Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

The children's Discovery Museum will build upon their efforts to promote cross-cultural exchange by introducing "Common Ground," a project that will reveal the power of children and families to influence civic dialog. With the support of community partners, International Children Assistance Network, Somos Mayfair and India Community Center, "Common Ground" will facilitate cross-cultural dinner conversations and a community workshopping process to develop a creative work that expresses the discoveries and learnings elicited through the dinner conversations. The impact of cross-cultural exchange will then be extended to the broader San Jose public through "A Seat at the Table," a creative arts installation that will share hopes and dreams revealed through the dinners and expand the public dialog. Through "Common Ground," the museum will strengthen its status as a community anchor, better preparing staff to address community needs, engage with diverse, local communities; maintain relationships with community partners, and effectively share the impact of cross-cultural engagement and dialog with like-minded institutions.