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We invite you to read selected novels about art or famous artists before we meet, and then join us on the first Wednesday morning of each month, for an art history presentation about that month’s novel, the portrayed artist, and related art, as presented by Triton Museum Executive Director Preston Metcalf and Triton Museum Associate Curator Vanessa Callanta. Book Club Monthly meetings on the first Wednesdays of each month 9:30 - 10:30 AM PST at the Triton Museum of Art. (doors open at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and donuts; presentation begins at 9:30 a.m.) We invite you to read selected novels about art or famous artists before we meet, and then join us on the first Wednesday morning of each month, for an art history presentation about that month’s novel, the portrayed artist, and related art, as presented by Triton Museum Executive Director Preston Metcalf and Triton Museum Associate Curator Vanessa Callanta. Learn how the novel does — or doesn’t — comport to the actual history of its subject, and hear more about the artwork and the artists’ times in which they were created. Admission to the monthly book club art history lectures is free for Triton Museum of Art Members ($5 donation requested for non-members), and all are welcome, whether you have actually read the book or not. Coffee and pastries will be served. Discussions are held safely distanced & in person at the Triton Museum of Art Free for TMA members, $5 suggested donation for non-members Take a look at what we'll be reading for 2026! DOWNLOAD This Upcoming Month's Book: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton March 4th, 2026 Jurassic Park is a cautionary tale about attempts to recreate the past, and the inherent danger of such endeavors. Before it was a bestselling novel and series of blockbuster movies, the art of paleontology generated our primary views of the giants that once roamed the earth. These illustrations were at the intersection of art, science, and history, and revealed worlds beyond imaginations. Triton Curator Vanessa Callanta will guide us through the development of this particular and vital body of art that helped form our understanding of the past, as well as lead to modern-day portrayals that brought these creatures to life.

Permanent Collection and Rotunda Gallery EXHIBITION Salon at the Triton: A 2D Art Competition and Exhibition Various Artists DATES: MAY 25 - SEP 8 YEAR: 2024 Previously on view in the Permanent Collection and Rotunda Gallery < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. NA Salon at the Triton Museum, 2023 Previous Next

Unknown EXHIBITION Unsettled and Miles Away Dora Duan DATES: SEP 18 - JAN 16 YEAR: 2021 Previously on view in the Unknown < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Previous Next

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 01. Is the museum available for daytime events? The museum is only available for events starting 4:30PM and later. Event setup times may start up to 2 hours earlier upon approval. 02. Can we rent furniture from the Triton? Furniture rental costs are included in rental pricing. See pricing here and inclusions here . 03. How are rental costs calculated? Rental times include setup hours, event duration, and breakdown. 04. Can you reserve individual galleries when booking the museum? When renting the Triton, you are renting the entire venue. A minimum of two of the four galleries are usually available for rental setup, while the remaining are usually only open for viewing. Gallery availability is dependent on the Museum's exhibition Calendar. 05. What's included in our rental? The Triton provides multiple inclusions for your event, including kitchen access and event furniture. Please see the inclusions section here for a full list. 06. What is the max capacity of the museum? Museum max capacity: 300 Rotunda: 120 seated / 200 not seated Cowell: 80 seated / 125 not seated Permanent Collection: 90 seated / 200 not seated Mathias: 120 seated / 250 not seated 07. What are the restrictions on decorations and entertainment? We do not alter museum lighting as it is specifically curated to highlight the ongoing exhibitions. No private, outside exhibitions, or art displays are permitted. We do not provide event supplies outside of listed furniture. No removal of exhibitions, decor or banners on windows, walls, and pillars. No glitter, tape, or helium balloons of any kind. No puncturing of the walls All freestanding decor must adhere to exhibit space guidelines. All event setup must respect the 5 ft rule from any artwork. See full rental guidelines here. 08. Are the venues pet-friendly? We are only permitting official service animals and they must be kept on a minimum 6ft leash. Pets are not permitted in any of our venues.

