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  Triton Museum of Art

  1505 Warburton Avenue
  Santa Clara, CA 95050

  Phone: 408-247-3754   |   Fax: 408-247-3796   |   Email   |   Official Website

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• • Current Events

    05/19/12- 07/15/12	California Society of Printmakers - 100th Anniversary Exhibition Triton Museum of Art California Society of Printmakers - 100th Anniversary Exhibition Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art May 19-July 15, 2012 The California Society of Printmakers is the oldest continuously operating printmaking society in the United States. Founded in 1912 as the California Society of Etchers, its founding reflected a surge of printmaking activity in the West during the early part of the century. In 1968 the California Society of Etchers merged with the Bay Area Printmakers to form the present California Society of Printmakers. The Triton Museum of Art is pleased to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this...
    05/12/12- 07/15/12	Lift Off - San Jose State University MFA Graduate Exhibition Triton Museum of Art Lift Off - San Jose State University MFA Graduate Exhibition Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art May 12-July 15, 2012 2012 is A Year of Arts Education at the Triton Museum of Art, and several recent exhibitions are looking at the state of art education in the community. In this exhibit, you can look at the current state of art education from the perspective of some of the community's up and coming artists in an exhibition of works by leading graduate students at San Jose State University. It will be a diverse look at some of the strongest young voices in the arts today.
    04/28/12- 07/08/12	Roberta Loach - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art Roberta Loach - Exhibition Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 28-July 8, 2012 Noted artist Roberta Loach will bring her satiric commentaries to the Triton Museum of Art in this solo exhibition showcasing her more than 50 years as one of California's most celebrated printmakers and painters.
    04/19/12- 08/16/12	5-Part Art History Mini Series with Preston Metcalf - 3rd Thursdays Triton Museum of Art 5-Part Art History Mini Series with Preston Metcalf - 3rd Thursdays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 19-August 16, 2012 April 19 The Amazing Adventures of La Gioconda- Leonardo's Mona Lisa is arguably the most famous painting in the world. What is not so well known is her colorful history, from its creation to art theft and ransom, and its WWII exploits as it traveled from hiding place to hiding place, all the while staying one step ahead of the Nazis. May 17 Jung vs. Freud: A Surrealist's Dilemma - In the early 20th Century, art of the mind--Surrealism--altered the way we look at art and...
    04/14/12- 06/30/12	Explorations in Drawing with Jeff Brambschreiber - Saturdays Triton Museum of Art Explorations in Drawing with Jeff Brambschreiber - Saturdays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 14-June 30, 2012 Explore the dimensions of traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing as you learn the fundamentals of drawing and illustration techniques. Beginner to intermediate.
    04/13/12- 06/22/12	Head Drawings with Ray Mendieta - Fridays Triton Museum of Art Head Drawings with Ray Mendieta - Fridays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 13-June 22, 2012 Achieving a likeness is easier than you think, once you learn the steps from seeing to applying your vision to paper. This class provides in-depth instruction of drawing principle, using live models. Gesture, proportion, shadow and edge control, and the rendering of light and dark on tone paper are some of the techniques to be explored. All levels.
    04/13/12- 06/22/12	Pastels with Jeff Bramschreiber - Fridays Triton Museum of Art Pastels with Jeff Bramschreiber - Fridays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 13-June 22, 2012 Pastels are among the most immediate and rewarding of art materials. Explore the amazing versatility of both soft and oil pastels on various surfaces, under the guidance of noted pastel artist, Jeff Bramschreiber. Learn to create still lifes, landscapes, and more. Beginner to intermediate.
    04/12/12- 06/21/12	Portrait Painting in Oil with John Robert Peck - Thursdays Triton Museum of Art Portrait Painting in Oil with John Robert Peck - Thursdays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 12-June 21, 2012 Working in the classical traditions and methods of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Realist masters of Italy and France, students will learn the secrets to creating successful portraits. Underdrawings, achieving accurate proportions, the blocking in of shadows and illuminations, and the layering of hues will bring students from pose to finished portrait. Instructor John Robert Peck will provide guidance to help you continue your progress both in and out of class. The material is designed to be...
    04/12/12- 06/14/12	Life Drawing with Kristin Lindseth-Rivera - Thursdays Triton Museum of Art Life Drawing with Kristin Lindseth-Rivera - Thursdays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 12-June 14, 2012 For centuries drawing from live models formed the basis of developing the skills that provide the underpinning of classical drawing and painting. Join the Triton Museum of Art School's life drawing atelier where you will draw direct from live models in short to medium range poses. Kristin Lindseth-Rivera assists with advance critiques and feedback. Bring your own easel and materials. Tables and chairs provided. All levels welcome.
    04/11/12- 06/13/12	Beginning Still Life and Oil Painting with Sandra Smith-Dugan - Wednesdays Triton Museum of Art Beginning Still Life and Oil Painting with Sandra Smith-Dugan - Wednesdays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 11-June 13, 2012 Through the use of still life set-ups, students will learn about the characteristics of light and shadow, drawing and design considerations, and basic oil painting techniques under the guidance of working artist, Sandra Smith-Dugan. This class provides a fun and unintimidating atmosphere where beginners can experiment while learning the fundamentals of still life oil painting. Join us today and unleash the artist in you! Beginner to intermediate.
    04/09/12- 06/18/12	Landscape Painting with Ray Mendieta - Mondays Triton Museum of Art Landscape Painting with Ray Mendieta - Mondays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 9-June 18, 2012 Whether it is a musing on the transience of life in landscape paintings of 17th Century France or a study on the effects of light in an Impressionistic painting, portraying the world around us has always been a major concern for artists. Landscape Painting with Ray Mendieta will help you refine a personal approach and response to the subject. This class explores both traditional and contemporary methods of landscape painting. Students will work from photos as well as plein air studies. All...
    04/06/12- 06/01/12	Sculpture... Classic Human Figure with Kristin Lindseth-Rivera - Fridays Triton Museum of Art Sculpture... Classic Human Figure with Kristin Lindseth-Rivera - Fridays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 6-June 1, 2012 Modeling from life is the surest way for sculptors (skilled and fledgling alike) to learn and hone the skills of accurately rendering anatomy and proportion of the human figure, while capturing movement as you learn to sculpt the human form. Lindseth-Rivera has more than 20 years of experience drawing and sculpting the human figure, as well as exhibiting and teaching. Bring your own modeling stand or work on tables and turntables as provided. All levels welcome.

