San José Arts Advocates

A collaborative of the San José creative community dedicated to education, advocacy, and action to support arts and culture.

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Voter Guide – 2026 General What’s at stake for arts, culture, and the creative economy?

October 22, 2026
Uncategorized
SJAA Team
The final stretch of the 2026 election season is underway, and it’s time to flex your arts vote! In San José, three city council seats are up for grabs, local school board races are heating up, and voters have the power to decide the fate of local public transit agencies including VTA, Caltrain, and BART....

Voter Guide - 2026 Primary Everything you need to flex your arts vote!

May 7, 2026
Elections
SJAA Team
In case you missed it — and judging by the polls, you’re not alone — there’s an election underway in California. Ballots are landing in mailboxes, and voters are taking stock of their options. Here in San José, three council districts have contested primary elections, and the city is proposing to increase taxes on hotel...

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San José Arts Advocates

: SJAA @ The Voter Hub : Join us to Get Out the Vote!

October 29, 2026
The Voter Hub at Open San José is a collaborative civic engagement initiative led by LEAD Filipino, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, and the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) to strengthen voter participation, civic education, and grassroots organizing across Santa Clara County. You’re invited to join SJAA at the Voter Hub (38 S. 2nd...
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