San Jose Museum of Art
110 South Market Street (map)
408-271-6840
Hours: Tue - Sun: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The San Jose Museum of Art reflects the diverse cultures and innovative spirit of Silicon Valley. Through its exhibitions, programs, scholarship, and collections, SJMA connects the present and the past, the art of the West Coast and the world. The Museum fosters awareness of artists’ broad contributions to society and engages audiences with the art of our time and the vitality of the creative process.
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Lunchtime Lecture: Ekphrasis: Making Connections with Poetry
Sat. 11/10 | 12:00PM - Sun. 11/10 | 1:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Ekphrasis is a response to one work of art through another medium, in which the response is also a unique work of art—for example, a poem about a painting. In honor of National Poetry Month, S…more»
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Public Tour: SJMA Reads
Sat. 02/02 | 1:30PM - Sun. 06/30 @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
The spring selection for SJMA Reads is Gold Boy, Emerald Girl by Yiyun Li (Random House, 2010). Join us for SJMA’s alternative version of a book club and explore artworks related to the book’s…more»
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DIY Art: Flip Books
Thu. 02/21 | 11:00AM - Sun. 08/25 | 2:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Learn how you can turn photographs into a movie in the palm of your hand. Create a story using still images and put them together to make a flip book. Draw creative inspiration from the new me…more»
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Mail Order Brides (M.O.B.)
Thu. 02/21 | 12:00PM - Sun. 08/25 | 1:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Eliza Barrios and Jenifer Wofford, two-thirds of the artist collective Mail Order Brides (M.O.B.), will speak about their work, which is featured in upcoming exhibition New Stories from the Ed…more»
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Gallery Talk: This/That
Thu. 02/21 | 12:00PM - Sun. 08/25 @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Senior Curator Monica Ramirez-Montagut will tour visitors through the latest exhibition in the series New Stories from the Edge of Asia.
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Lunchtime Lecture: Mail Order Brides/M.O.B.
Thu. 02/21 | 12:00PM - Sun. 08/25 | 1:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Eliza Barrios and Jenifer Wofford, two-thirds of the artist collective Mail Order Brides/M.O.B., will speak about their work, which is featured in upcoming exhibition New Stories from the Edge…more»
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Third Thursday: Previously Secret Information
Thu. 02/21 | 5:00PM - Sun. 08/25 @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Narrative is the common theme that unites the exhibitions New Stories from the Edge of Asia: This/ That, Rising Dragon, and Dive Deep. Whether through a photograph, a carefully constructed pai…more»
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Community Day: May Day
Thu. 04/18 | 11:00AM - Sun. 12/01 | 5:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Since ancient times, people of many cultures have celebrated the coming of spring with May Day celebrations. From the Roman festival of Flora (the goddess of flowers) to the Celtic festival of…more»
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Lunchtime Lecture: Matta and the Post-Colonial Odyssey
Thu. 04/18 | 12:00PM - Sun. 11/03 | 1:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Apryl Berney, lecturer at De Anza Community College, Cupertino, California, and SJSU, will discuss Roberto Matta, whose work is featured in the upcoming exhibition Swans, Swine, and Sirens. L…more»
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Public Tours: SJMA Reads
Sat. 04/27 | 7:00PM - Sat. 06/29 @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
SJMA Reads, the Museum’s book club, returns. The spring selection is Yuyin Li’s Gold Boy, Emerald Girl, a collection of nine mesmerizing stories set in 21st-century Beijing. The Museum will pr…more»
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DIY Art: Summer Sundays with the Tech
Sun. 06/02 | 1:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
SJMA and The Tech Museum of Innovation team up to offer two Summer Sunday programs. For the first, participants will meet The Tech’s Spin Bots—robots with pens as legs. Work together with a Sp…more»
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Gallery Talk: Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage
Thu. 06/06 | 12:00PM - Sun. 09/08 @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Rory Padeken, curatorial assistant, will focus on the enthralling natural landscapes and intimate interior spaces captured by the lens of world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz.
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Twitter Takeover: Curators on Hung Liu
Thu. 06/06 | 12:00PM - Sun. 09/29 @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Join in the conversation as curators from the San Jose Museum of Art, Mills College Art Museum, and OMCA take over their museums’ Twitter accounts to discuss their respective exhibitions of Hu…more»
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Third Thursday: Tech Connect with Hung Liu
Thu. 06/06 | 5:00PM - Sun. 09/29 | 8:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Celebrate with Hung Liu, one of the most beloved artists in the Bay Area, at this special evening. Enjoy the rare opportunity to see the artist at work as she paints the final wall of her new …more»
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ArtRage
Thu. 06/06 | 7:00PM - Sun. 09/08 | 10:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
No time for a summer road trip? Swing by the Museum for cocktails and creative fun inspired by the American landmarks and legends depicted in the photographs of Annie Leibovitz and Doug Hall. …more»
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Opening Reception: Annie Leibovitz
Thu. 06/06 | 7:00PM - Sun. 09/08 | 8:30PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Join us to celebrate the opening of Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage. Be among the first to view the exhibition at this exciting opening reception with special guest Annie Leibovitz. Enjoy complime…more»
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Kids' Summer Art Camps
Mon. 06/17 | 9:30AM - Fri. 08/02 | 4:30PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Each week-long camp at the Museum is packed with fun and creativity. Children ages 6–14 learn to look at, talk about, and create art. Inspired by the summer exhibitions Annie Leibovitz: Pilgri…more»
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DIY Art: Summer Sundays with the Tech
Sun. 06/23 | 1:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
SJMA’s DIY Art program takes a daytrip across the park to The Tech Museum of Innovation (201 South Market Street). Qiu Zhijie, whose work is on view at SJMA in Rising Dragon: Contemporary Chin…more»
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DIY Art: Summer Sundays
Sun. 07/07 | 1:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Cool off from the summer sun and explore the possibilities of working with watercolors. Free with Museum admission. An additional suggested donation of $5 helps cover the cost of materials. Al…more»
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DIY Art: Summer Sundays
Sun. 08/04 | 1:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Visit with the whole family to make art using unexpected materials and innovative techniques. Get ready for back-to-school and make your own pencil box. Free with Museum admission. An addition…more»
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Third Thursday: Family Date Night at the Museum
Thu. 08/15 | 5:00PM @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
Enjoy a night out at the Museum while the kids celebrate the last days of summer. Parents may drop off children (ages 5 and up) in the Wendel Education Center for handson artmaking, creative g…more»
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Full Spectrum 2013: Palette to Palate
Sat. 11/09 | 7:00PM - Sun. 04/20 @ San Jose Museum of Art (map)
SJMA’s annual fundraising gala, with an elegant dinner and art auction, provides crucial support for educational programs and exhibition activities year-round. The evening is spectacular. Save…more»
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