The San Jose Downtown Foundation’s signature program, Downtown Doors, transforms ordinary service doors and utility boxes into vibrant public art galleries — showcasing the unique perspectives of local high school students. Each year, 20+ winning artworks are enlarged and displayed at 120+ locations throughout Downtown San Jose, sparking curiosity and conversation among passersby.

Since 2002, over 400 original student artworks from 28 different schools have brought color, creativity, and meaning to our city’s streets.

In May 2026, we hosted an Award Ceremony to celebrate the Downtown Doors Class of 2026 at the San José Museum of Art. For the second year in a row, in partnership with the Museum, the ceremony also honored the Dr. Jerry Hiura Next Gen Visual Artist Awards. The 3 Dr. Jerry scholarship winners were awarded alongside our 20 outstanding Downtown Doors student artist winners.