A Sense of Belonging
Jan. 15 - March 14, 2026
- Closing reception with the artists, live music and refreshments: Saturday, March 14, Noon-2 p.m.
A Sense of Belonging explores what makes people feel connected to themselves, each other and their community. Artwork and photography include self, family, and neighborhood portraits, ceramic sculptures honoring cultural roots, and posters and zines about belonging in the Bay Area.
Artists include: Victoria Almeida, Marie Cameron, Saikat Choudhury, Mark Engel, Susan Harding, Gurmeet Lamba, Josie Lepe, Gustavo Martinez, Siana Smith, and Christine Wong Yap.
Special projects from the Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley and Mellon Scholar museum intern Fatima Artan.
Museum Hours
- Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Open on Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (during De Anza Flea Market)
- First Thursday (spoken word and open mic): Feb. 5 and March 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Open to tour groups by appointment.
Susan Harding, A Day in the Life 1
Fatima Artan, Amira
Christine Wong Yap, Belonging Bandana
Gurmeet Lamba, Earthenware
Marie Cameron, Forte Pink
Siana Smith, Haircut
Sakina Saidi, Othering and Belonging Institute poster project
Mark Engel, Strata
Josie Lepe, Sunrise Ceremony at the Mexican Heritage Plaza
Saikat Choudhury, Worlds Apart
Gustavo Martinez, Thunder Being
Marie Cameron, Tiny as the Universe
Visit Previous Highlights and Online Shows to view works from earlier exhibitions.