Excited to share that I’ve been invited to be part of this year's SJSU Art Dept Lecture on September 12th at 5-6pm. Location: Art Department Building 133.

Introducing myself, Juan Carlos Araujo, owner of Empire Seven Studios, Co-Founder/co-Director of San Jose Walls (a global mural movement in collaboration with Worldwide Walls), and the Jtown Artwalk. I’ll be talking a little about these entities, my own artistic journey of how all these ventures got started.

There’s been many new people who are new to our audience and we’re happy you are here, at the staple of new contemporary art in San Jose. I’m looking forward to sharing with students about the last 15 years as an independent artist owned small business.

As a San José-native and multi disciplinary self taught artist. I spent most of my youth doing graffiti. Fast forward to my late 20’s, established Empire Seven Studios which has been in business for over a decade; a place that’s been advocating for local/global artists by creating opportunities and providing a place to elevate and highlight emerging talents on a grand scale.

Additionally, I served as District 3's Art Commission/Chair for the City of San José for 3 years. In 2020, I was commissioned by the San José Museum of Art to design 40 streetlight banners. The bright and dynamic banners that were installed along East Santa Clara Street between Market and 20th streets; a way to serve as a connecting corridor between downtown and east San Jose.

Thanks to everyone for the love and support you’ve provided us for over a decade and the new folks who venture into our community everyday.

If you’re interested in attending the event its open to the public, seating is limited, please RSVP to let them know you’re coming. Link HERE

Tuesday Night Lecture series is accompanied with Art Shows happening SJSU Art Galleries, exhibiting works of students!

I’m looking forward to seeing you at the event!

-Juan Carlos Araujo

IG - @empire7studios / @sjsuartgalleries

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