Content

Quarterly Print magazine telling the stories of the South Bay's creatives. www.content-magazine.com Call to Creatives. Be Content.

Photographers, designers, illustrators, musicians, writers and all other Santa Clara County residents interested in contributing Content Magazine, please contact us. Email your idea and proposal to [email protected] We look forward to collaborating with you.

10/10/2025

Featured: Spring 2019, Issue 11.1, “Sight and Sound” & Podcast #127, Miguel Kultura,

Join Miguel Kultura for the release of his debut album, “Mal Entendido,” on October 13th, 2025.

Monday, October 13, 7-10p, Free, 21+
32 S Third St, San Jose

Experience “Mal Entendido” live, and be PRESENT in your Chicanísimo, Mexicanidad, and Indigenuity.

This album release ceremony will feature
Food Trucks
Sounds By
Live Art from Francico Ramirez, &
Exclusive Merch + Giveaways
Special Appearances:
A pop-up by
Lowrider Pop Up:  .sj

Sponsored By:    .ca

Born into a deeply rooted family, Miguel Kultura carries generational stories that fuel his artistry. With the release of his debut album, “Mal Entendido,” Miguel combines raw storytelling with a unique spiritual sensitivity, marking a bold new chapter in his career.

Collaboration on mixing/mastering/visual branding from Rey Resurreccion,
________________
Featured: Spring 2019, Issue 11.1, “Sight and Sound” Miguel Kultura,
Written by Brandon Roos,
Photography by Daniel Garcia,

Listen:
bit.ly/pod127miguelkultura

Read:
bit.ly/miguelkultura111

Featured: Winter 2023, Issue 16.1, “Discover” Miguel Machuca,
Written by Alyssarhaye Graciano,
Photography by Stan Olszewski,

Featured: Fall 2018, Issue 10.4, “Profiles,” Francico Ramirez,
Written by Tad Malone,
Photography by Daniel Garcia,

Read:
bit.ly/104franciscoramirez

Featured: Fall 2012, Issue 4.4, “Education,” Rey Resurreccion,
Written by Richard Faulk
Photography by JRG Photography,

Read:
bit.ly/44ReyRes

10/09/2025

Featured: Issue 16.2, “Sight and Sound” Britt Bradley,

Dust off your skates and join author and artist Britt Bradley, & to celebrate the launch of Jamnesia at .
Enjoy food trucks, take a roller dance class, and admire the never-before-seen Jamnesia wet plates.

Saturday, October 11th | 6–9p
525 N 7th Street, suite 10, San Jose

& are shutting down 7th Street for a full block party — open skate, DJs, food trucks, drinks, and the debut of Jamnesia, Bradley’s first art monograph capturing the beauty and chaos of roller derby culture.

“None of it is easy; it’s all slow,” Britt shares, referencing not only her art practice but life itself. “It’s a challenge to love and be in love in this day and age. All we can do is try. Try to be good to ourselves, and to our communities. In little ways, every day, we undermine ourselves. I think what is so important about being an artist is surrounding yourself with enough people who give you permission to stop doing that. Being able to be in a community that speaks your name in a room when you’re not in it—that’s the only way we get to push forward.”
________________
Written by Alyssarhaye Graciano,
Photography by Daniel Garcia,

Read more about Britt:
bit.ly/162BrittBradley

Learn More:
bit.ly/E7Blog

10/07/2025

Join for the 4th Annual Gilroy Chalk Fest — a free, family-friendly celebration of creativity, community, and color .

Sunday, October 12, 2025, 10a – 6p
7050 Miller Avenue, Gilroy, CA

Join artists in turning the pavement into a canvas of hope, joy, and positivity while enjoying folklórico performances, live music, DJs, a kids’ chalk zone, local vendors, and more — all centered around this year’s theme: “Uplift”

Perfect for families, art lovers, and anyone who enjoys vibrant, local culture.

Food, music, community, and color — all in one unforgettable day.
Free to attend — bring your curiosity and appreciation for creativity.

