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


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