de Saisset Museum

Fall Exhibition Reception

Thursday, October 4, 2012, 7-8:30 p.m., FREE

Join us to celebrate a new season of exhibitions, including Beyond Function: Fiber, Fabric, and Finery, Jeweled Prosthetics: Jewelry as Extension of Self, and Figure Forward: Works by Bay Area Figurative Artists from the Permanent Collection.

Member Preview

Thursday, October 4, 2012, 6-7 p.m.

Members, come early and enjoy a sneak peek at the exhibitions beginning at 6:15 p.m. Guest Curator Sheryl Nonnenberg and participating artists Kit Davey, Lynn Koolish, and Yvonne Porcella offer and exclusive look at Beyond Function. Then, Melissa Behravesh leads a walk through of her guest curated exhibition Jeweled Prosthetics.

Family Day

Saturday, October 13, 2012, 1-4 p.m., FREE

Enjoy an exciting day of art and activities at the de Saisset Museum's Family Day! Explore your creative side at our hands-on art station. Test your detective skills with a fun art scavenger hunt! Experience the exhibitions as you've never seen them before with the help of an expert docent. And, so much more!

Children and adults of all ages welcome. Activities are ongoing throughout the afternoon and admission is FREE!

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Relieved of All Utility: Three Textile Artists Discuss their Work

Thursday, November 1, 7-8:30 p.m., FREE

In conjunction with Beyond Function: Fiber, Fabric, and Finery artists Therese May, Stephanie Metz, and Pam Moore address the history and traditions surrounding their work as well as new innovations and techniques in the making of quilts, felt art, and lace. The discussion is moderated by Wo Schiffman, owner of Fibre Arts Design Studio in Palo Alto.

These events and programs are funded in part by a grant from Arts Council Silicon Valley, in partnership with the County of Santa Clara and California Arts Council.