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MAY 16 - AUG 9This series of animated films explores carbon and plastic materials in our environment. By documenting and transforming material experiments into animation, the works reveal how substances are shaped, altered, and circulated in our world. The exhibit invites viewers to consider the hidden relationships between carbon, plastic, and the environments they inhabit, highlighting the material origins and ecological impacts embedded within everyday substances. Plastic Ecosystem: Plastic Ecosystem follows the journey of “new marine life” in the oceans. Millions of tons of plastic litter the oceans, and we study them: the journey of a school of plastic spoons, the behavior of plastic bottles, the moods of plastic knives. This mockumentary captures a few surprising behaviors of plastic bags and forks that mimic natural wildlife. Split up into three different segments with the use of different lighting, this film is a vignette of the rich variety of “life” in this plastic ecosystem. Carbon Traces: Humans were once in harmony with nature but now exploit its resources. Overconsumption in all forms has led to an imbalance. As humans grow more disconnected, they face an existential crisis and strive to restore the balance. Carbon Sinks, Plastic Swims Stefie Gan MAY 16 - AUG 9 Now on View in the Digital Gallery Plan Your Visit < Back Marquee: Overview This series of animated films explores carbon and plastic materials in our environment. By documenting and transforming material experiments into animation, the works reveal how substances are shaped, altered, and circulated in our world. The exhibit invites viewers to consider the hidden relationships between carbon, plastic, and the environments they inhabit, highlighting the material origins and ecological impacts embedded within everyday substances. Plastic Ecosystem: Plastic Ecosystem follows the journey of “new marine life” in the oceans. Millions of tons of plastic litter the oceans, and we study them: the journey of a school of plastic spoons, the behavior of plastic bottles, the moods of plastic knives. This mockumentary captures a few surprising behaviors of plastic bags and forks that mimic natural wildlife. Split up into three different segments with the use of different lighting, this film is a vignette of the rich variety of “life” in this plastic ecosystem. Carbon Traces: Humans were once in harmony with nature but now exploit its resources. Overconsumption in all forms has led to an imbalance. As humans grow more disconnected, they face an existential crisis and strive to restore the balance. About the Artist Stefie Gan is an Asian American filmmaker, animator, and educator. She combines her cultural roots with a passionate concern for the planet’s future. Her work amplifies unheard voices, challenges norms, and advocates for equality. Her films have won awards and recognition at Oscar-qualifying festivals the Odense Film Festival and Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival. Her films are distributed by PBS and Kanopy, and she’s a recipient of the Voices with Impact Grant. Stefie received a BA in Architecture from Barnard College, Columbia University, and an MFA in Animation and Digital Arts from the University of Southern California. She currently teaches digital imaging at Santa Clara University. Previous Next

MAY 16 - AUG 16To many, art may seem like a solitary activity – a way for us to pour our individual souls into whatever we choose to create while commenting on or escaping the world around us. But for others, the process of creating art is a collaborative effort – one where we can find joy in experiencing it with others. The Triton Museum of Art is proud to present Visual Duets: The Art of Creating Together. This group exhibition features the works of four significant and talented artist couples: David Einstein and Judith Cook – painting, mixed media Era and Donald (Aldo) Farnsworth - printmaking Ellen Konar and Steve Goldband - photography Tandem Painting (Suzette McDonough and James Whitehouse) - painting Each of these couples creates artwork in connection and conversation with each other. In their practices, they have learned the delicate balance of working with another creative to produce not only something that is unique to the pair, but something that also carries their individual voices. Visual Duets: The Art of Creating