 Children 6 & Under, SJMA Members free.

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-271-6840

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Museum Hours: Tues-Sun: 11am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Leo Villareal is the most prominent light sculptor of his generation. In 1997, he abandoned his work with interactive television and began creating sculptures in which he combined strobe lights, neon, and most recently, LED bulbs activated by the artist’s own custom-made software. The magic of Villareal’s work lies in his sequencing. Thousands of tiny white LEDs may resemble a starry night as seen in a planetarium, while tubes of colored LEDs masked by a diffuser are like a Monet painting of water lilies set in motion. His hypnotic and exhilarating light sculptures will be appreciated by both the young and old, experienced and inexperienced art viewers, students of both the arts and sciences, and engineers who will be tempted to analyze the artist’s algorithms. This is the first museum survey of the groundbreaking work of Villareal, whose stunning manipulations of light and color are internationally renowned.

Event name

King Library Docent Tours

event Date Begin

27.08.2009

event Date End

01.01.2037

org Name

San Jose Public Library System

event Url

http://www.sjlibrary.org/about/locations/king/tours.htm

venue Name

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library

venue Address1

150 E. San Fernando Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95112

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-808-2181

event Email

volunteer.sjpl@sjlibrary.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Thurs: 11:30am

event Type

visual_art

Explore the Wit and Whimsy of Mel Chin’s Recolecciones. Where in one place can you see a revolving secret door, a low-rider table complete with hydraulic lifts, or a set of tables shaped like the seven continents? These and more comprise 30+ individual public art installations placed throughout the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library designed to pay homage to the Library’s collections. These artworks are designed to provoke your interest and curiosity, encouraging exploration and circulation throughout the library.

Sign up at the Welcome Desk at the center of the ground floor. Or pick up a copy of the collection brochure the next time you are in and take a self-guided tour. You can also book a general group tour for 10-60 people.

The Mexican Museum - San Francisco is the first and the oldest-operating museum outside of Mexico and the world to exhibit Mexican and Mexican-American art and culture. The collection at The Mexican Museum represents a treasury for the passionate voice of a vibrant people: it has collected over 12,000 objects spanning thousands of years of art and culture in the Americas. The Palo Alto Art Center is honored to present highlights from the collection as a spirited legacy for all of us to enjoy. Treasures from the Mexican Museum: A Spirited Legacy initiates for The Mexican Museum“Renacimiento: The Mexican Museum Today, a campaign to share the wealth of art that it has collected over the past thirty four years.

Event name

Meccano-Mania

event Date Begin

20.11.2009

event Date End

28.02.2010

org Name

Museum of American Heritage

event Url

http://www.moah.org

venue Name

Museum of American Heritage

venue Address1

351 Homer Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Palo Alto

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94302-1731

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-321-1004

event Email

admin@moah.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

11am-4pm

event Type

visual_art

Meccano-Mania, an exhibit of models by world-renowned modeler Charlie Pack, offers a glimpse into the model crafter’s world of the early 20th century. A giant Ferris wheel, a rocket-jet ride, a cable car railway and an unusual no-rail ”railway” are among the operating models that go through their paces in this unusual and enlightening exhibit. Many of the models are operating classics of their type; some were custom-built for this display. Be they whimsical, serious or historical, all are great fun.

Colored pencil drawings by Keith Gaspari, paintings by William Harsh and paintings by Mitchell Johnson.

Event name

The Lost Murals of Miguel Covarrubias

event Date Begin

19.04.2010

event Date End

31.05.2010

org Name

Mexican Heritage Corporation

event Url

http://sanjosemariachifestival.com/index.php

venue Name

San Jose City Hall

venue Address1

200 E. Santa Clara Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-928-5564

event Email

info@mhcviva.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

event Type

visual_art

*Please Note: This exhibition has been rescheduled to Spring, 2010.  Dates are approximate*

This blockbuster art exhibition will feature murals created by the Mexican painter Miguel Covarrubias for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco's Treasure Island. In partnership with History San José, this historic exhibition will present the murals at San José City Hall along with rare examples of Covarrubias' artwork from the private collection of collector and Covarrubias expert Adriana Williams. This event is part of the T-Mobile San Jose Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival presented by Target.

Event name

Coastal Arts League Museum 25th Annual Juried Show

event Date Begin

09.12.2009

event Date End

30.12.2009

org Name

Coastal Arts League Gallery and Museum

event Url

http://www.coastalartsleague.com/cal_juried/index.html

venue Name

Coastal Arts League Gallery and Museum

venue Address1

Zaballa Square, 300 Main Street

venue Address2

venue City

Half Moon Bay

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94019

event Ticket Info

Show: Free Entry fee: $10-$15

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-726-6335

event Email

CAL@coastalartsleague.com

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Award Reception and Ceremony 11/19: 5pm-8pm Gallery Hours: Sun-Mon: 12pm-5pm Fri-Sat: 12pm-5pm

event Type

visual_art

The Coastal Arts League Museum invites artists to participate in the 25th Annual Juried Show. Coastal Arts League is a non-profit organization founded in 1979 and is run by and for the artists. The Coastal Arts League takes pride in showing the best of an eclectic range of artistic styles. All artwork exhibited or stored at The Coastal Arts League is insured only by the artist or his/her representative. The annual juried art show is open to entries of any media or subject. Each year a respected juror selects a compelling show form all the entries.

This year's juror is Alysanne McGaffey, former president of CAL who is also nationally known as a Member of the Bay Area Figurative Movement. She will be selecting entries to receive the following awards:

Bet Of Show (1): $500
Bernice Seymore Award (1): $100 for Best in show 2-D
Zoe Tierney Award (1): $100 for Best in show 3-D
Shirley Zynda Award (1): $100 for Best in Show Photo
Best Entry by an Artist 18 or younger (1): $50
1st runner up 2-D (1): $50
1st runner up 3-D (1): $50

For more information and to download the prospectus for the 25th Annual Juried Show and entry form, please visit the official website.

Above photo: 2007's winner in Best of Show category. Rooster by Randie Marlow from Half Moon Bay, CA

Event name

Box, Hole, & Film

event Date Begin

13.09.2009

event Date End

22.11.2009

org Name

Peninsula Museum of Art

event Url

http://www.peninsulamuseum.org

venue Name

Peninsula Museum of Art

venue Address1

10 Twin Pines Lane

venue Address2

venue City

Belmont

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94002

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-654-4068

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Gallery Hours: Wed-Fri: 12pm-4pm Sat-Sun: 1pm-4pm

event Type

visual_art

The Peninsula Art Museum presents Box, Hole, & Film, an exhibit featuring cameras and photographs from the collection of Judith Hoffman. One of the pieces exhibited is Judith's brass pinhole camera, Tyrannosaurus photoventris, 6.75 inches high, made of brass and fabricated plastic dinosaur. The pinhole camera uses paper film with the lens cap on a ball chain. This camera takes "photos of dinosaurs, mostly in the late Cretaceous."

Event name

Ghosts, Champagne and Volleyballs - A Look at Saratoga

event Date Begin

02.10.2009

event Date End

27.12.2009

org Name

Saratoga Historical Foundation

event Url

http://www.saratogahistory.com

venue Name

Saratoga Historical Museum

venue Address1

20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road

venue Address2

venue City

Saratoga

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95070-5935

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Fri-Sun: 1-4pm

event Type

visual_art

The Saratoga History Museum is participating in a nationwide designation of “October Is History Month." Historic and contemporary people, places, and things will be highlighted in this special exhibit. Stop by and find out how ghosts, champagne, and volleyballs fit into Saratoga’s history.

Event name

Jews Rock - Art Exhibit

event Date Begin

25.10.2009

event Date End

13.12.2009

org Name

Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon

event Url

http://www.svjcc.org

venue Name

Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley

venue Address1

14855 Oka Road

venue Address2

venue City

Los Gatos

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95032

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-357-7492

event Email

lisacg@svjcc.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Fri: 5am-10pm Sat-Sun: 7am-7pm

event Type

visual_art

Jews Rock! is a celebration of rock and roll's Jewish heritage from the archives of internationally renowned photojournalist Janet Macoska. This free exhibit is in the JCC's 2nd floor gallery hall.

Event name

It's a Small World... An Exhibit of Scaled Miniatures

event Date Begin

01.10.2009

event Date End

17.01.2010

org Name

Los Altos History Museum

event Url

http://www.losaltoshistory.org

venue Name

Los Altos History Museum

venue Address1

51 S. San Antonio Road

venue Address2

venue City

Los Altos

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94022

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Thurs-Sun: 12pm-4pm

event Type

visual_art

Architectural models, artwork and salesman’s samples... doll houses, books and dishes... ships, automobiles and trains. Explore the fascinating world of scaled miniatures, antique and modern, from the U.S. and around the world. You’ll want to visit more than once to see all the amazing details.

