Hey Local Lovers!

We can’t believe it’s already been a month since our last newsletter!

Where did the time go? We’ll tell you, just keep reading!

31 SKULLS IS BACK!

REVENGE OF THE SKULLS

(Photo by @redwallsunny. Shot at Redwall Studio)

31 Skulls is Local Color’s annual spooky season fundraising event where we invite artists to decorate ceramic skulls to raise funds for public art projects and showcase the imaginative diversity within the community.

In 2020 we raised $3,500 and we hope to beat that this year.

Last year, the event was live-streamed from the Local Color Keystone studios. This year we’re holding the raffle safely, in person, in downtown San Jose.

Event & Raffle Dates TBD

#31SKULLS #REVENGEOFTHESKULLS

(Watch last year’s live-streamed event!)

THE KEYSTONE ESTATE SALE

WE’RE MOVING, AGAIN...

(Estate Sale guests and artists)

On Sunday afternoon we had our moving away sale at 491 West San Carlos. We want to thank all the guests who came to support our artists in residence and made donations to Local Color.

We also want to give a shout-out to all the artists who participated. Please check out their Instagram pages!

DOWNTOWN SCREEN PRINTERS, MAUV.ES, J.DUH, KICKBVCK, RUBEN ESCALANTE, COOLANT WORLD, TAYLOR DUBOSE, LIVE SLOW COLLECTIVE, JULIE MERIDIAN, ZERUCH, BRUSH HOUSE, ANDREW SUMNER, EMILY LINKIN

We had so much fun hosting the estate sale that we want to do it again! Stay tuned for dates!

DONOR NETWORK WEST MURAL

AT HIGHER FIRE CLAYSPACE WITH ARTIST ROBERTO ROMO

(Concept sketches by Roberto Romo)

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 to Oct 15) we are thrilled to continue developing a tribute mural to organ donors in partnership with Donor Network West and the San Jose Downtown Association at Higher Fire Clayspace, led by muralist Roberto Romo. We are now more than 60% through the design phase. We are expected to begin painting in early October!

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting MACLA to see their current exhibition:

All Our Senses

Art by Dimebag Darla, Felix Quintana and Wulffvnky

“California culture, family, intersectionality, vulnerability, and an ever-changing landscape is at the forefront of the exhibition, All Our Senses. Bringing forth the work of artists Dimebag Darla, Felix Quintana, and Wulffvnky all of whom are inspired by their surroundings, family, and culture, the exhibition will offer the viewer a glimpse into the artists’ world and what they hold near and dear.” - MACLA

Exhibition dates: September 3rd- November 14th, 2021

(Mural by Dimebag Darla)

COMPLETED MURAL FOR NARRATIVE FERMENTATIONS

BY PATRICK HOFMEISTER

(Wonderful photography and videography by Daniel Z)

We’re thankful to have worked with the Narrative Fermentations team; they put their trust into the artist’s vision. Together they created artwork that reflected their business and allowed Hofmeister to flex his style

(Details of Patrick’s mural)

See this mural IRL at Narrative Fermentations, open Thursday through Sunday!

101 E Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

CALL FOR ARTIST!

COMMUNITY MURAL WITH VEGGIELUTION IN SOFA POCKET PARK

(Folklorico dance performance at SoFA Pocket Park)

In partnership with local nonprofit, Veggielution, we are looking for a local artist from or with a special connection to East San José to help capture the voices of East San José and bring their stories to life through a community mural, located inside Veggielution’s Demonstration Garden at SoFA Pocket Park!

The application closes Sunday, Oct 10 at 11:50 pm. No late submissions will be accepted.

The Quick Facts:

Total artist compensation $1,500

Mural Size: On 8’ H x 8’ W x 12’ L Storage Shed

Artist will participate in a community focus group, led by Veggielution, to inform artwork (10/22)

Artwork will lend to one-day volunteer painting

Mural painting will take place between 11/29 to 12/13

LOCAL COMMONS

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP BY LOCAL COLOR

The Local Commons (Fiscal Sponsorship) supports the many logistics surrounding funding for creative projects centered in the South Bay Area. Launched in February 2021, our goals are to expand access to restricted funding resources and foster sustainability. We seek to build relationships with cultural producers seeking funds to significantly enhance mission aligned community projects. Since starting this program this year we have helped direct $50,000 to underfunded BIPOC grassroots artistic projects in San José.

Commons Member Highlight: San José is Not For Sale

(Photos by @sjnotforsale)

San José Is Not For Sale: A Community Project, is a community-born documentary series displaying a combination of storytelling, cinematography, inspiration, and the talents cultivated in this city. What began as a podcast, FIRM by Michael Cabaña has evolved into to a collaborative documentary series. Keep an eye out for the crew during local events like the recent Viva Calle SJ!

What to learn more about fiscal sponsorship?

STUDIO SPACE FOR RENT AT LOCAL COLOR UNDERGROUND

300 S. First Street, Basement Level, Downtown San José

(Local Color “Digital” Underground)

Located in the heart of the SoFa District and home to the 100 Block Mural, Local Color Underground offers Co-Working desk spaces, private and open studios. An Assembly room is on-site creating a flexible hub for creatives and local groups needing space to gather, plan or rehearse.

• Secure 24/7 ADA accessible studio space

• Wifi and kitchen facilities

• Discounted Monthly Paid Parking passes available

• Great for digital, water, and written based creative mediums

• Located within the Valley Title Building also home to SVCreates, Content Magazine, KALIED, and Cinequest

AIR TESTIMONIALS

Here’s what our Artists In Residence have to say about Local Color

DONOR APPRECIATION!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US!

We want to shout-out our amazing Patreon patrons & PayPal donors:

• DARIUS B'ALEXANDER

• AMANDA M RAWSON

• LAWRENCE L

• RENE SCHILLING

• TARANEH SARRAFZADEH

• CHRIS DEL PILAR

• LYNDA UNDERWOOD

• FIL MARESCA

• MARK WAXMAN

• MICHAEL MCDERMAND

• CODI LYNN SALAZAR

• LAURA SCHILLING

• RUBEN ESCALANTE

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Please donate to help continue our mission to uplift the local arts community

DOWNTOWN DOORS 2021

ONLINE ARTIST RECEPTION

“The San Jose Downtown Foundation is focused on enhancing the cultural and aesthetic environment. The Foundation’s signature program is Downtown Doors, which not only beautifies public spaces by putting artwork on otherwise flat service doors and utility boxes, but gives high school students the golden opportunity to post messages about their views of the world through mass media and art.” - San Jose Downtown Foundation

Due to in-person event restrictions, the event is virtual again this year. We hope many of you will be able to attend to honor these amazing High School students who are so talented!

Thank you so much for subscribing to our newsletter and supporting Local Color. If you have any questions, comments, or want to get involved, please contact us at hello@localcolorsj.org.