Downtown Foundation
An independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees. The Foundation's mission is to raise funds for programs that enhance the cultural, aesthetic, and educational environment in downtown. Meets as needed.
The foundation's primary program is Downtown Doors.
If you are interested in making a donation, please email Blage Zelalich or call 408-279-1775, ext. 323.
Student art adds life to downtown doors
Aspiring artists from four San Jose High Schools have put their works on public view. Their "canvases" are 25 double- and triple-panel doors outside the Fairmont San Jose, Pavilion building, San Jose Repertory Theatre and Camera 12 Cinemas. The art is visible to thousands of passersby on foot and passengers in vehicles.
The Downtown Doors program, now in its eighth year, has grown from four doors in 2003. More than 100 entrants from many San Jose high schools participate each competition.
Judging takes place in March and April. The process to digitize, enlarge and transfer the artwork onto vinyl adhesive decals occurs in April and May.
Download the Downtown Doors Quick Facts
Download the School Guidelines and RFP
Download information about Sponsoring Downtown Doors in 2010-11
Downtown Doors is funded by private contributions and is placed on private property. Past sponsors include Adobe Systems, Inc., Jeppesen DataPlan, eBay Foundation, Xactly Corporation, On Youth Mark Graphics, Willoughby, Stuart, Bening, Inc., Colliers International, Hoge, Fenton, Jones and Appel and the San Jose Downtown Association. The program has also received grants from the SV Community Foundation, Sharks Foundation, 1stACT Silicon Valey, and San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs. Art & Sole named Downtown Doors as its sole fund-raiser beneficiary in 2009 and 2010. Site hosts include Fairmont Hotel; Digital Realty Trust care of CB Richard Ellis, San Jose Repertory Theatre, Forest City Commercial Management, Camera 12 Cinemas, San Jose Marriott, Richard Berg Properties and Three Sixty Residences.