Photo: Steven Martinez, Jr.
Lowrider Art Showcase
At Montalvo Arts Center
About
Sunday, August 27 • 12–4pm • FREE
In collaboration with the United Lowrider Council of San Jose and Local Color SJ, Montalvo is proud to present our first-ever Lowrider Art Showcase. This collaboration seeks to strengthen community through the power of the arts, and we are excited to invite you to join us on our beautiful grounds for a free event exploring the abundant artistry and rich culture of the Bay Area lowrider scene.
The day will be fun for the entire family! See an incredible range of lowrider cars on the lawn; enjoy art making and painting demonstrations in the gardens; see live folklorico dancers; engage with local artists and vendors; get dancing to live DJ music by Flipside Lovers; and grab a bite from a local food vendor. Drop in to the Carriage House Theatre for panel conversations on the history of Lowrider magazine and the influence of the lowrider aesthetic on some of the most well-known Silicon Valley brand designs. Bring your family and friends and spend the day with us!
Shuttle Service & Parking
No parking on site at Montalvo.
Free shuttle service to the event will be available from West Valley College, Parking Lot 5 (entrance on Fruitdale Avenue). Please proceed directly to West Valley to park your vehicle and take the shuttle; parking at the West Valley lot is also free.
Rideshare (Taxi/Lyft/Uber) drop-offs will be allowed, but no pick-ups. If you are using a rideshare service, please take the shuttle to West Valley when you depart and call from there.
Event Map
Schedule of the Day
- 11:45am: Shuttles begin from West Valley to Montalvo
- 12–4pm: Lowriders on view (Great Lawn)
- 12–4pm: Artmaking workshops and art vendors organized by Local Color SJ (Oval Garden and Garden Terrace), featuring Jessica Carmen, Tyrone Diaz, Mario Dimas, Henry “chito” Lazaro, Priscilla Marquez, Miguel Ozuna, Txutxo Perez, Samuel Reyes
- 12–1:30pm: DJ music with Flipside Lovers (Villa Veranda)
- 12:30pm: Lowrider pin-striping demo with Priscilla Marquez & lowrider art activity with Jessica Carmen (Oval Garden)
- 12:30–4pm: Live painting with Francisco Ramirez (Garden Terrace)
- 12:30pm: Panel conversation with Mario Madrid, Son of Sonny Madrid, creator of Lowrider Magazine, moderated by Chicano artist Rick Cortez of the United Lowrider Council of San Jose (Carriage House Theatre)
- 1:30pm: Event announcements & acknowledgements w/Montalvo Arts Center, Local Color SJ, and United Lowrider Council of Silicon Valley (Villa Veranda)
- 2pm: Performance by Grupo Folklorico Los Laureles (Villa Veranda)
- 2:30pm: Panel conversation with Carlos Perez, Creative Director, Technophile, Illustrator of the Apple logo, moderated by Chicano artist Rick Cortez of the United Low Rider Council of San Jose (Carriage House Theatre)
- 2:30–4pm: DJ music with Flipside Lovers (Villa Veranda)
- 3:30pm: Last shuttle from West Valley to Montalvo
- 4:15pm: Last shuttle from Montalvo returning to West Valley
Food & Beverages
Food will be available for sale from the following vendors:
Beer, wine, and soda will also be available for purchase from our bar.
Sponsors
This event is made possible through the support of our lead sponsor, the Marcus Family Foundation. Additional support generously provided by the Jo and Barry Ariko Fund for Artistic Programs and Santa Clara County, Office of Supervisor Joe Simitian.