SJMA’s Maker Day Community Day celebrates Silicon Valley as a leader of innovation, creativity, technology, and the home of the world-renowned Maker Movement. Learn by doing, and reimagine new uses for objects and materials. This day honors the creative process with hands-on activities for all ages and Maker-inspired creative demonstrations including the San José Public Library’s Maker[Space]Ship (11am–4pm).

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Advance registration will end 24-hours prior to the event date, but tickets will be available at the door!

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Schedule of Events

11am–4pm: Art-making 

Circle of Palms Plaza
– Cardboard Craze STEAM Activities

San José Library’s Maker [Space] Ship
– "The Art of Balance” inspired by Alexander Calder
– Geometric Bubble Makers inspired by Catherine Wagner: Paradox Observed

First Floor, Lobby
– Sun Prints inspired by Catherine Wagner: Paradox Observed

First Floor, Wendel Center
– Darius B’Alexander’s Sticker Critter station
– LED Light-up Bug Beasts inspired by Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World

12–4pm: Public Drop-in Exhibition Tours

Second Floor Exhibitions
– Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World
– Undersoul: Jay DeFeo

First Floor Exhibitions
– Screen Acts: Women in Film and Video
– Catherine Wagner: Paradox Observed

Lower Level Exhibition
– Koret Gallery: Rina Banerjee Learning Lab

Thank you to our sponsors! Programs at SJMA are made possible by generous support from a Cultural Affairs Grant from the City of San José.

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