The Grove Mural Project is a collaboration between Local Color, a nonprofit public arts organization, and The Grove, a grassroots athletic training community dedicated to supporting and mentoring youth in San José.

The Grove is more than a gym. It’s a second home for young athletes dedicated to honing their skills in their chosen sport, many of whom come from underserved neighborhoods. It provides mentorship, education, leadership and vocational training, and a safe space where kids can grow into confident, connected adults and serious competitors.

To honor The Grove’s powerful community impact, Local Color is partnering with the facility to create a vibrant, permanent mural inside The Grove gym — a visual landmark that mirrors the energy, diversity, commitment, and capabilities of the players who learn and grow there everyday.

But we can’t do it without your help.

We aim to raise $25,100.00 to fully fund the artist open call, design, production, and installation of the mural.

Your donation will help fund:

• Hosting an artist open call and portfolio review to select the perfectly suited creator for this project
• Artist compensation for design development and finalized paint production (valuing local creative labor fairly)
• High-quality, durable paint & materials
• Equipment rental and prep costs
• Professional documentation to archive and share the project
• A celebratory unveiling event for the community

ABOUT THE GROVE & SHOWTIME BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Founded with the mission to support San José youth through basketball and beyond, The Grove provides a safe, inclusive space where kids and teens can develop not only athletic skills, but also leadership, resilience, and a strong sense of self.

Through year-round programming, The Grove’s dedicated coaches serve as mentors, role models, and advocates helping young athletes succeed on the court, in the classroom, and in life. Many Grove players come from underserved communities and find here a second family and a path to opportunity.

The Grove's in-house academy, Showtime Basketball Academy, helps students learn basketball through an extensive curriculum that centers around teaching players game skills in game situations. Showtime provides 3 classes: Fundamentalist Class, Select class, and our Elite class. Their system takes a player from their early stages of learning and loving basketball through their development into college-ready talent.

ABOUT PLAY BRIGHTLY

Play Brightly is a non-profit with the mission to support and advance young girls in basketball to the elite level. Working across several Northern California counties, Play Brightly cultivates relationships with gym owners to bring accessible basketball coaching to girls across the Bay Area and beyond.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The mural envisioned with The Grove will reflect the facility’s mission and shared spirit: a bold, permanent work of art that honors the goal-oriented dedication, culture, and shared pride of this unique space.

When realized, the mural will transform the far wall of The Grove into a visual anthem celebrating the energy of its players, the power of teamwork, and the profound impact of this homegrown academy. It will serve as a daily source of inspiration and a symbol of belonging for every athlete, coach, and family member who walks through the doors.

ABOUT LOCAL COLOR

Local Color is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to creating equitable pathways for artists to thrive and expanding access to public art. By commissioning local artists and designing community-centered experiences, Local Color brings color, culture, and connection to public spaces across San José.