Silicon Valley Asian Art Center 硅谷亞洲藝術中心 is an unique art gallery, specializing in Chinese artists…read more It's located at the south border of Santa Clara and bordering San Jose. I never knew Central Computer building on Stevens Creek housed multiple businesses. SVAAC is on the top floor. I was invited by artist Yu Chungmin 余春明 for an open house. Because a government official was visiting the gallery. The meet-and-greet was held on December 8, 2022. I got a chance to appreciate all the art pieces while listening to the artist, the curator and m. The gallery has frequent exhibits from many artists in the exhibit hall, workshop and bookstore. Parking lot is in the rear of the building. Restroom is in the floor lobby. I got a chance to take a picture with the artist and view the art exhibit, as well as meeting influential people.

Found out about this place through South First Fridays, and decided to check it out this past…read moreweekend. The current exhibition was set up in a small gallery sharing a space with Chopsticks Alley in an adjacent room of the building. With the theme "Super Hunger Anti-Valentine Bowl Games part LX", I had the pleasure of viewing Baseball, Boose, and Beyonce (acrylic on canvas 2025) by Hadi Aghaee, a bold and impressive piece representing power imbalance. But the rest of the artworks were quite engaging too, one of my faves being Jonathan Kermit's The Inexplicable Mys-tree of the Heart. Works SJ presents a variety of meaningful art displays, musical performances, and creative events showcasing the talents and diversity of the art community in the south bay, and supports education in the arts as well. I enjoyed my recent visit, being able to explore all of the beautiful pieces at my own pace, with free entry. Staff/volunteers were available on site ready to answer questions or assist guests, and merchandise was being sold outside just around the corner.

This was probably the best gallery I went to see during the free First Friday Art Walk. Definitely…read morethe place to check out if you want to do take advantage of the free galleries.

Came here for a Hidemi art show one weekend. It's located upstairs and the proprietor was very nice…read moreand accommodating. Somewhat challenging parking in the crowded downtown area. I would come back here for another art gallery showing.

I found this gallery researching contemporary and pop artists and was thrilled to discover that…read moreGordon Smedt's work was showing in this Fine Art Gallery in he heart of Los Gatos/Silicon Valley. Whitney Modern spotlights art from internationally recognized and collected artists including Smedt, and I have visited a number of times, and each time have been treated to new artists and styles. Just this past month Gordon Smedt had his Leisure and Light show with all his new works. What an incredible and fun show, and Whitney Modern was the perfect intimate venue for this show. My family loves coming here and Suzanne, Whitney Modern Gallerist, is so nice and engaging, and very knowledgeable on many great artists. These are artists and works that are thought provoking, fun, and ones that are not only worth collecting, but pieces you dream of having at home or in the office. Didn't experience any pressure here, just a fun and friendly environment, and a place for all lovers of art to enjoy. Definitely worth a visit, and highly recommend going to one of Gordon's future showings, as his still-life large format works are absolutely brilliant.

What a surprise of a find!!! This was so much more interesting, and fun, than we expected it to be…read more The artists are all very talented, and to have them display their works out in the park, is awesome. We talked with several artists, and learned so much about each of them, as well as the glass blowing art itself. So much time and effort (not to mention talent) goes into creating these works. As one other YELPER says "good luck trying to leave without picking up at least one"... We left with a couple, and there were people with baskets full of their wonderful finds. The best part of this event, for me, is that I have some items that I know who created them, and a story behind them. So much more meaningful...

Besides the amazing spectacle of seeing over 2,000 glass pumpkins all at once, visitors to the…read morepatch have a unique opportunity to meet and talk directly to the artists, while buying glass pumpkins to decorate the harvest table. Quite a sight to see! Besides glass pumpkins, also stained glass works and glass vegetables and fruit are on exhibit and available for sale. Amid a rustic setting of hay bales, the event is free to the public. Proceeds benefit the Los Gatos High School and local glass artists. Always in October, I believe; for 2008 its Oct 4 and 5th.

Awesome art show! I loved seeing the pieces, the music wasn't obnoxious, and I'm looking forward to…read moreseeing and hearing more from this place! :)

I was a small business owner who rented a studio space for almost 4 years at Citadel. In 2017 I was…read moreevicted over a suppose visitor violation, but under law I was not given any official reason for contract termination which I believe should be illegal. The 'Office Managers' that issued me this eviction at the time were two women by the name of Jackie and Sally. They were both highly unprofessional and unqualified to manage the building and tenants. Since their employment, I had seen an increase in pest disturbance and security issues. In my specific unit there were bird and rat feces littered everywhere, despite both Sally and Jackie emailing the tenants saying they had hired pest control and were handling it. I believe I was evicted because during a phone call, I stated to Sally that her behavior towards me and the very few people I've allowed as guests in my unit, was unprofessional and inappropriate. I have witnessed and heard Sally verbally scream and threaten other tenants who were in compliance. I would not recommend renting a space at Citadel as long as Brown Associates is still allowing these women to be employed there.

