Art Galleries near Milpitas, CA

“We purchased a painting from the Mook Gallery. After our purchase, we found the same painting online priced significantly less. I contacted Mook and was given an explanation of what we purchased vs what was being sold online. Our purchase was a real hand painted oil painting on fabric canvas and not a giclee printed on low quality plastic canvas. I appreciated getting a better understanding of the painting we purchased versus what we saw online that was less than half the cost.”

“I couldnt believe I never left a review!! Hector did a lot of things for me, his work is so awesome!! He framed a Pan American Games Silver medal, a Serena Williams replica tennis dress with string packages I used to string her rackets, an autographed poster, autograph badminton jerseys with players rackets, and a few other things. His work and prices were VERY reasonable, I refered some customers to him so he gave me good deals on my things. Sorry for not posting this, but people now know his awesome work!!”

“We took their 2 hour spin class, this is a well constructed class. They'll help you sculpt a cup and a bowl.
They provide all the materials/tools needed and also glaze the final product. We get to choose the color of the final product which will be ready in about 4 weeks.”

“I have really enjoyed their Bay inspired clothing for years with a aloha feel ! Be patient currently with their online ordering you will get your gear and be very happy or just take time out to visit the shop. Also men and women buy one size larger that way it will last through the washer through the years and keep its length from when you originally bought it, trust me I'm a San Ho local.”

“I commissioned a painting from Lisa and am really happy with how it turned out. I wanted a memento of our time in the San Francisco bay and this painting is a perfect reminder for me. Thanks!Update: I came to Lisa’s studio and just love all her new art, she allowed me to take some pics!”

“Deepti has been great at setting up a great space for kids to be creative and push their own boundaries at the same time. I have noticed a shift in my little ones drawings from cartoony to be more realistic in a matter of months. My kids enjoy going to her classes. I used to feel that 2 hrs for a class is too much. But my kids say - "Its in fact relaxing". I feel kids are appreciated for their creativity and individuality and at the same time questioned on how they can make their art be more expressive. The art techniques are taught organically and kids learn them without feeling the pressure to learn something new. My kids say - "Ms Deepti always starts with words of appreciation and then gives suggestions". My little one submitted a piece in an art contest recently, which has left us so proud and I think there is a big contribution from Deepti in it.”

“A wonderful array of curated gifts/souvenirs ranging from stationary amigurumi, delicate earrings, small art pieces, many of which support local or independent artists! Great spot to pop in while in SJ Japantown”

“My daughter has been attending Expression8 Art Academy for the past 11 years, and the journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Over this time, her artistic skills have grown tremendously — from mastering shading and freehand drawing to working confidently with watercolors, colored pencils, pastels, and more. Under the guidance of Ms. Prashanthi, she has developed a keen eye for detail and a strong foundation in artistic technique.

What truly sets Expression8 is its nurturing and positive environment. The dedication of the instructors goes beyond teaching technical skills — they’ve inspired a genuine passion for art in my daughter and helped her grow not only as an artist but also as an individual.

I wholeheartedly recommend Expression8 Art Academy to any parent seeking a creative, enriching, and supportive art education for their child. It has truly been a wonderful and transformative experience!”

“This was probably the best gallery I went to see during the free First Friday Art Walk. Definitely the place to check out if you want to do take advantage of the free galleries.”

“Gallery AD (Anno Domini) is a gem in the heart of San Jose and the curators, Cherri and Bryan are corner stones of the local art movement. The gallery regularly showcases local and international artists and steps up the quality of art offered to the public. This is a must see if you love art and are looking for a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.”

“What a very lovely little cafe. I walked here from the Hyundai dealership to wait while my car was being serviced and it was a lovely place to spend the time.
The cafe interior is very pleasant, with art displayed along one wall and on the other wall is a selection of tchotchkes for sale, board games and other distractions for customers' use. Seating is great - there's plenty of it, with a mix of 2-person and 4-person options.
Avocado-Toast is my go-to morning food in cafes like this, so that's what I ordered. While it was very well presented, it just wasn't to my taste. The toast was too dry and hard for my liking; I feel like it was pre-toasted, not done when I ordered it. I also didn't love the contrast of the pickled onions with the avocado. But I acknowledge that another person might totally love it.
I also had a latte which was beautifully presented and delicious.
Will I come back to The Tamper Room next time I'm waiting for my car? For sure! I look forward to trying some of the other lovely food options.”

“Convenient and reasonable framing company! Came here with two canvas paintings to stretch and some block prints to frame. They did a great job with all of it!They also kindly cut and sold me a small piece of museum glass to a specific size to replace acrylic in a frame I received elsewhere.Brian was happy to help me and asked some questions and gave his advice on what would make sense for the pieces I brought in. The staff is not just some random folks, they all seem professional and knowledgeable. The prices weren't cheap, but also not overly expensive, it was in line with what I'd expect for a custom framing job.Although I don't know if I'd recommend them for any exotic needs (like fine joinery on the frames or something) they might handle other collectibles (like if you wanted help framing a guitar or something). And I wouldn't waste their time on something trivial (like frames for standard photos), though I think they'd kindly give you advice if you came in for that.Overall, I would recommend them and will be coming back!”