Author: Richard Ross

SPEAKER: SELF HELP GRAPHICS

October 5th, 2017. Embarcadero Hall 5:00-8:00 P.M.

Self help graphics & art (shg) inspires the creation and promotion of new works by chicano and latino artists through experimental and innovative printmaking techniques and other visual art forms/ media. Since 1973, shg has been the intersection where arts and community meet, providing a forum for local and international artists.

 

Mission

Founded in 1970 in the heart of east los angeles, self help graphics and art is dedicated to the production, interpretation, and distribution of prints and other art media by chicana/o and latina/o artists.

Our multi-disciplinary, inter-generational programs promote artistic excellence and empower our community by providing access to space, tools, training and capital.

 

Vision

Self help graphics’ 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

01. Spirituality & 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 self help graphics’ founder, sister karen boccalero).

02. Social consciousness

Promote socially engaging art with a conscience in service to the latino community and diverse audiences through artistic freedom and cultural affirmation.

03. Integrity

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

 

04. Inclusion

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

05. Innovative

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

06. Accessibility

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

 

– website: https://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/

*ad from Fulbeck’s participation in EXPLORASIAN 2016 in Vancouver

 

SPEAKER: KIP FULBECK

September 28th, 2017 5:00-8:00 P.M., Embarcadero Hall

“Kip Fulbeck is a pioneering artist, spoken word performer, and filmmaker. he has been featured on CNN, MTV, PBS, The Today Show, and Voice of America, and has performed and exhibited in over twenty countries and throughout the U.S.

He is the author of several books including Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids;  Part Asian, 100% Hapa; and Permanence: Tattoo Portraits, as well as the director of a dozen short films including Banana Split and Lilo & Me

Fulbeck teaches as a Professor of Art at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he received the university’s Distinguished Teaching Award and has been named an Outstanding Faculty Member five times

In recognition for his work promoting multiracial awareness, he was awarded the Inaugural Loving Prize at the 2009 mixed roots film & literary festival and also named a Cultural Pioneer at Harvard university. in 2014, he was named a local hero by Southern California’s KCET public broadcasting service and also received the Community Builder award at Vancouver’s HAPA-PALOOZA festival.

A complete overachiever despite being only half-chinese, he is also an avid surfer, guitar player, ocean lifeguard, dog lover, and multiple-time national champion in U.S. Masters swimming ”

-taken from Kip’s website http://kipfulbeck.com/