Thursday, December 15, 2011

2 HOUR SALE & SHG closure dates for the Holidays



Feliz Ano Nuevo! 

Need a last minute gift? Self Help will be having a lunch time-2 hour-only-special sale on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21st from 12pm to 2pm, on selected prints from our inventory! This is a final chance to give the gift of art and support Self Help Graphics! Take a break from work and stop by!
Please note that Self Help Graphics & Art will be closed for the Holidays from Tuesday Dec.20th,2011 to Monday Jan.2nd, 2012.

We will be open only for this two hour special sale on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21st!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Thank you for believing in Self Help Graphics & Art



SHG
Thank You For Supporting Us.
Dear Amig@s,

Thank you for believing in Self Help Graphics & Art. It’s because of your support and involvement that we continue to advance Latino culture through the arts. I am writing today to ask for your continued support.

It’s been an incredible year! After nearly 40 years, we moved to a new home in Boyle Heights, where a continued tradition of sharing culture and experience through art is finding new breath within a local renaissance. Our new 1st Street home is literally the first stop on the Metro Gold Line, providing even greater access to our comunidad. Self Help Graphics’ new home brings infinite opportunities for more partnerships and more arts-related activities in a city where budget cuts have decimated arts projects and arts in schools. At a time of great uncertainty in our nation, the need for creative expression – especially among our Latino youth – is more important than ever before.

Since our move, we have seen an overwhelming increase in requests for our services. This past year, Self Help Graphics served more than 10,000 people through a mix of programming for people of all ages, including professional artists, youth and families, and hosted special events such as our 38th Annual Día de los Muertos celebration – all of which we provide at little or no cost. Imagine what more we could do with your support.

Self Help Graphics cannot solely rely on funding from foundations, corporations or government in this economic climate—we need you. Help us to continue our critical role as a conduit of creativity for our community. Matisse said it takes courage to be creative--help us encourage our artists and youth by making a contribution NO MATTER WHAT SIZE or by joining the Boccalero Print Council (BPC) at a higher level--the BPC engages Latino art lovers, collectors and supporters and helps shape our future.

We know times are hard for everyone. We would be so grateful if you would make a commitment to strengthening the arts in our comunidad. Si no, pues, ¿Quién? Si no es ahora, ¿Cuándo?

There are certainly other ways to contribute, and we welcome your support at any level. For more information, please visit www.selfhelpgraphics.com.

With gratitude,



Self Help Graphics & Art




Donate Any Amount:






Level Options:
$1,500 Level
• 2 limited edition prints of your choice from SHG’s 2011 Printmaking Program
• 1 limited edition laser etching on wood of Self Help Graphics’ holiday print
• 1 Limited edition serigraph SHG holiday print
• Your choice of an etching, woodblock or linocut print from SHG’s collection
• Invitation VIP reception for artists, collectors and friends of Self Help Graphics 20% discount on tickets to all paid SHG workshops and events

$1,000 Level
• 1 limited edition laser etching on wood of Self Help Graphics’ holiday print
• 1 Limited edition serigraph SHG holiday print
• Your choice of an etching, woodblock or linocut print from SHG’s collection
• Invitation VIP reception for artists, collectors and friends of Self Help Graphics
• 20% discount on tickets to all paid SHG workshops and events

$500 Level
• Your choice of an etching, woodblock or linocut print from SHG’s collection
• Invitation VIP reception for artists, collectors and friends of Self Help Graphics
• 20% discount on tickets to all paid SHG workshops and events

Lay-A-Way Your Donation! Monthly giving is easy, cost effective and allows you to spread your charitable giving over the course of the year. Call us at (323) 881-6444 to set it up!
Your Gift When You Join at the $1,000 or $1,500 Levels! It's our way of saying "¡Gracias!"

SHG Holiday Card Print SHG Holiday Card Etching
Joel Garcia
Arte es Vida
9” x 7”
2011
Serigraph
Joel Garcia
Arte es Vida
9” x 7”
2011
Laser Etching on Wood


D.I.Y. SILKSCREENING with Dewey Tafoya

D.I.Y. SILKSCREENING with Dewey Tafoya

Saturday, December 17th   
(every 3rd Saturday)
10AM to 2PM
$20 per person 
RSVP: workshops@selfhelpgraphics.com
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Attendees are required to bring two transparency copies of an original black and white image, no bigger than 8 1/2" X 11". Limited number of screens available for purchase. Bring paper and a blank t-shirt or 2 to print your work of art on!    

AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP with VYAL ONE

AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP

Saturdays, December 3rd, 10th & 17th  
(every Saturday)
10am - 1pm
Free for ages 12 - 18
$10 for Adults
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Learn various techniques with using spray paint to create works of art. You'll be using low and high pressure spray paint.

This Month's Dates: Dec. 3rd, 10th & 17th 
 

Thursday, December 8, 2011

SHG closed on Thursday, December 8th

We will be closed today Thursday, December 8th - please join us for our weekly workshops on Friday for Hard N Da Paint, Saturday for our Aerosol Art & Stencil Workshops

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

SHG @ L.A. Print: Edition 2

L.A. Print: Edition 2
Presented by LACMA   
Saturday, December 10th 12PM-8PM

 Fowler 
Come and visit Self Help Graphics at
L.A. Print: Edition 2--an annual showcase of Los Angeles printmakers, dealers, galleries, and non-profits focusing on current trends in printmaking and publishing.  



Meet artists, curators, printers, and dealers to learn more about the production and collection of fine art prints and editions.
 

STENCIL MAKING with Andi Xoch

STENCIL MAKING with Andi Xoch

Saturday, December 10th  
(every 2nd Saturday)
HOURS: 10AM to 1PM
FREE for ages 12 to 18 // $10 for Adults
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Learn how to create stencils and applying them to various surfaces, so bring your bike helmets, skateboards, t-shirts, backpack or anything you want to apply your custom hand cut stencil too.

 

AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP with VYAL ONE

AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP
Saturdays, December 10th & 17th  
(every Saturday)
10am - 1pm
Free for ages 12 - 18
$10 for Adults
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Learn various techniques with using spray paint to create works of art. You'll be using low and high pressure spray paint.

This Month's Dates: 10th & 17th 
 

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Holiday Craft & Art Fair

Holiday Craft & Art Fair
December 3rd & 4th, 2011 - 12pm to 6pm
ART - GIFTS - MUSIC - FOOD
at our new location
1300 East 1st Street, Boyle Heights, CA 90033

Dove
Instead of going to your nearest mega mall, find amazing one of a kind gifts from independent local artists. It’s creative, convenient and smart!

Self Help Graphics & Art will hold its annual Holiday Craft & Art Fair featuring affordable and distinctive art, jewelry, clothing and crafts by local artists. A selection of new and vintage monoprints, etchings and limited edition silkscreen prints from the Self Help Graphics & Art collection will also be available for purchase.

Show your love to our community and small businesses!

- 2011 VENDORS -
2ndWnd - Araceli Silva Jewelry - Aunt Feddy's Closet - Big Head Creations/Raptor Tees - Burnt Tortilla - Butterflies & Hummingbirds - Casa Belen Ibiz360 - Crafty Comadres - Cultura y Mas - Donna Letterese - Hector Silva - Gorrilla - Imix Books - Javier Orozco - Jose Ramirez - Just Breath Healing - Lalo Alcaraz/La Cucaracha - Lunasol Mexican Vintage - Michelle Smith Meza Jewelry - Miguel Vazquez - Pop's Candy Shop - Sergio Flores Jewelry - Social Machine Productions - Sonia Romero - Xochipilli
SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS

Special Performance by Las Ramonas
Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 2pm to 4pm

Reflexiones de Tonantzin:
A Ceremonial Honoring through Danza, Arte, Flor y Canto
con: In Lak Ech and Danza Yahualohcan Anahuacayotl 

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Self Help Graphics & Art will be closed from Thursday, November 24th to Monday, November 28th

Self Help Graphics & Art will be closed from Thursday, November 24th to Monday, November 28th

Make sure to come visit for our Annual Holiday Craft & Art Fair (Dec. 3 & 4)
 

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP with guest instructor Raul Gonzalez of Mictlan Murals

AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP
with guest instructor Raul Gonzalez

Saturdays, November 12th  
(every Saturday)
10am - 1pm
Free for ages 12 - 18
$10 for Adults
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Learn various techniques with using spray paint to create works of art. You'll be using low and high pressure spray paint.