Full event info:
bit.ly/GilroyChalkFest
(Link in Profile)

Calling All Chalk Artists!
Whether you’re a first-time participant or a seasoned pro, invites chalk artists to join the competition. Open to all ages.
$25 Entry fee

Artists receive:
— Chalk and supplies
— A dedicated space to create
— A chance to connect with the public and fellow creatives

Winng design will receive Certificate of Recognition, Medal and $250.00
1st - $250
2nd -$100
3rd - $50
(Youth) Elementary Aged - 17 - Winner design - GIFT CARD

JUDGING: Artists will have from 8:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday, October 12 to draw and complete the art. A panel of respected art experts from Santa Clara County and nearby cities will judge the art work. Voting will begin at 4:00 pm and winners from each category will be announced during the event.

Sign up now:
bit.ly/2025ChalkFestRegistration
–––––––––––
Image 1: Artwork by 2024 winner
Image 3: “Darth Maul,” 5x5” - 2025 artwork by

10/06/2025

Join for Foundations of Figure Drawing: A Two-Day Introductory Workshop led by artist and educator Sandy Frank, .

Saturday & Sunday, October 11–12, 2025
10a–3:30p each day
17395 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA

Purchase tickets:
bit.ly/CURA1025FigureDrawing
(Link in Profile)

Discover the fundamentals of drawing the human figure through hands-on exercises, expert instruction, and live model sessions.
Perfect for aspiring artists of all levels—especially beginners—this workshop will build your confidence in anatomy, gesture, shading, and expressive drawing.

Learn:
— Proportions & anatomy
— Gesture drawing
— Light, shadow & volume
— Tips for expressive representation
— How to develop your unique artistic voice.

Workshop attendees receive 10% off at Vèra, Cura’s in-house restaurant (the discount is valid on the day of the class only and excludes alcohol).

All supplies included; bring yourself. Optional items welcome.

Taught by Sandy Frank, an artist with over 35 years of experience in figure art and a longtime professor at the Academy of Art University.
_____________
Images provided by

10/03/2025

Join for the return of their 3rd annual lowrider showcase at —a free, family-friendly celebration of history, culture, and lowrider artistry.

Sunday, October 5, 2025, 1–5p, FREE
15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga

RSVP:
bit.ly/MontalvoLR25
(Link in Profile)

Free parking & shuttle from West Valley College Lot 5

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and artistic excellence of the Santa Clara Valley’s lowrider community, in collaboration with the United Lowrider Council of San Jose (ULCSJ) and Local Color SJ.

This year, we honor the legacy of Alcario “Al” Castellano.

Enjoy stunning lowrider cars on the Great Lawn
Make your own custom lowrider keychain
Dance along to live music from Q-Vo Band & DJ415
Delicious food & drinks
Support local artists and vendors

This free, family-friendly celebration transforms Montalvo’s historic grounds and Santa Clara County Park trails into a vibrant exhibition of lowrider culture. See an array of lowriders showcased on the Great Lawn; explore the artistry of lowriders through painting demonstrations and hands-on art activities; dance along to the DJ and live music; and top the afternoon off with a bite to eat from local food vendors. Grab your family and friends and spend the day with
_____________
Image 1: Photo of 1964 Chevrolet Impala “Summertime Blues 64,” taken by
Image 3: Photo of 1964 Chevrolet Impala taken by

10/03/2025

You are invited to the 40th annual Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour. Discover artists’ studios around the county, from Watsonville to Davenport, and experience their creative process firsthand.

Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour kicks off in South County THIS weekend on October 4th.

October 4-5 - South County
October 11-12 - North County
October 18-19 - All County

11a-5p Every Weekend

South County mixed-media artist and muralist Elijah Pfotenhauer, , will open his studio THIS Weekend, October 4-5.

Bio:
Elijah Pfotenhauer’s work has been shown at various galleries. His murals can be found across California, Europe, and Asia. He believes that through the Arts, the public can actively participate in transforming society. By creating public works, the community can take pride in the area and engage in prevalent social issues.

Elijah also believes that art is a tool to unite people across lines of age, race, gender, and socio-economic background.

Check out the online artist directory and 2025 digital artist guide, or pick up a physical copy:
santacruzopenstudios.com
(Link in Profile)

Open Studios features a diverse group of over 340 artists from emerging to professional, working in 22 mediums. Some have participated for decades, and others are new to the tour. Engage and connect with local artists, hear their stories, see their creative spaces, and buy art directly from them.
____________________
Image 1: Elijah Pfotenhauer, | “Paletero del Futuro,” Spray Paint, Painted live at “Off the Streets: Paint Jam!”
Image 3: Photo of Elijah Pfotenhauer from madefreshcrew.com
Image 4: Elijah Pfotenhauer, | “Mr. E Boarded Up,” from 2023 Winter Exhibition
Image 5: Elijah Pfotenhauer, | “Broken Bridge,” from 2023 “Unapologetically Black” Spring Exhibition.

