Friday, May 10, 2013

San Jose's Amazing Art Scene

By William Fenst


Visitors to this huge Californian town shouldn't ever miss a chance to explore the city's fascinating art galleries displaying the fine arts in San Jose. The scene of San Jose humanities revolves much around the San Jose Museum of Art; the San Jose Quilt and Textile Museum and the Kaleid Gallery are also great destinations. In addition to the city's diverse selection of attractions, the wide selection of museums and galleries of fine arts in San Jose appeal a considerable number of guests and art fans. Right here there is a little top level view of all main fine art museums and studios in San Jose.

San Jose Museum of Art

Thought of as the hottest enterprise amongst the San Jose arts galleries and museums, the San Jose Museum of Art is one leading institution illustrating some fantastic modern art exhibits and displays. This extraordinary art establishment is devoted to the modern art of our time. This museum offers to its visitors a great experience due to its different exhibitions. Come to the museum to examine out its vast range of permanent collections and take a free audio self-guided tour or a steered tour to discover more about the exhibits and the art works displayed here. The latest exhibit at San Jose Museum of Art is the work of Sandow Birk.

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles

Visit the unique locale of San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles while visiting in this town. This art museum snuggled in the vibrant downtown is an extraordinary and one-off museum that showcases an intensive collection of hereabouts and worldwide made quilts, ethnic textiles, threads and fabric art. This is the only museum in the whole country that showcases textile arts. Now, the museum incorporates a vast collection of over 550 quilts, ethnic textile and garments, designed by the artists of 20th and 21st century. Interested guests can visit the onsite research library, which boasts over 500 books relevant to the textile art's history and systems. Really, this museum in San Jose is a unique and outstanding setting, where you can see a different sort of some provoking fabric fine art collections.

Kaleid Gallery

The Kaleid Gallery in San Jose is a superb art studio, housing a huge collection of art works of the artists that participated in Brian Root's bushy sub culture. This venue is a must-visit choice for all art enthusiasts in San Jose. The studio showcases a number of rarely found art works. Apart from the classic paintings, you'll find animal illustration, anthropomorphism, cartoon art works and folklore at this location. In addition, the gallery also has several fantasy art works on view. The location boasts year-long events and exhibitions; guests interested to check out their latest collections can read their website and look at the pictures of the gallery's vast array of sculptures, art works and paintings on display.

San Jose Rep

Launched in 1980 as San Jose's first pro theatre, the San Jose Rep has endured and grown into s respectable theatre recognized for its excellence across the nation. The Rep has a rep for every type of theatre, from the classics to edgy recent works. The Rep has received many accolades in its 30+ year history, including designations and awards for performances of The Kite Runner, As You Lie It, Groundswell, and the 25th Yearly Putnam County Spelling Bee. The Rep is a gorgeous venue in the guts of downtown San Jose and encircled by fine and casual restaurants, premiere shopping and the city's best nightclubs, wine bars and music scene. There's not a need to leave the Rep however , with the Curtain Call Patron Lounge and free onstage music after performances on selected nights. The Rep is San Jose's premiere theatre destination and experience.

Symphony Silicon Valley, at the California Theatre

When the San Jose Symphony melted in 2001 after a 30 year run, it was reincarnated as the Symphony Silicon Valley that performs at the California Theatre. The Symphony Silicon Valley performs classic works as well as more contemporary arrangements, while also demonstrating smaller group arrangements and soloists. The symphony Silicon Valley is the premiere ensemble in San Jose and performs with world class talent and direction.

The California Theatre

First open in 1927, the California Theatre was closed for years before a $75 million rennovation in 2004. The theatre is currently a modern facility seating 1100 guests, re-designed to capture its original 1920's stlye. Found in San Jose's South First Area District (SoFa), the California Theatre is in the center of San Jose's arts and culture scene, diagonally opposite to The Stage, Institute of Modern Art, numerous diners, bars, jazz clubs, and smaller music locations.




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