Works/San José, art and performance center

06/18/2026

Boundaries of the Self

sjsu masters of fine art 2026
opening night with First Friday art walk: June 5, 5pm-9pm
exhibition: June 6–27, 2026
hours: Fridays 12–6pm, Saturdays and Sundays 12–4pm

artists:
Elisabeth Koss
Jeevan Andrew Kracht
Zoey Mubiru
Andy Nguyen
Peter Schreiber
Roger Smith

Boundaries of the Self is an examination of how we construct ourselves in relation to social norms, family history, identity politics, and geographies, often in conflict with the desire to be seen as an individual. The exhibition brings together the work of six emerging artists whose practices explore the tension between individual needs and the needs of the collective. Through varied perspectives and personal narratives, the artists examine what it means to belong, both to oneself and within a community. The artists in this exhibition share an interest in medium as a “mediator” of the boundaries between self and others, while connecting lineages of craft and tradition.

06/10/2026

A few scenes from tonight's Well-RED with

06/02/2026

Boundaries of the Self

sjsu masters of fine art 2026
opening night with First Friday art walk: June 5, 5pm-9pm
exhibition: June 6–27, 2026
hours: Fridays 12–6pm, Saturdays and Sundays 12–4pm

artists:
Elisabeth Koss
Jeevan Andrew Kracht
Zoey Mubiru
Andy Nguyen
Peter Schreiber
Roger Smith

Boundaries of the Self is an examination of how we construct ourselves in relation to social norms, family history, identity politics, and geographies, often in conflict with the desire to be seen as an individual. The exhibition brings together the work of six emerging artists whose practices explore the tension between individual needs and the needs of the collective. Through varied perspectives and personal narratives, the artists examine what it means to belong, both to oneself and within a community. The artists in this exhibition share an interest in medium as a “mediator” of the boundaries between self and others, while connecting lineages of craft and tradition.

05/21/2026

Refraction: sjsu animation & illustration bfa 2026

exhibition closes Saturday May 23, 2026
hours: Fridays 12pm–6pm, Saturday 12pm-4pm

More than seventy graduates present work in animation, character design, story, visual development, 3D modeling, gaming, and more. With hundreds of images, 3D printed characters, games, books, and more than 20 video screens running, come and explore work from the next generation of storytellers and visual entertainers.

12/22/2025

📣Open Call for Art to start 2026!
Super Hunger Anti-Valentine Bowl Games part LX

Pictured art by (Gary Tolomei) A State of Serious Mayhem Ensued
artwork in Super Hunger Anti-Valentine Bowl Games part LX

In 2026 the South Bay will host the Super Bowl, the World Cup, and a new Hunger Games film will premier. At the time of our bi-annual (Anti) Valentine Show, we reprise our Super Bowl/Anti-Valentine/Hunger Games mashup of ten years ago when the Bay Area previously hosted the big game. this exhibition will be a broad view of sport, violence, love, and the overall state of our society. All media is welcome including sculpture and video.

Register your art (link in bio & below)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB1oEO0dC6oGP7nHA9oUBDWPwLSRQUvP1r700RCCD9C0N7pQ/viewform

See the Call link for specifications, but we intend to accept every artwork submitted and delivered, so long as within the specifications. Simply register and bring your art.

key dates:
art drop off on 3 days: 2-4pm Saturday January 10; 2-6pm Friday January 16; and 2-4pm Saturday January 17
opening reception: 5-7pm Saturday, January 24
exhibit: January 25–February 15, 2026

12/14/2025

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SVCREATES has an ongoing commitment to shift our programming and support to match the evolving needs of our arts community. From 1991 to 2017, the SVLaureate Program awarded over 150 artists in recognition of their creative talent and investment in the community. Starting in 2017, this program grew....

11/29/2025

We are open this weekend 12-4pm—come on over! on Sunday, Nov 30 come in and chat with Edge of Softness artist and guest co-curator Cynthia Yadira Gonzalez!