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Doodles, phone photos, and big ideas welcome.
This April is for you.

Join the month-long creative challenge.

4 weeks. 4 prompts. Infinite ways to celebrate your 408.

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No art skills or equipment needed. 100% free. Unsubscribe anytime.

WeCreate408 is brought to you by the City of San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs and a growing coalition of community partners. See the full coalition list here.

A Canvas as Big as the 408

The #WeCreate408 challenge is more than just a hashtag — it’s a collective, month-long campaign to prove that creativity lives all around us.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a shower-singer, or a weekend doodler, this is your invitation to stop overthinking and start making... and win some fun San José swag in the process!

WeCreate408 Makes Participation Easy

Simple Steps, Serious Creativity

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Here’s What’s Waiting For You In April 

A fresh creative prompt in your inbox every week during California Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month.
No staring at a blank page, wondering what to make. Each week, we send you a spark. Respond using photography, writing, drawing, collage, or whatever calls you. Just show up and create. 


A chance to win real prizes from your favorite local spots 
Our creative partners are giving away prizes every week. Your creativity could get you free museum passes. Or coffee. Or both! 


Creativity that takes 10 minutes or less – no art degree required 
You don’t need a studio, a portfolio, or even a plan. If you have 10 minutes and something you want to express, you’re already a participant. The only rule? Have fun! 


See your work on the Wall of Creativity alongside thousands of San Joseans 
Share your response with #WeCreate408 on any social platform and watch it appear in our growing community gallery. Your art. Your city. On display.  


Connect with your community through the most human thing in the world  
Art is how we know each other. Every prompt is a chance to see your city from a new angle – and to show the world the San José you experience every day.  

Your Voice is a Vital Part of the 408

Join a growing movement of local creators and help us flood the city with creativity, imagination, and connection this April.
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Create for the Culture. Play for the Prizes.

Your creativity is the heartbeat of our community — and we think that’s worth celebrating! To say thanks for proving that creativity lives in every corner of the 408, our growing coalition of community partners has stepped up with an epic lineup of local swag.

By joining the #WeCreate408 Challenge, you can win:

  • Collectible WeCreate408 Stickers by J.Duh and Kristina Micotti
  • WeCreate408 Pin designed by Empire Seven Studios
  • One-year subscription to Content Magazine
  • “Early Birding” comic book by artist Julie Cardenas
  • Membership to History San Jose and tickets to the Spirit of '45 Gala
  • Personalized crystal glass from Own and Adore Mystic Land
  • Red Ladder Theater Company bucket hat
  • Family pass to The Tech Interactive
  • Passes to the San Jose Museum of Art
  • de Saisset Museum swag bag
  • New Ballet swag bag with tickets
  • Together We Create (TWC) stickers
  • Viva CalleSJ swag bag
  • Teatro Visión tickets to “When She Had Wings”
  • Fúchila Fresheners from La Ofrenda Festival
  • Our Hub physical gift card
  • Voyager Craft Coffee swag bag
  • Downtown San Jose gift cards from the SJ Downtown Association
  • Tickets to SJ Jazz Summerfest
  • Gift card to Empire Seven Studios and Gallery
  • And more...

Claim your entry to win!

Sign up to receive the weekly prompts. Every post you share on social media with #WeCreate408 is a new chance to win the prizes listed above!

Left purple background WeCreate408 Logo. Right Creative Community Coffee & Crafts Every Wednesday in April 1st, 8th, 15, 22nd. 3:00 - 5:00 PM At Voyager Craft Coffee on St. John Street. Inspired by the #WeCreate408 Creative Challenge. Let's make something together!

Let's be creative together!

Each week in April, we will meet in person at Voyager Craft Coffee downtown to craft our response to each creative prompt. Led by PAL Community and the City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs.

Count Me In!

Join Your Neighbors in Making Something Special This April.

Share your creative voice and join with your community in celebrating San Jose this April. Sign up to have weekly prompts delivered to your inbox. 

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