< Back Stephanie Metz SEPT 14 - DEC 29 In the Glow I use fiber media to sculpt solid, freestanding forms that embody the complex experiences of womanhood within contemporary American culture. Created from wool fibers needle-felted into intricate, robust, writhing shapes or meticulously stitched from pieces of thick, smooth wool felt, my sculptures evoke the female form rendered in soft, tactile media to engage viewers on multiple sensory and intellectual levels. Current works incorporate subtle reflections of intense pink pigment, a color laden with cultural significance long associated with femininity. The organic forms I create are seductively approachable yet mildly alarming; they serve as vessels for exploring the multifaceted nature of living in a female-identifying body—a spectrum encompassing strength and vulnerability, the beautiful and the grotesque, pain and resilience, control and the lack of agency. "Soft power" refers to persuasion through indirect or non-confrontational means; it captures the way I learned to navigate my world as a girl growing up in 1980s America, as well as my visually alluring approach to feminist topics in a world that still undervalues women. I want to be part of the dialog that ushers in a future in which gender equality, positive body images, reproductive rights, and sexual empowerment are the norm. My sculpture invites audiences to reconsider their preconceptions and assumptions, fostering a sense of shared connection within the larger human experience through a visceral, visual language. About the Artist: Stephanie Metz is an accomplished Bay Area fiber arts sculptor. She has an affinity for the natural world, which is often echoed through her artistic creations. Her artwork is created through a sense of curiosity and her desire to explore the meaning of things around her. The Triton is pleased to present a new body of Metz's work in her exhibition In the Glow which will combine smaller works with a large scale immersive installation, specially created for the Cowell Room gallery. Previous Next

< Back Exploring Color Media (Triton Online Fall 2026) Price Members (6 Weeks): $120 General (6 Weeks): $140 Day Pass (Members): $21 Day Pass (General): $24 Location Online Dates Thursday Evenings, 6:00PM-8:00PM, August 27th through October 1st Duration 6 Weeks Enroll About the Course Students in this course will explore painting with various color media, including watercolor, acrylic, oil pastel, soft pastel, and mixed media. Participants will learn essential techniques and methodologies while discovering how different surfaces, grounds, and brushes affect their work to help them choose the best tools for their art. After enrollment through Eventbrite, zoom information will be sent by the instructor. Schedule Week One August 27th Walrus - Soft Pastel Week Two September 3rd Plumeria - Watercolor Week Three September 10th Waterfalls - Acrylic Knife Painting Week Four September 17th Eruption - Oil Pastel Week Five September 24th Autumn Gourds - Colored Pencil & Felt Pen Week Six October 1st Jack-o-Lanterns on the Beach - Acrylic Recommended Materials List : 1. 24 ct. soft pastel set 2. 24 ct. oil pastel set 3. 24 ct. colored pencil set 4. 12 count Tombow Brush felt Pen set 5. 5 mm mechanical pencil HB lead or HB Pencil with sharpener 6. White vinyl eraser 7. Palette or painting knife 8. #1 or 2 round synthetic brush for acrylic 9. #8 or# 10 Filbert synthetic brush for acrylic 10. #6 or #8 Flat or Bright brush for acrylic 11. #2 round watercolor brush 12. 1” Wash watercolor brush 13. #1 script. Liner or rigger brush 14. 11”x14” vellum Bristol pad 15. 11”x14” 140lb. cold press watercolor pad or block 16. Two 11”x14” stretched canvas or canvas panels Watercolor Tube Colors – cad yellow light or hansa yellow, alizarin crimson, cad red medium, dioxazine purple, ultramarine blue, manganese blue hue, sap green, pthalo breen, titanium white. Acrylic Tube Color - Titanium white, ivory black, zinc or mixing white, cadmium orange, raw sienna, burnt sienna , raw umber, burnt umber, Cadmium yellow light, cadmium yellow medium, cad red light, sap green, pthalo green, prussian blue, manganese blue hue, neutral gray 5, perm blue light, cerulean blue. 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.

