Founded in 1977 by local artists, Works/San José is an all-volunteer, non-profit, alternative art and performance center dedicated to providing a venue for artists, ideas, and images that expand the scope of cultural and artistic experience and challenge the boundaries of contemporary art. Works/San José is primarily supported by individual members and donors, and also is funded, in part, by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San José; by Silicon Valley Creates; and by matching funds arranged by individual members from participating workplaces.