Self Help Graphics has been around since the early 1970s and stand at the center of culture and identity for the Los Angeles latino experience. We interviewed Associate Director Betty Avila to better understand the organization and what motivates the impressive work. 

If you are in the Los Angeles area Self Help Graphics is having its 42nd Annual Día De Los Muertos celebration. 

In there words, 

"For the 2015 celebration, Self Help Graphics & Art takes a step back into the past! In collaboration with the creators of Barrio Boogie, Nicolas Centino x J.C. De Luna of Barrio Dandy Aesthetics, we pay homage to our resilient musical legacy at the 42nd Annual Día de los Muertos. Inspired by the post revolutionary spirit of the 1920s, we’re tipping our hats to the bandas and orquestas of the past by highlighting the best and brightest of a new generation of Mexican and American roots musicians. Tying in with this year’s theme, we end our musical journey with a revolution of soul with legend Brenton Wood. With a cross generational spirit in mind, this musical experience is sure to delight and inspire contemporary ears with a nod to a more classic era."

More info can be found here.

NOCHE DE OFRENDA THIS SATURDAY A COLLAB w/ GRAND PARK & SELF HELP #nochedeofrenda #diadelosmuertos For the third year in a row, Grand Park Park partners with Self Help Graphics & Art to present a traditional Noche de Ofrenda ceremony honoring the dead and featuring prayer led by the local indigenous community. In addition to enjoying performances by traditional #Danza and Los Angeles-based musicians, Grand Park guests will also help build a large community altar. The event kicks off the display of altars and art installations in the park developed by local artists and community groups. OPENING PRAYER and PRESENTATION by DANZA CHICOMECOATL of Boyle Heights THEATER PERFORMANCES BY Casa 0101 Theater ALL ARE WELCOME TO BRING OFRENDAS TO THE COMMUNITY ALTAR by MASTER ALTAR-MAKER Ofelia Ezparza MUSIC BY EL RIO and FERNANDA ULIBARRI @fer_uli ALTARS BY: AARP / CalArts Community Arts Partnership (CAP) / Celina Jacques / Center Theatre Group / Consuelo Flores.Black River Flowers / East Los Angeles Women's Center / Casa 0101 / Elefante Collective / Eliana Dominguez / Extera Public School / DCA / First Street Kalli Home Studios / German Shepherd Rescue OC / GoEastLos / John Carlos De Luna "Barrio Dandy Vintage" / Justice for My Sister / KIPP LA Preparatory School / LA CAUSA Youthbuild / LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes / L.A. Taco / Lalo Alcaraz / Las Fotos Project / Latino Equality Alliance / LURN / Lilia Ramirez / Los Angeles LGBT Center / Heart On.Martha Carrillo / Mujeres De Maiz / October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality / Ovarian Psyco-Cycles / Proyecto Pastoral / Guadalupe Homeless Project / South Central Farmers / Hilda Solis / Youth Justice Coalition ALTARS WILL BE ON DISPLAY ALL WEEK, ALONG WITH LARGE SCALE SCULPTURES AND ART AT DOWNTOWN DIA DE LOS MUERTOS OCT 24 – NOV 2. #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #ndo #dod#muertos #grandpark @grandpark_la #altars#community #altares #shg1970

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