Together David Einstein and Judith Cook Era and Donald (Aldo) Farnsworth Ellen Konar and Steve Goldband Tandem Painting (Suzette McDonough and James Whitehouse) MAY 16 - AUG 16 Now on View in the Mathias Gallery Plan Your Visit < Back Marquee: Overview To many, art may seem like a solitary activity – a way for us to pour our individual souls into whatever we choose to create while commenting on or escaping the world around us. But for others, the process of creating art is a collaborative effort – one where we can find joy in experiencing it with others. The Triton Museum of Art is proud to present Visual Duets: The Art of Creating Together. This group exhibition features the works of four significant and talented artist couples: David Einstein and Judith Cook – painting, mixed media Era and Donald (Aldo) Farnsworth - printmaking Ellen Konar and Steve Goldband - photography Tandem Painting (Suzette McDonough and James Whitehouse) - painting Each of these couples creates artwork in connection and conversation with each other. In their practices, they have learned the delicate balance of working with another creative to produce not only something that is unique to the pair, but something that also carries their individual voices. About the Artist All the information on the artists can be found in the link below! Artist Information Additional info on selected works by Tandem Painting Tandem Painting Info Previous Next

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MAY 2 - AUG 16The Triton Museum of Art is pleased to announce the return of one of our most exciting exhibitions, and a visitor favorite - The 2026 Salon at the Triton: 2D Art Competition & Exhibition. The purpose of this competition and exhibition is to showcase the diverse talents of artists living or working in California, and to assist the Triton Museum of Art's mission in supporting and building community through diverse exhibition and art programs. Both aspiring and established artists were encouraged to participate in this highly popular exhibition, which allows for submissions in various 2D mediums and is open to any subject. This year's Salon saw over 760 artists submit over 2,500 individual works of art. From this, our jury selected 117 works to be featured in our Permanent Collection and Rotunda Galleries. 2026 Salon at the Triton Exhibition Selected Artists MAY 2 - AUG 16 Now on View in the Permanent Collection Gallery & Rotunda Gallery Plan Your Visit < Back Marquee: 2025 Salon at the Triton: A 2D Art Competition & Exhibition , various art pieces, 2025 Overview The Triton Museum of Art is pleased to announce the return of one of our most exciting exhibitions, and a visitor favorite - The 2026 Salon at the Triton: 2D Art Competition & Exhibition. The purpose of this competition and exhibition is to showcase the diverse talents of artists living or working in California, and to assist the Triton Museum of Art's mission in supporting and building community through diverse exhibition and art programs. Both aspiring and established artists were encouraged to participate in this highly popular exhibition, which allows for submissions in various 2D mediums and is open to any subject. This year's Salon saw over 760 artists submit over 2,500 individual works of art. From this, our jury selected 117 works to be featured in our Permanent Collection and Rotunda Galleries. About the Artist The artists selected for the 2026 Salon at the Triton Exhibition are: Abbey, Shannon Aghaee, Hadi Annadore, Sriharsha Baczek, Peter Belew, Michael Bermingham, Lou Billiingslea, Renee Boeder, Liz Brook, Ellen Browne, Claudia Calanche, Mague Cameron, Marie Carey, Peter Carta, Maura Cate, Youming Chan, Louis Chening, Stanislava Cheriton, Glen Clotas, Aina Corvin, Valerie Cox, Karen Crowder, Harlan Davis, Rachel Davis, Starr Dayel, Elvira Dedic, Adriane DeRitis, Eric DeVarco, Tony Do, Analyn Duan, Dora Edwards, Doug Ely, Allyson Filice, Katherine Gallegos, Randy Gambin, Sarah Cherif Gorini, Fiorenza Graham, Shelby Grantz, Julie Guan, Tim Gust, Ellen Herman, Jeff Hite, Brian Host, Marilynn Howard, Denise Huet, Gloria Ibarra, Gabriel Jimenez, Patricio Kahl, Krista Karver, Sherry Kazmi, Ambareen Kerbow, Michael Kim, Helen King, Jaya Klassen, B. Nicole Kobayashi, Hugo Konar, Ellen and Goldband, Steve Kononova, Irena Kreiter, Terry and Diane Lan, Li Lang, Rosalie Lari-Hosain, Shay Lee, Seulgee Lint, Bernard Lord, Carolyn Lordier, Kim