10/02/2025

Join and for the opening reception of genARTS Silicon Valley’s 5th Annual Experimental group Exhibition entitled, “interwoven: the threads that bind (US)” at .dtsj.

Friday, October 3, 2025, 6:30-9p, Free
500 South Almaden Avenue, San Josedtsj

Learn more:
bit.ly/InterwovenOpening
(Link in Profile)

This exhibition kickoff will feature DJ Valdespín, , and be an evening of art, conversation, and community.

Meet the artists, explore their work, and celebrate the start of “INTERWOVEN: The Threads That Bind (Us).”

Drinks and light food will be provided.

On view through Thursday, October 30, 2025

For the 5th Annual Experimental Exhibition, genARTS Silicon Valley, in partnership with Local Color, invited submissions of paintings, sculptures, photography, digital art, and mixed media. As an “experimental” exhibition, they encouraged artists, whether emerging or established, to think beyond convention.
_____________
Image 1: Jasmine Reid, | “Dancer, in Red” (2025) 36x24 | Acrylic paint, latex paint, plastic, charcoal, plant material, tissue paper, and paper towel on canvas
Image 3: Cynthia Branvall, | Detail segment view of “Churning Horizon,” 2023 Vintage and antique textiles and clothing fragments on crinoline 21 × 41
Image 4: Swapna Das Singh,
Image 5: Marie Cameron, | “Together,” 2025 Silk thread on vintage photo postcard 2 1/2 “ x 3 1/2”

10/02/2025

Join for their monthly Art Tour, which features exhibits and art events in our local galleries and art spaces.

This Friday, October 3, 2025
~5:00 pm - 8:00 pm~

October First Friday in Santa Cruz features 30 galleries and venues showcasing work from local creatives.

Check out all the event listings at:
firstfridaysantacruz.com
(link in Profile)

Enjoy exhibitions such as

First Friday-Open Studio preview Show
Hosted at
Image 1: Margaret Niven, | “Interuption,” 2025 collaged linocuts 36×30”

Double Exposure Film Photography and Book Launch
Hosted at
Image 3: Anne Martinete, | “Lifting,” Double exposure shot using a Hasselblad 500C using Kodak Portra 400 film.

minnow Arts & Nat Saia Present: Perspective Points
Hosted at .arts
Image 4: Geoff Ludke | Detail shot of “Garden Whimsy,” Mixed Media

FLAT RATE
Hosted at
Image 5: Jen Soong, | “Kitchen Stories are Family Stories,” Handmade collage

The Banquet of Now: Solo exhibition by Judson King Smith
Hosted at
Image 6: Judson King Smith, | “One Nation Under Divide,” American flag, polyester resin & black pigment 73”x48”x36” 2024

And many more!
_________________
Images from firstfridaysantacruz.com

10/01/2025

Featured: Issue 17.4 “Profiles,” Mark Engel,

Join Mark for an artist talk at , where he will discuss the current exhibition, his creative process, and the ideas behind his work.

Saturday, October 18, 1-2p - Free Event
1505 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara

RSVP:
bit.ly/ArtistTalkMarkEngel
(Link in Profile)

Engel’s process balances structure with freedom. He lays out a loose composition, then lets intuition take over. “I have a starting point. I have sort of a general notion, maybe a loose composition, and then from there, it just kind of happens,” shares Engel…

Engel’s painting Drawn Together, Pulled Apart anchors his current exhibition at the Triton Museum, embodying a concept people feel more than speak about. “Drawn Together, Pulled Apart is really about relationships and how we’re affected by other people,” said Engel. “In a relationship, everybody has their own perspective. That interaction with people is really instrumental in how we change and grow individually and as a group.”

Read more:
bit.ly/174MarkEngel

Written by Joshua Hascall, .art
Photo by Daniel Garcia,
__________________
Image 3: Mark Engel, | “After the Flood” // acrylic and spray paint on canvas, 60” x 48”, 2024

10/01/2025

First Friday | .sanjose season preview

Friday, October 3, 2025, 6–9p
Performance at 7p | Free
110 South Market Street, SJ

Learn more
bit.ly/1025SJMAFF
(Link in Profile)

Join for another sneak preview of .sanjose s upcoming season.

