“Creative Liberties” aims to develop a cooperatively owned creative hub dedicated to BIPOC communities in San José, supported by 8 80 Cities and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation via the 2024-2025 Knight Cities Emerging Champions Program.

The initial phase will engage the community through visioning sessions to inspire enthusiasm and lay the groundwork for development. In the short term, the project will enhance the surrounding public space to reflect the hub's future direction. Creative Liberties seeks to establish an inclusive space for artistic expression and social connection, building on work with Local Color. The project addresses the need for diverse, sustainable, and longstanding creative spaces by uplifting local partnerships and cross-sector collaboration.

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