360 VIRTUAL GALLERIES If you're interested in booking the Triton Museum of Art for a future event, our 360 virtual galleries can be a useful tool in helping you envision your event in our space. Fill out our inquiry form and our Rentals and Events Administrator will contact you to discuss your event plans further. To view our 360 virtual galleries, simply click and drag your cursor over the image to move. You can zoom in and out by scrolling up and down. ROTUNDA GALLERY MATHIAS GALLERY PERMANENT GALLERY COWELL GALLERY

To contact the Triton Museum of Art for general inquiries, please contact staff@tritonmuseum.com. All other contact information is found within our website. Get in Touch 1505 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050 Contact Us Submit Thanks for submitting! General Inquiries staff@tritonmuseum.org Curatorial vcallanta@tritonmuseum.org Education education@tritonmuseum.org Facility Rentals rentals@tritonmuseum.org Donations & Membership admin@tritonmuseum.org

2026 SALON AT THE TRITON: 2D ART COMPETITION & EXHIBITION A Call to California Artists! The Triton Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the commencement of 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. Aspiring and established artists alike are encouraged to participate in this highly popular exhibition, which allows for submissions in various 2D mediums and is open to any subject. The deadline to submit artwork is March 13, 2026 at 10:00PM PST. The full rules for entry are detailed in the link below. Please save these documents for your reference and be mindful of deadlines - extensions will not be offered. For any questions, please email us at tritonsubmissions@gmail.com . Emails will be responded to during normal weekday museum business hours: Tuesdays through Fridays between 11:00AM and 4:30PM. Due to the high volume of emails we receive, we ask that you please be patient for a response and not send multiple emails with the same inquiries; this may delay our response to you. Announcement Instructions Google Form Non-Google Form Important Dates/Deadlines January 30 - March 13 March 13 (at 10PM) April 1 - April 3 April 4 - April 18 (the Museum will be closed April 5 in observance of the Easter Holiday) May 2 May 16 (12PM - 2PM) August 16 August 20 - September 4 Submission/Entry Period Entry Deadline Acceptance/Non-Acceptance Emails Sent Art Drop-Off Period Exhibition Opens Artists Reception (Winners will be announced) Exhibition Closes Art Pick-Up Period Juror Information Mei-Ying Dell'Aquila Mei-Ying Dell’Aquila is a Taiwanese American, award-winning artist, and art educator based in California. Working primarily in oil, her paintings have been featured in solo and juried exhibitions at museums across the United States. She holds a Master of Arts degree from San Francisco State University and is the former owner and instructor of My Art School. She currently teaches art at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, California. As an educator, Mei-Ying encourages students to become the best versions of themselves by promoting self-empowerment, the belief that individuals can take charge and change the world for the better. This philosophy is evident in her own paintings, which depict strong, confident figures infused with energy and dynamism. Lorraine Lawson Lorraine Lawson is a California based fine artist whose work explores abstraction, memory, and the layered textures of lived experience. Working primarily in painting and mixed media, her practice draws on material history, intuitive mark-making, and a deep sensitivity to place and time. Her work has been exhibited at institutions and galleries including the Triton Museum of Art, Crocker Art Museum, Oceanside Museum of Art, Sanchez Art Center, Whitney Modern, and MK Contemporary Art Gallery, and is held in private and corporate collections. In addition to her exhibition history, Lawson is actively engaged in arts advocacy, mentorship, and community-based programming, including workshops for youth and public art initiatives that connect contemporary art with broader audiences. As a juror, she brings a thoughtful and balanced perspective, valuing originality, craftsmanship, conceptual clarity, and authenticity, with particular attention to work that successfully integrates technical skill with emotional and visual resonance. Preston Metcalf Preston Metcalf is the Executive Director of the Triton Museum of Art. A long-time Curator of Art, he has curated more than 400 museum exhibitions of artists, both here and abroad. In addition to his 36 years with the Triton Museum, he was also a lecturer of Art History at Mission College in Santa Clara, and San Jose City College. He has lectured on art and art history both locally and abroad, has had more than 60 articles and essays published, and had his first novel, Casanova, Curator of Memories published in 2018. Through his innovative art and education programs at the Triton Museum, thousands of our region’s children, youth, and adults have received fundamental art education and experiences, including award winning programs such as sculpture classes for the blind, hospital bedside art instruction for chronically and terminally ill children, and art/literary crossover programs such as the Triton’s immensely popular monthly Triton Book Club, which explores how both art and literature continue to shape our views. He sees art not as a static form of entertainment, but rather as world expanding experiences, bringing new views, ideas, considerations, and voices into our lives.

The Triton Museum of Art provides high quality exhibitions and art education programs as a result of the generosity of our donors, patrons and volunteers. We thank you for all the support! WAYS TO DONATE AND SUPPORT The Triton Museum of Art provides high quality exhibitions and art education programs as a result of the generosity of our donors, patrons and volunteers. We thank you for all the support! DONATE NOW ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Support the Triton Museum of Art today. DONATE NOW

An overview of the Triton Museum of Art's exhibitions, events, special projects, and the collection. ART + EVENTS EXHIBITION EVENTS COLLECTION SPECIAL PROJECTS

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