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Make the experience of art a part of your school year! Schedule a guided tour and hands-on art activity for your class, club, or group at the Triton Museum of Art and let your students discover cultural enrichment within their community. Students will tour the Museum's exhibition (s) and cap off their visit by creating their own artwork inspired by what they've seen. K-12 Museum Visits TAKE PART in ART! Participate with Eyes and Hands at the Triton Museum of Art Make the experience of art a part of your school year! Schedule a self-guided visit for your class, club, or group at the Triton Museum of Art and let your students discover cultural enrichment within their community. * Free admission during our hours of operation. * Groups must be chaperoned by accompanying adults with a preferred minimum ratio of 1 adult for every 8 children. * Plenty of free parking for cars and buses! * Students and chaperones may bring their lunches or snacks to enjoy in the sculpture garden behind the museum after their visit. Visit us today! Questions? Send an email to education@tritonmuseum.org Contact Us Now

< Back Marc D'Estout JAN 18 - APR 19 A Singular Evolution: A 20 year survey of Marc D'Estout Marc D'Estout is a multi-disciplinary artist, curator, art director and designer who graduated with a MFA from San Jose State University. His extensive career includes exhibiting at numerous galleries throughout California and the United States, being featured in several art and design publications, and keeping an active art and teaching career. About the Artist: Marc D’Estout earned an MFA degree from San Jose State University and has had a long career as a multi-disciplinary artist, curator, art director and designer. D’Estout is a Silicon Valley Creates Grant recipient and has also been awarded a Rydell Fellowship in Santa Cruz County. His work is currently represented by Jack Fischer Gallery in San Francisco, and he has exhibited at numerous venues including: San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery; Aqua Miami; University of Hawai’i Art Gallery; Red Gallery at Savannah College of Art and Design; Houston Center for Contemporary Craft; SFMOMA Artist’s Gallery; Palo Alto Art Center; Petersen Museum, Los Angeles; San Jose Museum of Art; de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University; Richmond Art Center, California; Bedford Gallery/Dean Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, California; San Jose ICA; NUMU (New Museum of Los Gatos); and the Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz—as well as furniture and design galleries such and LIMN and Coup d’Etat in San Francisco and Gallery of Functional Art in Santa Monica. D’Estout’s works have been published in several art and design magazines, newspapers, books and catalogs. He is a featured artist in the Juxtapoz’ Car Culture book, and his work was used for the cover image and featured in the significant Graphis book Products by Design. The Thompson Gallery at San Jose State University produced a 48-page monograph chronicling 2-1/2 decades of Marc D’Estout’s art and design work. In addition to his studio work, D’Estout maintained an active design and teaching career. He most recently held the position of curator for the Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco. For ten years he served as Director for Art and Design for UCSC Extension. Prior to that he held positions as contemporary art curator and exhibit designer for both the Monterey Museum of Art and the Triton Museum of Art. He has also taught a variety of art and design courses at San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, various community colleges in the Bay Area, and Anderson Ranch in Colorado. D’Estout has also served as a juror and guest curator for numerous galleries and arts organizations throughout California. Previous Next

< Back Mark Engel AUG 16 - JAN 4 Shifting Terrain Mark Engel is a figurative painter whose practice investigates the body as a site of transformation, perception, and psychological depth. Drawing on themes of connection, involution, and the fluid nature of selfhood, Engel constructs layered compositions that merge the figure with elements of landscape, gesture, and abstraction. His paintings explore the tension between form and dissolution, using fragmentation and distortion to reflect transitional states and the porous boundaries between interior and exterior experience. Engel’s approach is rooted in process and intuition. Each composition unfolds through cycles of addition and subtraction, allowing unconscious associations and emotional resonance to emerge. By balancing structure with flux, his work invites reflection on the instability of identity in a world shaped by constant change and relational complexity. He has exhibited widely in solo and group exhibitions, including Shapeshifters at Know Future Gallery, Constellations at Vargas Gallery, and group shows at Baton Rouge Gallery Center for Contemporary Art, Limner Gallery in New York, and 33 Contemporary Gallery in Chicago. His work has been featured in Create! Magazine, Artsin Square, and Curatory Magazine. Engel is a professor at Mission College in Santa Clara, California, and has contributed to arts education through teaching residencies and faculty exhibitions. His ongoing exploration of the figure offers a visual language for the complexities of becoming. About the Artist: I use the human figure as a central motif to explore themes of connection, transformation, and involution. My work revolves around the ever-changing motion of selfhood and explores the dynamic interplay between external forces and internal experiences. Process is an essential component in my work, and I build compositions that combine the figure with landscape, fragmentation, distortion, and gesture to reflect transitional states. Relying heavily on intuition, I feel my way through each composition by adding and subtracting elements to arrive at an image that is broader than my conscious awareness and infuses the work with a deeper level of meaning. I strive to find a balance between retaining form and dissolving into abstraction to capture the fluid nature of becoming and soften the boundaries between self and other. Previous Next

