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2023 Salon at the Triton Museum: 2D Competition Winners Thank you to all of the artists who submitted and participated in our 2023 Salon at the Triton Museum of Art: 2D Competition. 2023 Salon at the Triton Museum Recipients Andrew Leone Andy Nguyen B. Nicole Klassen Barbara McLain Bernard Lint Bing Zhang Bismillah Iqbal Brandon Stauffer Brenda York Cathy Locke Chiachen Wang Chieko Shimizu Chris Patio Christie Marks Clark Gussin Dana Mano-Flank Dana Weigand Dave Ralston Deborah Hall Denise Howard Denise Laws Dottie Lo Bue Edi Matsumoto Elaine Heron Elena Mukhina Elizabeth Barlow Enrique Luna Eric Guan Fei Fiorenza Gorini Hadi Aghaee Hana Lock Hanh Tran Hargun M Mann Heather Capen Helen Yang Hwei-Li Tsao James Mertke Jane Yuen Corich Janet Yelner Janey Fritsche Jaya King Jeff Herman Jeff Ishikawa Jemal Diamond Jim Promessi Jonathan Crow Jonathan L. Clark Joy Broom Julia Munger Seelos Julia Woods Julie Grantz Julie Tsang Kavanagh Juliette Berman Jung Han Kim Kaaren Marquez Kanna Aoki Karen Cox Karl L Jensen Katherine Young Kendra Morrison Kevin Bjorke Laura Mchugh Leslie Landers Lin-Ching Peng Lorraine Lawson Lou Bermingham Lynne Auld Maeve Croghan Mariana Moreno-Gonzalez Marie Cameron Marise Zimmermann Marti Somers Mats Olsson Matthew Reynolds Maura Carta May Shei MeiYing Dell-Aquila Melissa Kreisa Mila Kirillova Mina Ho Ferrante Muneeba Zeeshan Ni Zhu Olivia Chen Omar Harb Pat Moseuk Patricia Jones Paul Art Lee Peter Baczek Peter Carey Peter R. Paluzzi Raja GuhaThakurta Richard Dweck Renée Switkes Robert Semans Ron Dell'Aquila Seema Gupta Sena Clara Creston Sharon Pomales Tousey Silvia Poloto Stanislava Chening Starr Davis Stephanie Gieralt Mullaly Stephen Mangum Susan Chan Susan Manchester Susie Wilson Suszi Lurie McFadden Tiffany Wan Trung Cao Youming Cate Yuliia Kolesnytska 2023 Salon Best of Show Winner! Hana Lock Guren , 2022, Ballpoint Pen, Acrylic, Watercolor, Ink and Gold Foil on Wood Panels, 24" x 72" Painting First Place Cathy Locke Tea Leaves , 2022, Oil, 25" x 31" Second Place Julie Kavanagh Girl with Dahlias , 2021, Oil on Panel, 28" x 24" Drawing First Place Tiffany Wan Serenity , 2023, Graphite, 20" x 26.25" Second Place Youming Cate Girl with Pearl Necklace , 2023, Pastel on Paper, 27.5" x 21.5" Photography First Place Elaine Heron Mongolian Hunter and His Eagle , 2022, Photography, 20" x 24" Second Place Ron Dell'Aquila Storefront Conversation , 2023, Photography, 20" x 30" Mixed Media / Printmaking First Place Peter Baczek Flying Buttress , 2022, Etching, 25" x 21" Second Place Brenda York A Conspiracy Of Happenstance And Moondust, 2023, Mixed Media on Canvas, 30" x 48" Director's & Curator's Choice Director's Choice (Preston Metcalf, Executive Director and Senior Curator): Katherine Young, The Sacred Sea Curator's Choice (Vanessa Callanta, Curator): Stanislava Chening, Sonya Curator's Choice (Bryan Callanta, Curator of Digital Programming): Chieko Shimizu, AMAVI Director's Choice Preston Metcalf, Executive Director and Senior Curator Katherine Young The Sacred Sea , 2023, Mixed Media--Oil and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel, 60" x 60"

