# Event Details - **Event Name**: Creative Stories: as Told by the People of San José - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: 2025 San José Creative Ambassadors unite for a special group art exhibition. Join us in celebrating the voices and creativity of San José.About this Event✨ Creative Stories: As Told by the People of San José ✨Join us for a special group art exhibition celebrating the voices, stories, and creativity of San José through a vibrant mix of zines, collages, photographs, paintings, and community-driven projects. The 2025 San José Creative Ambassadors unite with Fuse Presents at Citadel Art Gallery to showcase works developed over the past year, highlighting the power of storytelling, collaboration, and artistic expression.Featured Artists and Projects:Miguel Ozuna – @sj.shootersMiguel is a storyteller, photographer, and community member dedicated to capturing the beauty of everyday life in San José. Using digital, film, and drone photography, he freezes moments in time to be re-lived by others. His project, A Look Thru Your Lens, provides opportunities for photographers to explore San José with film cameras. Over four years, 75 photographers participated, resulting in a group exhibition that celebrates the city’s unique stories. Season 2 of this project will continue the tradition, bringing together 75 new photographers to capture San José’s beauty.Julie Cardenas – @stories_from_our_neighborhoodA painter and comic book artist, Julie draws from her experiences as a first-generation Mexican-Peruvian American to create storytelling-rich artworks. Her Stories From Our Neighborhood zine workshops invite community members to capture their own stories using a variety of materials, exploring themes like memory, food, and neighborhood. Participants can digitize their zines so the wider San José community can enjoy their work.Matt Casey – @more.mas.maramiFounder of More Más Marami Arts, Matt uses theatre to bring communities together. Since 2019, he has created productions, workshops, open mics, and script readings for underserved communities across San José and the South Bay. Through collaboration with the Bay Area Story Archive (BASA), his work centers San José residents as storytellers, connecting people to the neighborhoods and spaces around them.Steven nizzotes Rubalcaba – @nizzotesSteven transforms nostalgic, obsolete technology into serene, geometric art. Using at least 75% reused materials, his work symbolizes cycles of utility, waste, and rebirth while emphasizing sustainability. His Voices of the Community project engages residents to collaboratively create mosaics from repurposed materials, reflecting diverse stories and culminating in a public unveiling.Jessica Gutierrez – @forthemamazzJessica is an educator, artist, and community connector who designs inclusive creative spaces for BBIPOC, LGBTQ+, and historically under-resourced artists. Her For the Mamas project provides free art workshops for mothers and their children, fostering connection, joy, and imagination.Event Details:? Opening Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025 | 5–9 PM? Exhibit Dates: November 7–23, 2025? Location: Citadel Art Gallery | 199 Martha St., San JoséWhat to Expect:A diverse showcase of community-inspired artworks across multiple disciplines5pm - 7pm Soft Opening includes light refreshments7pm - 8pm Vinyl beats by DJ duo Ritmos Calientes / @losritmoscalientes8pm - 9pm Live performance by Irata / @yes.squaredDelicious eats from Pupuseria Maranatha / @pupuseria_maranathaOpportunities to connect with artists and the San José creative communityCelebrate local stories, creativity, and community pride with us!Agenda?: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMSoft OpeningInfo: Join us for a Soft Opening with light refreshments and meaningful connections with artists and fellow members of the San José creative community.?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMRitmos Calientes - DJ SetHost: Ritmos CalientesInfo: DJ duo spinning a rare collection of dance music on vinyl — from the 1950s to today.?: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PMIrata - Music PerformanceHost: IrataInfo: Experience a live performance by Irata, blending rhythmic drumming with visual expressions of shape and form.?: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PMPupuseria NaranthaHost: Pupuseria MaranathaInfo: Enjoy authentic Salvadoran pupusas freshly made and served outside in front of Citadel Art Gallery — a delicious addition to your art-filled evening! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/creative-stories-as-told-by-the-people-of-san-josé/100001855565238579 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, exhibitions, photography, entertainment, theatre, storytelling, fine-arts, kids, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Jose - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Citadel Art Studios - **lat**: 37.324689 - **long**: -121.8769462 - **full address**: Citadel Art Studios, 199 Martha Street, San Jose, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Creative Stories: as Told by the People of San José - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/dad695c3f84d4ef73e7346204d5523eaae6b8289c95367bc0e63055d14df37b1-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc003a48-gmir.jpg?v=1761706091 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Creative Stories: as Told by the People of San José being held? - **A:** Creative Stories: as Told by the People of San José takes place on Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm at Citadel Art Studios, 199 Martha Street, San Jose, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Creative Stories: as Told by the People of San José? - **A:** Creative Stories: as Told by the People of San José is organized by 2025 Creative Ambassadors. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Creative Stories: as Told by the People of San José is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Jose, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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