D.I.Y. SILKSCREENING with Dewey

D.I.Y. SILKSCREENING with Dewey
Silk Screening Workshop 
Saturday, November 19th   
(every 3rd Saturday)
10AM to 2PM
$20 per person 
RSVP: workshops@selfhelpgraphics.com
Like us on Facebook 

Attendees are required to bring two transparency copies of an original black and white image, no bigger than 8 1/2" X 11". Limited number of screens available for purchase. Bring paper and a blank t-shirt or 2 to print your work of art on!    

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

PRINTMAKING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE



PRINTMAKING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
Fowler

FOWLER MUSEUM
Mapping Another L.A. gallery  
Sunday, November 13th 
4PM
FREE

Join Mapping Another L.A. Co-Curator Chon Noriega, Master Printer Richard Duardo, Director of Self Help Graphics & Art, Evonne Gallardo, and artist Joel Garcia for a conversation in the galleries about the use of printmaking as a force in the struggle for social justice.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP

AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP

Saturdays, November 12th  
(every Saturday)
10am - 1pm
Free for ages 12 - 18
$10 for Adults
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Learn various techniques with using spray paint to create works of art. You'll be using low and high pressure spray paint.

This Month's Dates: November 19th 

HARD N DA PAINT

HARD N DA PAINT
 
Fridays, November 11th    
(every Friday)
4:30PM to 9:00PM
Free with High School ID 
$5.00 at the door
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HARD N DA PAINT is a music workshop development series at Self Help Graphics & Art. HNDP students work together for 8 consecutive weeks to program their own music event! Work with HNDP instructor P-Flax of ShortySons films, or freestyle with HNDP regulars like Alders aka "Ghin N Guece" and D-Low the "King Darius". Friday sessions @ SHG also include: Freestyling (improvisational music), Live Instrument Jam sessions (Bring your instrument!), Video production - filming, lighting and editing, Music Production - recording and instrumental compositions, and plenty of space for Break Dancing  

This Month's Dates: November 18th  
STENCIL MAKING with Andi Xoch

Saturday, November 12th  
(every 2nd Saturday)
HOURS: 10AM to 1PM
FREE for ages 12 to 18 // $10 for Adults
Like us on Facebook

Learn how to create stencils and applying them to various surfaces, so bring your bike helmets, skateboards, t-shirts, backpack or anything you want to apply your custom hand cut stencil too.

 


The East LA International and Youth Film Festival (ELAFF)

The East LA International and Youth Film Festival (ELAFF)
TELA/SOFASaturday, November 12th
7PM
$10 Donation

The East Los Angeles Society of Film and Arts (TELA SOFA) presents its 3rd Annual East LA International and Youth Film Festival. Screening short and feature films produced by East LA youth along with professional filmmakers and students from around the world. Includes award ceremony honoring teens with "El Angel Conscience Art Award."

Screenings at Self Help Graphics on Nov. 12 at 7 PM for "Inspired" directed by Charlie Gage & Philippes Sandwiches directed by James Hanlos. Starring Rico Rodriguez (of ABC's Modern Family) and Julia Vera.

Please note: Free screenings at Mariachi Plaza, Boyle Heights on Nov. 11 at 6PM.

"Provoke Thought and Inspire Solutions"

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Día de los Muertos Art Exhibition, Revival 2011 curated by Patssi Valdez


Día de los Muertos Art Exhibition, Revival 2011 curated by Patssi Valdez is open for viewing Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Tuesday & Wednesday by appointment only. All artwork is available for purchase.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Holiday Craft & Art Fair



Holiday Craft & Art Fair
Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday, December 4th, 2011
12:00pm - 6:00pm
 
DUE - NOVEMBER 12th at 10am

Thursday, October 27, 2011

We will be closed until our Dia de los Muertos Exhibition, Revival 2011 opening at 7pm - see you then!!!!

We will be closed until our Dia de los Muertos Exhibition, Revival 2011 opening at 7pm - see you then!!!!
 
