We unleash the creativity of artists to create welcoming, human-centered places.

The Womanhood project honors immigrant women to Santa Clara County through vibrant banner illustrations along Alum Rock Avenue.

We meet people where they gather using art to build community anywhere.

We help honor and preserve stories of those who help build the region, honoring the past while welcoming the future.

We believe art is an accessible way to invite people to participate in the planning process and promote public will for the arts.

A light motif sits on top of the Vietnamese American Service Center and becomes of beacon that carries the stories of the Vietnamese Community.

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ART BUILDS COMMUNITY Is a women-led, public art planning, consulting, policy, curation, Placemaking, and community engagement firm that brings critical thinking and artists’ perspectives to the creative design of cities, buildings, and infrastructure.

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OUR VALUES

We prioritize inclusive practices that elevate historically underserved communities and recognize the importance of access to the lived experience across all limitations experienced by a person or group.

Equity + Access

We believe artists are essential to shaping vibrant, resilient, and meaningful public spaces.

Artist empowerment

We engage people in co-creating the environments they live in and value.

community voice

We honor existing cultural assets and histories while planning for a dynamic and connected future.

cultural sustainability

Current Exhibition

Lunar 2026 - Year of the FIre Horse

Exhibition:
February 22 - April 19

Open Gallery:
TH-SUN | 11AM-5PM

From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.

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