Join us for our Holiday Art Fair! Please join us in bringing merriment by attending this year's Holiday Art Fair! We can't wait for you to see what we have in store to make this winter season a memorable day for families near and far. The event will be indoor, featuring our Holiday Wish Drive with Family Giving Tree, festive music, Artist booths, baked goods, and more. We hope to see you there! Find the perfect holiday gift while supporting local artists, small businesses, and other non-profits this holiday season! Click the button below to RSVP on our Eventbrite! RSVP Event Information DATE & TIME: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 from 10AM-4PM LOCATION: Inside the Triton Museum of Art COST: FREE admission and FREE parking. Your only expenses will be towards buying any goodies from our vendors. HOLIDAY WISH DRIVE: The Triton Museum will be hosting a Holiday Wish Drive this year through the Family Giving Tree. Come pick up a wish tag November 3rd - December 3rd and make someone's holiday wish come true! Live Performances by The Lyric Theatre's Victorian Carolers Website Vendor Line Up! 2Pomelo Hand-designed stickers www.etsy.com/shop/2pomelo Anita Clemetson Handmade Pottery Hand-made stoneware pottery with an emphasis on form, function, design, and texture instagram.com/anitaclemetson Art by Saswatee Original, hand-designed artworks displayed on more than just prints including: lampshades, linen wine bags, pouches, tea towels, coasters, and greeting cards artbysaswatee.com/ Cuddleloop Studio I started Cuddle Loop Studio as a way to bring my Handmade crochet creations into everyday life. Every crochet toy and accessory I make carries a bit of warmth, a reminder that even small handmade things can make people smile. https://www.etsy.com/shop/CuddleLoopCrafts Elvira Gallery Elvira Rascov is a Colombian-born artist based in California who works in watercolor, oil, and porcelain. She enjoys sketching animals, landscapes, flowers, and cityscapes. As a potter, she creates wheel-thrown porcelain pieces, hand-painted with her designs and fired to cone 10. All her ceramics are microwave and dishwasher safe. elviragallery.com Elena Mukhina Framed greeting cards, genuine leather collages, decorative wine bottles, Christmas ornaments, original paintings and prints elenamuruart.com Halo Pottery Pottery Pieces http://halopottery.net/ Ivy's Wire Wrap Handmade wire wrapped jewelry with crystals, sea glass, and bones https://ivyswirewrap.com/password Jiaren Cafe Jiaren Cafe is a women-owned specialty cafe in Santa Clara, serving coffee, tea, and community experiences. Beyond drinks, the cafe hosts art classes, yoga and wellness sessions, and creative workshops, making it a space where people come together to learn, relax, and connect. At Jiaren Cafe, every cup and every class is an invitation to build community and celebrate creativity. https://www.jiarencafe.com/ Mala Tara Tea Mala Tara is a wellness brand offering whole flower teas are organically grown, caffeine-free, and sustainably direct-sourced from small Thai farms. https://malatara.com No Idea Studio Colorful Art and Happy Vibes. noideastudioshop.etsy.com Painting with James Colorful and nostalgic original artwork jamesmertke.com/ Saracco Pottery and Fine Crafts Handmade stoneware pottery and hand-marbled paper products saraccopottery.weebly.com/ papermarbling.weebly.com/ Silk Art Closet I design and paint silk artworks that merge traditional techniques with functional design. Each scarf, painting, top, piece of jewelry, or pillow reflects my memories, imagination, and artistic vision, transforming silk into something personal and unique. https://www.silkartcloset.com/ Stanislava Photography My still lifes were built with time and care—like a classical painting, designed to hold your attention. Linger with me in the light, the shadow, the softness, the detail—and discover the quiet poetry of everyday life. http://www.stanislava.photography WhatCoffee & Bakery WhatCoffee is a cafe and bakery located in Santa Clara that specializes in handcrafted coffee and freshly baked pastries, all made in-house. We roast our own beans and take pride in crafting every item from scratch. whatcoffee.com More to be announced!

