Each year, NUMU offers a series of studio visits where we will be able to appreciate art together exclusively for Circle Members. We’re thrilled to welcome our circle members to the studio of artist Kiana Honarmand, one of the artists from NUMU’s 2023 exhibition (Un)familiar. This event will include our annual Director’s Circle artwork distribution!

Experience artwork inspired by nature surrounded in a lush garden with spectacular views in the home studio of photographer, Jane Olin. Join us for an intimate outdoor brunch exploring Jane’s scenic garden and studio. Nestled in the foothills of Carmel Valley, among the twisting trees in Jane’s garden, we’ll dine al fresco on local fair sourced from nearby farms. Then, we’ll have the opportunity to learn more about Jane’s artistic process by viewing select artworks in her home studio.

Each year NUMU plans a visit the our Director’s Circle Artist’s Studio, to view the artwork they’ve created for the limited edition commission exclusively for Director’s Circle Members. This year this event will be a fun filled day in the San Francisco exploring the Bayview/Hunters Point neighborhood. We’ll meet at the hip coffeeshop Bloomstock before we tour Public Glass’s hot shop and gallery. Then we’ll tour textile artist and this year’s Director’s Circle artist, Alexander Hernandez’s intimate studio. We’ll learn more about his process, which will culminate in the unveiling of this year’s Director’s Circle Artwork Commission.

Artist Tony May will open his home(s) and garden. Working in a variety of media, Tony May's art has often taken the form of site-responsive installations and has a strong leaning toward the conceptual, the quasi-functional and the whimsical. Guests will be able to explore the famous T. House and learn more about May's inspirations and process.

Join us for a relaxing evening in a lush garden with spectacular views while experiencing artwork inspired by nature in the home studio of landscape architect and artist, Bernard Trainor. Afterwards, we'll venture to Cella for an intimate dinner with a set menu just for us!*

We'll be kicking it off off with an art filled day in Santa Cruz featuring artists who exhibited at NUMU. Artist Andrea Borsuk will open her home studio and garden. We'll learn more about her art and art practice while enjoying light refreshments and good conversation. Then we’ll venture downtown to view the latest work of artist duo, Rachel and Rigel Hunter at RREVV Gallery and sip wine generously provided by Soif Wine Bar. Afterwards, guests may want to get a late lunch and enjoy other artistic points of interest. The Museum of Art and History (MAH), also located downtown, hosts rotating exhibitions and has bountiful casual dining options in the adjacent Abbott Square.

We’ll be kicking off this year with the 2022 Director’s Circle Artist and upcoming exhibiting artist, Kathy Aoki. Director’s Circle members will enjoy a day filled with art and good conversation. First, we’ll tour the galleries at Santa Clara University. Afterwards, we’ll head on over to Kathy’s on-campus studio to learn about her process, which will culminate in the unveiling of this year’s Director’s Circle Artwork Commission.