De Saissett Museum Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara.
(408) 554-4528; www.scu.edu/deSaisset
Built in 1955, the museum houses rotating art and historical exhibits. It has a permanent display of furnishings and memorabilia from the early mission period as well as Native American artifacts. Tues-Sun, 11-4.
Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for the Visual Arts
Lomita Dr. & Museum Way, Stanford University, Stanford
(650) 723-4177; www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva
20th century European and American art is presented in a variety of indoor and outdoor galleries. In addition, 18 separate galleries showcase selections from the diverse permanent collection, spanning the history of art and representing a broad spectrum of cultures. Wed-Sun, 11-5,Thurs ‘til 8pm.
Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto
(650) 329-2366; www.paacf.org
A nonprofit center dedicated to community art. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Tues, Wed & Thurs, till 10pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
560 S. First St., San Jose
(408) 283-8155. www.sjica.org
This non-profit organization features contemporary cutting edge art, with an emphasis on emerging artists. Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm; Thurs till 8pm; Sat, 12-5pm.
San Jose Museum of Art 110 S. Market St., San Jose
(408) 294-2787; www.sjmusart.org
As one of the gateway sites for ZeroOne San Jose, the museum is transforming its new wing galleries into a showcase for digital art. Tues-Sun 11-5.
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles 520 S. First St., San Jose
(408) 971-0323; www.sjquiltmuseum.org
This unique museum features regularly changing exhibits of contemporary and traditional quilts from around the world. Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm; Thurs open ‘til 8pm.
Stanford University Outdoor Art Stanford has a significant collection of interesting outdoor art. Tours are offered on a regular basis. For information, call (650) 723-4177. For tours, call (650) 723-3469. The Rodin Sculpture Garden contains more than 20 works by Auguste Rodin, including "The Gates of Hell." The Stanford New Guinea Sculpture Garden displays a fascinating collection of totem poles and other sculptures which were created by ten master carvers who came from Papua New Guinea to Stanford in1994. In addition, works by artists such as Henry Moore, Josef Albers, Joan Miró, Alexander Calder and James Rosati are installed throughout the campus.
Triton Museum of Art
1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara (408) 247-3754; www.tritonmuseum.org Contemporary art of the Northern California and Bay Area, with an emphasis on community involvement.Daily, 11-5; Thurs, 'til 9.
