Local Color

Public Art & Creative Services engages with artists for innovative projects with creative freedom and equitable pay to produce vibrant works representative of the unique perspectives in San Jos. Local Color was established on the principle that artists and creatives draw vital connections between people and place. Local Color builds economic opportunities for emerging and established local artists to drive the citys visual identity. Local Color employs artists for innovative projects with creative freedom, equitable pay, and regional platforms and produces vibrant works representative of the unique perspectives in San Joss neighborhoods. When Public Art is created by local artists, it provides meaningful collective experiences for the community. In our seven years of operations, we have paid out $536,479 directly to artists.

Local Commons fosters sustainability for local artists & organizers by leveraging our 501(c)(3) status to expand access to grant funding and other resources for self-directed creative projects. Launched in 2020, Local Commons fosters sustainability for local artists, organizers, and collectives by providing comprehensive fiscal sponsorship. Local Commons expands access to otherwise restricted funding resources to South Bay Area organizers fundraising efforts for community-centric creative projects. Local Commons support grant research, funds management, and to date has redistributed $105,000 to a majority of BIPOC organizers. Please see Schedule O, Note .07 for a description of additional program services.