The San Jose Walls festival, returning for its ninth year, plays a crucial role in enhancing the city's public art scene, promoting creativity and community engagement. Founded by Juan Carlos Araujo and Jennifer Ahn, the festival has adapted from its original incarnation as Pow!Wow! San Jose, focusing on uplifting neighborhoods through visual art. With over 100 murals created to date, this year's event spotlights six artists focused on the historic Japantown district. A retrospective exhibition will kick off the festival, showcasing work from nearly 30 artists and underscoring the initiative's commitment to cultural expression and identity.
"At its core, the mission is simple but powerful: to uplift neighborhoods through public art," Araujo said. "What started out of necessity...has now come full circle."
"We've helped create over 100 murals throughout San Jose, transforming once-blank walls into symbols of identity, culture, and resilience," Araujo noted about the impact of their work.
The festival, which was originally known as Pow!Wow! San Jose, launches Saturday with a retrospective exhibition... featuring work from nearly 30 artists who have been part of this 'exhilarating mural-painting marathon.'
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