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Curator & Artist Tour of the lost ones
Dec
3
11:00 AM11:00

Curator & Artist Tour of the lost ones

This October, our First Free Sunday 11 AM art tour will be hosted by artist Liz Harvey and guest curator Alisa Polischuk of the lost ones.

the lost ones: iterations and murmurs is an exhibition centered on the artworks, artifacts, and ephemera behind creating the lost ones, a multi-year performance project by Bay Area artist Liz Harvey. For the lost ones performance project, Harvey worked with a range of collaborators, including choreographers Mary Armentrout, Cherie Hill, and Megan Nicely, as well as science editor Lauren Muscatine. The project featured myriad performers rotating through an embroidered performance garment on which participants were invited to stitch images of endangered plants in order to highlight overlooked species, untold feminist histories, and little-acknowledged art practices.

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Collections Lab Opening
Sep
29
5:00 PM17:00

Collections Lab Opening

Join us for the official opening of our long-awaited Collections Lab! This demonstration and prep lab will serve as a dedicated semi-public space to display artifacts, conduct conservation efforts and present public educational programs, and starting Sat, Sept 23, will be accessible to all during museum open hours. This event is reserved for VIPs.

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ArtNow 2023: Unarmed Truth Awards Ceremony
May
20
5:00 PM17:00

ArtNow 2023: Unarmed Truth Awards Ceremony

This special event is reserved for ArtNow exhibiting artists, their parents and teachers. We'll be celebrating the accomplishments of these talented emerging artists, with talks with the NUMU team, significant individuals, and of course the announcement the award winners in this year's exhibition.

Save the date! Registration info will be sent directly to all exhibiting artists and teachers.

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The Muwekma Ohlone Past and Present: Heritage Sites of Significance
Apr
20
5:00 PM17:00

The Muwekma Ohlone Past and Present: Heritage Sites of Significance

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.

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Community Conversations: Land Stewardship
Mar
16
5:00 PM17:00

Community Conversations: Land Stewardship

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.

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Final Frontiers: Discussions of Land & Sky
Mar
2
5:00 PM17:00

Final Frontiers: Discussions of Land & Sky

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.

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The Making of an Exhibition: Reclamation of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe’s History and Heritage
Jan
26
5:00 PM17:00

The Making of an Exhibition: Reclamation of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe’s History and Heritage

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.

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