Mexican Heritage Plaza

About

Rentals page for the School of Arts & Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza.

Story

Welcome to the School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, a beautiful and serene oasis in San Jose, the capital of Silicon Valley. Rooted in the Mexican experience and inclusive of multicultural perspectives

A place of education, culture and celebration of our rich and diverse community. The School makes learning in the arts-- dance, music, theater and visual arts—accessible to the entire community, especially our children.

The School of Arts and Culture is deeply committed to serving those members of our community who might not have the opportunity to grow and learn through the arts, because of their economic circumstances.

The Mexican Heritage Plaza is a beautiful landmark where you can host a private, community and/or non-profit event. Our facility includes a state of the art Theater that can house up to 500 guests, the Pavilion, the Plaza, 5 fully equipped Classrooms, the Galeria, the Dance Studio, and the Gardens. The Mexican Heritage Plaza is also the home for the School of Arts and Culture as well as performing companies such as Los Lupeños de San José and Calpulli Tonalehqueh. The Plaza has hosted a number of events including City and Community Cultural Events, Los Lupeños and the School's Dance Recitals, Arrangetrums, Quinceañeras, Weddings, Festivals, Conferences, and many other special events.
History

Established in 1999, the Mexican Heritage Plaza / Centro Cultural de San José, officially opened its doors to the residents of East San José and to its surrounding communities on September 9, 1999. The Plaza is owned by the City of San José and was funded and developed in partnership with the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San José and the Mexican Heritage Corporation (MHC).

During the first year of operation the Plaza played host to 64 performances, seven gallery exhibits, and service for thousands of students through its several educational components and programs. Today, the Mexican Heritage Plaza is the home of the School of Arts & Culture, Los Lupeños de San José and Calpuli Tenolahqueh.

The components that comprise the Mexican Heritage Plaza includes:
The Plaza Gates and tile Floors Murals Displays,
The Teatro (Theatre), The Chinampa, Herb and Rose Gardens, The Pavilion, The Arts & Technology and Plaza Classrooms, The Galeria, The Dance Studio, and The Plaza.

We hope to welcome you in person here soon!