Unknown EXHIBITION Aliens Enrique Chagoya DATES: FEB 8 - APR 19 YEAR: 2020 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

Permanent Gallery EXHIBITION Salon at the Triton Museum Salon Recipients DATES: JUN 26 - SEP 12 YEAR: 2021 Previously on view in the Permanent Gallery < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Previous Next

Permanent Gallery EXHIBITION Poetic Sentiment, Chan Spirit Chun-Hui Yu DATES: MAR 13 - JUN 6 YEAR: 2021 Previously on view in the Permanent Gallery < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Previous Next

AUG 29 - JAN 3Rose Sellery is a multidisciplinary, self-taught artist whose work navigates the charged terrain between beauty and brutality, fragility and strength, and tradition and rebellion. Through humor, irony, and unflinching confrontation, she explores themes of innocence and loss, societal pressure, resilience, and survival – inviting viewers to reflect on how lives, particularly women’s lives, are shaped, constrained, celebrated, and discarded. Sellery transforms everyday materials into evocative sculptural narratives. Her work reimagines objects such as glass slippers, garments, and boxing gloves, imbuing them with layered meaning and emotional resonance. Whether through shattered forms, unconventional materials, or conceptual garments, each piece exposes the tension between vulnerability and power while honoring personal and collective stories. Her sculptures create space for reckoning, recognition, and transformation, challenging the inequities and expectations imposed on women. A storyteller at heart, Sellery brings a sharp, satirical awareness to the social ills and contradictions of contemporary life. Her irreverent approach incorporates a wide range of materials – metal, bone, fabric, cigarette butts, rose petals, and photography – chosen specifically to serve each concept. The result is a body of work that is humorous, thought provoking, and at times unsettling, often moving viewers to reflection, laughter, or tears. Raised in Venice, California, Sellery now lives and works in the mountains of Santa Cruz. Her creative path includes years in the ceramics industry, woodworking and jewelry, experiences that continue to inform her tactile, materially driven practice. She has also played a significant role in the local arts community, serving as Program Coordinator at the Cabrillo Gallery and as a driving force behind FashionArt Santa Cruz, later co-founding Pivot: The Art of Fashion. Rose is currently co-owner and curator at MK Contemporary Art in downtown Santa Cruz and the founder of the Ripple Effect Arts Festival. Rose Sellery: Fragile Strength AUG 29 - JAN 3 Now on View in the Permanent Collection Gallery Plan Your Visit < Back Marquee: Tension , vintage shoes, resin, steel, acrylic Overview My work begins with contradiction. I am drawn to the space where beauty and brutality coexist, where fragility becomes a form of strength, and where humor can carry the weight of difficult truths. Through sculpture, conceptual garments, and photography, I explore the complexities of our lives – how we are shaped, constrained, celebrated, and, at times, erased. I use everyday objects and materials as a visual language – glass, fabric, metal, bone, found objects – transforming them into narratives that hold both personal and collective memory. These materials are never neutral; they carry histories, expectations, and cultural weight. By altering or recontextualizing them, I expose the tension between innocence and experience, adornment and restriction, protection and harm. Humor and irony are essential tools in my process. They create an entry point, disarming the viewer just enough to engage with subjects that can be uncomfortable or confrontational. Beneath that surface, my work addresses issues of gender bias, societal pressure, resilience, and survival. I am interested in the stories we inherit, the roles we are asked to perform, and the quiet or radical ways we resist them. I think of each piece as a kind of evidence – of endurance, of contradiction, of transformation. The objects I create are not static; they hold emotional residue and invite interpretation. They ask the viewer to reckon with what is seen and what is implied, to recognize themselves or others within the work. Ultimately, my practice is about holding space: for vulnerability and power, for grief and humor, for anger and tenderness. It is an ongoing act of witnessing and reimagining—an attempt to make visible what is often overlooked, and to honor the complexity of lived experience. About the Artist Rose Sellery is a multidisciplinary, self-taught artist whose work navigates the charged terrain between beauty and brutality, fragility and strength, and tradition and rebellion. Through humor, irony, and unflinching confrontation, she explores themes of innocence and loss, societal pressure, resilience, and survival – inviting viewers to reflect on how lives, particularly women’s lives, are shaped, constrained, celebrated, and discarded. Sellery transforms everyday materials into evocative sculptural narratives. Her work reimagines objects such as glass slippers, garments, and boxing gloves, imbuing them with layered meaning and emotional resonance. Whether through shattered forms, unconventional materials, or conceptual garments, each piece exposes the tension between vulnerability and power while honoring personal and collective stories. Her sculptures create space for reckoning, recognition, and transformation, challenging the inequities and expectations imposed on women. A storyteller at heart, Sellery brings a sharp, satirical awareness to the social ills and contradictions of contemporary life. Her irreverent approach incorporates a wide range of materials – metal, bone, fabric, cigarette butts, rose petals, and photography – chosen specifically to serve each concept. The result is a body of work that is humorous, thought provoking, and at times unsettling, often moving viewers to reflection, laughter, or tears. Raised in Venice, California, Sellery now lives and works in the mountains of Santa Cruz. Her creative path includes years in the ceramics industry, woodworking and jewelry, experiences that continue to inform her tactile, materially driven practice. She has also played a significant role in the local arts community, serving as Program Coordinator at the Cabrillo Gallery and as a driving force behind FashionArt Santa Cruz, later co-founding Pivot: The Art of Fashion. Rose is currently co-owner and curator at MK Contemporary Art in downtown Santa Cruz and the founder of the Ripple Effect Arts Festival. Previous Next