Enjoy the annual themed tree, the decorated (full-size) J. Gilbert Smith History House, the Museum Store, and the changing holiday décor in the tiny houses (celebrating from Halloween to New Year’s).

Event name

Artists in Residence

event Date Begin

09.10.2009

event Date End

15.01.2010

org Name

Los Altos History Museum

event Url

http://www.losaltoshistory.org

venue Name

Los Altos History Museum

venue Address1

51 S. San Antonio Road

venue Address2

venue City

Los Altos

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94022

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Fri: Afternoons

event Type

visual_art

Visit the Los Altos History Museum on a Friday afternoon, and you may see a local hobbyist working on their model, dollhouse, roombox or miniature furnishings. This program was designed to complement the current exhibit, It's a Small World - An Exhibit of Scaled Miniatures. Image courtesy of Bluette Meloney.

Event name

Miniature Crafting Workshops

event Date Begin

22.11.2009

event Date End

22.11.2009

org Name

Los Altos History Museum

event Url

http://www.losaltoshistory.org

venue Name

Los Altos History Museum

venue Address1

51 S. San Antonio Road

venue Address2

venue City

Los Altos

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94022

event Ticket Info

Materials fee required

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

1pm-3pm

event Type

visual_art

An artisan will lead hands‐on workshops for children/ novices and adults/ advanced crafters. This program is being held in conjunction with the Museum's It's a Small World exhibit.

Event name

The World’s Smallest Post Office

event Date Begin

12.12.2009

event Date End

12.12.2009

org Name

Los Altos History Museum

event Url

http://www.losaltoshistory.org

venue Name

Los Altos History Museum

venue Address1

51 S. San Antonio Road

venue Address2

venue City

Los Altos

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94022

event Ticket Info

Free exhibit $8 per letter/holiday card

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

12pm-4pm

event Type

visual_art

Bring a real letter to the Museum and have it converted, for a fee, into 1:12 scale by postmaster and artisan Lea Redmond. This event is held in conjunction with current exhibit, It's a Small World: An Exhibit of Scaled Miniatures.

Event name

Tiny Book Story Time

event Date Begin

03.01.2010

event Date End

03.01.2010

org Name

Los Altos History Museum

event Url

http://www.losaltoshistory.org

venue Name

Los Altos History Museum

venue Address1

51 S. San Antonio Road

venue Address2

venue City

Los Altos

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94022

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

1pm-2pm

event Type

visual_art

Children ages 4 and up are encouraged to bring miniature books from their own library and come listen to the tiny but compelling stories, read by Susan Heintzelman.

Event name

Kevin Bean's Backyard Paintings and Geometric Abstractions

event Date Begin

08.10.2009

event Date End

26.11.2009

org Name

Community School of Music and Arts

event Url

http://www.arts4all.org/view

venue Name

Mohr Gallery

venue Address1

230 San Antonio Circle

venue Address2

venue City

Mountain View

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94040

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Sat: 9am-3pm

event Type

visual_art

This exhibition will present over twenty drawings and paintings by artist Kevin Bean, who has taught drawing and painting at Stanford University since 1999. One group of large paintings on display was inspired by black and white family photos that he recreated from memory and imagination. The paintings show his concern for the relationships among the people as much as his interest in color and paint itself.

A second group of works on display present small geometric drawings and show Bean’s interest in geometry and color. His work has been widely exhibited in both solo and group shows and he is the recipient of numerous awards.

An Opening Reception and Artist Talk is being held Friday, October 9, from 6-8 pm.

Event name

16th Annual Juried Photography Exhibit

event Date Begin

14.11.2009

event Date End

11.12.2009

org Name

Fremont Cultural Arts Council

event Url

http://www.fremontculturalartscouncil.org/

venue Name

Fremont Main Library

venue Address1

2400 Stevenson Boulevard

venue Address2

venue City

Fremont

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94538

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Tues: 1pm-9pm Weds: 11am-9pm Thurs-Fri: 11am-6pm Sat: 10am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Photographs selected by a panel of judges will be on display in the Fremont Main Library’s reading area behind the main desk on the first floor. Recreation Services of the City of Fremont will assist in this joint venture with the Fremont Cultural Arts Council. The exhibit opening is planned for Friday, November 13, from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Library’s Fukaya Room.

Event name

The Art of Richard Mayhew... Journey’s End

event Date Begin

26.09.2009

event Date End

04.12.2009

org Name

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University

event Url

http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibits/the-art-of-richard-mayhew-journeys-end.cfm

venue Name

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University

venue Address1

500 El Camino Real

venue Address2

venue City

Santa Clara

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95053-0550

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

11am-4pm

event Type

visual_art

The de Saisset Museum is pleased to participate in this three-museum retrospective of the work of Richard Mayhew. Mayhew has enjoyed a long and rewarding career, both as an artist and educator. This exhibition consists of paintings and watercolors executed from the late 1970s to early 1990s. During this period, Mayhew was a professor of art at Pennsylvania State University.

For a four-year period beginning in 1975, he would take sabbaticals from his position in Pennsylvania and drive across the country in order to teach at San Jose State. These transcontinental sojourns, sometimes via a northern route through Canada and other times via the Southwest, provided a wealth of inspiration for his expressionistic landscapes. They are not exact evocations of any particular location, but rather composite impressions, based on his memories of the various places he had visited.

The art of Richard Mayhew can also be seen at The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (Sept. 12 – Nov. 22, 2009) and The Museum of the African Diaspora, San Francisco (Oct. 9 – Jan. 10, 2010).

Event name

A Sense of Place... Location/Inspiration

event Date Begin

26.09.2009

event Date End

04.12.2009

org Name

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University

event Url

http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibits/a-sense-of-place-location-inspiration.cfm

venue Name

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University

venue Address1

500 El Camino Real

venue Address2

venue City

Santa Clara

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95053-0550

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

11am-4pm

event Type

visual_art

The primary concern of landscape painting is, according to the Oxford Companion of Western Art, "the depiction of natural scenery." Landscape became a distinct genre of painting in the seventeenth century when realistically painted country scenes became highly desirable to prosperous Dutch patrons.

In the eighteenth century, wealthy British collectors wanted reminders of their "grand tours" through Italy and France, creating a market for the works of Boucher and Fragonard. Landscape became the most dominant mode of painting in the nineteenth century as artists left the studio to work en plein air. The Impressionists took the genre to new levels of acceptance with their sunny and cheerful renderings of the French countryside.

Event name

The Eclectic Eye... Works from a Private Collection

event Date Begin

26.09.2009

event Date End

04.12.2009

org Name

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University

event Url

http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibits/the-eclectic-eye-works-from-a-private-collection.cfm

venue Name

de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University

venue Address1

500 El Camino Real

venue Address2

venue City

Santa Clara

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95053-0550

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

11am-4pm

event Type

visual_art

The Eclectic Eye reflects a different concept of collecting, a family collection that has evolved over two generations, for pleasure rather than acquisition. The initial focus of this collection was the cadre of prominent artists who experimented with graphic arts at Gemini Graphics Editions, Ltd., an innovative publishing workshop in Los Angeles. As early subscribers to the workshop, the family was able to acquire prints by some of the acknowledged modern masters of twentieth century art. Artists such as Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Roy Lichtenstein, and David Hockney applied their skills to lithography and silkscreen, with spectacular results. But, the collection also included sculpture and works from other cultures, such as Pre-Columbian art.

Over the course of time, the collection grew to include Op Art (by Bridget Riley and others), Native American art, and photography. Since there was no specific focus for acquisitions, the collectors added works that appealed to them as objects of beauty and for their visual interest and impact. Later additions included several Bay Area artists (such as Matt Kahn and Sam Francis) and artists from both the American Southwest and the Pacific Northwest.

Event name

Everyday San Jose - Paintings by Wayne Jiang

event Date Begin

27.11.2009

event Date End

30.05.2010

org Name

History San Jose

event Url

http://historysanjose.org

venue Name

Leonard and David McKay Gallery at the Pasetta House

venue Address1

1650 Senter Road

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95112

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Sat & Sun: 11am-4pm

event Type

visual_art

Everyday San Jose is an exhibit of cityscapes and luminous nighttime scenes by emerging artist Wayne Jiang. It features contemporary paintings by this San Jose State graduate.

