Community Ignition: Opening Reception

Date Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time 12-4 PM Location NUMU | 106 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, 95030 Cost Free with registration Join us at NUMU to celebrate the opening of Community Ignition, a group exhibition showcasing how art is created in the Disability Arts Community: in communities, through conversation and support, through interdependence, and within systems of care. The concept of interdependence, or mutual reliance, celebrates asking for assistance and honors the collaboration that is often present in artistic practice. NUMU provides a venue for conversation and learning to shift perspectives and develop awareness of disability culture and artists with disabilities. The reception will include live artwork demonstrations, drop-in activities, and more. Stay tuned for more information. Register here to join in on the fun! Maia Scott's labyrinth installation, "You, &" invites visitors to add objects using provided hook-and-loop adhesive during the opening reception and during the run of the exhibit. The work brings together little things that lost their way, including things found on a journey, broken, or left in the dark corners of drawers. If you plan on attending, consider bringing something bigger than a silver dollar and smaller than a smartphone. 12 PM: Doors open 12 PM-4 PM: Guide dog training 12 PM-4 PM: “You, &” labyrinth activation 12:30 PM: Remarks 12:45 PM: Artist Q&A 2-4 PM: Live weaving 3-4 PM: “Telephone” screening The goal of this project is to highlight the Disability Arts Community as a way to reveal how art can be created: in communities, through conversation and support, through interdependence, and within systems of care. The concept of interdependence, or mutual reliance, celebrates asking for assistance, and honors the collaboration that is often present in artistic practice. NUMU provides a venue for conversation and learning to shift perspectives and develop awareness of disability culture and artists with disabilities. NUMU strives to be an accessible organization by accommodating the needs of all our constituents. The museum's building is ADA-compliant. There is a ramp to enter the Civic Center Plaza starting at the Los Gatos Library’s parking lot. There are no inclines between the lot behind the museum and the museum’s side entrance. The museum has a publicly accessible elevator, ADA-compliant restrooms on both floors, and a wheelchair and fidget toys are available to borrow when visiting. Should you have any accessibility concerns, please email us at [email protected]. Exhibitions, programs, and operations are made possible by NUMU’s Board of Directors & Circle Members, the Michael & Alyce Parsons Art Endowment, Bequest of Beverly Ann Curtis, the Borgenicht Foundation, Ranae DeSantis, Christie's International Real Estate, The Flick Family, Jan Schwartz & Bob Baden, Lynx Properties, LLC, Carol & Rick Tinsley, The Town of Los Gatos, California Arts Council, and SVCreates, in partnership with the County of Santa Clara.