Visit the Triton Museum of Art. Check out our hours, location, and guidelines. Admission to the Triton is free of charge; additionally, we offer free parking. Visit the Triton Museum of Art Address 1505 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050 Hours Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays & holidays Admission The Museum provides free parking, and free admission to our exhibitions, as well as many of our community events. Visiting Information Backpack Policy: For safety purposes, we kindly ask that you limit the amount of personal belongings you bring into the museum. Backpacks are not permitted in the galleries and may be stored behind the front desk at your own risk. The museum is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items. Plan Your Visit Museum Closures The Life and Art of Vincent van Gogh Reception: Saturday, November 15th from 1PM-4:30PM Thanksgiving Holiday: Thursday and Friday, November 27th & November 28th Gallery Closures Cowell Room Gallery: Saturday, December 27th Group Visits & Guidelines Adults are required to be in control of children at all times. Instructors: Please call ahead to ensure that the museum is not in the process of setting up for an event if you require a quiet environment for a lecture. Students: Attendance confirmation slips are available by speaking with the museum attendant. What's on at the Triton EXHIBITIONS Learn More Learn More EVENTS LEARN Learn More Interested in a Membership? JOIN TODAY

< Back Qiuwen Li AUG 30 - JAN 11 Echoes in Color Born in China, Qiuwen Li moved to the United States to pursue her education in Design, earning a BFA in Graphic Design from St. Cloud State University and a MFA in Visual Studies with a concentration in Graphic Design from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Now working as an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Santa Clara University, Li’s teaching and research focuses on the integration of typography, data visualization, and graphic design. Incorporating her knowledge and expertise into her art, Qiuwen Li seeks to delineate, deconstruct, and reconstruct the assumptions of multilingual communication and reframe them as more contingent on idiosyncratic understandings. Artist Statement: In my designs, graphic elements (shapes, colors, forms, and type) are constructed, deconstructed, and then reconstructed to create a richer experience and extend their meaning. As a designer, I understand the need for legibility, but I am more concerned with communicating something more visceral, expressive, and imaginative. My work engages viewers in a way that evokes playing games and figuring out puzzles; they simply can’t get enough of it, and that’s a good thing, because that’s the key to engagement. Previous Next

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< Back Priyanka Rana AUG 30 - JAN 11 Our Stories Live Underground Born in India in 1980 and now based in San Francisco's Bay Area, I established my full-time sculpture practice in 2018 after serving as Vice President in the exhibitions industry and working as a market research consultant. My practice centers on an intimate dialogue with wood—specifically naturally felled trunks that I transform into abstract sculptures exploring ecology, memory, and cross-cultural connection. Largely self-taught, I have developed a distinctive sculptural language through direct experimentation with materials, allowing me to create techniques that emerge organically from the wood itself rather than from prescribed methodologies. My technical approach lies in a unique process I have developed with fire. Drawing from my Indian heritage, where fire represents sacred transformation, I use controlled charring to "paint" wooden surfaces, revealing the hidden architecture of growth rings and grain. This technique—exemplified in my redwood sculptures—involves expanding the wood's surface area threefold through careful carving, then applying fire to create rich, textured finishes that speak to cycles of destruction and renewal. The resulting works transform solid mass into something ethereal, making visible the temporal layers embedded within the material. Beyond wood, I incorporate culturally significant textiles—saris and lungis from my multicultural community, as well as individual sari threads that I weave into carved surfaces—that bridge themes of migration and intimate history with larger environmental narratives. Recent explorations have expanded into aluminum, metal casting of wood forms, and 3D printing, maintaining my focus on the intersection of traditional craft and contemporary concerns. My work has been widely exhibited across California, featured in prominent arts festivals, and realized through public art commissions that engage directly with local communities. I hold degrees in Mathematics and Economics and an MBA. Artist Statement: It took me a long time to own that I am an artist. Beginning my sculpture practice late in life, I discovered in wood a collaborative partner willing to tell stories—both mine and its own. The title of this exhibition, borrowed from Terry Tempest Williams' "When Women Were Birds," speaks to the hidden narratives that live beneath the surface, waiting for the right conditions to emerge. This exhibition spans several series from my practice, exploring themes of memory, nostalgia, and destiny while reflecting on healing, human behavior, and our relationships with the natural world. It bridges the cultural heritage of my Indian origins with the multicultural fabric of my Bay Area home. In our increasingly disconnected world, trees offer profound lessons about interdependence—their underground networks remind us that isolation is an illusion, that we are constantly in relationships through unseen connections. As you encounter these works, I invite you to pause and reflect: Which of your own stories live underground? What narratives are waiting to be revealed? These sculptures ask for slower looking, deeper listening, reminding us that the most profound stories—like the most resilient forests—grow their strongest connections underground, in the dark, patient spaces where transformation quietly takes root. Previous Next

