Institute of Contemporary Art San José
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The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is an art gallery founded in 1980 that is located in downtown San Jose, California.[1]
The San Jose ICA is a non-profit organization, and is a member and community supported art gallery. The San Jose ICA is known as an easily accessible contemporary art space for all ages and backgrounds. They are a big part of the urban fabric of the community. They participate in the South First Friday gallery walks as well as host member and community discussions about their current exhibits. The San Jose ICA is free admission and offers various events such as opening receptions, docent tours, tours for school groups, and Talking Art Lecture Series.[2]
History
Established in 1980, San Jose ICA calls home to downtown San Jose. In the year 2000 the San Jose ICA came under the leadership of Cathy Kimball, former curator at the San Jose Museum of Art. Kimball helped the San Jose ICA to become a better known cultural institution in the Bay Area by presenting the works of renowned artists from the United States and around the world. After working for years toward their long term goal of acquiring a permanent home, in 2006 the San Jose ICA purchased a 7,500-square-foot building in the SoFA (South First Area) Arts District of downtown San Jose. 3,700-square-feet of gallery space within were divided into three different interchangeable gallery spaces that are in cohesive relation to one another.[3] With the increase of gallery space, it allowed for a more continuous and long term exhibition space for site specific, solo, and group installations, a first in the San Jose ICA’s history.[4]
References
- ^ San Francisco, ArtSlant. "San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art". www.artslant.com. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art". www.siliconvalleycontemporary.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Scudder, Kirby. "Kirby Scudder: San Jose ICA brings in innovative artist Amy Ellingson". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ Villarreal, Ignacio. "San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art Relocates". ArtDaily. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
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