Event name

The Art of Crafts - Sculpture Exhibition

event Date Begin

22.08.2009

event Date End

31.12.2009

org Name

City of Santa Clara

event Url

http://www.santaclaraca.gov

venue Name

venue Address1

venue Address2

venue City

venue State

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-615-2219

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

8am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

This is a sculpture exhibition. sponsored by the City of Santa Clara’s Cultural Advisory Commission. It features beautiful crafts as works of art. A full color brochure showing all the works on display is available at City Hall, or you can view it online. Admission and parking are free, and the Triton Museum of Art is conveniently located across the street. Stop by and enjoy lovely works of art by some of the finest artists in the Bay Area.

Event name

Holiday Art Show, Sale and Open Studios

event Date Begin

04.11.2009

event Date End

06.12.2009

org Name

1870 Art Center

event Url

http://www.1870artcenter.org

venue Name

1870 Art Center Gallery

venue Address1

1870 Ralston Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Belmont

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94002

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-595-9679

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Gallery Hours: Thurs-Sun: 1pm-5pm Sat 11/14 - Sun 11/15: 11am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

A Piece of Work is an exhibition of selected works from the artists at the 1870 Art Center. The exhibit includes painting, sculpture, portaiture, ceramics, photography, printmaking, jewelry and fabrics. Some exhibits contain two or more mediums in exciting ways.

Event name

Marianne Schlumberger at The Main Gallery

event Date Begin

21.10.2009

event Date End

22.11.2009

org Name

The Main Gallery

event Url

http://www.themaingallery.org/

venue Name

The Main Gallery

venue Address1

1018 Main Street

venue Address2

venue City

Redwood City

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94063

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-701-1018

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Artists Reception 10/24: 5pm-8pm Gallery Hours: Wed-Fri: 11am-4pm Sat & Sun: 10am-3pm

event Type

visual_art

The Main Gallery presents an exhibition of original intaglio etchings from the children’s book, Kasper the Clown, by artist, storyteller and teacher Marianne Schlumberger of Menlo Park, CA.

The intaglio prints for Kasper the Clown are the result of a long process of artistic elimination. The artist experimented with many different techniques, such as aquatinting and multiple-plate printing, while at the same time working on and simplifying the overall compositions. Schlumberger finally settled on the intaglio process: creating the images by etching on aluminum with copper sulfate, then painting each image by hand with watercolor.

Event name

Ebb & Flow

event Date Begin

11.10.2009

event Date End

31.12.2009

org Name

Peninsula Museum of Art

event Url

http://www.peninsulamuseum.org

venue Name

Peninsula Museum of Art

venue Address1

10 Twin Pines Lane

venue Address2

venue City

Belmont

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94002

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-654-4068

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Artist Reception 10/11: 1pm-4pm Gallery Hours: Wed-Fri: 12pm-4pm Sat-Sun: 1pm-4pm

event Type

visual_art

The Peninsula Art Museum presents Ebb & Flow, an exhibit featuring paintings by Claudia Chapline and Jone Manoogian, with sculpture by Tyler James Hoare.

Event name

Bay Area Marine Artist Laurie Chase

event Date Begin

07.11.2009

event Date End

29.11.2009

org Name

FrameCompany & Gallery

event Url

http://www.framecompanyandgallery.com

venue Name

venue Address1

venue Address2

venue City

venue State

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tue-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 10am-3pm

event Type

visual_art

Coastal landscapes from California to the Mediterranean, Aegean, Adriatic, Caribbean, Black Sea and Mexico shores highlight the realistic images on canvas and paper of Bay Area realist Laurie Chase. Her works focuses on marine and landscape subjects, chronicling, harbors, working fishing boats and rolling hills around the world. Her vision is to capture the simple, untarnished charm of the varying countryside’s and coastline communities that surround them. From translucent skies mirrored in a sheltered Mediterranean harbor, to a weatherworn, brightly painted fishing boat bobbing in a Caribbean surge, her coastal compositions recall the heritage of a bygone era, while recording a culturally colorful seaside odyssey.

A special opening reception is being held Saturday, November 7th from 3pm-7pm.

Event name

Art In Action - Library Art Shows

event Date Begin

11.01.2010

event Date End

11.04.2010

org Name

Art in Action

event Url

http://www.artinaction.org/w/ArtShows

venue Name

Foster City Public Library

venue Address1

1000 E. Hillsdale Boulevard

venue Address2

venue City

Foster City

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94404

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-574-4842

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Thu: 10am-9pm Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 1pm-5pm

event Type

kids_families

Art in Action partners with local public libraries to display student artwork during the school year. School curators select and mount a variety of art projects inspired by Art in Action lessons, highlighting different grade levels each month. Art in Action staff members work closely with children's librarians to promote books and other reading material aligned with the featured artists and masterpieces. Artwork is on display at local libraries from October 12, 2009 - April 11, 2010. Artwork on display at the Foster City Public Library comes from the Brewer Island, Audubon, Ronald C. Wornick School, Foster City schools.

Opening dates:
Kindergarten: Week of October 12, 2009 (library closed at this time for remodeling)
1st grade: Week of November 9, 2009 (library closed at this time for remodeling)
2nd grade: Week of December 7, 2009 (library closed at this time for remodeling)
3rd grade: Week of January 11, 2010
4th grade: Week of February 8, 2010
5th grade: Week of March 8, 2010
6th - 8th grades: Week of April 5, 2010

Event name

Art In Action - Library Art Shows

event Date Begin

12.10.2009

event Date End

11.04.2010

org Name

Art in Action

event Url

http://www.artinaction.org/w/ArtShows

venue Name

Half Moon Bay Library

venue Address1

620 Correas Street

venue Address2

venue City

Half Moon Bay

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94019

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-726-2316

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Wed: 10am-8pm Thurs: 1pm-8pm Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 1pm-5pm

event Type

kids_families

Art in Action partners with local public libraries to display student artwork during the school year. School curators select and mount a variety of art projects inspired by Art in Action lessons, highlighting different grade levels each month. Art in Action staff members work closely with children's librarians to promote books and other reading material aligned with the featured artists and masterpieces. Artwork is on display at local libraries from November 12 - December 9. Artwork on display at the Half Moon Bay Library comes from the Kings Mountain school.

Opening dates:
Kindergarten: Week of October 12, 2009
1st grade: Week of November 9, 2009
2nd grade: Week of December 7, 2009
3rd grade: Week of January 11, 2010
4th grade: Week of February 8, 2010
5th grade: Week of March 8, 2010
6th - 8th grades: Week of April 5, 2010

Event name

Art In Action - Library Art Shows

event Date Begin

12.10.2009

event Date End

11.04.2010

org Name

Art in Action

event Url

http://www.artinaction.org/w/ArtShows

venue Name

Hillsdale Branch Library

venue Address1

205 W. Hillsdale Boulevard

venue Address2

venue City

San Mateo

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94403

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-522-7880

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon: 1pm-5pm Tues: 2pm-8pm Wed: 10am-5pm Thurs: 1pm-5pm Fri: closed Sat: 11am-5pm Sun: closed

event Type

kids_families

Art in Action partners with local public libraries to display student artwork during the school year. School curators select and mount a variety of art projects inspired by Art in Action lessons, highlighting different grade levels each month. Art in Action staff members work closely with children's librarians to promote books and other reading material aligned with the featured artists and masterpieces. Artwork is on display at local libraries from November 12 - December 9. Artwork on display at the Hillsdale Library comes from the Laurel school.

Opening dates:
Kindergarten: Week of October 12, 2009
1st grade: Week of November 9, 2009
2nd grade: Week of December 7, 2009
3rd grade: Week of January 11, 2010
4th grade: Week of February 8, 2010
5th grade: Week of March 8, 2010
6th - 8th grades: Week of April 5, 2010

Event name

Art In Action - Library Art Shows

event Date Begin

12.10.2009

event Date End

11.04.2010

org Name

Art in Action

event Url

http://www.artinaction.org/w/ArtShows

venue Name

Menlo Park Library

venue Address1

800 Alma Street

venue Address2

venue City

Menlo Park

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94025-3445

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-330-2500

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon: 10am-9pm Tues: 12pm-9pm Wed: 10am-9pm Thurs-Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 12pm-5pm

event Type

kids_families

Art in Action partners with local public libraries to display student artwork during the school year. School curators select and mount a variety of art projects inspired by Art in Action lessons, highlighting different grade levels each month. Art in Action staff members work closely with children's librarians to promote books and other reading material aligned with the featured artists and masterpieces. Artwork is on display at local libraries from November 12 - December 9. Artwork on display at the Menlo Park Library comes from the Nativity school.

