Gala Co-Emcees Eric Resendiz and Annie Gonzalez.

We are proud to announce our Gala Emcees, Annie Gonzalez (Flamin’ Hot/ Gentefied) and Eric Resendiz (ABC7), who’ll join us at our Paper Fashion Gala and Runway Show tonight Saturday, May 20, from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Frankie LA! The 2023 Gala will honor SHG Legacy Artist, Judithe Hernandez, former Board Member, Rose Ramirez and Bank of America. Buy tickets here or purchase standing room tickets at the door.

The runway show will showcase 15 designs of wearable paper fashion motivated by prints selected from Self Help Graphics’ vast archive. The Gala's fashion designs are created by a cohort of 14 featured artists, including: Consuelo Flores and Gian Flores Norte, Yolanda Gonzalez, Moni Perez, Martha Carrillo, Arturo Urista, Paul Botello, Jacqueline "Jax" Esparza, Jose Lozano, Emilia Garcia, Joey Terrill, Marissa Magdalena Sykes, Lalo Alcaraz and Teresa Miramontes! 

100% of ticket sales will benefit Self Help Graphics & Art, committed to providing exhibitions, community programming, and access to space, tools, training and resources to local artists. Your support helps us to continue our mission, dedicated to the production, interpretation and distribution of prints and other art media by Chicana/o and Latine artists. 

The event will feature select Self Help Graphics & Art works, live DJs, mocktails and co-curated cocktails by Campari, poured by our friends at Hello Stranger! Complimentary valet parking will be available (directly in front of the venue). Fashion forward cocktail attire is encouraged!

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Bid or buy on our Gala Auction site to support the legacy of Self Help Graphics! The online auction is active through Wednesday, May 24! Tip: Text "SHGPaperFashion" 76278 to receive the auction link to your mobile device.

Auction includes select rare prints by artists Gilbert "Magu" Lujan, Yreina Cervantes, Leo Limon, Gronk, Diane Gamboa, Larry Yanez, Jose Ramirez, Salomon Huerta, Yolanda Gonzalez, Judy Baca, Alma Lopez, Sonia Romero, Emilia Garcia, William Acedo, Miguel Angel Reyes, J. Leigh Garcia, Shizu Saldamando, Miyo Stevens Gandara, Pavel Acevedo, and Frank Romero.

Here’s how to participate: Click on SHGPaperFashion.givesmart.com.

1. Register (top right) to sign up and participate.

2. Next, click on view items (you may also view items before registering, but you cannot bid or buy without registering).

3. When you’ve chosen your favorite artwork, click on the option to bid to participate in the auction or buy the artwork immediately. (A credit card is required to bid or buy.)

4. You may also leave a donation on the auction site.

Auction bid winners will be notified via email and text and have 24 hours to complete transaction. Please note that collectors who purchase prints on the auction site, and winners of the auction items, will have their artworks shipped to them within two weeks of the closing bidding date of May 24. (We are unable to distribute purchased artwork on the night of the Gala).

Location: We’re hosting this year’s gala at Frankie L.A., located at 300 S. Mission Rd. LA, CA. 90033 (a few blocks away from Self Help Graphics).

Parking: We will have complimentary valet parking at the entrance of the venue; or you may use street parking adjacent to the Frankie L.A.

Check-in: Please have your digital ticket and ID ready at the lobby. Your digital ticket is connected to the email from your online registration.

Attire: Fashion forward cocktail attire encouraged!

Special thanks to our 2023 sponsors: Bank of America, Campari, Espolón Tequila, National Museum of Mexican Art, AltaMed Health Services, Vera Campbell Foundation, ABC7 and Ramos Carreon Salon.