• • Upcoming Events

    07/07/12- 07/08/12	2-Day Watercolor Workshop with Jane Hofstetter Triton Museum of Art 2-Day Watercolor Workshop with Jane Hofstetter Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art July 7-July 8, 2012 Let celebrated watercolor master Jane Hofstetter revolutionize your approach to painting florals and white water patterns in this two-day intensive creation workshop. Each day will begin with a demonstration until 11:30, after which students will paint in class, employing their new techniques. Day one covers flowers and close-ups of one to three flowers, while day two explores white water patterns such as waterfalls. Jane will give a critique at the end of each day. Intermediate to...
    07/09/12- 08/13/12	Plein Air with Ray Mendieta - Mondays Triton Museum of Art Plein Air with Ray Mendieta - Mondays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art July 9-August 13, 2012 Learn to work from direct observation through the confident techniques of the California Impressionists and modern day plein air painters. This class on the immediacy of plein air painting is perfect for beginners and advanced students alike. All levels welcome.
    07/09/12- 08/03/12	SummerStudio - Youth Visual Arts Immersions Triton Museum of Art SummerStudio - Youth Visual Arts Immersions Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art July 9-August 3, 2012 SummerStudio is a week-long immersion program in the visual arts for ages 6 to 13. Based upon our outstanding exhibitions, the curriculum builds from basic drawing techniques to multimedia projects over the course of an exciting five-day program. Each week students will work with exhibiting artists and professional educators in the art studio, the galleries and our 7-acre Sculpture Garden to create new projects.
    07/14/12- 07/15/12	2-Day Portrait and Figure Painting Workshop with George Rivera Triton Museum of Art 2-Day Portrait and Figure Painting Workshop with George Rivera Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art July 14-July 15, 2012 Whether you are creating realistic portraits in the classical manner, or employing the figure as an expressionistic manifestation of a psychological vision, Executive Director and noted figurative artist and teacher George Rivera will help you bring your work to the next level in this 2-day workshop. Students will receive guidance in techniques, methodology, and coaching in how to exercise your own artistic vision. Students will work from live models and the workshops will include...

