San José Arts Advocates

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

Come Together

Join with fellow creatives, arts supporters, and community members.

Learn

Attend workshops and forums or read up on issues affecting the community.

Advocate

Get tips and tools to let your voice be heard by decision makers at all levels.

Create

Create art, create change, and create a community you are proud to be a part of!

Upcoming Events

: Meet Your City Council : Sergio Jimenez - District 2

August 12, 2021

District 2 City Councilmember Sergio Jimenez was raised in East San José by his single mother, who was his biggest inspiration. She instilled in him the values of hard work, resiliency, and a passion for helping others. Prior to being elected, Sergio worked in the justice system an Investigator for the Santa Clara County Public...

Event Details

Help us help you! Use our suggestion box to recommend programs or to volunteer

June 23, 2021

Community

SJAA Team

If we want to grow as an organization and a movement, SJAA knows that we need your help. That’s why we created this quick Google form to hear about the programs you’d like to see from us and how you can get more involved in our work. Please take a minute to share your thoughts today!

Last chance to raise your voice on the city budget!

June 9, 2021

Policy

Peter Allen, Ron P. Muriera

The City Manager’s latest draft budget for FY2021-2022 earmarks $2 million in American Rescue Plan funds to support arts and cultural programs that have been devastated COVID-19. And now, the Mayor has proposed using additional one-time relief funds to backfill shortfalls in the Transient Occupancy Tax (aka TOT or Hotel Tax). While we thank the...

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