SHG is dedicated to the production, interpretation and distribution of prints and other art media by Chicana/o and Latinx artists. Our multidisciplinary and intergenerational programs promote artistic excellence and empower our community by providing access to space, tools, training and capital.
Self Help Graphics & Art is looking for volunteers who can become year-round ambassadors of our mission and work. This core group of volunteers will be trained to assist staff at all levels and is perfect for undergraduate or graduate students interested in learning more about the nonprofit arts field, art education, program management, and community building.
Weekly, Monthly
Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays
Workshop/Event Volunteer
These volunteers help us put on workshops and events by assisting artists during workshops, being an ambassador to the public during events, checking in guests for exhibition openings, and helping to setup and break down events and programs. Volunteers must be 15 years or older or accompanied by a guardian if younger.
One-time, Occasional, Monthly
Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals, Groups (2-10)
Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
None, On-site
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help
SHG is able to reach over 6,750 youth, host over 125 individual workshops, and hold over 20 exhibitions featuring the work of more than 100 artists. To accomplish this we rely on the assistance of volunteers who share our passion.
About us
Self Help Graphics & Art fosters the creation and advancement of new art works by Chicana/o and Latinx artists through experimental and innovative printmaking techniques and other visual art forms. We are an organization rooted in community; and since 1973, have been at the intersection of arts and social justice, providing a home that fosters the creativity and development of local artists. We establish international collaborations and partnerships nation-wide and create world-wide cultural exchanges.
Please join us as we celebrate 50 years of art and culture making with the return of our Biennial Paper Fashion Gala & Runway Show on Sat, 5/20 5PM-9PM at Frankie LA (300 S Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90033 in Boyle Heights). Early Bird tix on sale now @ https://bit.ly/PaperFashionTix.
On the cusp of our building renovation journey, we’re preparing to shift to 100% mobile programming, "Self Help Graphics in the Barrio", beginning April at East LA County Library 4/8 & Latinx with Plants 4/19. Read our newsletter at https://bit.ly/SHGIntheBarrio for the full scoop!
Self Help Graphics & Art’s Board of Directors is proud to announce that the search for our next ED has begun! Resumes are now being accepted for this flourishing opportunity! Learn more at http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/opportunities.
ICYMI! We're thrilled to share that our beloved organization & cultural center has secured $1.5 million in federal grant funding from the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing & Urban Development toward our capital campaign and building renovation.
Join facilitator Xóchitl Palomera @Cucurru_Paloma_ in welcoming the Mexica New year with an exercise in radical visioning TOMORROW, Wed, March 15 from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free admission & parking. Info & registration at http://selfhelpgraphics.eventbrite.com.