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• Current Events

  05/19/12- 07/15/12	California Society of Printmakers - 100th Anniversary Exhibition Triton Museum of Art California Society of Printmakers - 100th Anniversary Exhibition Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art May 19-July 15, 2012 The California Society of Printmakers is the oldest continuously operating printmaking society in the United States. Founded in 1912 as the California Society of Etchers, its founding reflected a surge of printmaking activity in the West during the early part of the century. In 1968 the California Society of Etchers merged with the Bay Area Printmakers to form the present California Society of Printmakers. The Triton Museum of Art is pleased to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this...
  05/12/12- 07/15/12	Lift Off - San Jose State University MFA Graduate Exhibition Triton Museum of Art Lift Off - San Jose State University MFA Graduate Exhibition Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art May 12-July 15, 2012 2012 is A Year of Arts Education at the Triton Museum of Art, and several recent exhibitions are looking at the state of art education in the community. In this exhibit, you can look at the current state of art education from the perspective of some of the community's up and coming artists in an exhibition of works by leading graduate students at San Jose State University. It will be a diverse look at some of the strongest young voices in the arts today.
  04/28/12- 07/08/12	Roberta Loach - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art Roberta Loach - Exhibition Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 28-July 8, 2012 Noted artist Roberta Loach will bring her satiric commentaries to the Triton Museum of Art in this solo exhibition showcasing her more than 50 years as one of California's most celebrated printmakers and painters.
  04/19/12- 08/16/12	5-Part Art History Mini Series with Preston Metcalf - 3rd Thursdays Triton Museum of Art 5-Part Art History Mini Series with Preston Metcalf - 3rd Thursdays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 19-August 16, 2012 April 19 The Amazing Adventures of La Gioconda- Leonardo's Mona Lisa is arguably the most famous painting in the world. What is not so well known is her colorful history, from its creation to art theft and ransom, and its WWII exploits as it traveled from hiding place to hiding place, all the while staying one step ahead of the Nazis. May 17 Jung vs. Freud: A Surrealist's Dilemma - In the early 20th Century, art of the mind--Surrealism--altered the way we look at art and...
  04/14/12- 06/30/12	Explorations in Drawing with Jeff Brambschreiber - Saturdays Triton Museum of Art Explorations in Drawing with Jeff Brambschreiber - Saturdays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 14-June 30, 2012 Explore the dimensions of traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing as you learn the fundamentals of drawing and illustration techniques. Beginner to intermediate.
  04/13/12- 06/22/12	Head Drawings with Ray Mendieta - Fridays Triton Museum of Art Head Drawings with Ray Mendieta - Fridays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 13-June 22, 2012 Achieving a likeness is easier than you think, once you learn the steps from seeing to applying your vision to paper. This class provides in-depth instruction of drawing principle, using live models. Gesture, proportion, shadow and edge control, and the rendering of light and dark on tone paper are some of the techniques to be explored. All levels.
  04/13/12- 06/22/12	Pastels with Jeff Bramschreiber - Fridays Triton Museum of Art Pastels with Jeff Bramschreiber - Fridays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 13-June 22, 2012 Pastels are among the most immediate and rewarding of art materials. Explore the amazing versatility of both soft and oil pastels on various surfaces, under the guidance of noted pastel artist, Jeff Bramschreiber. Learn to create still lifes, landscapes, and more. Beginner to intermediate.
  04/12/12- 06/21/12	Portrait Painting in Oil with John Robert Peck - Thursdays Triton Museum of Art Portrait Painting in Oil with John Robert Peck - Thursdays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 12-June 21, 2012 Working in the classical traditions and methods of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Realist masters of Italy and France, students will learn the secrets to creating successful portraits. Underdrawings, achieving accurate proportions, the blocking in of shadows and illuminations, and the layering of hues will bring students from pose to finished portrait. Instructor John Robert Peck will provide guidance to help you continue your progress both in and out of class. The material is designed to be...
  04/12/12- 06/14/12	Life Drawing with Kristin Lindseth-Rivera - Thursdays Triton Museum of Art Life Drawing with Kristin Lindseth-Rivera - Thursdays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 12-June 14, 2012 For centuries drawing from live models formed the basis of developing the skills that provide the underpinning of classical drawing and painting. Join the Triton Museum of Art School's life drawing atelier where you will draw direct from live models in short to medium range poses. Kristin Lindseth-Rivera assists with advance critiques and feedback. Bring your own easel and materials. Tables and chairs provided. All levels welcome.
  04/11/12- 06/13/12	Beginning Still Life and Oil Painting with Sandra Smith-Dugan - Wednesdays Triton Museum of Art Beginning Still Life and Oil Painting with Sandra Smith-Dugan - Wednesdays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 11-June 13, 2012 Through the use of still life set-ups, students will learn about the characteristics of light and shadow, drawing and design considerations, and basic oil painting techniques under the guidance of working artist, Sandra Smith-Dugan. This class provides a fun and unintimidating atmosphere where beginners can experiment while learning the fundamentals of still life oil painting. Join us today and unleash the artist in you! Beginner to intermediate.
  04/09/12- 06/18/12	Landscape Painting with Ray Mendieta - Mondays Triton Museum of Art Landscape Painting with Ray Mendieta - Mondays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 9-June 18, 2012 Whether it is a musing on the transience of life in landscape paintings of 17th Century France or a study on the effects of light in an Impressionistic painting, portraying the world around us has always been a major concern for artists. Landscape Painting with Ray Mendieta will help you refine a personal approach and response to the subject. This class explores both traditional and contemporary methods of landscape painting. Students will work from photos as well as plein air studies. All...
  04/06/12- 06/01/12	Sculpture... Classic Human Figure with Kristin Lindseth-Rivera - Fridays Triton Museum of Art Sculpture... Classic Human Figure with Kristin Lindseth-Rivera - Fridays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art April 6-June 1, 2012 Modeling from life is the surest way for sculptors (skilled and fledgling alike) to learn and hone the skills of accurately rendering anatomy and proportion of the human figure, while capturing movement as you learn to sculpt the human form. Lindseth-Rivera has more than 20 years of experience drawing and sculpting the human figure, as well as exhibiting and teaching. Bring your own modeling stand or work on tables and turntables as provided. All levels welcome.

