New Museum Los Gatos - NUMU

05/29/2026

If a picture paints a thousand words, the current installations at NUMU speak volumes. These exhibitions are visual treats. Locals know this is not a large museum, yet it captures the essence of where we live—and beyond what the imagination can conjure on its own. These well-curated shows are wort...

05/19/2026

We need your help! We are seeking volunteers, ages 16+, to support the museum in stuffing envelopes for our semi-annual donation-ask letter. This task is rather repetitive, so volunteers are welcome to bring a friend or a phone & earbuds to keep themselves entertained during their shift.

Upcoming shifts:
Fri, May 22, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Fri, May 22, 1-3:30 PM
Sat, May 23, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Sat, May 23, 1:30-3:30 PM
Sun, May 24, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Sun, May 24, 1:30-3:30 PM

Register using the link in bio.

05/16/2026

Join local artist John Paul Amaral for a beading circle and conversation on its significance in Native American Indigenous cultures. John Paul will introduce students to methods of beadwork to create a traditional hairpipe choker necklace. While creating their own treasures, the beading circle will host a conversation about the significance of beadwork in American Indigenous cultures, how the art expanded over time, and its place in living history.

Sunday, July 12, 2026, 1-3:30 PM
@ New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)
106 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA
$90 General, $75 NUMU Members.
Beginner-friendly and great for returning beaders
Ages 18+
Pre-registration is required. Register at the link in bio!

05/09/2026

This past weekend, we welcomed over 400 artists, parents, teachers, and community members to the museum to celebrate our 97 exhibiting artists featured in ArtNow 2026: Before / Between / Beyond, our 15th annual juried high school art exhibition. It was an incredible afternoon celebrating the artistic talent in Santa Clara County.

A key highlight was announcing this year's award recipients. Over $10,000 in awards and scholarships were presented!

Thank you again to everyone who attended! And congratulations to the award recipients and all exhibiting artists!

This amazing program is only possible because of the support of community members like you. If you value supporting emerging voices, please donate or join as a member.

Thank you to the generous supporters of ArtNow 2026: Before / Between / Beyond.

Founding Support:
Michael & Alyce Parsons Art Endowment

Major Support:
National Endowment for the Arts

Significant support provided by:
Los Gatos Morning Rotary, Christie's International Real Estate, Town of Los Gatos, Lynx Properties, History Club of Los Gatos, E. Cardinale, The Flick Family, and Ginger McDonald

Meaningful support provided by:
Star One Credit Union, Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation, The Linda Smythe Young Artists Fund, Florence & Al Cheung, Lizabeth Yee & Scott Lefaver, Shanthi & Kumar Velu, the Waitte Foundation, Lions Club of Los Gatos, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, Marty & Deborah Johnson, Badger Meter, Inc, and Jane Hiatt.

In-kind support provided by BLICK Art Materials.

05/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 ArtNow Awards Ceremony! Congratulations to the award recipients and all of the talented exhibiting artists.

1st Place Digital Art: Emma Shim
2nd Place Digital Art: Mia Liu
Judges' Recognition Digital Art: Billy Liu
1st Place Drawing: Kaylee Garcia
2nd Place Drawing: Natalie Cheung
Judges' Recognition Drawing: Cindy Wang
1st Place Mixed Media: Amelia Chen
2nd Place Mixed Media: Estelle Paduano
Judges' Recognition Mixed Media: Karen Artola
1st Place Painting: Olivia Hu
2nd Place Painting: Lucas Nam
Judges' Recognition Painting: Kennedy Hautop
1st Place Photography: Ben Kreiman
2nd Place Photography: Anna Davidson
1st Place Printmaking: Carrie Song
2nd Place Printmaking: Isabella Yu
Judges' Recognition Printmaking: Tatyana Borovick
1st Place Sculpture: Emerson Su
2nd Place Sculpture: Eli Hill
1st Place Video/Animation: Cheng Liu
2nd Place Video/Animation: Keane Wong
Judges' Recognition Video/Animation: Merril Kost
Building a Better Future: Kevin Vo
Staff Choice: River Wu
People's Choice: Aundy Pekelsma
Best in Show: Hyunji Park

Expect a photo dump at a later date ;)

Thank you to the generous supporters of ArtNow 2026: Before / Between / Beyond.

Founding Support:
Michael & Alyce Parsons Art Endowment

Major Support:
National Endowment for the Arts

Significant support provided by:
Los Gatos Morning Rotary, Christie's International Real Estate, Town of Los Gatos, Lynx Properties, History Club of Los Gatos, E. Cardinale, The Flick Family, and Ginger McDonald

Meaningful support provided by:
Star One Credit Union, Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation, The Linda Smythe Young Artists Fund, Florence & Al Cheung, Lizabeth Yee & Scott Lefaver, Shanthi & Kumar Velu, the Waitte Foundation, Lions Club of Los Gatos, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, Marty & Deborah Johnson, Badger Meter, Inc, and Jane Hiatt.

In-kind support provided by BLICK Art Materials.

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

In honor of May Day, NUMU is offering free admission today, Friday, May 1, 2026. See you at the museum!

05/01/2026

New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) is excited to partner with LGS Recreation to deliver this week-long camp for young artists to create a unique artwork that captures their perspective on the history and charm of Los Gatos. Participants will learn art techniques, explore the museum’s art & history exhibitions, walk the Los Gatos Creek trail, learn about local flora and fauna, visit local Los Gatos historic landmarks, and even meet some key town officials. Each day we’ll focus on a new topic and by the end of the week students will have completed a one-of-a-kind painting reflecting the theme “Capturing Life in Los Gatos.” The camp concludes with a mini-art show where campers proudly display their work for family and friends. This is a highly engaging interactive art and history experience that you don’t want to miss.

This is an evolution of a previous program, the Los Gatos Footbridge Mural Project. Returning students are welcome!

Week 1: June 8-12
Week 2: June 15-19
Week 3: June 22-26
Times: 9 AM-12 PM
Cost: $350 + $50 materials fee
Ages: 8-12 years old

Learn more & register at numulosgatos.org/lifeinlg or use the link in bio.

04/28/2026

Get crafty with the Teen Council this Saturday! We will be making paper fans inspired by Emerson Su's "Weight of Wishes | 盼愿 的重量" on view in ArtNow 2026 at the ArtNow Awards Ceremony!

Join us is at the Awards Ceremony, Sat, May 2, 3-6 PM to get creative, watch performances, explore our annual juried high school exhibition, and learn who this year's award recipients are!

Learn more & register at numulosgatos.org/awards26 or using the link in bio.

04/21/2026

"Radical introspection is difficult to embark upon in a noisy world. I set out on a solo journey deep into the wild to excavate and peel away the layers of patterns that were absorbed over decades, to deprogram and reprogram in the restoring frequency of nature's rhythms. Present and silent, attuned to the rivers and rain, the interplay of motion, stillness and contemplation, alone and all one, led to myriad discoveries."

Robin Ward, Streaming Mystic Equinox (2025), Video Art.

On view in Salon Jane: Resonance at New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) through June 28, 2026, as part of Photo Carmel.

04/16/2026

Make your own crafts with the Teen Council at the ArtNow Awards Ceremony, Sat, May 2, 3-6 PM! Oh. And see which high school artists win awards too I guess. 🪭

Learn more & register at the link in bio.