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In-person Open Community Call to share your memorabilia on Self Help Graphics & Art.

Open Community Call

The Producers of Art as Activism are seeking objects/archival footage related to the upcoming documentary chronicling the evolving legacy of Self Help Graphics & Art, an East Los Angeles grassroots arts organization founded in 1972 by Sister Karen Boccalero, a Franciscan nun. Through first-hand interviews with prominent Chicano/Latino, multi-ethnic, and LGBTQ+ artists and community members, the film examines Sister Karen’s powerful vision and contribution of Chicano Art worldwide, showcasing rare archival footage, and highlights the creativity of legions of artists nurtured and developed by the organization’s vision in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

Community Call Submission Dates:

September 7, 2024

Avenue 50 Studio
1:30 – 4:30pm
131 N. Avenue 50
Highland Park, CA 90042

November 9, 2024

East Los Angeles Library
Chicano Resource Center
1:30 – 5pm
4837 E 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90022

Types of objects sought for documentary:

  • Posters
  • Flyers
  • Photography
  • Invitations, post cards, greeting cards
  • T-shirts
  • Marches, Performances – video, other related materials 70’s, 80’s & 90’s
  • Music/bands/artists
  • Photographs, records, CD’s, VHS, film and other items
  • Videos and live concert footage at Self Help Graphics or related to SHG
  • Any other Self Help Graphics related material

If you believe you have an object/video/archival footage to loan for the documentary, please submit the following information for consideration:

  • Your name and contact information
  • Image of artifact, if possible
  • Name of artifact
  • Date (estimate)
  • Medium (ex. paper, wood, metal)
  • Dimensions (height x width x depth) /length (running time)
  • Short Description (please describe why this object/video is significant to the influences and  history of Self Help Graphics and Chicano Art.)

If you are interested in participating in the community call, but can’t make it to either of the calls dates, fill out your submission form below. If you have any questions, you may reach us by email production@artasactivism.net or by phone (323) 250-3963.

Name of Lender(Required)
Mailing Address(Required)
Description(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
(estimated)
(ex. paper, CD, tape, photo, other)
(Please describe why this piece is significant to Self Help Graphics & Art ‘s history)
Can we contact you for more information, possible interview, or additional materials ?(Required)