Join Made of Memory exhibiting artist Dana Harris Seeger and experimental psychologist Dr. Patti Simone for a virtual talk as they discuss their understanding of memory, through the lenses of art and science.

Join us for this unique opportunity to hear from Made of Memory exhibiting artist Priyanka Rana in conversation with Dr. Beth Citron about art, memory, and the Indian diaspora.

This crewelwork pincushion motif was inspired by the May Morris-designed bed hangings on William Morris’s bed at Kelmscott Manor. It incorporates the Rose Wreath Panel, designed by William Morris and stitched by May. The pincushion was created using crewel wool on a linen ground and stitched in the authentic fashion of May Morris.

Join Richard D. Mohr, ceramics historian and author of several books on LGBTQ+ social and political issues, for part two of a lecture series on local artists Frank Ingerson and George Dennison, who are the subjects of his recent book The Splendid Disarray of Beauty: The Boys, the Tiles, the Joy of Cathedral Oaks - A Study in the Arts and Crafts Community. In this presentation, Mohr will discuss the social importance and impact of Ingerson and Dennison’s well-known romantic relationship, and how The Boys contributed to queer history as arguably America’s first transparently common-law-married gay couple.

Join us and Richard D. Mohr, ceramics historian, author, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois - Urbana, for part one of a lecture series on local artists Frank Ingerson and George Dennison. The Boys, as they were affectionately known, are the subjects of his recently published book The Splendid Disarray of Beauty: The Boys, the Tiles, the Joy of Cathedral Oaks - A Study in the Arts and Crafts Community. In this presentation, Mohr will discuss Ingerson and Dennison’s prolific art careers and their many contributions to the Arts & Crafts movement, as well as the California art scene at large.   

Interested in trying embroidery for the first time or brushing up on your needlework skills? Looking for a fun evening activity to do with a group of friends, coworkers, or family members? Join us for Bite-Size Embroidery for Beginners. Easy and fun, you will leave with a completed embroidery and a sense of accomplishment!

Taking inspiration from our exhibition Terra Firma, join us for a special panel discussion exploring the importance of land stewardship, conservation, and environmental policy, curated by Marianne McGrath. Hear from experts Don Hankins, Professor of Geography and Planning at California State University, Chico, Sasha Berleman Ph.D., Director of Fire Forward, and Valentin Lopez, Chairman of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band.

What happens when it’s socially possible for women to participate in the workforce in a meaningful and equitable way?

Join us for a special panel discussion facilitated by artist Sawyer Rose. We will unpack the many themes present in her exhibition Carrying Stones, including the gender pay gap, leadership advancement opportunities for women, gendered expectations and requirements, workforce participation and retention, and breaking through the glass ceiling. Let’s examine the structures of our society and reflect on the barriers, opportunities and systems that women face and navigate daily.

We’re excited to partner with the San Jose Woman’s Club to welcome our community back for our first in-person program, SHIFT \ work in support of our current exhibition SAWYER ROSE: Carrying Stones. Sawyer will lead the conversation and explore the question:

How much work do you actually do in a day?

We invite you to an interactive event exploring invisible labor and its disproportionate effect on women. Attendees will analyze their own work patterns, build simple, on-the-fly data visualizations of their labor hours, and learn where they (or their partners and friends) fit into the larger labor landscape.

The San Jose Woman’s Club is a nonprofit organization that strives to give back to the community they live in.

In this Community Conversation, we will explore the role of public art and policymaking in recognizing the labor and legacies of women’s work. Inspired by the themes present in Sawyer Rose’s exhibition, let’s discuss how we hold space for women as institutions, individuals, and collectives.

Join us in conversation with Womanhood Project. Womanhood, a project of Art Builds Community, is an arts-based initiative that explores different ways to commemorate women from all intersectional identities and their significant contributions to the region and beyond. Womanhood is an initiative through the County of Santa Clara Office of Women's Policy. You can learn more about Womanhood Project here!

In this Community Conversation, we will unpack the stereotypes of the “starving artist”. Inspired by the themes present in Sawyer Rose’s work, how can we dismantle misconceptions about artist labor?