School of Arts and Culture at MHP
For General Operating Support
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Amount$77,500
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Program
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Date Awarded9/15/2022
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Term18.0 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Organization
Strategies
Overview
The School of Arts and Culture at MHP is the permanent operator of the Mexican Heritage Plaza, a six-acre facility owned by the city of San Jose. Rooted in and serving the Mayfair neighborhood, it seeks to catalyze creativity and empower community by providing arts classes, performances, community events, and leadership development programs. The school is an arts and culture hub that serves 1,000 local families; hosts more than 70,000 people each year; and is a symbol of solidarity, strength, and heritage for East San Jose. Support for the School of Arts and Culture at MHP advances the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.schoolofartsandculture.org
Address
1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95116, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for general operating support
The School of Arts and Culture at MHP is the permanent operator of the Mexican Heritage Plaza, a six-acre facility owned by the city of San Jose. Rooted in and serving the Mayfair neighborhood, it seeks to catalyze creativity and empower community by providing arts classes, performances, community events, and leadership development programs. The school is an arts and culture hub that serves approximately 700 students, and a total of 100,000 people each year. Its suite of programs leverage community engagement to improve the quality of life for local residents and build a more equitable and sustainable future. Support for the School of Arts and Culture at MHP advances the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
for the La Avenida Capital Campaign
The School of Arts and Culture at MHP is the permanent operator of the Mexican Heritage Plaza, a six-acre facility owned by the city of San Jose. Rooted in and serving the Mayfair neighborhood, it seeks to catalyze creativity and empower community by providing arts classes, performances, community events, and leadership development programs. The school is an arts and culture hub that serves 1,000 local families; hosts more than 70,000 people each year; and is a symbol of solidarity, strength, and heritage for East San Jose. Support for the La Avenida Capital Campaign will help expand the School of Arts and Culture’s programming for its local community and creative sector, advancing the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy, and contributing to a more stable and culturally rich neighborhood.
for general operating support
The School of Arts and Culture at MHP is the permanent operator of the Mexican Heritage Plaza, a six-acre facility owned by the city of San Jose. Rooted in and serving the Mayfair neighborhood, it seeks to catalyze creativity and empower community by providing arts classes, performances, community events, and leadership development programs. The school is an arts and culture hub that serves 1,000 local families; hosts more than 70,000 people each year; and is a symbol of solidarity, strength, and heritage for East San Jose. Support for the School of Arts and Culture at MHP advances the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
