By Jennifer Cuevas

We are happy to share highlights of the No Going Back LA #Art4Change Winter/Spring ‘22 season in this video, narrated by Self Help Graphics & Art’s Executive Director, Betty Avila. It encapsulates the Los Angeles County-wide programs and events championed by this initiative, in partnership with Self Help Graphics, with support from the Getty Foundation.

No Going Back LA’s #Art4Change initiative is centered on community resilience and youth voices in the planning and implementation of creative interventions, installations, and experiences in response to and envisioning a future after the pandemic. Learn more about the Committee for Greater LA’s No Going Back LA #Art4Change initiative on Instagram @nogoingbackla and their website at https://nogoingback.la/art-4-change/.

About the The Committee for Greater LA

The Committee for Greater LA assembled civic leaders at the start of the COVID pandemic to prioritize the recovery of LA County’s most marginalized communities. They are a cross-sectoral group of Angelenos who share a vision that the region’s response to the COVID pandemic can advance systems change and dismantle the institutions and policies that have perpetuated institutional racism.

About Self Help Graphics & Art

Since its incorporation in 1973, SHG has produced more than 2,000 art print editions, including 60+ atelier projects and exhibitions all over the world. The organization remains dedicated to the production, interpretation and distribution of prints and other art media by Chicana/o and Latinx artists; and its multidisciplinary intergenerational programs promote artistic excellence and empower community by providing access to working space, tools, training and beyond. Now, nearly a 50 years later, SHG continues to foster emerging Chicana/o and Latinx artists through its world-class printmaking practice and supports the role of artists as leaders, both within its organization and the community. For more information, visit www.selfhelpgraphics.com. 

Jennifer Cuevas is SHG’s Communications Consultant. She is an solopreneur and cultural arts producer, with a passion for the arts and social impact.

Executive Director, Betty Avila, contributed to this story.