Mission & Values

Mission

Established in 2015, Local Color is an artist-powered 501(c)3. Our mission is to build equitable pathways for creatives to thrive!

VALUES

 

Home

To embrace adaptability by stewarding spaces that nurture the boundless creativity of an ever-evolving community in San José.

 

Responsibility

We accept the responsibility to use our institutional power, compassionately, in advocating for emerging and experienced artists to reach their highest potential by sharing knowledge, skills, resources, and economic opportunities.

 

Access to Art

Public art creates a vital bond between community and place.

 

Connect

We value the collective knowledge and experience within our community. Local Color serves as a connection point of people and resources.

 

Equity

We define equity through our recognition of all forms of labor and ensure the work is compensated equal to its integrity and the availability of resources. We measure our success by the value we create with, and for, our community.

lo·cal col·or

/ˈlōkəl ˈkələr/

noun

  1. the customs, manner of speech, dress, or other typical features of a place or period that contribute to its particular character.

  2. ART
    the natural color of a thing in ordinary daylight, uninfluenced by the proximity of other colors.


The staff and board of Local Color SJ believe artists and creatives draw vital connections between people and place.

Our commitment is to provide multifaceted opportunities for emerging and established artists by keeping creatives employed, engaged, and active in our communities.

We are devoted to providing equitable platforms and opportunities for all artists across race, age, ethnicity, neuro & physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, religion, geography, and culture.