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Institute of Contemporary Art San José

A contemporary art museum in downtown San José.

First Friday: ICA Gives Back

December 6, 2018 by SJICA

First Friday: ICA Gives Back

Friday, December 6, 2019

This event is free.

We’re open till 10pm!

Join us on December 6th for a festive evening of giving back!

For December’s First Friday, the ICA will kick off a Donation Drive for the LGBTQ Youth Space. The ICA will begin collecting donation items and have hands-on activities that will support the Youth Space.  Join us for special performances by the Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus (SVGMC) from their holiday concert Shine! with a 20+ chorus! 
⁣Come by and enjoy our Winter Exhibitions including Sense of Self, Clive McCarthy: Electric Paintings,  Stas Orlovski: Chimera, and the LGBTQ Youth Space collaboration.

SVGMC Performance at 7:30pm

SVGMC Mission: To inspire and unite our diverse community through musical excellence and collective pride.⁣ 


DONATION DRIVE:

Bring in items to donate from Friday December 6th – Friday, December 20th. Drop off is anytime during the ICA’s normal open hours.

Items we are collecting include: new socks, unopened personal care and hygiene products,  new makeup, small packaged snack items, microwavable food items, blankets, and luggage or bags.

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    Thursday, March 12, 5:30-6:30pm
  • March First Friday
    Friday, March 6, 5-9 PM
  • SoFA Black Art Walk
    Saturday, March 14, 1-5 PM
  • Talking Art: Stephanie Dinkins on Community, Collaboration, AI, and Care
    Thursday, March 19, 6-7:30 PM
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