Mission

SHG is a nationally recognized center for Latino arts that develops and nurtures artists in printmaking. SHG seeks to advance Latino art broadly through programming, exhibitions and outreach to diverse audiences in East Los Angeles and beyond. SHG seeks to identify and engage young and emerging artists from the community in all aspects of its activities.

Vision

SHG vision is to be the pre-eminent center for Latino art in printmaking, exhibition and training, and to be a resource for young and emerging artists.

Values

Spirituality and Creative Heart: Acknowledge the experience of art as a spiritual form of expression that reflects our community's sense of hope and soul, (in memory of SHG's founder, Sister Karen Boccalero).
Social Consciousness: Promote socially engaging art with a conscience in service to the Latino community and diverse audiences through artistic freedom and cultural affirmation.

Integrity: Achieve the highest quality of operations with accountability and transparency through diligent, dedicated and equitable practices.

Inclusion: Build relationships across generations and communities by encouraging artistic expression through collaboration.

Innovative: Continuously re-invent programming, creating new and resourceful ways of showcasing artists.

Accessibility: Serve as a gateway to experience and appreciate art, and to provide art at a reasonable value.

History

Over the past 30 years, Self Help Graphics & Art has emerged as the leading visual arts cultural center which serves the predominantly Chicano/Mexicano community of Los Angeles. In that time, Self Help Graphics & Art has earned national acclaim for its programs and services, which promote the contribution of Chicano/Latino art and culture to the American landscape. Located in the heart of East Los Angeles, and surrounded by a local population of over two million Chicanos/Mexicanos, Self Help Graphics & Art has been a popular and vital community resource of for the creation and presentation of art and culture.

SHG Board of Directors

Stephen Saiz, President
Valarie de la Garza, Vice President

Rose Ramirez - Secretary
Marjorie Raymond - Treasurer
Enrique Aranda
Dr. Gilberto Cardenas
Rose Ann Djelmane
Rudy Espinoza
Zac Guevara
Raquel Dominguez
Consuelo Flores
Alfred Fraijo
Jim Gatewood
Oscar Magallanes
Patsy Millan
Frank Romero
Joe Suquette