Spring into Creativity…

Let’s celebrate!! Join us for an intimate ice cream social honoring Ofelia Esparza's 90th birthday on Saturday, March 19 from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m at Self Help Graphics & Art! This is a family friendly affair. Please register on Eventbrite to attend. We hope to see you there!

Learn about what treasures and wonders can be found underground at our next Soil Time event, Soil Rocks! Nonliving Things in Soil, on Saturday, April 2 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Register on Eventbrite to attend. Get inspired by the stories minerals, fossils, timeless geology, and the dynamic movement of water through the earth with artists and scientist. Create an earth print with soil to take home! Read all about our partnership with Prospering Backyards in our recent blog story here.

Participate in our upcoming Community Resource Fair on April 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, in partnership with our Donut (W)hole exhibition artist, Phung Huynh, and the Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs. Register for our Community Resource Fair here.

The event will include free public resources to in housing, immigrant legal services, domestic violence prevention, youth programs, and much more; with gift totes designed by our youth committee (while supplies last)! This resource fair will take place during our family workshop.

Bring the whole family to our free Family Workshop on Saturday, April 9th at 1:00 p.m.! Artist Phung Huynh will lead families in an art workshop to design their own donut! She’ll explore different cultural foods that immigrant communities have contributed to the culture of Los Angeles, the role of donuts in California culture and how the flavors have evolved over time. This workshop is open to all ages and will coincide with our Community Resource Fair. Learn more and register here.

Our DIY Silkscreen Workshop with Dewey Tafoya takes place 3rd Saturdays of the month. Registration is open now for Saturday, April 16 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ($30)! Our one-day, do-it-yourself workshop teaches participants how to print using a stencil or photo process onto a screen. No previous experience is necessary to participate. Beginners welcome!

Learn to create your own posters, fine art, print tote bags or t-shirts! This workshop is recommended for ages 15+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Learn more and register on Eventbrite here.

Do you need a space to slow down a chill? Meditation practitioner and healer, Neil Belen, will lead us in a relaxing sound bath on Wednesday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. A sound bath is an auditive experience in which the facilitator uses crystal singing bowls, gongs, as well as other special instruments to guide the participants into a meditative state. You will leave feeling relaxed and rested. We’ll have yoga mats on site, but recommend bringing your own yoga mat or a towel to sit or lay on for the duration of the session. The even is free and open to all ages, but recommended for ages 15+. Register here.

Self Help Graphics & Art has a long history connected to the Chicano movement and Latinx art, and our roots run deep as a cultural art center that holds space for artists of diverse ancestries and mediums. If you love what we do, consider becoming a volunteer or making a one-time or recurring donation here. You can also text SHG2022 to 41444 anytime to support. Many thanks!