• Upcoming Events

  07/07/12- 07/08/12	2-Day Watercolor Workshop with Jane Hofstetter Triton Museum of Art 2-Day Watercolor Workshop with Jane Hofstetter Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art July 7-July 8, 2012 Let celebrated watercolor master Jane Hofstetter revolutionize your approach to painting florals and white water patterns in this two-day intensive creation workshop. Each day will begin with a demonstration until 11:30, after which students will paint in class, employing their new techniques. Day one covers flowers and close-ups of one to three flowers, while day two explores white water patterns such as waterfalls. Jane will give a critique at the end of each day. Intermediate to...
  07/09/12- 08/13/12	Plein Air with Ray Mendieta - Mondays Triton Museum of Art Plein Air with Ray Mendieta - Mondays Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art July 9-August 13, 2012 Learn to work from direct observation through the confident techniques of the California Impressionists and modern day plein air painters. This class on the immediacy of plein air painting is perfect for beginners and advanced students alike. All levels welcome.
  07/09/12- 08/03/12	SummerStudio - Youth Visual Arts Immersions Triton Museum of Art SummerStudio - Youth Visual Arts Immersions Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art July 9-August 3, 2012 SummerStudio is a week-long immersion program in the visual arts for ages 6 to 13. Based upon our outstanding exhibitions, the curriculum builds from basic drawing techniques to multimedia projects over the course of an exciting five-day program. Each week students will work with exhibiting artists and professional educators in the art studio, the galleries and our 7-acre Sculpture Garden to create new projects.
  07/14/12- 07/15/12	2-Day Portrait and Figure Painting Workshop with George Rivera Triton Museum of Art 2-Day Portrait and Figure Painting Workshop with George Rivera Presented by Triton Museum of Art at Triton Museum of Art July 14-July 15, 2012 Whether you are creating realistic portraits in the classical manner, or employing the figure as an expressionistic manifestation of a psychological vision, Executive Director and noted figurative artist and teacher George Rivera will help you bring your work to the next level in this 2-day workshop. Students will receive guidance in techniques, methodology, and coaching in how to exercise your own artistic vision. Students will work from live models and the workshops will include...

