School of Arts and Culture at MHP

The School of Arts and Culture at MHP is the permanent operator of the Mexican Heritage Plaza, a $35 million facility owned by the city of San Jose. The four-year-old organization is a centerpiece of the largely Mexican American and low-income neighborhood of Mayfair. The School provides visual and performing arts classes, performances, and community events for 55,000 people each year. Having successfully completed its start-up phase, renewed funding will support strategic planning efforts to refine its business model and growth strategies. Funding will also facilitate the continuation of the Multicultural Arts Leadership Institute, a nationally recognized professional development program for leaders of color in the arts.