Loyola, Sarah Lu, Hui Lurssen, Jean Malandraki, Nikki Malone, Erin Mano-Flank, Dana McDowell, Mark McLain, Barbara Mellon, Gertie Metcalf Tobin, Sheila Miller, Linda Min, Lei Mote, Michael Mueller, Linda Nelson, Craig Nelson-Gal, Julia Newhard, Christopher Nguyen, Andy Nussbaum, Stacey Okita, Sandi Oldenkamp, Zachary Ong, James Orme, Donna Ostovany, Yari Overholt, Barb Pfhal, Dominique Paluzzi, Peter Potter, Chuck Semans, Robert Shea, Deborah Sheridan, Kathleen Sloane, Timon Stonesifer, David Tan, Yan Taymor, Rosalinda Tudish, Kevin Veedell, Victoria Wang, Marina Wang, Nan Wang, Yuting Weil, Alice White, Tess-Marie Whitehouse, James Woods, Julia Yang, Richard Zhang, Bing Zhang, Sue Ellen Zhu, Ni Zittin, Floy Znamirowski, Lucia Previous Next

MAY 16 - AUG 2Athletics and sports have been a part of human history for thousands of years. As time has passed, the games have changed but one thing remains constant – community. Sports provides us with another means to come together, to collaborate, to share something exciting and meaningful with each other. Art has also been around for thousands of years, and to celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup* soccer games coming to Santa Clara this summer, The City of Santa Clara and the Triton Museum of Art are hosting a special exhibition combining both sports and art – Fútbol: The Art of the Game. Soccer, also known as fútbol, is a sport played by millions of people around the world. It’s also a sport that combines passion and community. This special exhibition features one-of-a-kind artwork from a talented group of diverse Bay Area artists. The exhibition is also a special fundraiser for the Museum. These skilled artists have given their time and talents to provide the Museum with donated works that corresponds with the soccer theme – their art, in their style, will either incorporate an actual soccer ball or a recreated one. All works will be for sale through the Museum, starting at the artists’ reception on May 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm, and through the duration of the exhibition.** All funds received from the sale of these works goes directly back to the Triton Museum of Art to help support our mission of art, community, and education. We wish to thank all of the participating artists – it is because of you, our community, that we exist and thrive. *The Triton Museum of Art is not affiliated with FIFA or any professional soccer or sports association. ** Artwork will be sold on a first come, first served basis. We will not be reserving works for anyone; they must be purchased directly from the Museum in person starting at the artists’ reception. If artwork is not sold at the reception, it will remain for sale through the duration of the exhibition. Any sold works will remain on view in the Triton Museum for the duration of the exhibition and may be picked up by the buyer from the Museum once the exhibition has concluded. The City of Santa Clara and the Triton Museum of Art presents: Fútbol: The Art of the Game Various Artists MAY 16 - AUG 2 Now on View in the Cowell Room Gallery Plan Your Visit < Back Marquee: Fútbol Sale Rules & Info Overview Athletics and sports have been a part of human history for thousands of years. As time has passed, the games have changed but one thing remains constant – community. Sports provides us with another means to come together, to collaborate, to share something exciting and meaningful with each other. Art has also been around for thousands of years, and to celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup* soccer games coming to Santa Clara this summer, The City of Santa Clara and the Triton Museum of Art are hosting a special exhibition combining both sports and art – Fútbol: The Art of the Game. Soccer, also known as fútbol, is a sport played by millions of people around the world. It’s also a sport that combines passion and community. This special exhibition features one-of-a-kind artwork from a talented group of diverse Bay Area artists. The exhibition is also a special fundraiser for the Museum. These skilled artists have given their time and talents to provide the Museum with donated works that corresponds with the soccer theme – their art, in their style, will either incorporate an actual soccer ball or a recreated one. All works will be for sale through the Museum, starting at the artists’ reception on May 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm, and through the duration of the exhibition.