The Art of the Game: The Portrayal of Sports & Competition in Art History

For 59 years, our art museum has been a destination for the community, providing a venue where local artists exhibit their work alongside regional and national artists and where students of all ages learn about art and the creative process through art workshops and art lectures.

Triton Museum of Art

Join us for an art history lecture on sports and competition, presented by Triton Executive Director, Preston Metcalf!

This year the world is coming to Santa Clara for futbol, competition, international relations, and community. The Triton Museum of Art is celebrating these events with its exhibition, Futbol: the Art of the Game (May 16 - August 2, 2026). Please join Executive Director Preston Metcalf on Thursday, June 18 for a special lecture/presentation: The Art of the Game: The Portrayal of Sports &amp; Competition in Art History. From the games of Ancient Greece to sports and activities of later centuries, we have played and competed and come together. Join us for this journey through time as we celebrate the art of the game! Admission and parking are free

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The Art of the Game: The Portrayal of Sports & Competition in Art History

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