Dancers from New Ballet’s professional dance company will return once again to SJMA to present selections from the 2025–26 season, including the company’s upcoming Halloween Gala and Fast Forward, an evening of brand-new contemporary ballet, as well as vignettes from traditional favorites The San José Nutcracker and Giselle. Dalia Rawson, New Ballet’s Artistic and Executive Director, will provide insights, commentary, and context. In addition to her many professional credits, Ms. Rawson is also the choreographer of Giselle and The San José Nutcracker.

Everyone can enjoy an inviting atmosphere on First Friday with open galleries and live entertainment.

Grab your late-night bites at the museum cafe and enjoy a cash bar at El Cafecito, by Mezcal Restaurant
Member benefit: Receive a 10% discount with every purchase at the Café!

The Museum Store is also open late.
Member special: During the First Friday of every month, Museum members receive a 20% discount on every purchase at the Store
_____________
Image 1: Image of “My First Ballet: Giselle” Promo from newballet.com
Photo of Stefana Seizovic, .seizovic and Jack Concordia, by Tony Abello,

09/30/2025

Join for their monthly music festival and visit the local art galleries open late.

This Friday, October 3, 2025
~5:00 pm - 8:00 pm~

Enjoy exhibitions such as

Maria Pazos, “Mi Alma Flamenca”
Hosted at
Image 1: Maria Pazos, .inks | “Worried Smoker,” Watercolor on paper, 9x12”

“Flora & Threads” by Sylvie Levesque
Hosted at
Image 2: Sylvie Levesque, .levesque | “Blue Reverie,” Mixed media, 13x13”
_________________
Learn more about
losaltosfirstfriday.fun
(link in Profile)

09/30/2025

SoFA District (& beyond!) The FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk is back along with STREET MRKT indie urban art faire.

Bring friends and family for a unique night out downtown. Stroll through all the exhibits hosted by downtown’s best galleries, and then enjoy Street Mrkt as it transforms S. 1st St. into an open-air gallery full of incredible hyper-local artists.

Join as we unite to ensure the arts, creativity, and community thrive.

The Full Lineup:
southfirstfridays.com
(link in profile)

Enjoy exhibitions such as

“Rider of Reverie,” Susiyo (Indonesia)
Hosted
Image 1: Susiyo,

“Heart’s Delight: San Jose Stories”
Hosted at
Image 2: Hana Lock,
Patron Paule, @
Tachiya Bryant,
Cynthia Cao,
Elba Raquel,

Quilt National ’25 Award Winning Quilts from Around the Nation
Hosted at
Image 3: Anne Smith | Elmore & Duke Reminiscing,” Hand Quilting, 57x61”

Tríptico del Valle (Triptych of the Valley), an interactive installation by TATANE
Hosted at
Image 4: TATANE

“Very Machine,” Uriel Kaminitz solo exhibition
Hosted at
Image 5: Uriel Kaminitz, .uriel | “Grocery Run,” 2024, Oil on canvas, 36x48”

And many more!
_________________

Address

San Jose, CA

Telephone

+14089158448

Website

http://www.content-magazine.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Content posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company in San Jose?

Creative Culture

Content Magazine is a bimonthly magazine promoting the people, events, and businesses of the South Bay. With headquarters in San Jose, Content Magazine articulates the innovative and creative culture that is unique to Silicon Valley.

We believe in getting people together with a common goal, helping them explore their talents while producing something that will be a benefit to the city.

Content brings awareness of the people, events and opportunities that are in our city, as we connect together through an aesthetically pleasing forum. Content brings pride and hope to our community, highlighting the distinctiveness which is a destination for visitors and improves the quality of life for our citizens. Through multi-media, web technology and a beautifully printed magazine, access is provided for people to engage in each others’ businesses and creative endeavors.

Call to Creatives. Photographers, designers, illustrators, musicians, writers and all other Santa Clara County residents interested in contributing Content Magazine, please contact us. Email your idea and proposal to [email protected] We look forward to collaborating with you. Be Content.

Content

10/10/2025

10/09/2025

10/07/2025

10/06/2025

10/03/2025

10/03/2025

10/02/2025

10/02/2025

10/01/2025

10/01/2025

09/30/2025

09/30/2025

Address

Telephone

Website

Alerts

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Creative Culture