Opening dates:
Kindergarten: Week of October 12, 2009
1st grade: Week of November 9, 2009
2nd grade: Week of December 7, 2009
3rd grade: Week of January 11, 2010
4th grade: Week of February 8, 2010
5th grade: Week of March 8, 2010
6th - 8th grades: Week of April 5, 2010

Event name

Art In Action - Library Art Shows

event Date Begin

12.10.2009

event Date End

11.04.2010

org Name

Art in Action

event Url

http://www.artinaction.org/w/ArtShows

venue Name

Redwood City Public Library

venue Address1

1044 Middlefield Road

venue Address2

venue City

Redwood City

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94063

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-780-7018

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm Fri-Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 12pm-5pm

event Type

kids_families

Art in Action partners with local public libraries to display student artwork during the school year. School curators select and mount a variety of art projects inspired by Art in Action lessons, highlighting different grade levels each month. Art in Action staff members work closely with children's librarians to promote books and other reading material aligned with the featured artists and masterpieces. Artwork is on display at local libraries from November 12 - December 9. Artwork on display at the Redwood City Library comes from the Adelante, Clifford, Henry Ford, Northstar, Orion, Redeemer Lutheran, Roy Cloud, Roosevelt, Selby Lane schools.

Opening dates:
Kindergarten: Week of October 12, 2009
1st grade: Week of November 9, 2009
2nd grade: Week of December 7, 2009
3rd grade: Week of January 11, 2010
4th grade: Week of February 8, 2010
5th grade: Week of March 8, 2010
6th - 8th grades: Week of April 5, 2010

Event name

Art In Action - Library Art Shows

event Date Begin

12.10.2009

event Date End

11.04.2010

org Name

Art in Action

event Url

http://www.artinaction.org/w/ArtShows

venue Name

Redwood Shores Library

venue Address1

399 Marine Parkway

venue Address2

venue City

Redwood City

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94065

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-780-5740

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Thurs: 10am-8pm Fri: closed Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 12pm-5pm

event Type

kids_families

Art in Action partners with local public libraries to display student artwork during the school year. School curators select and mount a variety of art projects inspired by Art in Action lessons, highlighting different grade levels each month. Art in Action staff members work closely with children's librarians to promote books and other reading material aligned with the featured artists and masterpieces. Artwork is on display at local libraries from November 12 - December 9. Artwork on display at the Redwood Shores Library comes from the Belmont Oaks, Nesbit, Sandpiper schools.

Opening dates:
Kindergarten: Week of October 12, 2009
1st grade: Week of November 9, 2009
2nd grade: Week of December 7, 2009
3rd grade: Week of January 11, 2010
4th grade: Week of February 8, 2010
5th grade: Week of March 8, 2010
6th - 8th grades: Week of April 5, 2010

Event name

Art In Action - Library Art Shows

event Date Begin

12.10.2009

event Date End

11.04.2010

org Name

Art in Action

event Url

http://www.artinaction.org/w/ArtShows

venue Name

Millbrae Library

venue Address1

1 Library Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Millbrae

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94030

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-697-7607

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Thurs: 10am-8pm Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: 1pm-5pm

event Type

kids_families

Art in Action partners with local public libraries to display student artwork during the school year. School curators select and mount a variety of art projects inspired by Art in Action lessons, highlighting different grade levels each month. Art in Action staff members work closely with children's librarians to promote books and other reading material aligned with the featured artists and masterpieces. Artwork is on display at local libraries from November 12 - December 9. Artwork on display at the Millbrae Library comes from the Spring Valley schools.

Opening dates:
Kindergarten: Week of October 12, 2009
1st grade: Week of November 9, 2009
2nd grade: Week of December 7, 2009
3rd grade: Week of January 11, 2010
4th grade: Week of February 8, 2010
5th grade: Week of March 8, 2010
6th - 8th grades: Week of April 5, 2010

Event name

Art In Action - Library Art Shows

event Date Begin

12.10.2009

event Date End

11.04.2010

org Name

Art in Action

event Url

http://www.artinaction.org/w/ArtShows

venue Name

San Bruno Library

venue Address1

701 Angus Avenue West

venue Address2

venue City

San Bruno

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94066

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-616-7078

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm Fri: 1pm-5pm Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: closed

event Type

kids_families

Art in Action partners with local public libraries to display student artwork during the school year. School curators select and mount a variety of art projects inspired by Art in Action lessons, highlighting different grade levels each month. Art in Action staff members work closely with children's librarians to promote books and other reading material aligned with the featured artists and masterpieces. Artwork is on display at local libraries from November 12 - December 9. Artwork on display at the San Bruno Library comes from the El Crystal and Crestmoor schools.

Opening dates:
Kindergarten: Week of October 12, 2009
1st grade: Week of November 9, 2009
2nd grade: Week of December 7, 2009
3rd grade: Week of January 11, 2010
4th grade: Week of February 8, 2010
5th grade: Week of March 8, 2010
6th - 8th grades: Week of April 5, 2010

Event name

Art In Action - Library Art Shows

event Date Begin

12.10.2009

event Date End

11.04.2010

org Name

Art in Action

event Url

http://www.artinaction.org/w/ArtShows

venue Name

San Carlos Library

venue Address1

610 Elm Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Carlos

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94070

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-591-0341

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Wed: 10am-9pm Thurs-Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 1pm-5pm

event Type

kids_families

Art in Action partners with local public libraries to display student artwork during the school year. School curators select and mount a variety of art projects inspired by Art in Action lessons, highlighting different grade levels each month. Art in Action staff members work closely with children's librarians to promote books and other reading material aligned with the featured artists and masterpieces. Artwork is on display at local libraries from November 12 - December 9. Artwork on display at the San Carlos Library comes from the Arundel, Brittan Acres, Central Elementary, Central Middle, Cipriani, Heather, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Notre Dame, St. Charles, White Oaks schools.

Opening dates:
Kindergarten: Week of October 12, 2009
1st grade: Week of November 9, 2009
2nd grade: Week of December 7, 2009
3rd grade: Week of January 11, 2010
4th grade: Week of February 8, 2010
5th grade: Week of March 8, 2010
6th - 8th grades: Week of April 5, 2010

Event name

Art In Action - Library Art Shows

event Date Begin

12.10.2009

event Date End

11.04.2010

org Name

Art in Action

event Url

http://www.artinaction.org/w/ArtShows

venue Name

San Mateo Main Branch Library

venue Address1

55 W. 3rd Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

San Mateo

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94402

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-522-7802

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Wed: 11am-8pm Thurs: 11am-8pm Fri-Sat: 11am-5pm Sun: 1pm-5pm

event Type

kids_families

Art in Action partners with local public libraries to display student artwork during the school year. School curators select and mount a variety of art projects inspired by Art in Action lessons, highlighting different grade levels each month. Art in Action staff members work closely with children's librarians to promote books and other reading material aligned with the featured artists and masterpieces. Artwork is on display at local libraries from November 12 - December 9. Artwork on display at the San Mateo Public Library comes from the Fiesta Gardens, George Hall, Highlands, North Shoreview Montessori, Park, St. Matthew, St. Catherine, St. Gregory, St. Timothy, S. Hillsborough, Sunnybrae schools.

Opening dates:
Kindergarten: Week of October 12, 2009
1st grade: Week of November 9, 2009
2nd grade: Week of December 7, 2009
3rd grade: Week of January 11, 2010
4th grade: Week of February 8, 2010
5th grade: Week of March 8, 2010
6th - 8th grades: Week of April 5, 2010

Are photographs just mirrors of reality or are they art? Award-winning photographer Robyn Aber will cover how to look at a photograph to appreciate its artfulness. Information on local photography exhibits, recommended books and photographers will be shared.

Event name

Faces in Nature

event Date Begin

27.10.2009

event Date End

22.11.2009

org Name

Aegis Gallery of Fine Art

event Url

http://www.aegisgallery.com

venue Name

Aegis Gallery of Fine Art

venue Address1

14531 Big Basin Way

venue Address2

venue City

Saratoga

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95070

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tues, Weds, Sun: 11am-7pm Thurs-Sat: 11am-9pm

event Type

visual_art

This exhibit is a collection of twenty-five new and whimsical paintings by Saratoga artist Yoju. Yoju's describes how she got the inspiration to this collection: "One often sees facial images in nature. In this series of paintings I have depicted images I have observed or imagined in such things as celestial objects (earth and moon travel), trees (symbiosis and germination), water (raindrops and rivers), vegetables (organic meeting), animals (healers) ocean (fish and eggs), etc."

