de Saisset Museum
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She Sang Me A Good Luck Song: The California Indian Photographs of Dugan Aguilar
On View though November 30, 2018
An exhibition of photographs by Dugan Aguilar that reveals the richness and vibrancy of Native California cultures.
Image: Dugan Aguilar, Cousin Fred, Truckee, 1982, black and white photograph, image courtesy of the artist and Exhibit Envoy.
The de Saisset Museum houses an expansive collection of more than 12,500 objects, including Fletcher Benton, Going Around the Corner with X, 2008, painted steel, Gift of the artist with assistance from Paula Kirkeby, in honor of William Rewak, S.J., 2013.4.1.
The de Saisset Museum hosts 10-15 temporary exhibitions each year and in addition to its permanent California History display. Exhibitions connect to the rich art and history of California by highlighting the diversity of our community, addressing issues of contemporary society, and showcasing the strengths of our permanent collection.
The de Saisset Museum is committed to supporting education for all ages through our collection, exhibitions, programs, and docent tours.
Rotating Images: Fletcher Benton, Going Around the Corner with X, 2008, painted steel, Gift of the artist, with assistance from Paula Kirkeby, in honor of William Rewak, S.J., 2013.4.1. Monica Lundy, Ladies of the Barbary Coast, 2014, 22 kt. gold, 16 kt. gold, 11 kt. gold, white gold, pulverized charcoal, mica flake, coffee, gouache, acrylic medium on Arches paper mounted on panel, 61 x 82 x 2 in., Courtesy of the Nancy Toomey Fine Arts. Class visit to the museum's collections storage vault with Professor Karen Fraser. Photo courtesy Chuck Barry.
Museum Hours
CURRENTLY CLOSED
Due to the poor air quality as a result of the ongoing Camp fire in Northern California, the de Saisset Museum will be closed today through the weekend. Classes and general operations at Santa Clara University have been canceled through the weekend.
The museum will re-open on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Our thoughts continue to be with those affected by the devastating fires in Butte County, as well as those affected by the Woolsey Fire.
View the full message from Father Engh here: https://bit.ly/2A5o3px.