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"The Euphrat is a local art treasure. It reflects the values of creativity, participation, and artistic development which make it one of the most respected Museums of Art in our area. I proudly support the Euphrat and look forward to viewing future presentations in their new space."
| Dianne McKenna, Former Santa Clara County Supervisor |
New
Space
This is an exciting time of change for the
Euphrat Museum of Art. In 2008, the Museum will
open its doors to a brand new exhibition space housed
within the to-be-constructed Performing Arts Center
at De Anza College. The new Euphrat Museum will
be a signature building with a prominent location
and visibility from Stevens Creek Boulevard. In
connection with a performance hall and art history
classroom, it will form a Visual and Performing
Art complex. This configuration will facilitate
joint receptions, joint programming, connecting
college and community users.
Designed with the expertise of Mark Cavagnero, Mark
Cavagnero Associates, working with the project's
DES Architects & Engineers, the interior will be
a clean, modern art space, with track lighting and
internet connections, flexible to serve a variety
of art installations, lectures, and events. The
galleries will have a view to Stevens Creek Boulevard,
a garden patio, and a shared lobby. An Education/Preparator
Room will enable student interns to work with museum
professionals and will provide resources and development
space for our educational programming including
hands-on Teaching Tours. A garden patio will have
multiple uses, as extended reception area and collaborative
activity area. Offices, storage room, and covered
delivery area provide the infrastructure for staff
to borrow artwork and to develop comprehensive exhibitions.
While Measure E bond funding will provide for construction
of the new Euphrat Museum of Art, it cannot cover
specialized museum design or furnishings and equipment
that will not be fixed and permanent to the structure.
Your financial investment will be critical to the
refurbishment and advancement of this De Anza College
treasure.
New Direction
With this new building comes a vision for
art and civic engagement. The Euphrat is currently
planning a lecture series for 2006-2007 on Art and
Civic Leadership. With the solid track record of
our Arts & Schools Program, which provides over
32,000 student hours of instruction each year, the
Euphrat plans to expand its reach into community
art education, joining professional artists and
students of all ages in using art as part of the
community building process. Working together, we
will identify our shared values and creatively help
to address the issues of our community. Join us
by supporting our Arts Venture Fund to cover initiatives
in this direction.
Questions?
Please contact Jan Rindfleisch, Director of the Euphrat Museum of Art, at (408)864-8836 or Marie Fox Ellison, Executive Director, FHDA Foundation at (650)949-6149.
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