On any given day at SJMA, you will find visitors engaged in lively conversations about the works on view; families gathered around the hands-on learning stations in the galleries; couples on a date watching interviews with artists on an iPod Touch and people talking with SJMA’s helpful gallery representatives, who speak some six languages among them! SJMA prides itself on its commitment to making the experience of this museum unlike your stereotypical, old-time hushed museum visit. The Museum’s commitment to being welcoming and to engaging your creative thinking—whether you are an experienced art lover or a first-time visitor—sets SJMA apart.

Part of the allure of modern and contemporary art is the expectation of the unexpected. New art brings with it new ideas. It brings us the chance to propel our imaginations in new directions; it may challenge us to grapple with the myriad complexities of today’s world. And at SJMA, you can also see exciting new work by West Coast artists that reveals the diverse cultures, bold experimentation, and remarkable willingness for innovation that make this place so special.

We hope you will come to SJMA with a mindset that is similarly curious and creative. We also hope you will use this new website to learn more about everything happening at SJMA. If you have comments on the site, please let us know. We love to hear from you!

Susan Krane
Oshman Executive Director

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