 

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Stencil Art Workshop with Andi Xoch



Saturday, October 8th  
(every 2nd Saturday)
HOURS: 10AM to 1PM
FREE for ages 12 to 18 // $10 for Adults
Like us on Facebook

Learn how to create stencils and applying them to various surfaces, so bring your bike helmets, skateboards, t-shirts, backpack or anything you want to apply your custom hand cut stencil too.

Next Month's Date: November 12th

HARD N DA PAINT Hip Hop Workshops







Fridays, October 7th
(every Friday)
4:30PM to 9:00PM
Free with High School ID
$5.00 at the door
Like us on Facebook 

HARD N DA PAINT is a music workshop development series at Self Help Graphics & Art. HNDP students work together for 8 consecutive weeks to program their own music event! Work with HNDP instructor P-Flax of ShortySons films, or freestyle with HNDP regulars like Alders aka "Ghin N Guece" and D-Low the "King Darius". Friday sessions @ SHG also include: Freestyling (improvisational music), Live Instrument Jam sessions (Bring your instrument!), Video production - filming, lighting and editing, Music Production - recording and instrumental compositions, and plenty of space for Break Dancing.

This Month's Dates: October 14th, 21st & 28th

COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS - ART PARA TODOS! - FREE




ART PARA TODOS!
FREE COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS

Saturdays in October
10/8; 10/15; 10/22; 10/29

HOURS: 12PM - 3PM
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SHG is pleased to offer the following Día de los Muertos Community Art Workshops. All materials and teachers are provided by Self Help Graphics & Art! Please be on time, wear clothes that are not too precious, enjoy a Saturday afternoon of fun and tradition with new friends and old ones too.  

Free for the entire familia! Information on specific workshops is forthcoming.

Art Workshops Include:
· Flores de Papel/Paper Flower Making 
led by Ofelia Esparza and Rosanna Esparza

· Papel Picado/Mexican Cut Paper 
with Maricela Sosa and Olivia Y. Armas  

· Dia de los Muertos Mascara Decorating 
with Becky Cortez  

· Paper Mache Mask 
with Dewey Tafoya  

· Paper Mache Procession Calaveras and Calacas 
with William Acedo 

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP with special guest instructor: SAND.ONE



AEROSOL ART WORKSHOPS
every Saturday
HOURS: 10AM to 1PM
FREE for ages 12 to 18 // $10 for Adults

Learn various techniques with using spray paint to create works of art. You’ll be using low and high pressure spray paint.

Special Guest Instructor: October 8th - SAND.ONE


October Dates: Saturdays 15th, 22nd & 29th

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

TELAS DE LA VIDA Quilting Workshop with Gloria Molina and The East LA Stitchers



TELAS DE LA VIDA Quilting Workshop with Gloria Molina and The East LA Stitchers
October 1st (every 1st Saturday)
HOURS: 9AM to 1PM
FREE

SHG would like to welcome The East LA Stitchers as they start their new series of quilting workshops. Anyone interested in quilting is invited to attend.

Saturday, September 10th

(continues every 1st Saturday of the month)
9AM to 1PM

Bringing the joy of Quilting to the Latina/o community.


Attendees will learn and participate in block exchanges, tips & techniques, workshops, charity quilts for foster children, block of the month plus much more!


For more info contact GloFlo at P: 626.281.4306

Telas_de_la_vida_@yahoogroups.com

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November Date: Saturday 5th

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

CAP Digital Media Program for this year (2011-2012)






CAP Digital Media Program for this year (2011-2012)
Tuesdays
•Fall Semester- October 4 - December 6
•Spring Semester- January 17 - May 29
HOURS: 4PM - 7PM


This is a 30-week program for teenagers (ages 15 to 18). Students learn computer design applications, printmaking, T-shirt design, screen-printing and digital video production. The program culminates with an exhibition of the work at Self-Help Graphics & Art, at the California Institute of the Arts, as well as with a screening at REDCAT.

