This project was designed to capture 20 years of history and social justice, concepts that are deeply rooted in our city’s heritage. The artist, design, and facilitators were all the original creators from 2004.
In 2004, artists Paul Urich and Chris Duncan were commissioned by Anno Domini Gallery to create a mural at the corner of E. Santa Clara St. and S. 4th St., honoring SJSU students Tommie Smith and John Carlos. “Homage” is a tribute to Smith and Carlos for their “silent gesture” of black gloved, raised fists for human rights at 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. The recent restoration efforts have added vibrant colors and new symbolic elements ensuring a revived call to action to protect human rights and social justice in fostering a more equitable society.
Join the @sj_downtown association tonight at @pobladoresnightmarket from 5:30pm-9:00pm. Come and meet these amazing vendors too:
Omar Torres Councilmember
@omartorresd3
Fils Comix
SJDA
@sj_downtown
The Swagger Fool
@theswaggerfool
Noggin/E-Gone Art
@Egone-art
Cabezones Caricatures
@cabezones_art
Rose`s Kawaii Korner
@rose_kawaiikorner
Healing with Claudia
@sea_moss_healing
YogaSix
@yogasix_downtownsanjose
Plus Plus Boutiqe
@plusplusboutique
Navarro`s Jewelry
Creations by Cru
@creations_by_cru
Leila Divine
@leiladivinedesigns
Artesania Mexican
@Reyna solis artesanía mexicana
B`s Decor and More
Beasartlife247
Too Wanda Thrift
@cfgardenart21
🌟Meet Julio Rios, a proud member of Groundwerx, dedicated to keeping our downtown thriving! 🌟 Living and working right here, Julio takes immense pride in his role as a machine operator, ensuring our community shines bright every day. 👏 Join us in celebrating his commitment to making #DTSJ the best it can be!
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🏳️🌈✨Happy Pride Silicon Valley. The @sj_downtown was thrilled to participate for the first time in the Parade. Thank you to @omartorresd3 and staff, @domingocandelasd8 and staff, @djciscoentertainment, @silvannadanniels , and @gem.in.i.in.gem
Pride is for everyone and continue to enjoy the amazing activities tonight, as well as visit all our amazing restaurants, bars, and other venues!
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🏳️🌈✨Happy Pride Silicon Valley. What an amazing way for @sj_downtown Starlight Cinemas to finish for the season. Thanks to our presenting sponsor @ualocal393 and our partner @vivaparkssj. Special shout out to @gem.in.i.in.gem and @silvannadanniels for their performances.
Enjoy your Pride festivities this weekend!
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🍔✨The @sj_downtown would like to welcome @campus_burgers to downtown San Jose. Your new location on the Paseo de San Antonio continues to create vibrancy in our downtown area.
We look forward to working with you and eating your smashing burgers!
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🏳️🌈It’s Pride Week and it will be fabulous. Join @sj_downtown , in partnership with @qmunitydistrict , @svcapitalclub , @splashsjc, and @omartorresd3 for our activities Aug 20-24.
Visit link in bio for details and Happy Pride!
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🎥🍿Join the @sj_downtown on Aug. 17 for our Red & Wild Grand Finale Starlight Cinema movie To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, presented by @ualocal393
Our local drag queen hosts @gem.in.i.in.gem and @silvannadanniels will return to close out our season. Visit our link in bio for details and don’t forget to wear red for our dance off contest!
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Street Life adds vibrancy to downtown San Jose by creating public spaces that are inviting to all. Whether this is achieved by planting a Japanese maple tree on a blank corner lot, or commissioning an artist to create a stunning mural along the side of a commercial building, Street Life is always evolving and creating new ways to improve spaces downtown.
As you stroll and explore downtown, see if you can find some subtle nuances that surprise and delight you. That’s Street Life.
Murals are perhaps the most large-scale way to liven up a space. Murals not only beautify our downtown, but tell a story that engages the community. Murals are culminations of time, effort, energy, artistry and storytelling: a way to help us better understand and communicate with each other.
Hart’s Dog Park, located at 194 W. Santa Clara St., is a dog park like no other. Once a vacant space, this 2,000-square-foot dog park is adorned with benches, artificial turf, decorative lighting, planters and a larger-than-life mural by local artist Tom Colla. Established in October 2016, Hart’s Dog Park serves as a tiny green oasis for pups and owners alike.
Launched in 2018, MOMENT revolutionizes what a retail space can look like, feel like and be. Previously a section of parking spaces in the San Pedro Parking Garage, each of the 4 micro-retail spaces is designed to advance, grow, and celebrate creative retail. The program is procured to help launch small businesses and gain exposure. Not only is MOMENT a retail smash, it also successfully enlivens both sides of the block of San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John streets.
Opened in 2021, SoFA Pocket Park completely transformed an underutilized development site in SoFA district into a beautiful, lively, bright and colorful space filled with the most adorable living things – plants and pups! Split into two sides, the Pocket Park is part dog park and part demonstration garden by Veggielution. The Park is also complete with decorative string lights, benches, and beautiful multi-piece mural. Read more about the Pocket Park
Illumination provides a sense of beauty, safety, and security to our downtown area. In addition to our traditional bistro lights, our team has a network of programmable lighting at Post Street, Circle of Palms and San Pedro Square that can be modified and changed by request, adding a layer of fun and community connection.
The PBID manages community banners on Paseo de San Antonio between Second and Third Streets and on Post Street. These banners are a way for our community organizations to highlight upcoming programming and events. Customizable banner requests can be made for community events.
For general inquiries, please contact sjda@sjdowntown.com
If you need further assistance, please contact our Deputy Director,
Chloe Shipp at cshipp@sjdowntown.com
28 N. First St., Suite 1000
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 279-1775
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