Triton Free Fridays Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, tritonmuseum.org The Museum: For 50 years the Triton Museum of Art has housed one of the area’s premier collections of works by Californian artists, including many from the Bay Area and Northern California. It includes rotating exhibitions, as well as a permanent collection of contemporary art, as well as a seven-acre sculpture garden. The Event: The Triton Museum flings open its doors and invites all ages from the community into a gallery-turned-theater for free musical, dance and theatrical performances, usually on the first Friday of the month during spring, summer and fall. The acoustics inside the Warburton Gallery beautifully enhance live music. Dance performances take on a special aura as dancers move gracefully with stunning art as a backdrop. Past entertainment has included international and folk dance groups, guitarists, pianists, symphonic groups and theater troupes. Organizers often choose performance artists who uniquely connect with the local cultural resources and history. Guests can purchase wine and other beverages, and enjoy appetizers. Second Sundays for Families Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford, museum.stanford.edu The Museum: The Cantor Arts Center, one of the most respected art museums in the South Bay, features diverse collections that span continents, cultures and 5,000 years of art history. The Event: The Cantor welcomes families to free events held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the second Sunday of each month through June. It’s a full day of art talks, hands-on art making and gallery adventures for visitors of all ages. The event includes “Spotlights” on art objects in the galleries, and the Drop-in Studio, where families can experiment with art mediums and new techniques. Families are also welcome to dive into themed activities and help themselves to materials for sketching while browsing through galleries. 58 South Bay Accent FROM TOP: COURTESY OF SILVIA POLOTO; COURTESY OF CANTOR ARTS CENTER AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY SILVIA POLOTO, THE TORN BRANCH BORN IN THE ROSEBUSH, 2012. MIXED MEDIA; 96 X 60” BRING THE FAMILY ART+EVENTS
South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2017
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