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Cowell Gallery EXHIBITION A Painter's Life Roland Petersen DATES: JAN 7 - APR 23 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. Picnic with Cat and Books Previous Next

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Discover the 2026 SALON AT THE TRITON: 2D art competition & exhibition in Santa Clara, California. Join top Santa Clara California art competitions today! 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 competition is closed. Thank you for your submissions this year! The full list of artists selected for the exhibition can be view at the link below. Selected Artists & Winners 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.

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Discover unique corporate event venues at our Museum in Santa Clara. Plan your next corporate event with us for an unforgettable experience. CORPORATE EVENTS The Basics: 20% Off Rentals with Triton Museum Corporate Membership See membership information here for more details. Event Hours of Availability: 4:30PM to 11:00PM (Triton) 8:00AM to 11:00PM (Jamison-Brown House) Rental Hours of Availability: (Event hours + set up & breakdown)* 2:30PM (upon approval) - 12AM Jamison-Brown House events: Flexible depending on staff availability; inquire with Facility Rentals Coordinator *(Delegation of setup + breakdown is the responsibility of the rental party) Decorations: The Triton has specific guidelines for decorations to preserve the integrity of our artists' works. Please see full facility guidelines below for more information. Pricing: Pricing varies depending on the venue, duration, and any add-ons you choose. View full pricing options below. Non-Profit Organizations: Rental discounts are available for 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. City of Santa Clara Business Licenses: ( Required for all 3rd party vendors hired for any event) All 3rd party vendors hired to work the event must provide us with an up to date City of Santa Clara Business License number. For more information, visit: https://www.santaclaraca.gov/business-development/business-services/business-tax-license Certificate of Liability Insurance: We require renters to Renters provide a one day event liability insurance in the amount equal to at least $1,000,000.00. PRICING INCLUSIONS GUIDELINES PERMIT INFO FLOOR PLANS CONTACT US We want to know more about your event! Fill out our inquiry form and our Facility Rentals Administrator will get in touch with you. Stay in touch with our Socials to stay up-to-date on what we've got going on. INQUIRY FORM

The Triton Museum of Art collects and exhibits contemporary and historical works with an emphasis on artists of the Greater Bay Area. The permanent collection includes 19th and 20th century American art of the Pacific Rim, Europe and beyond. The Triton Museum of Art's Permanent Collection The Triton Museum of Art collects and exhibits contemporary and historical works with an emphasis on artists of the Greater Bay Area. The permanent collection includes 19th and 20th century American art of the Pacific Rim, Europe and beyond. The Triton Museum is home to acclaimed permanent collections including the Austen D. Warburton collection of American Indian art and artifacts and the largest public holdings of paintings by Theodore Wores. Browse our Works on Paper The Triton Museum of Art's Native American Collection Browse our Native American Collection

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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

Cowell Gallery EXHIBITION Layers and Splashes Ayesha Samdani DATES: MAY 11 - SEP 1 YEAR: 2024 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. I find myself getting immersed in the beauty of nature’s colors. These colors have a very strong impact on my personality and paintings as they remind me of my cultural background. My art is inspired by nature therefore I see my reflection in leaves, trees and branches that changes modes and colors with the seasons. I use a various limited color palette for each painting to depict different moods of nature. Through variations of lines, layers and color palette, I explore the sensitivity and delicacy of changing seasons. Some paintings reveal the beauty of spring and fall and some impression of summer and winter. I arrange my composition by depicting organic forms, lines, colors, drips and brush strokes. On my painting surface, I look for interesting organic shapes and capture them. I explore the relationship between the loose marks and the developed shapes. My lyrical lines add a rhythm though out the piece. I leave the evidence of the painting process by adding translucent layers on top of each other. I add drips to ease the tension between shapes and colors. By adding the energy of brush strokes, I guide the viewer’s eye to each corner of the painting. The exploration of different shapes and marks continues to evolve until I reach the veiling process. The veil adds daintiness, softness and tranquility to the overall look. This cohesive body of work is a combination of my cultural and personal experience. Ayesha Samdan, Dried Leaves, 2023, oil on canvas. Previous Next