Unknown EXHIBITION Shifting Messages Fan Lee Warren DATES: FEB 1 - MAY 10 YEAR: 2020 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

Redwood Garden Capacity Unlimited Price About the Venue Please see General Planning Resources for pricing add-ons. With its effortless beauty, create a relaxing atmosphere and entertaining space by adding the tranquility of the entire garden area to your event. Venue Gallery LOAD MORE Other Opportunities Redwood Garden Redwood Garden

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 Khat Zorig & Kyle Dell'Aquila SEPT 28 - JAN 5 Energies Our commitment is challenging the status quo and envisioning a future where creativity, technology, and courage intersect to shape our better world. This commitment was inspired and encouraged by our mentor, Bill Warner, a visionary who transformed the film industry. His influence motivated us to follow our energies and create ZORIG, which means "Courage" in Mongolian. It is not just a sci-fi movie and futureware brand; it embodies the spirit of bravery and the conviction to speak and act from the heart. Through ZORIG, we explore the power of science fiction as a medium to dream and visualize the future we want to live in - one that’s nature-loving, techno-optimistic, and humanity empowering. Movies profoundly impact shaping mindsets and influencing the collective imagination, yet the current state of the film industry disheartens us. Real stories are often overlooked, lacking diversity, and commercial interests frequently stifle creativity. Our mission is to disrupt this narrative by telling stories our way, inspiring change, and empowering the underrepresented. Our work extends beyond the screen into the tangible world of fashion. We have seen the devastating effects of the fashion industry on the environment, and we refuse to contribute to its harmful practices. Instead, we embrace a made-to-order approach, ensuring that every piece we create is a statement of power, style, as well as a commitment to sustainability and responsible consumption. Both through our futuristic Mongolian themes and our earth-loving designs, we hope to make people feel like powerful techno-warriors when they’re wearing our garments. As we continue to develop our sci-fi movie, we release snippets and showcase products that reflect the themes and values of our story. Each piece we create is a fusion of art, technology, and storytelling, designed to inspire others to imagine and build the future we all deserve. About the Artist: Khat and Kyle are partners in life, business, and creativity. They explore the intersection of nature, humanity, and machines. Their work embodies the cross-section of internal and external energies with the shared mission of empowering those often overlooked. Khat’s energies focus on internal empowerment, nurturing resilience, and healing within individuals, particularly the underprivileged. On the other hand, Kyle's energies are channeled into external empowerment, manifesting through technological innovation and artistic expression. Previous Next

< Back Fundamental & Intermediate Painting Class: Exploring the Elements of Art Price Members: $270 Non-Members: $300 Location Linn Studio Dates Thursday Mornings, October 22nd, 29th, November 3rd, 22nd, from 10:30AM-12:30PM Duration 6-Weeks Enroll About the Course Location: Linn Studio behind the Triton Museum of Art All levels welcome This class is for both beginning and intermediate students who want to explore and strengthen their painting practice. Through demonstrations, guided instruction, and individual feedback, students will develop skills in color, composition, brushwork, and creative expression at their own pace. Beginners will build a strong foundation, while more experienced students will deepen their personal style in a supportive and inspiring environment. Class will use Acrylic for beginners and your choice of medium for intermediate. 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) FAQ 1. Cancellations: The Triton Museum may cancel a class, camp, or workshop due to weather, health, 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. 2. 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/