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!

For decades the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe has been working as stewards to protect their ancestral heritage sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. What role has archeology and anthropology played in revealing the 10,000 year history of Santa Clara County and the people indigenous to it, the ancestors of the Muwekma Ohlone? Hear from Monica V. Arellano, Vice Chairwoman of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribal Council and Most Likely Descendent Representative, and Alan Leventhal, Lecturer Emeritus of Anthropology at SJSU and Muwekma Tribal Archeologist, providing pre-contact and historical context on the history and heritage of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. Scholarly collaborations with the faculty and students from the Department of Anthropology at San Jose State University (SJSU) will be presented by Roberto Gonzalez, Chair of the Department of Anthropology, and Jan English-Lueck, Professor of Anthropology, and their students, as they discuss meaningful relationships and how the practice of anthropology and archeology has contributed to the education of the general public by supporting the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe in the development of the exhibition Reclamation.

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.

From natural to man-made frontiers, join us as we explore connections between land and art, from the backroads of Silicon Valley to the stars above. We will begin with an artist talk with Russell Crotty in our main gallery, followed by a panel discussion with Tracy Fish, Dr. Kerry Rohrmeier + Dr. Jan English-Lueck examining the reach of Silicon Valley into the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, and ending with a chance to mingle and observe the full moon through telescopes on our patio.

Curious about how exhibitions come together? Wondering how multiple partners can come together to accomplish a common vision? Learn about the collaboration and partnership between NUMU staff, the Muwekma Ohlone Tribal Council, San José State University anthropology professors and graduate students, and artists in telling the story of the Tribe’s history and heritage.

Join us for this unique opportunity to meet the artists of Terra Firma to learn more about their individual art practices and how this exhibition came about. The program will be facilitated with curator Marianne K. McGrath, and there will be a live Q+A.

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us for Live Figure Drawing and a glass of wine! Participants will reference a live model in various poses for different time periods. This class is uninstructed— the model will have a schedule of poses that they will go through for the entirety of the class.

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us for Live Figure Drawing and a glass of wine! Participants will reference a live model in various poses for different time periods. This class is uninstructed— the model will have a schedule of poses that they will go through for the entirety of the class.

Performing in character as the “Curator of the Museum of Historical Makeovers,” Kathy Aoki will give a humorous lecture on “Koons Ruins,” the estate of imagined art collector Dorothea Vadas James who sets out to destroy the works of world-famous artist Jeff Koons. Known for her fictitious academic excellence, Aoki will reveal the historical underpinnings of the estate, the twists and turns that led to collector James’ quiet fury, and the mission of the Save the Public Eye Foundation that currently manages the estate. Suspension of disbelief is highly recommended, but not required.

Come early or stay late to immerse yourself in Kathy Aoki’s exhibition Koons Ruins at the James Estate in the Mike and Alyce Parsons Gallery at NUMU. This satirical, museum-style installation features prints, paintings, and a peephole diorama that tell the story of “Koons Ruins.” Koons Ruins at the James Estate is sponsored in part by the Borgenicht Foundation and Wanda Kownacki.

We invite you to join NUMU during the week of Indigenous People’s Day to learn more about the Muwekma Ohlone Tribal Council’s effort to regain federal recognition. Hear from Tribal Chairwoman Charlene Nijmeh, Tribal Vice Chairwoman Monica Arellano, and Tribal Ethnohistorian Alan Leventhal as they discuss the tribe’s history, the decades of “politics of erasure” that have led to the present situation, where the fight for the Tribe’s reaffirmation as a federally recognized Tribe stands today, and how you can support the Muwekma Ohlone in their efforts.

NUMU will be opening two new exhibitions, one on November 4th and the other on December 9th, highlighting the history, heritage, culture, and places of significance of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribal Council.

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us for Live Figure Drawing and a glass of wine! Participants will reference a live model in various poses for different time periods. This class is uninstructed— the model will have a schedule of poses that they will go through for the entirety of the class.

Join us for a rare earnest artist talk with Kathy Aoki who will share a behind the scenes look at the conceptual nature of her work and how she produces it. Kathy Aoki has created many satirical, museum-style installations on themes ranging from Hello Kitty Monument, to makeup-dominated landscapes, to pop-diva Gwen Stefani's mortuary temple. How does she create these narratives and the extremely wide-range of "artifacts" and "historical" artworks that accompany them? Find out at this artist talk with live Q&A!

Join us for a special virtual artist talk with Alexander Hernandez, our inaugural Artist in Residence.

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us for Live Figure Drawing with Sean Boyles. Participants will reference a live model in various poses for different time periods and receive instruction from San Jose artist, Sean Boyles.

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us for Live Figure Drawing. Participants will reference a live model in various poses for different time periods. This class is uninstructed— the model will have a schedule of poses that they will go through for the entirety of the class.

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us for Live Figure Drawing. Participants will reference a live model in various poses for different time periods. This class is uninstructed— the model will have a schedule of poses that they will go through for the entirety of the class.

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us for Live Figure Drawing with Sean Boyles. Participants will reference a live model in various poses for different time periods and receive instruction from San Jose artist, Sean Boyles.

NUMU is excited to partner with the Vivace Youth Chorus to bring music to the museum and Los Gatos families. This Family Musical Workshop will be led by Katherine Carmona Arbelaz and feature fun and engaging folk songs with rhythm and movement activities.

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us for Live Figure Drawing. Participants will reference a live model in various poses for different time periods. This class is uninstructed— the model will have a schedule of poses that they will go through for the entirety of the class.

Join us for a special artist talk in NUMU’s gallery with Marie Cameron to learn more about her exhibition Critical Masses, A Very Low Tide. Marie will share insight into the themes of overconsumption and sustainability and how these themes influence her art practice. The artist talk will be followed by light refreshments with time to mingle in the gallery.

Join us for a special virtual artist talk with Luz Donahue, our In the Artist’s Studio artist.

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!

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us for Live Figure Drawing. Participants will reference a live model in various poses for different time periods. This class is uninstructed— the model will have a schedule of poses that they will go through for the entirety of the class.

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us for Live Figure Drawing with Sean Boyles. Participants will reference a live model in various poses for different time periods and receive instruction from San Jose artist, Sean Boyles.

In this virtual webinar, NUMU is excited to have former residents of the Ming Quong Home to share their own stories, remember what it was like living and growing up in Los Gatos, and reflect on the impact Ming Quong had on their lives.

Presented by San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles (SJMQT), New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), and Palo Alto Art Center

Join us for a conversation with Alexander Hernandez, a textile and mixed media artist whose vibrant quilted works explore issues of gender, immigration, and cultural assimilation with dynamic and creative techniques. In this hour-long discussion, Hernandez will discuss his most recent work as the inaugural Artist in Residence at NUMU. He will highlight his experimental approach to textiles utilizing non-traditional materials and techniques such as spray paint, found objects, and accentuation of rips, stains and loose threads.

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Join us for a special in-person exhibition tour of The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories!