Public Space

Organization Description

Public Space is an independent, contemporary project space located in historic Salinas Chinatown that aims to foster new ideas and experiences, support artistic exchange and development, and inspire a larger community of cultural entrepreneurs. Consisting of a main gallery, artist studios, and artist-in-residency space, our mission is to promote cultural activities that support a wide-range of contemporary art practices, mentorship, reciprocal community engagement, and dialogue that honors cultural history as well as the needs of today. Public Space is a direct affiliate of Moon Gate Plaza and MidPen Housing.

Program Information

Through digital and public artworks, students will aid in our mission to promote cultural activities that support a wide-range of contemporary art practices, mentorship, reciprocal community engagement, and dialogue that honors the cultural history of Salinas' Chinatown. As a Direct affiliate of Moongate Plaza and Midpen Housing, Public Space is committed to the fostering of new ideas and experiences, supporting artistic exchange and development, and inspire a larger community of cultural entrepreneurs. Students will work with and develop skills in digital arts, photography, digital video and editing, website design and production, and public performance.

Health & Safety

Placement will be virtual due to the on-going pandemic. 

Tools set by instructor: Camera, Laptop 
Address 
21 Soledad Street, Suite H
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
General Phone 
(408) 505-1974
Website:
http://publicspacechinatown.com
Student Contact 
Name
Angelica Muro
Job Title
Director
Phone
(408) 505-1974
Email
angelica.muro@gmail.com
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Arts, Entertainment or Recreation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, English Language Learners, Families, Immigrants/Refugees, LGBTQA, People Experiencing Disability, People Experiencing Homelessness, Seniors, Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group, Teens/Young Adults, Veterans, Active Military and/or Military Families
Focus Area(s)
Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Food & Housing Security
Additional Focus Area(s)
Cultural Programs, Fine Arts, Performing Arts
Hours of operation 

Monday: 2pm - 6pm