Grantee Database
SELF-HELP GRAPHICS AND ARTS INC
Grant Year
2017-18
Grant Program
Local Impact
Award Amount
$18,000.00
Project Description
With support from California Arts Council, Self Help Graphics and Art will stage its 45th Annual Día de los Muertos Season. Our Día de los Muertos program includes free weekly Community Art Workshops at parks on the eastside every Saturday afternoon, culminating in an annual celebration. Our annual celebration begins with a community procession, includes local artisans, food vendors, music and workshops for children. This tradition activates LA’s public space and builds community through art.
Organization Summary
Self Help Graphics serves 30,000 community members and upwards of 100 artists annually through our programming. That includes:
-Our curatorial offerings: Our Exhibitions and Archive, the Professional Printmaking Program, the Barrio Mobile Art Studio, and the Beyond the Press Artist Residency program
– Free and low-cost arts education programming for youth, families and individuals
– Free community arts programs such as our Dia de los Muertos programming and Wellness Wednesdays
Organization
Self Help Graphics & Art
Address
1300 E 1ST ST
Los Angeles
90033-3218
County
Los Angeles
Region
South – Los Angeles & Orange
Phone
(323) 881-6444
Congressional District
California's 34th congressional district
State Assembly District
District 53
State Senate District
District 24