Past
Events

• Past Events

  05/19/12	Sculpture with Al Preciado - TeenStudio Workshop Triton Museum of Art
  03/22/12- 05/03/12	KidStudio Sculpture Class - Thursdays Triton Museum of Art
  03/20/12- 05/01/12	KidStudio Scultpure Class - Tuesdays Triton Museum of Art
  03/17/12	Monoprint with Nicola Franklin - TeenStudio Workshop Triton Museum of Art
  03/03/12	Family Art Day Triton Museum of Art
  02/25/12- 05/02/12	Rosa Louca - Silvia Poloto Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  02/25/12- 05/02/12	Collecting Large - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  02/18/12- 04/22/12	Statewide Photography Competition - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  01/14/12	Urban (Re)Volution with Michael Foley - TeenStudio Workshop Triton Museum of Art
  01/12/12- 03/01/12	The Hidden Symbols of Art - Thursday Lectures Triton Museum of Art
  01/12/12- 03/22/12	Life Drawing with Kristin Lindseth-Rivera - Thursdays Triton Museum of Art
  01/10/12- 01/24/12	Portrait and Figure Painting with Executive Director and Senior Curator George Rivera - Seminar Triton Museum of Art
  12/11/11	Acrylic, Mixed Media, and Collage - Workshop with Jaya King Triton Museum of Art
  12/10/11- 02/12/12	Statewide Painting Competition - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  12/03/11	Family Art Day Triton Museum of Art
  12/03/11- 02/12/12	Eve Page Mathias - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  12/03/11- 02/05/12	Santa Clara University Department of Art Faculty - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  11/19/11	Mixed Media Drawing with Jeff Brambschreiber - TeenStudio Workshop Triton Museum of Art
  11/12/11- 11/13/11	Annual Holiday Gift Fair at the Triton Museum of Art Triton Museum of Art
  10/01/11- 10/30/11	Campbell Artists' Guild Annual Show and Sale Triton Museum of Art
  09/24/11- 11/27/11	Pacific Paintings by Kenjilo Nanao - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  09/24/11- 11/20/11	Indra's Net... Jamie Brunson, Artist - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  09/17/11- 11/27/11	Loaded... The Art of Heather Wilcoxon - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  07/30/11- 09/18/11	Chi, the Vital Spirit - Sculpture Exhibition by David Ogle Triton Museum of Art
  05/21/11- 07/24/11	Lou Bermingham - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  05/21/11- 07/24/11	Non-Traditional Landscapes - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  05/14/11- 07/10/11	Mirang Wonne - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  05/06/11	Fiesta Night at the Triton - Art Gala Triton Museum of Art
  04/30/11	Best of the Best - Mission College Celebration at the Triton Museum Triton Museum of Art
  03/05/11- 05/15/11	Stanley Goldstein - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  03/05/11- 05/08/11	Squeak Carnwath - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  02/24/11	Collaboration and Collage - Poetry Reading and Conversation Triton Museum of Art
  01/06/11- 03/10/11	Life Drawing with Kristin Lindseth-Rivera - Art Class Triton Museum of Art
  12/11/10- 02/27/11	2010 Statewide Watercolor Competition - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  12/11/10- 02/20/11	Heidi Brueckner - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  12/04/10- 02/27/11	Lynn Powers... Sweet Obsession - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  10/30/10	Masked Ball Halloween Opera Gala Triton Museum of Art
  10/16/10- 11/13/10	Alternate Realities - Watermedia Show Triton Museum of Art
  10/02/10- 12/05/10	David Middlebrook... The Nature of Things - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  10/02/10- 12/05/10	Stan Welsh... Selected Works from 2000 to 2010 - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  09/04/10- 10/03/10	Campbell Artists' Guild 12th Annual Show and Sale Triton Museum of Art
  09/02/10- 11/04/10	Life Drawing with Kristin Lindseth-Rivera - Art Class Triton Museum of Art
  06/26/10	Midsummer Art Celebration Triton Museum of Art
  06/19/10- 09/19/10	Erin Goodwin-Guerrero... Caught Between Heaven and Earth - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  06/19/10- 09/26/10	A Child's World - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  06/17/10- 09/19/10	Flights of Fancy... New Work by Livia Stein - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  03/19/10- 06/20/10	Xicana... Spiritual Reflections - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  03/13/10- 06/06/10	In the Raw... New Work by Robert Chiarito - Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  12/11/09- 03/14/10	2009 Statewide Drawing and Print Competition and Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  12/05/09- 03/07/10	A Survey of Paintings by H. Ikemoto Triton Museum of Art
  11/14/09- 11/15/09	First Annual Holiday Gift Fair Triton Museum of Art
  10/03/09- 12/06/09	A Closer Look - Sculpture Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  10/03/09- 12/06/09	Kerry Vander Meer Exhibit Triton Museum of Art
  10/03/09- 11/29/09	Terry Acebo Davis - Tri•age Triton Museum of Art
  10/01/09- 11/19/09	Art, Metaphor, and Belief - Art History Class Triton Museum of Art
  08/26/09- 09/27/09	Patricia Bengtson-Jones... Life-Journey-Motion Exhibition Triton Museum of Art
  08/26/09- 10/04/09	Aki Mori - Rain Triton Museum of Art
  08/26/09- 09/27/09	Pastel Society of the West Coast - 23rd Annual International Open Exhibition Triton Museum of Art