[auction] 2026 Latinx Art Now @ MACLA // San Jose
2026 Latinx Art Now! Support MACLA, make art happen, and join us for an unforgettable night.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 6pm.
MACLA
510 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Buy your tickets from $175 today!
About auction:
Join us for a joyful night of art, culture, and celebration in support of MACLA and our vibrant creative community.
📍510 S. First St. San Jose, CA 95113
✨ 6 PM: Check-in, networking, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and complimentary beverages
🖼️ 7:15 PM: Welcome, Live Auction, and Living Legend Awardees
💃 8:30 PM: Dessert and coffee, DJ, check out, and artwork pick up.
This invitational exhibition is a survey of the very best of contemporary Latinx Art from the Bay Area and beyond. Artists’ work reflects contemporary issues, themes, and perspectives that reflect this moment in time.
This exhibition culminates in an art auction, MACLA’s annual fundraising celebration. Buy your ticket to the Live Auction on May 16, 2026 today!
Living Legend Awardees:
MACLA is proud to honor two extraordinary individuals whose dedication, creativity, and commitment to community have left a lasting impact on our organization and beyond.
Bob Brownstein, Arts & Justice Awardee
A steadfast advocate for social justice and equity, Bob Brownstein has been a guiding force at MACLA for nearly three decades. As our longest-serving board member, with 27 years of leadership and service, Bob has helped shape the organization’s vision and strengthen its role as a cultural anchor. His lifelong commitment to justice and community empowerment continues to inspire all who work alongside him. Most recently, he has taken up painting and has a work featured in this year’s exhibition.
Viviana Paredes, Artist Awardee
Visual artist Viviana Paredes has maintained a deep and enduring relationship with MACLA for the past two decades, contributing to its vibrant artistic community. Using glass and organic materials, she creates sculptures and installations that reflect a powerful voice rooted in cultural expression and storytelling. Her work is in the permanent collection of several notable institutions, including The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture and the AltaMed Art Collection. In celebration of her artistic achievements, MACLA is honored to present a solo exhibition featuring newly commissioned work supported by the highly competitive Creative Work Fund, opening September 4, 2026.