There will be an open Artist Reception Saturday, November 7, 4pm-7pm. The public is welcome to attend.

Event name

Frank D. Cole, Talking Pictures... Work from 1995-2009

event Date Begin

21.10.2009

event Date End

31.12.2009

org Name

Orchard Commercial North First ARTSpace

event Url

http://www.orchardcommercial.com/about/north_first_artspace.html

venue Name

Orchard Commercial North First ARTSpace

venue Address1

2665 N. 1st Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95134

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

8am-6pm

event Type

visual_art

This comprehensive solo exhibition features work by midcareer artist Frank D. Cole. This selection of work, completed from 1995 to 2009, includes paintings and mixed-media installations that represent Cole’s ongoing exploration in storytelling and the interaction between visual images and language.

For over thirty years, Cole has followed a narrative impulse, working at the edge of disciplines. Born and raised in Mississippi, he was influenced by southern literary and oral storytelling traditions. As an avid moviegoer, he absorbed images of contemporary culture on large-scale motion picture screens. He was also fascinated with the billboards, movie posters, and hand-painted signs that dot the American landscape. It has been the interaction between visual images and language to create meaning that has inspired Cole’s work year after year.

A reception for the artist will be held on Friday, December 4, from 5pm-7pm.

Event name

100 Unique Facts About Saratoga - Exhibit

event Date Begin

06.11.2009

event Date End

31.01.2010

org Name

Saratoga Historical Foundation

event Url

http://www.saratogahistory.com

venue Name

Saratoga Historical Museum

venue Address1

20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road

venue Address2

venue City

Saratoga

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95070-5935

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Fri-Sun: 1pm-4pm

event Type

visual_art

Did You Know? -- 100 Unique Facts About Saratoga People and Places is a new exhibit which will feature such things as "the best place to kiss"; where ghosts have been seen; the official Town character; Olympic medalists; Bocci Rock sighting and more.

A second exhibit, Ghosts, Champagne and Volleyball, a look at over eighty Saratoga people and places will be running in tandem with the exhibit. Think you know the history of Saratoga? Find out more!

Event name

Los Gatos Art Association's Annual Juried Member Show

event Date Begin

22.10.2009

event Date End

04.12.2009

org Name

Los Gatos Art Association

event Url

http://www.lgaa.org/events.htm

venue Name

Art Museum of Los Gatos

venue Address1

4 Tait Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Los Gatos

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95030

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-354-2646

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Weds-Sun: 12pm-4pm

event Type

visual_art

Los Gatos Art Association hosts two juried exhibits each year. All fine art media and sculptural media are accepted. The 2009 Juror is Preston Metcalf, Curator, Triton Museum of Art.

You're invited to the 53rd Annual Saratoga Rotary Art Show and Wine Tasting. Plan to spend the day on the beautiful grounds of West Valley College in Saratoga as fine artists and craftsmen from around the country showcase their works at what is recognized as “the largest one day juried fine art show in the west!" You'll find a wide variety of fine art... paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glassworks, woodworks and mixed media — something for everyone!

There will be delicious food and great entertainment, including special entertainment for kids. Enjoy wine tasting from superb local wineries. Food and entertainment will be featured and Saratoga Idol finals, will be held with a cash prize of $1000 awarded to the winner.

Bring the family and enjoy a day of art, entertainment for all ages, a large selection of food, and wine tasting. Best of all, you will be contributing to worthy causes. All net proceeds from the show go to the Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation.

Event name

UpRoar 2009 - Art Exhibit and Sale

event Date Begin

06.11.2009

event Date End

31.01.2010

org Name

Heart of Chaos

event Url

http://www.heartofchaos.net/chaosblog/

venue Name

venue Address1

venue Address2

venue City

venue State

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

$5 for Opening Party

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

4pm Opening Party 11/6: 7:30pm

event Type

visual_art

Heart of Chaos proudly presents its 3rd Annual UpRoar event featuring live music by local bands and djs, live painting, belly dancing and a huge art exhibit and sale featuring over forty local artists! All art is priced to sell, starting as low as $25 with a maximum selling price of $500.

An original art piece makes for a unique holiday gift, so bring your money to be sure and pick up an art piece from one of the exhibiting artists. Art will be on display and for sale through January 31, 2010.

The Opening Party is being held on 11/6, and a $5 donation is requested at the door. Donations will be used to pay the performing artists and Heart of Chaos volunteer staff.

Event name

Ten Year Anniversary -- Modernbook Gallery

event Date Begin

02.11.2009

event Date End

31.12.2009

org Name

Modernbook Gallery

event Url

http://www.modernbook.com

venue Name

Modernbook Gallery

venue Address1

494 University Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Palo Alto

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94301

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

11am-9pm

event Type

visual_art

In celebration of its ten-year anniversary, Modernbook Gallery is presenting a group show featuring a rotating selection of gallery artists, showcasing a broad range of contemporary fine-art photography.

Event name

Gems from Nature - Jewelry and Oil Paintings by Kathy Keenan

event Date Begin

03.11.2009

event Date End

29.11.2009

org Name

Gallery Saratoga

event Url

http://www.keenanstudios.com

venue Name

Gallery Saratoga

venue Address1

14435-A Big Basin Way

venue Address2

venue City

Saratoga

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95070

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-867-0458

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tues-Sun: 11am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

During the month of November at Gallery Saratoga, Kathy Keenan will be exhibiting Gems from Nature, a one-woman exhibit of original jewelry designs incorporating gemstones carved into a variety of natural shapes, including fish, birds, shells, and flowers. Keenan will also be showing her nature-inspired oil paintings.

A reception for the artist will be held Saturday, November 14, from 2pm - 5pm at the gallery. The public is invited, and there will be complementary refreshments.

Event name

Wood Carving for Beginners

event Date Begin

22.11.2009

event Date End

22.11.2009

org Name

The Sawdust Shop

event Url

http://www.sawdustshop.com/classdetails.asp?id=22

venue Name

The Sawdust Shop

venue Address1

452 Oakmead Parkway

venue Address2

venue City

Sunnyvale

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94085

event Ticket Info

$100

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

12:30-3:30pm

event Type

visual_art

In this class, you will learn basic wood carving techniques and have the opportunity to hands-on practice with these techniques. Class topics will include: description of tools (chisels, gouges, and "V" tools); hold-down strategies (workbench, vises, holdfasts, etc.); sharpening (grinders, stones, strops); finding materials (cost, sources); wood prep (dimensioning, seasoning); layout (patterns, designs, subtractive sculpture methods); waste removal (hogging off, tools used, splitting out); carving (mallet work, hand carving techniques, reading grain).  

Event name

Fundamentals of Woodworking - Wall Cabinet

event Date Begin

12.01.2010

event Date End

21.01.2010

org Name

The Sawdust Shop

event Url

http://www.sawdustshop.com/classdetails.asp?id=1

venue Name

The Sawdust Shop

venue Address1

452 Oakmead Parkway

venue Address2

venue City

Sunnyvale

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94085

event Ticket Info

$150

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tues & Thurs: 6pm-10pm

event Type

visual_art

This is an entry-level woodworking class for beginners and/or as a refresher for people who have done woodworking in the past. This class will stress woodshop safety and the safe operation of the power tools in the shop.

Event name

Fundamentals of Woodworking - Wall Cabinet

event Date Begin

12.12.2009

event Date End

13.12.2009

org Name

The Sawdust Shop

event Url

http://www.sawdustshop.com/classdetails.asp?id=1

venue Name

The Sawdust Shop

venue Address1

452 Oakmead Parkway

venue Address2

venue City

Sunnyvale

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94085

event Ticket Info

$150

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Sat & Sun: 10am-6pm

event Type

visual_art

This is an entry-level woodworking class for beginners and/or as a refresher for people who have done woodworking in the past. This class will stress woodshop safety and the safe operation of the power tools in the shop.

Event name

Fall Into Color - Kathleen Alexander and Carolyn Hofstetter, Artists

event Date Begin

02.11.2009

event Date End

28.11.2009

org Name

Viewpoints Gallery

event Url

http://viewpointsgallery.com/calendar.html

venue Name

Viewpoints Gallery

venue Address1

315 State Street

venue Address2

venue City

Los Altos

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94022

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Sat: 11am-5pm Sun: 11am-3pm

event Type

visual_art

This exhibit features art of Kathleen Alexander and Carolyn Hofstetter. An artist reception is scheduled for Friday, November 13th from 6pm-8pm.

