Derek Bryant

Art has a unique way of bringing people together. It tells stories, shares culture, and sparks conversations. The event, We St(ART) Gardens: SoFA Black Art Walk , celebrates Black creativity and community in Downtown San José. This event offers a chance to meet talented local artists, see their work up close, and even create your own art. In this post, we highlight some of the featured artists, sharing their bios, photos, and links to their work. This will give you a deeper look at the...

How climate resilience training led us to listen more deeply to community voices about food, health, and choice in Santa Clara County.

We’re thrilled to announce that the SoFA Pocket Park, located in the art district of Downtown San Jose, is entering a new chapter under the management of We Start Gardens! While the park remains a collaborative space co-managed with Veggielution, we’re honored to lead this effort to continue its legacy as a vibrant, community-centered oasis. Originally a 7,000-square-foot abandoned parking lot, the Pocket Park was transformed during the pandemic into a Demonstration Garden and Dog Park. This...