CAP
Instructors: CalArts School of Theater alumnus Reggie Coleman and CalArts student instructors

All CAP After-School programs are free. No previous experience is required and registration is open to students ages 13 to 19, with the exception of the media arts programs for middle school students (ages 10 to 14). Please register on the first day of class. Parent’s/Guardian’s signature will be required on the participant’s registration form, standard release form, and medical release form. Attendance at all sessions is required.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Self Help Graphics & Art will present its 38th Annual Día de los Muertos Exhibition, Revival, curated by Patssi Valdez, from Oct. 28 - Nov. 30.



Self Help Graphics & Art will present its 38th Annual Día de los Muertos Exhibition, Revival, curated by Patssi Valdez, from Oct. 28 - Nov. 30.  

This year, artists are invited to submit work to be considered for inclusion in the exhibition. Working from creative interpretations of the concept of "Revival", artists are asked to submit original art without constraints, without boundaries.

Guidelines for Submission
-EMAIL no more than 3 high res (300dpi) jpegs of proposed work, along with artist biography to info@selfhelpgraphics.com. All media accepted up to 6 ft x 10 ft.

-DEADLINE September 20, 2011. Emails received after this date will not be considered. 
Selected artists will be notified of inclusion in the exhibit no later than September 27, 2011

Day of the Dead is a time of celebration and remembrance. The theme of this year’s show is Revival in celebration of SHG’s new home in Boyle Heights. The iconography and aesthetics unique to this Holiday have always been an inspiration in my own work as well. I am honored to be curating the 2011 Day of the Dead Show.

Thank you,
Patssi Valdez
Day of the Dead Exhibit Curator

Thursday, September 8, 2011

SHG + LA Vs WAR II


Self Help Graphics & Arts' 52 Atelier, Curated John Carr & Jose Alpuche featuring politically inspired works, will be exhibit at this special event. SHG's Aerosol Art Workshop will be represented.

September 9, 10, 11
Noon to Midnight
At The Vortex
2341 E. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90021

LA Vs WAR II will mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a massive group art exhibition and event taking place in Downtown LA from 9/9/11 to 9/11/11. Artists from Los Angeles and beyond will examine the questions such as: · After 10 years of the Global War on Terror

· Where do we now stand as a nation?
· Is the world a safer place?
· Where does the Peace movement go from here?

STENCIL MAKING with ANDI XOCH (Ovarian Psychos-Cycles Brigade)




STENCIL MAKING with ANDI XOCH (Ovarian Psychos-Cycles Brigade)
September 10th (every 2nd Saturday)
HOURS: 10AM to 1PM
FREE for ages 12 to 18 // $10 for Adults
Learn how to create stencils and applying them to various surfaces, so bring your bike helmets, skateboards, t-shirts, backpack or anything you want to apply your custom hand cut stencil too.


October Date: Saturday 8th
November Date: Saturday 12th

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

TELAS DE LA VIDA Quilting Workshop with Gloria Molina and The East LA Stitchers



TELAS DE LA VIDA Quilting Workshop with Gloria Molina and The East LA Stitchers
September 10th (continues every 1st Saturday)
HOURS: 9AM to 1PM
FREE

SHG would like to welcome The East LA Stitchers as they start their new series of quilting workshops. Anyone interested in quilting is invited to attend.

Saturday, September 10th

(continues every 1st Saturday of the month)
9AM to 1PM

Bringing the joy of Quilting to the Latina/o community.


Attendees will learn and participate in block exchanges, tips & techniques, workshops, charity quilts for foster children, block of the month plus much more!


For more info contact GloFlo at P: 626.281.4306

Telas_de_la_vida_@yahoogroups.com

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October Date: Saturday 1st
November Date: Saturday 5th

Friday, September 2, 2011

SHG is CLOSED for Seasonal Preparation (Sept. 3rd - 9th)

Self Help Graphics & Art will be closing from Saturday, September 3rd to Friday, September 9th in preparation for our seasonal & upcoming Community Art Workshops (on Saturdays in Oct) and Cal Art's Community Arts Partnership Workshops (Tuesdays). For our most currents workshops dates please check our Programming Page.



Friday, August 26, 2011

Day of the Dead Vendor Application DUE THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 27th, 10am – 1pm


Day of the Dead Vendor Application 
Event Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 5:00p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Applications Accepted for One Day Only 
Saturday, August 27th, 10 a.m. – 1 pm