The art gallery in the Carmen Castellano Fine Arts Center hosts a variety of exhibits of local, national, and international artists working across mediums. Each artist's exhibit includes an opening or closing reception, drop in viewing hours, and an artist talk. During the artist talk, the artist discusses their work, inspiration, mediums, and more. Students are also able to ask questions and meet the artist.
See the artists below for academic year 2025 - 2026.
For more information on the Art Department at SJCC, see their website or their Instagram.
Use Gale: Fine Arts to search through 670 fine arts journals, magazines, and other publications from Afterimage and Animation Magazine to Watercolor Artist and Women's Art Magazine.
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Jung Sun Lee is an artist who explores the themes of identity, belonging, and the meaning of life through geometric, architectural, and sculptural forms. Lee's art is multidimensional and layered, reflecting the artist's view of the human experience and the continuity of life across the timeline.
Visit the gallery to view the artist's show "Nomad Reflection: Life Goes On," in person or view more on the artist's Instagram. View SJCC Art's Instagram page, watch the artist's talk below, or browse books and online resources about art styles, movements, history, and more.
Try one of almost 350 videos on the applied arts including crafts, fashion, graphic design, ceramics, and even AI art.
Learn about the visual arts through artists, artistic movements, and artistic elements. Choose from over 300 films on topics like "What is Art Good For?," "Color & Light," or "Smart Secrets of Great Paintings."
Learn about famous artists, art across eras, and art around the world in over 600 different videos.
Over 100 full-length videos on different kinds of cameras and film, how to use cameras, how to take photos, and famous photographers.
The Alameda ArtWorks are artists studios to produce work, teach art classes, and offer Open Studios for the public to see the creative process.
Learn more about art classes, studio rentals, and other events. Current artists range from painters, photographers, glassworkers, collage artists, mosaicists, textile artists, and more.
"Chopsticks Alley Art promotes Southeast Asian cultural heritage through the arts." They, "celebrate the cultural diversity of Southeast Asian contemporary art to foster greater understanding and connect communities," and "offer arts-based programs and classes, exhibits, and community events to create an engaging environment of celebration, understanding, and support."
This non-profit advocates for public art and connects local artists to place and community. Offering workshops, youth art education and programs, art exhibits, and artist studios, Local Color has blossomed into a community hub. Learn more about their events or take yourself on a self-guided tour of 50 murals around San Jose.
Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA) is "an inclusive contemporary arts space grounded in the Chicano/Latino experience that incubates new visual, literary, and performance art in order to engage people in civic dialogue and community transformation." Programs and exhibits include visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts.
The Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild (OVCAG) is based in Sunnyvale, CA. Created to support the clay artists working in and around Silicon Valley, OVCAG is a collaborative of 90+ artists, sponsors, and students presenting workshops, selling their work, and hosting the annual Clay Carnival.
Visual Philosophy is an art studio, maker space, and creative community for students, community members, teachers, and professionals. Take classes, attend events, or rent studio space. With a print studio, computer lab, hot shop, and wood shop, this artists' space covers a wide range of media. Attend an art exhibit or try your hand at creating during an art night.
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Free for college students when you show your student ID! View rotating and permanent exhibits, attend a free event like art classes, artist talks, or First Fridays. |
View a variety of exhibits, attend an art talk, join their book club, take an art class, or explore their sculpture garden. Located in Santa Clara, this museum offers free admission to all. |
View special exhibits on textiles, quilting, and other fiber arts such as basketry, quilting, garments, and textiles around the world. Attend artist talks to learn about a variety of mediums and styles from costumers to weavers. |
Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art for exhibits, panel discussions, art demos, performances, and more. Check out current exhibitions on their calendar or visit for a unique workshop. |
Open Educational Resources (OER) are books and online courses that are created and distributed for free by experts and professors. Learn about art history, art appreciation, and more from scholars in the field through any of the resources shared below:
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Learning Digital Photography This textbook is designed to guide you through the essential skills and techniques needed to become a proficient photographer |
"The historical background of art history has been written from the canon of wealthy individuals from Western countries focusing on well-known art and artifacts in isolated environments. To become more culturally inclusive, the textbook is written to redefine art history by discussing art from every continent, civilization, and unknown artists and comparing different cultures that existed at the same time." |
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"Keeping your eyes open is what Art History is all about. To take the time to look carefully at a work of art, to identify its formal elements, and to think about the context of its creation. To approach all the imagery you see thoughtfully, and to take those skills of critical thinking and analysis into the rest of your life." |
"At the end of this book, we hope to have a roadmap to guide you through these exciting early days as a photographer, from understanding how to use your camera to making your own printed photographs in a darkroom." |
A World Perspective of Art Appreciation "Art appreciation is centered on the ability to view art throughout history, focusing on the cultures and the people, and how art developed in the specific periods. You cannot understand art without understanding the culture, their use of materials and sense of beauty. Art is also conveyed by the simple act of creating art for art’s sake. Every person is born with the innate desire to create art and similar to other professions, training is essential in honing skills to produce art." |
"Who am I? What is beautiful? These questions populate our lives and inform our perceptions of the world. Explore these questions according to the expressions of artists from all over the world. Go beyond Western art to consider where art comes from and how it impacts all of us." |
Introduction to Art Concepts "Provides a foundational exploration of art. It covers key themes such as the principles of design, elements of art, various media, and the diverse roles art plays in society. The book introduces major movements and styles, encouraging critical thinking about how art reflects and influences human experiences." |
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