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

Carbon Sinks, Plastic Swims Stefie Gan MAY 16 - AUG 9 Will be on View in the Marquee: Digital Gallery < Back 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. 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

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 Will be on View in the Marquee: Mathias Gallery < Back 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 Information on Selected Works by Tandem Painting Tandem Painting Info Previous Next

The City of Santa Clara and the Triton Museum of Art Presents: Fútbol: The Art of the Game Various Artists MAY 16 - AUG 2 Will be on View in the Marquee: Cowell Room Gallery < Back 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 is 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

< Back Explorations in Drawing (Triton Online Spring 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, March 13th through May 1st, 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 natural subjects of these drawings are 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 this online class as a gift for a friend/family member! After enrollment through Eventbrite, zoom information will be sent by the instructor. Schedule: Week 1: March 13th - Bachelor Buttons (Color Pencil) Week 2: March 20th - Caterpillars (Felt Pen and Pastel Pencil) Week 3: March 27th - Hummingbirds (Watercolor Pencil) Week 4: April 3rd - The Beetles (Color Pencil) Week 5: April 10th - Sea Lions (Pastel Pencil) Week 6: April 17th - Chameleons (Watercolor Pencil) Week 7: April 24th - Blue Jays (Pastel Pencil) Week 8: May 1st - Pineapples (Color Pencil and Felt Pen) 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/

< Back Fundamental Painting Class: Exploring the Elements of Art (May/June 2026) Price Members: $320 Non-Members: $350 Location Linn Studio Dates Thursday Mornings, May 7th through June 18th (No Class May 28th) from 10:30AM-12:30PM Duration 6-Weeks Enroll About the Course NOTE: No class May 28 Enter into a beginner-level/intermediate-level painting class designed to introduce students to the foundational elements of art while fostering their ability to articulate and analyze visual language. The class is aimed at individuals interested in developing a strong artistic foundation, whether for personal expression or as a stepping stone to more advanced techniques. Objectives: Introduce students to the fundamental elements of art: line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture. Develop a visual vocabulary to describe and analyze artworks. Build confidence in applying artistic concepts to creative projects. Encourage experimentation and personal expression through structured practice. Required Materials: Please bring your own: Drawing Paper Pad or Mixed-Media Paper Pad Apron (optional) Curriculum Outline Introduction to the Elements of Art: Definitions and visual examples. Line and Shape: Exploring contour, gesture, and geometric vs. organic shapes. Form and Space: Creating depth through perspective and volume. Color Theory: Understanding hue, value, saturation, and color relationships. Value and Texture: Techniques for rendering light, shadow, and surface quality. Integrative Practice: Combining elements to create balanced compositions. Final Project: Individual creative piece demonstrating the learned concepts. FAQ Cancellations: The Triton Museum may cancel a class, camp, or workshop due to weather, health, an emergency, or low attendance. In those cases, the registered attendee will be notified of the cancellation as soon as possible and will be offered a refund or credit for the class. Photography Policy: The Triton Museum reserves the right to use photographs taken during classes and workshops for publicity and media purposes. This includes but is not limited to the Triton website and social media. If you do not want yourself or your child included in these photographs, please notify Triton staff at the time of enrollment. Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org Your Instructor Maryam Moshiry Maryam Moshiry is a full time artist and art teacher who currently lives and works in the Bay Area. She has been painting for over 20 years and has exhibited her work in numerous shows across Iran and the United States. In addition to her studio practice, Maryam has been teaching painting and drawing to both children and adults for more than 15 years, sharing her passion for art and creativity with students of all ages. Website: https://maryammoshiry.com/