Artist Kathleen Alexander lives in a scenic coastal town and has been painting watercolors since 1982. She began by painting the local coastal landscapes, but her frequent travels to Hawaii drew her to a new subject. Attracted to the bold colors, exotic shapes and scents, as well as the island culture and the emotions that they invoke, the focus of Kathleen’s paintings has shifted to the tropical flowers of Hawaii. By taking advantage of transitions between light and shadow, Kathleen creates the illusion of depth in her paintings. She often paints from a composite of several photos, as well as from imagination to complete her compositions. Kathleen captures the grace and beauty of tropical flowers, still life, and landscapes, and her paintings convey a sense of peace to the viewer.

Carolyn Hofstetter majored in art at Stanford University. She has been an active exhibitor with many shows to her credit and has served as a juror for local art groups, in addition to giving program presentations and critiques. Her paintings of the Allied Arts Guild gardens are featured on the cover and throughout the cookbook Tastes, Tales and Traditions, published by the Palo Alto Auxiliary for Children

Event name

Jewish Environmental Artists of the Bay Area

event Date Begin

09.12.2009

event Date End

03.03.2010

org Name

Peninsula Jewish Community Center

event Url

http://www.pjcc.org/arts/arts-exhibits.html

venue Name

Peninsula Jewish Community Center

venue Address1

800 Foster City Boulevard

venue Address2

venue City

Foster City

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94404

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-212-7522

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri: 5am-11pm

event Type

visual_art

Presented as part of the PJCC’s exploration of the Jewish relationship, culture and responsibility surrounding ecology. Don’t miss our winter gallery exhibition showcasing four local Jewish artists for whom the environment plays a central role in their message, media and/or methodology. Featuring selected works of Rachelle Cohen, Susan Duhan Felix, Rebekah Goldstein and Zach Pine.

Event name

Machines of Memory - Sculpture and Works on Paper by Joseph Zirker

event Date Begin

17.01.2010

event Date End

28.03.2010

org Name

Peninsula Museum of Art

event Url

http://www.peninsulamuseum.org

venue Name

Peninsula Museum of Art

venue Address1

10 Twin Pines Lane

venue Address2

venue City

Belmont

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94002

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-654-4068

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Gallery Hours: Wed-Fri: 12pm-4pm Sat-Sun: 1pm-4pm

event Type

visual_art

The boom and rumble of giant machines in the noisy gloom of night shift in a foundry merged and emerged from the distant past in Joseph Zirker’s monotypes as imagined mechanical devices. These images, mostly black and white, are accompanied by playful Calder-esque sculptures constructed of paper that “represent in three dimensions a dual need to both translate and objectify the feelings and ideas that have preoccupied my printmaking in two dimensions” according to Zirker.

He explains, “Artists who make monotypes are painters who find themselves working backwards and enjoying drawing and painting on plate surfaces that, when printed, reveal the image in reverse.”

The exhibition, which opens in the Peninsula Museum of Art’s gallery on January 17, 2010, continues through March 28. Robert Flynn Johnson, Curator Emeritas of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, is the guest curator for Machines of Memory.

Event name

Yuletide at Montalvo - Holiday Boutique

event Date Begin

20.11.2009

event Date End

22.11.2009

org Name

Montalvo Arts Center

event Url

http://www.montalvoarts.org/events

venue Name

Montalvo Arts Center

venue Address1

15400 Montalvo Road

venue Address2

venue City

Saratoga

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95070

event Ticket Info

Free admission

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-961-5823

event Email

msg@montalvoarts.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

10am-1pm

event Type

holiday

The Montalvo Service Group invites you to celebrate Yuletide at this three-day event. This year, there will be a variety of vendors featuring jewelry, holiday and home décor. There will also be a special Gourmet Alley. Author Sharon O’Connor will be signing her terrific Menus and Music recipe/CD collections on Friday and Saturday.

Other events include a Cocktail Party on Friday at 6:30pm (admission: $60) and Champagne Teas on Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-4pm ($45 per day).  Montalvo Arts Center and Montalvo Service Group are nonprofit organizations. Proceeds benefit the maintenance and preservation of the Villa.

Event name

21st Annual Student Show

event Date Begin

12.11.2009

event Date End

25.11.2009

org Name

Wiegand Gallery

event Url

http://www.ndnu.edu/the-arts/wiegand-gallery/

venue Name

Notre Dame de Namur University

venue Address1

1500 Ralston Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Belmont

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94002

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-508-3595

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Opening Reception 11/18: 11:30pm–1pm Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat: 12pm-4pm

event Type

visual_art

Wiegand Gallery presents The 21th Annual NDNU Student Exhibition November 12-25, 2009. There will be an opening reception on Wednesday, November 18 from 11:30–1:00 pm. Admission to the exhibit is free. NDNU’s art department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts: Art & Graphic Design, as well as a Web Design minor. Students also benefit from the University’s Wiegand Gallery, exposing them to original art and working artists. A Gallery Techniques class is also available, teaching students about art gallery preparation and installation methods as they assist in the installation of each of the gallery’s exhibitions.

Event name

Pre-Postmodern Swiss Posters from the Collection of Aaron Marcus

event Date Begin

17.11.2009

event Date End

18.12.2009

org Name

San Jose State University School of Art and Design

event Url

http://ad.sjsu.edu/search/exhibitions.html

venue Name

Natalie and James Thompson Gallery -- San Jose State

venue Address1

SJSU School of Art and Design --

venue Address2

1 Washington Square

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95192-0089

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tues-Fri: 11am-4pm Tues: 6pm-7:30pm

event Type

visual_art

At the turn of the last century, the poster rapidly became a vital force in the visual arts, as artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Jules Chereet, and Herni Van de Valde helped to establish it as an independent medium for visual communication through which the artist expressed aesthetic ideas through the shapes, colors, and composition of typographic as well as through illustrative elements. The changing nature of communication within twentieth century society demanded a simple, bold, and efficient medium that could be viewed and understood "on the fly."

Switzerland was one of several countries to be influenced by Bauhaus principles of visual composition propounded by constructivist artists such as El Lissitsky and Joseph Albers. They considered the artists as a designer from modern technological society, and offered radical ideas through new and dynamic typographic elements. With the success of the Bauhaus movement, the imagery of machined forms reduced to "functional" simplicity received a powerful international impetus. Although there was some work done during the Depression and World War II, it was only after the war that poster design activity increased. By the mid-1950s, strong, identifiable, groups of poster designers had emerged, producing works of striking boldness and geomometric simplicity.

Through examples of the "Swiss" approaches to posters, this exhibit focuses on the works of several artists/designers who have had considerable international influence on graphic design. They have been drawn from the private collection of noted designer Aaron Marcus, Fellow, AIGA; Member, CHI Academy and the ICOGRADA Graphic Design Hall of Fame; Editor-in-Chief, User Experience (UPA); and Editor, Information Design Journal.

Event name

Taq-i Bustan and Sasanian Textiles -Tuesday Night Lecture Series

event Date Begin

01.12.2009

event Date End

01.12.2009

org Name

San Jose State University School of Art and Design

event Url

http://ad.sjsu.edu/news/tuesdaynight.html

venue Name

San Jose State University - Art Building

venue Address1

100 S. 9th Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95112

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

5pm-6pm

event Type

visual_art

From church relics of medieval Europe to the burials of nomadic cheiftians to Central Asia and imperial treasuries of eighth-century Japan, hundreds of silk textiles with figural designs have been attributed to Sasanian manufacture or influence. Carol Bier and Johanna Movassat will discuss the Taq-i Bustan site, with particular focus on designs, patterns, weave structures, and technologies.

This presentation will be held in Room 133 of SJSU's Art Building.

Event name

Olive Hyde Art Gallery's Holiday for the Arts Gala

event Date Begin

04.12.2009

event Date End

04.12.2009

org Name

City of Fremont

event Url

http://www.fremont.gov/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=436

venue Name

Olive Hyde Art Gallery

venue Address1

123 Washington Boulevard

venue Address2

venue City

Fremont

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94536

event Ticket Info

$15

event Phone1

event Phone2

510-656-1246

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

5:30pm

event Type

visual_art

Support the arts in Fremont and have first pick of hundreds of unique affordable gifts at this event. Proceeds will support the Olive Hyde Art Guild's efforts in promoting an interest in and appreciation for the visual arts as well as supporting art education in the local schools through the City of Fremont's Art History Program.

