Self Help Graphics & Art needs your help!

Dear Friends,

Self Help Graphics & Art needs your help. Many of you know the story: since our closing in June 2005 and subsequent re-opening later in the year, the Staff, Board and dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly to keep SHG open, continuing to provide free events to the general public, as well as youth educational programs and printing opportunities for artists.

Over the past year and a half, we have had numerous conversations with the foundations from whom we used to receive grants that supported a budget of hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, which allowed us to offer a solid base of programming. We have also started new conversations with other organizations who support the arts. So far, some have turned down our applications for grants and others are in progress. Other arts organizations have met with similar results. We simply cannot wait or rely upon such efforts. For the past year we have operated almost completely on donations, either for prints, or simply cash and in-kind gifts. We have generated more income from these sources than we ever have in the past. We cannot express to you how extremely grateful we are to those of you who have kept the faith with our organization and have continued to provide support in these difficult times.

The Board, Staff and volunteers of SHG are dedicated to keeping the institution alive. How big or small an organization we become, where we will be located, what programming we will be able to offer in the future, depends on you. Given the current near-total lack of support for the arts from federal, state and local governments and foundations, it appears we will have to rely upon the generosity of the general public for our support.

We have an international reputation as a premier Chican@/Latin@ fine art printmaker. But our reputation alone will not pay the bills. You, as a donor, will determine the future of SHG. You, as a donor, will keep the legacy of our founder, Sister Karen Boccalero, alive. Your level of support will determine what educational programs we can afford to offer young artists; what printmaking opportunities we can offer emerging and professional artists; and what events we can host to provide an exposure to art and culture to all who pass through our doors.

Please click the paypal link below to make a 100% tax-deductible donation using your paypal account, debit or credit card. Paypal also allows you to sign up for monthly donations, which we will be able to depend upon for sustaining operations. We will be posting our fundraising progress online. Please participate! No donation is too small.

Our heartfelt thanks,

The Board, Staff and Volunteers of Self Help Graphics & Art

Self Help Graphics & Art would like to Thank all our generous sponsors
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