The Art Museum in the Tait Avenue Firehouse
4 Tait Avenue on the corner at W. Main St.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408.354.2646
Open Wednesday – Sunday, Noon – 4pm
This 1927 Spanish Eclectic former firehouse is designated by
the State Historical Resources Commission,
and Santa Clara County Point of Historical Interest No. SCL-060.
The Art Museum...
- Attracts fine and far-reaching artists, emerging and professional artists, and seasoned amateurs.
- Displays works in many diverse media of the quality seen in top galleries.
- Hosts two juried art shows, providing one of the few opportunities for emerging artists in the Bay Area.
- Exhibits creative works by elementary and high school students.
Next Exhibit
Los Gatos High School
Annual Student Art Show
May 8 -
May 29
Reception: May 8,
6-8pm
2008 Exhibition Schedule
Los Gatos High School
Annual Student Art Show
May 8 -
May 29
Reception: May 8,
6-8pm
The Green Show!
With Maralyn Miller,
Pat Sherwood, & Alrie Middlebrook
June 5 - August 8
Reception: June 8,
1-4pm
Artist Talk: July 20, 3pm
Sex, Politics and
Misogyny!
With Peter Langenbach
and Kenney Mencher
August 14 - October 24
Reception: 17, 1-4pm
Los Gatos Art
Association Member Show
October 30 - December
5
Reception: November 9,
1-4pm
Previous Exhibits in
2008
Los Gatos Art Association
Annual Open Juried Show
April 3 - May 2
Hillbrook School Student Art ShowFebruary 28, 2008 - March 28, 2008
Previous Exhibits in 2007
Jules Halfant
"60 Years of American Art"
November 24, 2006 – February 25, 2007
Rick Tharp
"Tharp Did It"
March 2, 2007 – March 30, 2007
Los Gatos Art
Association
Annual Open Juried Show
April 5, 2007 – April 28, 2007
Los Gatos High
Annual School Exhibit
May3, 2007 – May 26, 2007
Shelly Spray
"Behind Closed Doors, Fine-Art Surgical Photography"
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Rosalie Lang
"On the Rocks"
May31, 2007 – July 28, 2007
Peter Hobbs Digrazia
"Asleep in America, Photographic Reflections"
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Ursula O'Farrell
"Redefining Figurative Abstraction"
August 9, 2007 – October 13, 2007
Los Gatos Art
Association Member Show
October 25, 2007 – November 30, 2007
Florence de Bretagne
"Imaginative Paintings of Nature"
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Jeff Zaruba
"Abstract Architectural Photography"
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Gordon Smedt
"Large Scale Object Paintings"
December 6, 2007 – February 23, 2008
Shop@theMuseum
offering visitors a truly unique collection of jewelry and decorative items.
All have been created by talented local artists, and are available for purchase.
For more information see the Shop@theMuseum page
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All classes are held at the Art Museum unless otherwise noted.
Registration and pre-payment are required.
Materials are supplied for children and teen classes; all other classes will provide a materials list for the student in advance.
Classes are held in gallery spaces; students are asked to respect the art of those exhibiting at the museum.
Members of the Museums of Los Gatos receive a discount on class fees. Joining is easy and can be done at the time you register for classes. Note that a Household or higher membership allows more than one person at the same address to receive the discount. Senior, Student or Individual memberships allow only the person on the membership list to register at membership rates for class, but you can upgrade to a higher level.
Life Drawing Classes
Tuesdays, 2:30-5:00 pm
Ongoing
Drop-in basis
Uninstructed; no registration required
$14.00 per session
For information call our administrative offices
408.395.7375
ARTISTS!
Are you interested in exhibiting at the Art Museum of Los Gatos?
We welcome the opportunity to review and consider your work for possible future exhibits.
Criteria for Artists Wishing to Display Artwork
at the Art Museum of Los Gatos
ARTIST MUST PROVIDE:
1. Digital photos on CD or photographs of recent work, with size,
medium and title. No slides, please!
2. Resume with attached newspaper or magazine articles
Current contact information.
3. Artists Statement including website information.
Include a stamped self-addressed envelope for return of above
Submit to:
Art Museum of Los Gatos
Attention: Catherine Politopoulos
P.O. Box 1904
Los Gatos, CA 95031
The Museums of Los Gatos is a non-profit educational institution that promotes and encourages a greater understanding of our rich local history and the fine arts through its exhibitions, collections and programs for the benefit of Los Gatos residents, and visitors to Los Gatos.
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