Event name

Fragile Things - Paintings by Lacey Bryant

event Date Begin

06.11.2009

event Date End

27.11.2009

org Name

Kaleid Gallery

event Url

http://www.kaleidgallery.com

venue Name

Kaleid Gallery

venue Address1

88 S. 4th Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-947-1785

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tues-Fri: 12pm-7pm Sat: 12pm-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Artist Lacey Bryant has always been fascinated at how so many fragile things are able to exist in our chaotic, messy world. According to Lacey, "Tiny, delicate things often seem to thrive in the most hostile environments. Fragility makes things precious to us, things are more beautiful because they will not last."

"So many things are fragile when you stop to think about it. Insect wings, shells, glass, children, hearts, dreams, the list is endless. On the surface, vulnerability seems to unite these things but the deeper thing that all of these fragile things have in common is a hidden strength. An egg shell is easily broken, but the shape of an egg is such that it can support a massive amount of weight for it’s size and thickness, protecting it’s delicate contents. An insect may be crushed without a thought but can easily survive a fall that would kill a human being, not to mention the strength of their numbers. Children are amazingly resilient and can survive the most horrible of circumstances. It is the balance between weak and strong and the often contradictory duality of things that interests me. ”

Event name

Carnival of Lost Souls - Art Assemblages by Jen Renzel

event Date Begin

06.11.2009

event Date End

27.11.2009

org Name

Kaleid Gallery

event Url

http://www.kaleidgallery.com

venue Name

Kaleid Gallery

venue Address1

88 S. 4th Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-947-1785

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tues-Fri: 12pm-7pm Sat: 12pm-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Artist Jen Renzel creates work featuring little sideshow oddities, dark dreams, and mystical beings. Broken dolls, old toys, antique hardware, collaged images, and imagination are the ingredients for these shadow boxes.

According to Jen, “The broken down treasure at the bottom of a moldy box can be the cornerstone of a new creation. In fact, that’s often how the idea for a piece starts — with one broken doll, toy, or image that sparks the imagination. The rest is a continual trial and error process of finding which pieces fit together, then figuring out how to connect them, which can be challenging when working with oftentimes crumbling, frail and damaged materials and parts. Something tells me when a piece is finished. Some pieces come together quickly, and some take forever and are a struggle. In either case, I can lose hours and hours in the workshop, and the results sometimes surprise even me.”

Event name

Expressions in Water Media- New Work by Barbara von Haunalter

event Date Begin

02.11.2009

event Date End

30.11.2009

org Name

Portola Art Gallery

event Url

http://data.fineartstudioonline.com/dataviewer.asp?keyvalue=2488&page=Events

venue Name

Allied Arts Guild

venue Address1

75 Arbor Road

venue Address2

venue City

Menlo Park

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94025

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-321-0220

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Artist Reception 11/14: 1pm-4pm Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Portola Art Gallery presents Expressions in Water Media an exhibit of new water media paintings by Barbara von Haunalter of Los Altos Hills. Master of all painting mediums, Barbara von Haunalter of Los Altos Hills proves this month that water based paints sing. The new work created on site in Pescadero, Hidden Villa Ranch in Los Altos Hills and other Bay Area locations vibrates with color and depth via Barbara’s adept handling of her brush.

Barbara uses transparent watercolor, watercolor with pastel, water-based oil and transparent watercolor, watercolor and gouache: on watercolor papers of various kinds, multimedia boards, MonaLisa panels, on canvas, and 300 lb. watercolor paper. The chaotic selection of mediums is well organized in the resulting paintings.

Barbara says about the painting, Cornstalks, “I’ve always loved the way corn stalks looked when their time was up--the blond colors and patterns are intriguing. I painted these shapes in my garden, focusing on the abstract qualities I observed. I wanted to bring out the drama that I saw in the stalks against the background.”

Shop, see Santa, and enjoy good food! Looking for a unique handcrafted gift for the holiday season? Find one at the annual Holidaze Boutique. Local artisans will be selling their wares including art, jewelry, knitted scarves, gourmet food and more.

Santa will be available for photos from 10am-2pm on each day. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Proceeds will go to Sunnyvale area Recovery Centers.

Event name

Holiday Animal Arts Crafts Faire

event Date Begin

05.12.2009

event Date End

05.12.2009

org Name

Humane Society Silicon Valley

event Url

http://www.hssv.org/news_artsandcraftsfaire.html

venue Name

venue Address1

venue Address2

venue City

venue State

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

10am

event Type

visual_art

Bring your kids, family, friends and pets to Humane Society Silicon Valley’s first-ever Holiday Animal Arts Craft Faire. It features dozens of vendors selling quality animal-themed arts-and-craft gifts for pets and people. Enjoy tasty treats, face painting and kids' holiday crafts. Get your family and/or pet's photo taken with "Santa Paws."

Event name

Blossom Hill Crafts Holiday Pottery Sale

event Date Begin

11.12.2009

event Date End

13.12.2009

org Name

Blossom Hill Crafts

event Url

http://www.blossomhillcrafts.com

venue Name

Los Gatos History Club

venue Address1

123 Los Gatos Boulevard

venue Address2

venue City

Los Gatos

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95130

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Fri: 6pm-9pm Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 10am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

This event features functional and decorative ceramic art, created by local potters. An artists' reception and pre-sale will be held on Friday the 11th, and the sale continues throughout the weekend, as listed below.

Event name

Children's Holiday Decorating Party

event Date Begin

06.12.2009

event Date End

06.12.2009

org Name

Gamble Garden

event Url

http://www.gamblegarden.org/events/events.html

venue Name

Gamble Garden

venue Address1

1431 Waverley Street

venue Address2

venue City

Palo Alto

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94301

event Ticket Info

$15 $10 members

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-329-1356 x201

event Email

admin@gamblegarden.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

1pm-2:30pm *or* 3pm-4:30pm

event Type

kids_families

At this festive event in Gamble Garden's Carriage House, kids will decorate cookies and ornaments, and enjoy some yummy holiday treats. Bring your kids or your grandchildren!

This event is recommended for ages 6+, accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required. Space is limited to thirty, so register early.

Event name

Art Exhibit featuring Mark Engel, Michael Golden and Anthony Ventura

event Date Begin

11.12.2009

event Date End

11.02.2010

org Name

Stanford Art Spaces

event Url

http://cis.stanford.edu~marigros

venue Name

Stanford Art Spaces

venue Address1

420 Via Palou

venue Address2

venue City

Stanford

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94305

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-725-3622

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Mixed Media by Mark Engel, Photomontages by Michael Golden and Paintings by Anthony Ventura are featured in this exhibit. There will be a reception on Friday, Dec. 11 from 5pm to 7pm.

Event name

Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show and Sale

event Date Begin

21.11.2009

event Date End

21.11.2009

org Name

event Url

http://www.dolls4all.com

venue Name

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

venue Address1

344 Tully Road

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95111

event Ticket Info

$3-$6

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

10am-3:30pm

event Type

consumer_shows

Dolls have moved into the top three of collectibles and represent comfort and artistic endeavour to millions worldwide. This lighthearted show and sale is for enthusiasts of all ages with Holiday shopping ideas for dolls, teddy bears, antiques, miniatures, clothes supplies and more. This event features Informal doll and teddy bear identification and doll stringing onsite.

Event name

Road Trip - 8 at the 1870

event Date Begin

10.12.2009

event Date End

24.01.2010

org Name

1870 Art Center

event Url

http://www.1870artcenter.org

venue Name

1870 Art Center Gallery

venue Address1

1870 Ralston Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Belmont

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94002

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-595-9679

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Artist Reception 12/12: 2pm-5pm Gallery Hours: Thurs-Sun: 1pm-5pm

event Type

visual_art

A collaborative of eight Bay Area painters. Exploring the creative paths embarked upon by the individual artist.The exhibition reflects the passionate spirit of their cohesive group. Participants in this multigenerational/multicultural ensemble share their exuberance for painting, exploration and a celebration of community. Participating artists include: Carlo Abruzzese, Sherrod Blankner, Lorrie Fink, Judy Levit, Jane Norling, Michael Sacramento, Anne Subercaseaux, and jon Wessel.