Cool art walk with free admission to a variety of art museums, galleries, and exhibits, as well as…read morelive music performances, this past Friday. Not all venues were within walking distance. Sure there was a cluster of them in the SoFA district, along South First and Second Street. But others were in the Martha Garden District, an inconvenient distance away. This included Machu Picchu Gallery of the Americas at the Citadel Art Studios ("Amazonian Rainforest Arpillera" 3D cloth appliques) and the Art Ark Gallery (featuring "The Last Set Before Dawn" by Lilly Horani). I viewed some amazing art pieces at Chopsticks Alley Gallery and Works SJ. Listened to Opera singers outside the California Theatre, as well as the sounds of the Michael Webster Quartet on the piano, drums, bass, saxophone, and clarinet in the SJZ Break Room. There was more art to explore at MACLA (current program "From Their Hands to Ours"), as well as live entertainment in the attached Castellano Playhouse, the talented musicians of Los Calderones putting on a show for the crowd. Also checked out "The Woven Pixel" exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, and was impressed by the beautiful displays of this unique art form. South First Fridays hosts more lively events throughout the year, such as the SubZERO festival which I've enjoyed before. But this past weekend, the kickoff to the new year was more mellow, no crowds to deal with, just appreciation of the arts. There were a couple food trucks outside some of the bars and entertainment venues too (Tacos El Cowboy, and Stinky Noodle), and no shortage of food options from local businesses in the area to enjoy a snack or meal on this lovely winter evening.

Visited August 1st, the first Friday of the month, for our very first time. We arrived around 6PM,…read moreexcited to see what the Art Walk was all about--but were immediately met with an overwhelming sewage odor. There were only a handful of booths and a few run‑down galleries, and honestly, I wasn't even sure if visitors were supposed to go inside some of them. The crowd was extremely sparse, with just a DJ playing in the background. Maybe things picked up later in the evening between 6 and 10PM, but based on what we saw, it was underwhelming and disappointing. I wanted to love this event--it has so much potential to be vibrant and inspiring--but as it is now, I'm not sure I'd go back. Very sad, because it really could have been awesome.

The Sistine Chapel Exhibition in San Jose was decent at best. I feel the location of the exhibit…read morewas poorly chosen for a multitude of reasons... (limited parking and overall set-up just to name a few)... and not to mention that for the price of two adult tickets, a whopping $74? It was HIGHWAY ROBBERY! The advertising for this exhibit promised awe and wonder and what we got was anything but. First and foremost, I gifted this experience to my mother because she has always wanted to see Michelangelo's work in Italy and I thought this would be "the next best thing." Much to both of our dismay, it was FAR from it. Secondly, you are REQUIRED to download an app in order to interact with or get information for the pieces in the exhibition. You then use that app to scan QR codes throughout the exhibit that have been paired with each 17 foot rendition of the Sistine's panels.....but please be advised, the audio for this is not only cheesy... but borderline CRINGE. Not to mention, that although you are expected to bring your own headphones for this audio tour .... If you don't, THEY DON'T CARE. Let me explain....they tell you upon checking-in to download the app and use your headphones but in the same breath, if you don't have any.... that you can play it out loud too if you'd like.... Now, imagine being in the MIDDLE of your own audio for a piece and someone walks up, scans the QR code and begins blaring the same audio again from the beginning ...and you can no longer concentrate on what you are hearing because you hear THEIR audio as well. It was a horrid set-up. This happened no less than three times throughout the self-guided tour. There are very few places to sit for those who have trouble walking.... there are no bathrooms anywhere in the vicinity of this exhibition and there is no clearly defined path to explain where to go, which led to a lot of folks milling about, clumsily crossing over one another to scan the darn QR codes and with a 50 / 50 chance that the individual in question had no headphones.... you will end up disappointed in the experience as a whole. You are honestly better off going to a real museum or saving your money for a trip to Italy. HARD PASS suggested to anyone debating coming to this exhibition....

The Sistine chapel exhibit was neat, but wasn't really the life-changing experience that the…read moremarketing promotions described. Although I attended so the marketing was successful. The event is in one big auditorium with large fabric printed and back lit pictures in the arrangement of the original chapel. They upsell with audio tour device and drinks, which I don't mind, but it can get pricey relative to listed price. Also museums have a lot more for less, so they're not really competitive. However, they will be packed up quick since this is for a limited time only (high pressure marketing, again!) All and all, maybe going proves I'm an old soul as I was younger by many, many decades than everyone else... In other words, the vibe I got was that Tom Selleck was going to sell me a reverse mortgage as I was exiting through the gift shop...

A unique collection and buying experience for art enthusiasts! Mona (the owner) spent hours with me…read moreexplaining how she met the artists, what style of painting they used and talking about each piece with such passion. I walked out with two pieces and still have a third on my mind! Highly recommend stopping in and taking a peek!