Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is the first major museum exhibition to celebrate the work of beloved Bay Area artist Mildred Howard. Spanning Howard’s five-decade practice, Poetics of Memory brings together her renown…

The human figure was Pablo Picasso’s favorite subject, and portraiture remained a constant throughout his career. Drawing from his personal life, he depicted lovers, friends, rivals, and himself in whichever pictorial la…

"Realism Revisited" exhibition includes works by artists representing a variety of realist movements including European Realism, American Realism, Hyper Realism and Social Realism.

Exhibition on view June 12, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

Exhibition on view June 13, 2026 – March 13, 2027.

The museum’s collections of works on paper – prints, drawings, paintings on paper, and photographs – are stored, studied and displayed in the Print Study Center. The collection includes many contemporary American works…

This exhibition is the first to feature Hallie Ford Museum of Art’s significant holdings of both historic and contemporary craft. On view are more than 60 artworks created in ceramics, textiles, glass, wood, and metal fr…

"Recollection of Communities: A Youth Perspective" is a public art exhibition and the culminating work of middle and high school students from eight communities in Southern California who participated in the 2026 Smithso…

Objects, Ideals & Delaware

Exhibition on view June 16 – December 12, 2026.

Exhibition on view June 17, 2026 - May 9, 2027.