Participants learned about Corita’s “heroes and sheroes” series, collaging, Styrofoam plate-printmaking, text as imagery, and the joys of simple materials! Makers of all ages and skill levels shared their finished works at the end of a fantastic session of artmaking.
Corita Art Center
Director Nellie Scott
The power of community really shone through this month and we could not be more thankful. We are very lucky to have the talented Robben Munoz with us through the grant and shows us what a need there is and how we can thoughtfully approach it.
Programming To celebrate the importance of art education the Corita Art Center teamed up for the month of November with the incredible art educator, Karina Esperanza Yánez, founder of Greetings from South Central L.A and former Getty Intern at CAC. Thanks to further partnership with local (and amazing!) businesses Hank's Mini Market and Cruzita's Deli and Cafe, together our teams were able to distribute 300 Corita 101 boxes filled with art supplies in the last two weeks.
CAC will be working with Mi Casa on December 3rd with a webinar/art box giveaway and then continuing the partnership with Casa Esperanza for the month of December. Merchandise Just in time for the holiday season, we are thrilled to bring forth the new Coritainspired merchandise and the relaunch of the storefront. We are proud to share that many of our products are made locally with small businesses and artisans. Each purchase supports the creative community in the process- a win win for all. Be sure to visit our online store for your gift shopping!
At Hank’s Mini Market, we were part of a multi-group effort, arriving for a community clean up day, with Sweet Greens providing salads for all. Be sure to check out our free downloadable zine worksheet, inspired by Corita's "heroes and sheroes" series, created by Karina and designed by the Design Lab at Otis College and printed in Los Angeles by Typecraft. In addition to our art box giveaways, CAC Engagement Coordinator, Robben Munoz and Karina facilitated our first Zoom Virtual Workshop on 11/21!
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