Event name

2009 Bay Area Annual Juried Exhibition

event Date Begin

30.10.2009

event Date End

05.12.2009

org Name

Sanchez Art Center

event Url

http://www.sanchezartcenter.org/EXHIBITIONS_Main&West.html

venue Name

Pacifica Center for the Arts

venue Address1

1220 Linda Mar Boulevard

venue Address2

venue City

Pacifica

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94044

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

650-355-1894

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Gallery Hours: Fri-Sun: 1pm-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Sanchez Art Center presents its annual Bay Area Annual Juried Exhibition. This exhibition includes 43 artworks selected from 418 works entered by 141 California artists, and will fill the Main and West Galleries. Five of the 30 exhibiting artists will be selected to receive a $100 Juror’s Award.  The distinguished juror for the 2009 Bay Area Annual is JoAnne Northrup, who was appointed as the San Jose Museum of Art’s Katie and Drew Gibson Chief Curator in November 2008 after serving as Senior Curator from 2001 to 2008. From 1995 to 2001 she was Curator, Exhibits and Collections, at the de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University, and from 1992 to 1995 she held a curatorial position at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California. Northrup has curated numerous exhibitions that fuse popular culture and contemporary art, including Un/Familiar Territory; Domestic Odyssey; Girl Power! Laurie Long; Heavenly Bodies; and the nationally touring exhibitions Jennifer Steinkamp and Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon (2008), and has produced numerous catalogues and books at San Jose Museum of Art.

Event name

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

event Date Begin

07.11.2009

event Date End

09.01.2010

org Name

Lace Museum

event Url

http://www.thelacemuseum.org/museum/display.html

venue Name

The Lace Museum

venue Address1

552 S. Murphy Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Sunnyvale

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94086-6116

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Tues-Sat: 11am-4pm Museum closed for some holidays; call to confirm hours

event Type

visual_art

This show features antique dolls from around the world dressed in lace trimmed garments. This display also features the annual lace trimmed ornament sale.

Two doll experts are acting as guest curators for this show. Margaret Murguia and Marta Luisa Rico are donating their time and expertise to help dress and display the antique dolls. making use of items found in our collection, Marta has made doll shoes out of a pair of kid gloves and has also added lace and tiny crochet buttons to one of the doll's dresses. She is making a peignoir for the doll to cover up her arms. That doll will also be wearing underwear that has Binche lace on it .

Event name

Cultural Disjuncture

event Date Begin

06.11.2009

event Date End

02.01.2010

org Name

MACLA

event Url

http://www.maclaarte.org/

venue Name

MACLA

venue Address1

510 S. 1st Street

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95113

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-998-ARTE

event Email

info@maclaarte.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Opening Reception: 11/6 @ 7pm Artists' Talk: 12/4 @ 7pm South First Fridays: 11/6 & 12/4 @ 8pm-late Gallery Hours: Wed-Thurs: 12pm-7pm, Fri-Sat: 12pm-5pm

event Type

visual_art

Cultural nomads, cultural disparity and invisible labor are explored in this group exhibition which features sculpture, works on paper, and installation. Featured artists are Monica Canilao, Diana Cristales-David, Betty A. Davis, Jaime Guerrero, Alejandro Oliva, Mitsy Avila Ovalles, and Rio Yanez.

Event name

Nightmare Before Hanukkah

event Date Begin

12.12.2009

event Date End

12.12.2009

org Name

event Url

http://www.psycho-donuts.com

venue Name

venue Address1

venue Address2

venue City

venue State

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

10am

event Type

visual_art

This event combines live karaoke with an art show with unusual, original, off-beat works from local artists.

This 22nd Annual Holiday Craft Faire features over fifty vendors!

San Francisco Fine Arts Museums docent Kay Payne will look at how works of art reflect the joy, beauty and traditions of the season.

Event name

Nor Cal Clay II

event Date Begin

02.11.2009

event Date End

04.12.2009

org Name

SCU Department of Art and Art History

event Url

http://www.scu.edu/cas/art/Current-Events.cfm

venue Name

Department of Art and Art History Gallery - SCU

venue Address1

The Alameda

venue Address2

Accolti Way

venue City

Santa Clara

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95053

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

event Type

visual_art

This art exhibit at Santa Clara University is on display throughout November.

Event name

Candy Cane Lane - St. John Vianney's Annual Holiday Faire

event Date Begin

04.12.2009

event Date End

06.12.2009

org Name

St. John Vianney School

event Url

http://www.sjvsj.org/home/Fundraising/Fundraisers-Social/Holiday+Faire

venue Name

venue Address1

venue Address2

venue City

venue State

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-258-7677

event Email

school@sjvsj.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Fri: 1pm-9pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 8am-4pm

event Type

holiday

This event provides family fun and holiday shopping for fabulous arts and crafts on display from over seventy vendors. See jewelry, folk crafts, porcelain, dolls, clothing, holiday decorations, original artwork and more! It includes tons of entertainment plus a menu of delicious foods and desserts, including Filipino and Mexican foods.

Event name

Kwanzaa Celebration

event Date Begin

19.12.2009

event Date End

19.12.2009

org Name

History San Jose

event Url

http://aahhsanjose.org/kwanzaa_festival_/kwanzaa_festival_.html

venue Name

History Park

venue Address1

1650 Senter Road

venue Address2

venue City

San Jose

venue State

CA

venue Zip

95112

event Ticket Info

$3-$5

event Phone1

event Phone2

408-398-8044

event Email

AAHHSanJose@aol.com

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

10am-4pm

event Type

holiday

The seven-day holiday of Kwanzaa will be celebrated for the first time at the African American Heritage House (AAHH) at History Park. All are invited to experience Kwanzaa at this event, which includes ethnic foods, live entertainment, and a traditional parade at 1pm. Also included are guided tours of the Zanker House (AAHH), hands-on activities for children, and a focus on healthy living by A Cup of Cold Water, a nonprofit organization.

Kwanzaa Festival 2009 is co-sponsored by the African American Heritage House and by Habibatique Ethnic Collections. Proceeds from this event will go toward the restoration and upkeep of the African American Heritage House.

Event name

Christmas Exhibit and Ornament Sale

event Date Begin

07.11.2009

event Date End

24.12.2009

org Name

The Lace Museum

event Url

http://thelacemuseum.org

venue Name

The Lace Museum

venue Address1

552 S. Murphy Avenue

venue Address2

venue City

Sunnyvale

venue State

CA

venue Zip

94086-6116

event Ticket Info

Free admission

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

annette022003@yahoo.com

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

11am-4pm

event Type

free

Start your Christmas shopping early and purchase heirloom quality, handmade lace-covered Christmas ornaments at this event. Vintage lace, as well as contemporary handmade lace, is used to cover special, one-of-a-kind ornaments . These charming ornaments come in many sizes and are priced from as low as $5 to over $50.

Event name

Niles Art Walk

event Date Begin

12.12.2009

event Date End

12.12.2009

org Name

Niles Main Street Association

event Url

http://www.niles.org

venue Name

venue Address1

venue Address2

venue City

venue State

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

info@niles.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

12pm-4pm

event Type

visual_art

This event features demonstrations in lamp worked glass and chainmaille curiosities. Two open studios present digital/caricature photo work and a quirky Creche collection.Two galleries showcase paintings, jewelry, pottery and boutique items. Fiber art is represented by hand made quilts.

Art Walk maps are available the day of the walk at the address listed below.

Event name

Loosely Gathered Holiday Art and Craft Sale

event Date Begin

05.12.2009

event Date End

05.12.2009

org Name

Loosely Gathered

event Url

http://www.flickr.com/groups/looselygathered/

venue Name

venue Address1

venue Address2

venue City

venue State

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

10am-4pm

event Type

visual_art

Discover the perfect holiday gift and support your local artists. You are invited to this holiday sale, which features fine arts and unique handmade crafts. Works include ceramics, purses from repurposed fabrics, felted totes and bowls, clay monoprints, greeting cards, jewelry, and paintings.

Event name

Destination Downtown

event Date Begin

04.12.2009

event Date End

04.12.2009

org Name

1st ACT

event Url

http://www.sjdowntown.com/Find_Your_Home.html

venue Name

venue Address1

venue Address2

venue City

venue State

venue Zip

event Ticket Info

Free

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

5:30pm-7:0pm

event Type

visual_art

Bid season's greetings in a warm, cozy home that overlooks the hustle and bustle of downtown San Jose. Give yourself the gift of an urban experience and there's no better time than the holiday season to explore the city core. Enjoy free appetizers cocktails, arts experiences, and VIP tours of downtown's high-rise condos: Axis, City Heights, The 88, and 360 Residences. Then, continue spreading holiday cheer. Top options include Christmas in the Park, Downtown Ice, South FIRST Fridays, and an array of arts and cultural activities.