< Back Warli: An Art With Geometry (Workshop with Lalima Srivastava) Price Members: $85, Non-Members: $90 Location Triton Museum of Art Dates Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 11:30AM-3:00PM Duration 1 Day Enroll About the Course Enter this workshop on Warli, an Indian folk art, and learn how to depict daily life scenes with geometrical shapes. With guidance from Lalima, you will learn the following: Sketching the human in various poses (e.g., standing, running, sitting, or dancing) Drawing the Tarpa Dance and the Tarpa Player Basics of sketching a tree and its variations Sketching huts Creating a composition combining all of these elements, in the final parts of the workshop. Materials will be provided for use on the day of the workshop. History of Warli Art Warli art originated in the Thane district of Maharashtra. It is traditionally created by tribal women. The word “Warli” comes from “warla” which means a piece of land or a field. These paintings depict daily life scenes portraying hunting, fishing and farming, festivals and dances, trees and animals. Images of human beings and animals, along with scenes from daily life are created in a loose rhythmic pattern through very basic graphic expressions : a circle, a triangle and a square, and is done only in white. Nowadays, these paintings are made on hand-made paper, usually green or brown, the color of mud-walls with white paint. FAQ Cancellations: The Triton Museum may cancel a class, camp, or workshop due to weather, health, an emergency, or low attendance. In those cases, the registered attendee will be notified of the cancellation as soon as possible and will be offered a refund or credit for the class. Photography Policy: The Triton Museum reserves the right to use photographs taken during classes and workshops for publicity and media purposes. This includes but is not limited to the Triton website and social media. If you do not want yourself or your child included in these photographs, please notify Triton staff at the time of enrollment. Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org Your Instructor Lalima Srivastava Lalima is a self-taught contemporary folk artist. Trained as a professional social worker, she encountered diverse folk art forms in their natural cultural settings—an experience that deeply shaped her artistic voice. Among these, Warli art from Maharashtra and Madhubani art from Bihar left a lasting impact on her practice. Based in Sunnyvale, Lalima began her artistic journey in 2014 after moving to the United States. Over the past decade, she has exhibited her work in various galleries and art festivals. Her distinctive style emerges from a thoughtful fusion of Warli and Madhubani styles, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. She works on multimedia paper using watercolor, gouache, acrylics, and archival waterproof pens. Website: https://www.lalimasrivastava.com/

< Back Treasure of Asian Art (Lecture Series) Price $80 for entire series, $25 for individual drop-in lectures Location Triton Museum of Art Dates Thursday evenings, March 26th through April 16th, from 7:00PM-8:30PM Duration 4 Weeks Enroll About the Course This March, please join Triton Museum of Art Executive Director, Preston Metcalf for a special Art History journey, surveying the rich heritage of Asian Art. Each presentation of this four week series will focus on a different region, all of which interplay with and complement one another. Week one will showcase the art of India, from the earliest portrayals in the Indus Valley to Modern day. Week two will cover the expansive sweep of the Art of China, from the Great Wall and beyond. In week three Preston will guide us through the historic arts of Japan. And in week four, we will look at the arts of other countries in Southeast Asia and Korea. In addition to his role as the Triton Museum’s Executive Director and resident Art Historian, Preston lived and taught in Japan, has curated exhibitions in Japan and Korea, and taught Asian Art History at Mission College and San Jose City College. He brings decades of study and research to this area of art which so greatly impacts our Western culture today. Your Instructor Preston Metcalf In addition to his role as the Triton Museum’s Executive Director and resident Art Historian, Preston lived and taught in Japan, has curated exhibitions in Japan and Korea, and taught Asian Art History at Mission College and San Jose City College. He brings decades of study and research to this area of art which so greatly impacts our Western culture today.

< Back Sketchbook Magic (Triton Online Spring 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 Wednesday evenings, March 11th through April 29th, from 6:00PM-8:00PM Duration 6 weeks, 8 weeks Enroll About the Course Jeff often hears from students that they don’t have the time to complete a drawing or painting. If they do have the time, they may not know where to start or what to focus on. “Sketchbook Magic” is an answer to those questions! There will be a theme each week but students will choose the reference, the project size, the medium, and level of completion all within the confines of a sketchbook page. This is a fun online class for trying out ideas, timing yourself, observing your artistic tendencies, and personal discipline. Join in and try something new, or 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: March 11th - Favorite Donuts Week 2: March 18th - Eating Utensils Week 3: March 25th - Garden Pests Week 4: April 1st - Favorite Flowers Week 5: April 8th - Stuffed Animals Week 6: April 15th - Mushrooms Week 7: April 22nd - Sewing Stuff Week 8: April 29th - Beach Toys Recommended Materials List: For a visual list of preferred materials on Amazon, email Jeff at bramschreiberjeff846@gmail.com Mechanical Pencil with 5mm HB Lead or HB Pencils with Sharpener White Vinyl Eraser Small Ink Pen (1 Diameter) 8.5”x11” or 9”x12” Hardbound Sketchbook (Preferably Spiral) Small Tube Watercolors or Watercolor Set with Round Brush 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/