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Digital Gallery EXHIBITION EDRC's 2024 Be-You-tiful Contest and Exhibit Various Artists DATES: MAY 25 - SEP 8 YEAR: 2024 Previously on view in the Digital Gallery < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. For more information, please visit: https://edrcsv.org/ EDRC logo. Previous Next

Rotunda Gallery EXHIBITION Windows into the Soul Raja GuhaThakurta DATES: OCT 2 - JAN 16 YEAR: 2021 Previously on view in the Rotunda Gallery < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Previous Next

Cowell Gallery EXHIBITION Dis/Armed Julie Grantz DATES: AUG 26 - DEC 30 YEAR: 2023 Previously on view in the Cowell Gallery < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. As I initially began to conceptualize this body of work, my working title was “Smaller.” In our society, I strongly believe that women feel pressure to limit their self-expression. This resonates deeply with my own journey. Throughout my life, I've carried the weight of constantly needing to make myself smaller, fading into the background and silencing my voice—not only to navigate the world but also to fit into the lives of others. I've often felt like a burden, unintentionally occupying the space meant for others. This idea of becoming smaller for survival is woven from a narrative that highlights the importance of conforming to the role of a compliant and well-behaved “good girl” as the only way to be accepted and successful. According to this archetype, the “good girl” should be quiet, polite, and avoid seeking her own desires. The drive to shrink oneself isn't just rooted in the “good girl” philosophy; it's also fueled by a desire for control propagated by a society that expects women to be unassuming, obedient, and rule-abiding. These tight boundaries stifle our potential, suppress our ambitions, and mute our voices, diminishing our dreams and muting the vibrance of our imaginations. Over the past year, as I dedicated myself to creating more and more drawings for this body of work, I noticed a distinct change: a shift in the story being told. The narrative extended beyond just my sense of Smaller . Some of the pieces, gestures, and symbols began conveying something entirely different—some even grew louder, asserting themselves. I started to feel the emergence of my voice, rising distinctly, confidently, and audibly. As this evolution unfolded before me, I aimed to find a title that captured the juxtaposition between past trauma and current growth, along with the duality of living a life of both merely surviving and flourishing within each day. My aim is to reveal and share the emotional spaces where I've felt disarmed by life's challenges, as well as how I've learned to arm myself, to protect and empower myself. My experiences of feeling disarmed exposed me to vulnerability and defenselessness in the face of life's trials. While my journey has included trauma, my journey hasn't only been about vulnerability; it's been a path to empowerment. Through my artistic expression, I want to highlight the moments of transformation where I've intentionally armed myself against both internal and external adversaries. I have strived to capture not only the conflicts but also the victories—instances when I've crafted my own armor from resilience, self-awareness, and determination. As I have come to realize that my voice isn't quiet or “smaller," it confidently reverberates within my work. As my confidence in my voice grows, so too has the scale of my drawings. By exploring these emotional landscapes, I hope for the work to connect with others on their own paths through disarmed vulnerability to armed self-empowerment as new voices grow from within. Julie Grantz 2023 "I am Milk" Previous Next

