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    San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

    San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) encourages creativity by presenting and interpreting thought-provoking contemporary art to a diverse audience. It was founded in 1980 by a group of local artists interested in creating a venue to exhibit contemporary art. The ICA distinguished its exhibition program from others by hiring a professional curator to lead the organization, and the gallery quickly gained a reputation for curatorial excellence.


    The ICA is an energetic art space committed to promoting creativity among its artists and its audience. It presents exhibitions in its three galleries that include current, relevant and often challenging art from the region, the nation and the world. The space is activated by opening receptions, South First Friday gallery walks, nighttime projections in the front windows, panel discussions, printmaking workshops, brown bag lunches and impromptu conversations in the galleries.

    • Contact Info

      San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

      560 S. 1st Street
      San Jose, CA 95113

      Phone: 408-283-8155

      Fax: 408-283-8157

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    • Member Reviews

      • Event Name: Energy Machines by Ted Fullwood - Exhibition
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Love it!"
        Review posted by: Everett Taasevigen from Houston, Texas USA, Jan 24, 2010

        congratulations Ted. These look wonderful. The colours and shapes are fantastic.

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        congratulations Ted. These look wonderful. The colours and shapes are fantastic.

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      • Event Name: Afterlife
        "Curator Kathryn Funk!"
        Comment posted by: Valerie (L'Heureux) McIntyre from Calfiornia, USA, Sep 22, 2009

        I was surfing the web for art stuff and came across the name Kathryn Funk. There can be only one! I am hoping this is the same Kathryn I knew back in Fresno thru the Fresno Art Center and the San... Expand

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        I was surfing the web for art stuff and came across the name Kathryn Funk. There can be only one! I am hoping this is the same Kathryn I knew back in Fresno thru the Fresno Art Center and the San Joaquin Clay Association. If it is the same one, VALERIE L'HEUREUX SAYS HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Collapse

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      • Event Name: Lewis deSoto
        "Lewis de Soto at SJICA"
        Comment posted by: David M. Roth from Bay Area, Aug 08, 2009

        You can read the full review of the show at my website: Squarecylinder.com http://www.squarecylinder.com/2009/05/lewis-desoto-sj-institute-of-contemporary-art/

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        You can read the full review of the show at my website: Squarecylinder.com http://www.squarecylinder.com/2009/05/lewis-desoto-sj-institute-of-contemporary-art/

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      • Event Name: Home Sweet Home
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Good Show"
        Review posted by: Vik from LA, CA, Aug 11, 2007

        The wallpaper installation made up of small, hyper colorful and meticulously arranged cheerleader photographs by Cassandra C. Jones was truly inspiring. I also very much enjoyed Jim Campbell's light... Expand

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        The wallpaper installation made up of small, hyper colorful and meticulously arranged cheerleader photographs by Cassandra C. Jones was truly inspiring. I also very much enjoyed Jim Campbell's light photo/sculpture piece. Two artists worth visiting San Jose to see. Collapse

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