Heroes and Heritage Community Night and Art Show
- ALL AGES
Celebrate art, action, and community with Emory Douglas at the Heroes and Heritage Art Show on September 6th.
Date and time
Location
Los Altos Community Center
97 Hillview Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022Refund Policy
Agenda
5:30 PM
Doors Open
6:00 PM
Food Service Begins
6:00 PM
Event Begins
6:15 PM
Emory Douglas Presentation
7:15 PM
Community Workshop / Conversation
8:00 PM
Event Wrap Up
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
- ALL AGES
- Free venue parking
Heroes and Heritage is a powerful community night open to all — students, families, artists, educators, organizers, and anyone passionate about community, culture, and creativity. This special evening features Emory Douglas, the iconic former Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party, whose artwork defined a movement and continues to inspire generations.
Hosted at the Los Altos Community Center, the event will include:
- A curated art show featuring historical and contemporary pieces
- An intimate and thought-provoking conversation with Emory Douglas on art, liberation, and the role of creativity in resistance
Guests are invited to engage with interactive storytelling, meet local youth leaders, and enjoy a multigenerational atmosphere of reflection, celebration, and connection. Whether you're joining with friends, family, students, or your community group, this is a night to honor our shared heritage and unite for a better future together.
Dinner:
Mediterranean Bowls with Vegan, Steak, and Chicken Options
- Made fresh with love by Social Elegance
PS: There will be wine.
Check out a video of our last community night and art show below :)
Frequently asked questions
This event is open to everyone! While all are welcome, the content is best suited for children in 3rd grade and up, as well as teens, adults, educators, and community members.
Yes! Every event we host is free to attend. We offer optional paid dinner tickets, which help support our work. The dinner is an added bonus — not a requirement.
Dinner is available only to those who pre-order a paid dinner ticket. We cannot guarantee extra meals on the day of the event. We always offer two meal options: one with meat and one that is vegetarian or vegan (clearly labeled).
Yes, please RSVP so we can plan accordingly and make your experience as smooth as possible.
Yes, the Los Altos Community Center is fully accessible.
Absolutely! We welcome families and encourage students to attend. The event is best for kids in 3rd grade and up.
Yes, Emory Douglas will be part of a featured conversation during the event. This is a special opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential artists of our time.
Yes! Artwork and merchandise will be available for purchase during the event — supporting both the artists and our ongoing work.
Yes—this is a fundraising event. Justice Vanguard is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are tax-deductible. Support us via cash, check, card, Venmo, merch purchases, or anytime at justicevanguard.com under “Invest In Us.”
Yes! We’re always looking for community members to help make these events a success. If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out through our website or contact us directly @ Contact@JusticeVanguard.org.