** All funds received from the sale of these works goes directly back to the Triton Museum of Art to help support our mission of art, community, and education. We wish to thank all of the participating artists – it is because of you, our community, that we exist and thrive. *The Triton Museum of Art is not affiliated with FIFA or any professional soccer or sports association. ** Artwork will be sold on a first come, first served basis. We will not be reserving works for anyone; they must be purchased directly from the Museum in person starting at the artists’ reception. If artwork is not sold at the reception, it will remain for sale through the duration of the exhibition. Any sold works will remain on view in the Triton Museum for the duration of the exhibition and may be picked up by the buyer from the Museum once the exhibition has concluded. About the Artist Boyles, Sean Callanta, Vanessa Campbell, Ryan Cao, Trung Cook, Judith, Einstein, David, and Campbell, Ryan (Collaboration) Crow, Jonathan Dell’Aquila, Mei-Ying Dell’Aquila, Ron Dellicarpini, Steve Diamond, Jemal Engel, Mark Foley, Donny Harris-Sintamarian, Emanuela Itzhak, Hila Jimenez, Pancho Larson, Dean Lawson, Lorraine Lock, Hana Lost San Jose Machuca, Miguel Mertke, James Metcalf, Preston Owen, Jeff Osborn, Olivia Paluzzi, Peter Perea, Jonathan Rana, Priyanka Rezaei, Alieh Samdani, Ayesha Tandem Painting (McDonough, Suzette and Whitehouse, James) Thompson, Kori Vu, Cedric Artist Information PDF Previous Next

Past Art Courses & Workshops Filter by Course Select Course CURRENT COURSES Beyond the Enhance Button: An iPhone Photography Workshop with Fine Artist Ron Dell'Aquila Go beyond the enhance button and master the camera app on your iPhone with guidance from Fine Art Photographer, Ron Dell'Aquila. Date and Time Sunday, October 8th from 11:00am to 2:00pm Course Type In-Person Workshop Read More Chinese Watercolor Painting Workshop With May Shei Learn foundational strokes of free hand style, Xieyi technique, and how to seamlessly blend Asian and Western wet-in-wet techniques to create beautiful watercolors and mixed media artworks. Date and Time Saturday, October 14th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm Course Type In-Person Workshop Read More Drawing Techniques for the Creative Mind with MeiYing Dell’Aquila In-person afterschool camp at the Triton Museum of Art. Open to students ages 6-15 years old. All Materials Included. 8-Sessions. Date and Time Wednesday Afternoons from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, September 6th through October 25th Course Type In-Person Course Read More Triton Online: Acrylic Painting Using a Knife and Brush (Pt. 2) Develop and grow your drawing skills using a knife and brush. Gain community and level up your skills from the comfort of your own home! Whether you are a novice or an experienced artist, this theme-based course is perfect for all artistic levels! Date and Time Monday Nights from 5:30pm to 7:30pm; September 4th through October 16th, 2023 Course Type Online Course Read More Triton Online: Explorations in Drawing (Pt. 2) Develop and grow your drawing skills using a variety of media. Gain community and level up your skills from the comfort of your own home! Whether you are a novice or an experienced artist, this theme-based course is perfect for all artistic levels! Date and Time Friday Nights from 6:00pm to 8:00pm; September 8th through October 13th, 2023 Course Type Online Course Read More

Learn more about the Art Classes that are offered at the Triton Museum of art, whether it be an online course or an in person after school class. Art Courses & Workshops Filter by Age Demographic Select Age Demographic Filter by Course Type Select Course Type Filter by In Person or Online Select In Person or Online Summer Sketchbook Magic (Triton Online: Summer 2026) Art Class Join us in our Triton Online Series for a 6-week session of Summer Sketchbook Magic with Jeff Bramschreiber! Price Members: $120 (6 Weeks) General Admission: $140 (6 Weeks) Day Pass (Members): $21 Day Pass (General): $24 Duration 6 Weeks Dates & Time Wednesday evenings, July 15th through August 12th, 6PM-8PM Read More Explorations in Drawing (Triton Online: Summer 2026) Art Class Join us this Summer for our 6th year of the Triton Online Series and for another round of Drawing with Jeff