Help Us Build a More Vibrant Downtown

Your donation powers creativity, community, and connection in the heart of San Jose. Since 1995, the San Jose Downtown Foundation has been transforming our downtown into a vibrant cultural hub through arts and beautification. We engage youth artists, celebrate our city's rich diversity, and create spaces where everyone feels welcome.

Your Support Makes Our Mission Possible:

• Empowering Young Artists — We give student artists a rare platform to share their voices and perspectives with the entire community
• Beautifying Our Streets — Through programs like Downtown Doors, we transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary public art experiences
• Building Community — We bring together diverse voices and partner with organizations to create a downtown that reflects all of San Jose
• Creating Opportunities — Young artists learn professional skills, work at scale, and discover art as a career path

Our Current Initiatives:

• Downtown Doors 2025-26 Program — Annual high school competition displaying student artwork on downtown doors and utility boxes
• Downtown Doors Exhibit at San Jose City Hall — Coming Summer 2026⁠
• Annual Culinary Gala celebrating local chefs — Coming August 2026 — The Noche de Alebrijes Gala kicked off our annual fundraising event in August 2025

Every donation helps emerging artists surprise, delight, and inspire thousands of passersby with meaningful artwork that invites us all to stop, ponder, and connect.

Join us in making downtown San Jose more beautiful, inclusive, and alive with creativity.

Your gift today directly supports youth artists and enhances our shared urban environment.

For additional info about the San Jose Downtown Foundation, visit: sjdowntown.com/foundation