< Back Wild Critters: Explorations in Drawing (Triton Online: Winter 2026) Price Members (6 Weeks): $120 Members (8 Weeks): $160 Non-Members (6 Weeks): $140 Non-Members (8 Weeks): $180 Day Pass: $21 (Members), $24 (Non-Members) Location Online Dates Friday Evenings from January 9th through February 27th from 6:00PM-8:00PM Duration 6 Weeks, 8 Weeks Enroll About the Course Explore different drawing media (and combinations of media) on a variety of paper supports. The subjects of these drawings are of different wild animals, and are also varied and challenging. Whether you have experience or are looking to try something new, there is a subject for everyone. Choose from an 8-week session, 6-week session, or for 1 day. You can also purchase the class as a gift for a friend/family member! After enrollment through Eventbrite, zoom information will be sent by the instructor. Schedule: Week 1: January 9th - Angelfish (Colored Pencil) Week 2: January 16th - Great Blue Sharks (Watercolor Pencil) Week 3: January 23rd - Sea Turtles (Felt Pen and Pastel Pencil) Week 4: January 30th - Wild Boar (Oil Pastel) Week 5: February 6th - Rattlesnakes (Water-Soluble Graphite) Week 6: February 13th - Great Blue Herons (Watercolor Pencil) Week 7: February 20th - Leaping Salmon (Colored Pencil) Week 8: February 27th - The Big Cats (Pastel Pencil) Recommended Materials List: For a visual list of preferred materials on Amazon, email Jeff at bramschreiberjeff846@gmail.com 11”x14” Heavy Duty Drawing Paper Pad 9”x12” or 11”x14” 140 lb. Cold or Hot Press Watercolor Pad or Block 9”x12” or 11”x14” Vellum Bristol Board Pad 9”x12” or 11”x14” Mi Teintes Pastel Paper Pad 5mm Mechanical Pencil with HB Lead or HB Pencils with Sharpener Water-soluble Graphite Pencils (Generals Sketch Wash, Derwent, or Graphitint) HB, 2B, 4B, 6B Charcoal Pencils or a box of Medium, Soft, or Extra Soft Vine or Willow Charcoal Pentel or Pigma Micron Black Ink Pens (Small Sizes) 24 count Colored Pencils (Polychromos or Prismacolor) 24 count Pastel Pencils (Pitt, CarbOthello) Tombow Brush Tip Watercolor Pens in Landscape Colors, Bright Yellow and Bright Pink, and Light Purple. White Vinyl Eraser and Tombow Mono Zero Eraser Extra-Large Kneaded Eraser Electric AFMAT Eraser (optional) White All-Stabilo Pencils #1 or #2 Round Watercolor Brush Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org Your Instructor Jeff Bramschreiber Jeff Bramschreiber has been drawing and painting for over forty years, and while he is primarily a pastelist, he also frequently works in acrylic, watercolor, silverpoint, most dry media and even airbrush. His artworks hang in private collections throughout the United States and Europe and have received many awards. A local art advocate, he has served as an art club president, (East Valley Artists and Santa Clara Art Association), as a board member for the Triton Museum, as a juror with nearly fifty shows to his credit, as treasurer and lecturer for Silicon Valley Open Studios, as a demonstrator and lecturer for many of the Bay Area art clubs, colleges and museums. Jeff also worked at University Art San Jose for 21 years before its closing in 2018 as an assistant Manager, Frame Designer, and Community Art Liaison. Mr. Bramschreiber has also helped coordinate, organize, and participate in numerous local art shows, group shows and events throughout his career. Currently he is an exhibiting and “live paint” artist at Kaleid Gallery in Downtown San Jose; Jeff is also an art instructor for the Triton Museum of Art, The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and The Villages Arts and Crafts Association. Website: https://bramschreiberstudios.smugmug.com/

Unknown EXHIBITION Let's Face It! Various Artists DATES: MAY 14 - JUL 17 YEAR: 2022 Previously on view in the Unknown < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Previous Next