Bramschreiber! Price Members (6 Weeks): $120 General Admission (6 Weeks): $140 Day Pass (Members): $21 Day Pass (General): $24 Duration 6 Weeks Dates & Time Friday Evenings, July 17th through August 21, 6PM-8PM Read More Exploring Acrylic Ocean Painting (Triton Online: Summer 2026) Art Class Join us in our Triton Online Series for a 6-week session of acrylics with Jeff Bramschreiber! Price Members (6 Weeks): $120 General Admission (6 Weeks): $140 Day Pass (Members): $21 Day Pass (General): $24 Duration 6 Weeks Dates & Time Thursday Evenings, July 16th through August 20th, 6PM-8PM Read More World Waves of Color: Mixed-Media Art Camp Art Class Join artist Mei-Ying Dell’Aquila at the Triton Museum this upcoming Spring for another addition of our Afterschool Camp series. Price Members: $155 General: $175 Duration 6 Weeks Dates & Time Wednesdays from April 29th through June 3rd, 2026 from 3:30PM-5:00PM Read More

The Past Exhibitions that were previously shown at the Triton Museum of Art. Past Exhibitions Filter by Year Select Year CURRENT UPCOMING PAST Various Artists Salon at the Triton: A 2D Art Competition and Exhibition MAY 25 - SEP 8 2024 Various Artists EDRC's 2024 Be-You-tiful Contest and Exhibit MAY 25 - SEP 8 2024 Ayesha Samdani Layers and Splashes MAY 11 - SEP 1 2024 Michelle Gregor Palace of Leaves APR 27 - SEP 15 2024 Miha Sarani The Punctum Void: A Miha Sarani Retrospective JAN 20 - MAY 12 2024 Miha Sarani SLVN MCHN JAN 20 - MAY 12 2024 Chukes Identity Theft and Beyond JAN 20 - APR 14 2024 Lost San Jose The Same Streets Everyday JAN 20 - MAY 12 2024 Yunan Ma An Ode to Planets JAN 13 - APR 28 2024 Holt Murray Memories Revisited NOV - DEC 2023 May Shei Spirit in Bloom: May Shei's Ink and Watercolor Worlds SEPT 9 - DEC 30 2023 John Cerney Tall Tales SEPT 9 - JAN 14 2023 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5

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What's On Filter by Event Type Select Event Type May 25th, 2024 / 2pm - 4pm Artists Reception Reception Read More May 11th, 2024 / 2pm - 4pm Artist Talk Artist Talk Read More May 10th, 2024 / 6pm - 8pm Tequila Tasting Fundraiser Event Read More

Established in 1965, the Triton Museum of Art has been a destination for the community, providing a venue where local artists exhibit their work alongside regional and national artists, and where students of all ages learn about art and the creative process. TRITON MUSEUM OF ART Banner Artwork: Donald Clegg, Arranging A Still Life #3 , 2016, watercolor on paper Currently On View EXHIBITION The City of Santa Clara and The Triton Museum of Art presents: Fútbol: The Art of the Game Through August 2 EXHIBIT Carbon Sinks, Plastic Swims Through August 9 EXHIBITION 2026 Salon at the Triton Exhibition Through August 16 EXHIBITION Visual Duets: The Art of Creating Together Through August 16 Classes & Workshops Art Class Explorations in Drawing (Triton Online: Summer 2026) Jeff Bramscreiber Friday Evenings, July 17th through August 21, 6PM-8PM ON VIEW Art Class Exploring Acrylic Ocean Painting (Triton Online: Summer 2026) Jeff Bramschreiber Thursday Evenings, July 16th through August 20th, 6PM-8PM ON VIEW Art Class Summer Sketchbook Magic (Triton Online: Summer 2026) Jeff Bramschreiber Wednesday evenings, July 15th through August 12th, 6PM-8PM ON VIEW Art Class World Waves of Color: Mixed-Media Art Camp Mei-Ying Dell'Aquila Wednesdays from April 29th through June 3rd, 2026 from 3:30PM-5:00PM ON VIEW View More Interested in a Membership? JOIN TODAY Plan Your Visit The Museum provides free parking and free admission to our exhibitions, as well as many of our community events. Send us a message at tritonmuseum.org/contact if you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility before visiting our museum. Getting Here Driving: Warburton Ave is just off of El Camino Real, accessible from Scott Blvd., Lincoln St., and Monroe St. See map below. Public Transportation: Bus: The Triton is a 5-min walk away from the Monroe & Warburton bus stop. See local bus routes for more information, Caltrain: Plan to arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain station. From there, it is a 30-min walk to the Triton. You may also take the 59 or 21 bus from the Santa Clara Transit Station (across from Santa Clara Caltrain) and it is a 5-min bus ride. Check local public transport routes for schedules as they may be subject to change. Join Our Newsletter Today! JOIN TODAY