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Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose

Name: Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose
Address: 560 S 1st Street, San Jose, CA, 95113, US
Telephone: +14082838155
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The ICA San José is an energetic art space located in downtown San Jose dedicated to making contemp Today, we remain dedicated to that vision. Admission is free.

The ICA was founded in 1980 by a group of local artists who wanted to present cutting-edge, innovative art and experimental work in a curated space. Their goal was to get out in front of traditional museum programming and to present the newest work being created in the region. The mission of the ICA is to encourage creativity by presenting and interpreting thought-provoking contemporary art to a d

iverse audience. We are uniquely positioned between the area’s large museums and smaller galleries, which allows us to present the work of established regional artists, while also offering exhibition opportunities for emerging and under-recognized mid-career artists. Donations welcomed. Each year the ICA presents 10 – 12 visual art exhibitions in our three galleries that feature drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and digital works addressing a range of subjects and themes. The ICA Lounge is a contemporary art library located at the entrance of the gallery that provides access to materials that directly complement our exhibitions and programs, including international art journals, exhibition catalogs, artists’ monographs, and multimedia education resources. The Lounge also features video interviews with exhibiting artists, as well as recorded footage of ICA workshops and discussions. Our educational programming includes Talking Art panel discussions, outstanding printed and web-based exhibition didactics, publications, free exhibition tours and excursions, as well as artist studio and gallery visits and field trips offered as exclusive membership benefits.

08/28/2026

Thank you for attending the closing program for Miguel Novelo’s (Miguel Novelo) 𝘐𝘕𝘍𝘙𝘈𝘔𝘜𝘕𝘋𝘖! We were thrilled to host Asian Art Museum curator Naz Cuguoğlu (Naz Cuguoğlu) and UC Santa Cruz professor Dr. Edward A. Shanken (Edward A. Shanken) to dive deeper into technoshamanism, as well as 🌀, the spirit formerly known as Champoy (ᜆ᜔ᜐᜋ᜔ᜉᜓᜌ᜔ 🏴 champoy 🌈), who activated [𝘴𝘶𝘦ñ𝘰𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘰] with a breathtaking performance with Miguel Novelo.

The ICA is currently closed for installation, but join us for the opening of Greg Ito’s (𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑮 𝑰𝑻𝑶 𝑺𝑻𝑼𝑫𝑰𝑶) 𝘛𝘰 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 on September 18th. More information is available in our bio.

08/26/2026

Excited about Greg Ito’s 𝘛𝘰 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦? So are we! In anticipation of the opening event on September 18th enjoy a sneak peak of the work that will be featured in the exhibition.

Known for his meticulously constructed paintings that merge personal narrative, surreal landscapes, and symbolic imagery, Ito has developed a recognizable world populated by recurring motifs of trees, houses, windows, and architectural fragments. In 𝘛𝘰 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦, these elements move between painting, sculpture, and video installation, creating an interconnected environment that explores memory, inheritance, and resilience.

Check out the link in our bio for more information on the opening event on Friday, September 18th, 6-9 PM!

Slide 1: Light Finds a Way, 2025, Acrylic on canvas over panel, 50” x 50”
Slide 2: Daybreak, 2025, Acrylic on canvas over panel, 60” x 48”

08/24/2026

The ICA San José will be closed to the public from August 24-September 18 to install our new exhibition. We will reopen to unveil Greg Ito’s 𝘛𝘰 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 on September 18th. For more information on the opening event, check out the link in our bio.

08/21/2026

Don’t miss 𝘐𝘕𝘍𝘙𝘈𝘔𝘜𝘕𝘋𝘖 and 𝘔𝘺 𝘉𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘞𝘢𝘴 𝘈 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘖𝘯𝘤𝘦 at the ICA San José!

Visit the ICA before both exhibitions close on August 23rd. Check out the link in our bio for more information on the closing festivities for 𝘐𝘕𝘍𝘙𝘈𝘔𝘜𝘕𝘋𝘖 on August 22nd.

Photos by Shaun Roberts (Shaun Roberts) and Nicholas Lea Bruno (Nicholas Lea Bruno).

08/12/2026

Celebrate the opening of Greg Ito’s (𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑮 𝑰𝑻𝑶 𝑺𝑻𝑼𝑫𝑰𝑶) 𝘛𝘰 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 🌳 at the ICA on Friday, September 18, 2026 from 6-9pm.

Featuring new paintings, sculptures, and a video installation alongside previous works, the exhibition brings together Ito’s signature graphic style and surreal, shifting environments. Drawing from Shel Silverstein’s 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘦, Ito explores themes of generational sacrifice, resilience, family, and what we carry forward. Trees recur throughout the work as symbols of ancestry, shelter, labor, and survival, while painted worlds move between domestic spaces and changing landscapes where time feels compressed and overlapping.

There will be a members-only artist talk led by curator Zoë Latzer (Zoë Latzer) from 5–6pm, followed by an opening reception from 6–9pm with food and drinks included.

RSVP to the opening using the link in our bio.

08/10/2026

Watch Anoushka Mirchandani’s speak about her exhibition, 𝘔𝘺 𝘉𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘞𝘢𝘴 𝘈 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘖𝘯𝘤𝘦, currently on view at the ICA San José!

Mirchandani reflects on themes of existence within fragmentation, ancestral lineage, and what remains legible through the test of time. While inspired by the generational influence of diaspora, her artwork does not explicitly declare pain, instead choosing to live in spaces of ambiguity and mystery– akin to how memory and inheritance actually function.

Only 3 weeks remain to view Mirchandani’s exhibition! Visit the ICA from 12-5pm, Thursday-Sunday, through August 23rd.

07/29/2026

ICA San José has two incredible exhibitions: Inframundo by Miguel Novelo and My Body Was a River Once by Anoushka Mirchandani Mirchandani both on view till August 23rd. Full story on www.newsupnow.org

San Jose Cultural Affairs

07/02/2026

Save the date! Join us for ICA San José’s 2026 Benefit & Art Auction on November 14, and our Artist’s Mixer on October 16. This year, we are honored to celebrate Yvonne and Mike Nevens, alongside artists Diane Ding and Wanxin Zhang. Thank you to our co-chairs Jen Simmons & Nick Mailey and John Green & Martin Fox for supporting the ICA!

Over the past year, ICA San José has supported more than 75 artists through exhibitions, commissions, and Benefit & Art Auction sales. For many artists, an exhibition at ICA San José is their first major solo exhibition. Together, we also offer College Nights, student workshops with teaching artists, educational tours, and discounted facility rentals for our community partners, all made possible thanks to generous supporters like you. We’re also proud to be located centrally in downtown San José’’s SoFA Art’s district, always free and open to all.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We’d love to hear from you. Please contact Liliana Aspromonte, Development and Membership Coordinator, at [email protected]. Current sponsors are listed on our website. Check out the link in our bio for more information on sponsors.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you this fall!

Address

560 S 1st Street
San Jose, CA
95113

Opening Hours

Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14082838155

Website

https://www.icasanjose.org/

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