Local Color

Creative Services. In 2024, Local Colors Creative Services program supported the creation of over 20,000 square feet of murals across 36 projects, directly engaging 64 local artists. These public and private commissions included highly visible installations in San Jos, Milpitas, and San Mateo, bringing vibrancy to commercial corridors and community hubs alike. In addition to mural production, this program expanded capacity by hiring a second full-time team member, allowing Local Color to meet growing demand for high-quality public art. Highlights include mural restoration work in partnership with the San Jos Downtown Association and the stewardship of beloved pieces such as Threads Woven by Jimmy Paints and Recuerdos del Este by Edgar Ochoa. This work advanced the organizations mission by increasing artist compensation, expanding access to public art, and reinvesting in the cultural infrastructure of the city.

Creative Spaces. In 2024, Local Color provided over 23,000 square feet of affordable, collaborative workspace to 40 artists and 7 creative organizations across San Jos. Through the Creative Spaces program, Local Color ensured ongoing access to safe, functional space for creative production, rehearsal, and exhibition. noble workshop & gallery, served as both an artist studio and a community gathering space. Monthly exhibitions at noble showcased the work of over 205 regional artists The program also expanded programming access to residents of the Arya affordable housing complex, deepening its commitment to equitable access to the arts. In a city facing rising commercial rents and displacement, Creative Spaces remains a cornerstone of Local Colors mission to build infrastructure where artists can thrive.