This Saturday joing us at Artillery Apparel and Gallery whose purpose is to build a space in which strong, organic relationships between artists and designers will flourish, while showcasing fresh art and design (apparel, products, shoes and art).  We want to create a bridge for individuals outside the art and design world, who might otherwise be reluctant to interact with people in this field, to experience and benefit from products and services created by artists and designers.

Artillery AG presents Dignidad Rebelde, a graphic arts collaboration between artists Melanie Cervantes & Jesus Barraza. Emerging from the everyday struggles of Raza & Indigenous people's stories into a radical visual language which is then returned to those who inspired it in the first place. Working primarily as poster artists, DR continues working in an important artistic tradition deeply rooted in popular social movements throughout the Americas.

Music by Santos Perdidos & always tearing it up on the tables DJ BAYSIK
First 100 art lovers get a free Dignidad Rebelde Print!!!

Thursday, January 19 / 7:00pm / Theater / $5

• Mission Cultural Center
• 2868 Mission, San Francisco
• See Map
• 821-1155

Since its inception last October, Latino Poets, screen printers, popular theater practitioners, musicians and dancers have focused their talents to proudly declare, "Somos (tambien) el 99%!" These artists have profoundly impacted the education and mobilization of thousands of everyday people participating in actions throughout the US. To celebrate their participation, MCCLA hosts a panel discussion of artists moderated by presente.org's Roberto Lovato. Featured artists include Melanie Cervantes, Silencio Muteado, xago Juarez and Yosimar Reyes. Audience Q and A follows the discussion!

A couple of years ago Melanie Maddison interviewed several of the women artists from Justseeds Artists Collective. The interview has now been published on Aorta Magazine blog.

Here is a snippet from the interview: 

Melanie Cervantes: I create because it is a process of empowerment for me. There are moments when the structures that shape my daily life frustrate me and I feel powerless to change anything. I rage at the idea that we live in a post-race, let alone a post-racist society, and I feel most powerful when I can use creativity to translate the dreams and visions of my communities for a different way of living and relating to each other, into something that we can see and hold. Making art, particularly through collaboration makes me feel like it’s possible to have a transformative movement that will change our society. My trajectory as an artist has always been as part of a collective community. I have never been isolated as I have developed my creative muscles. I like to fuse what I have learned from interdisciplinary study of racialized peoples, my art skills and my decolonizing politics in order be an “artist for the people”.

Read more HERE

 **NEW** 11 X17 downloadable poster available."United for Justice Nor Divided by Racism" In Spanish.  Click HERE to download.

**NEW** 8.5 x 11 downloadable poster available."The Richest 1% and Corporation Should Pay their Fair Share!" In Chinese.  Click HERE to download.

EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS 15% OFF

You like all the free downloadable posters? Then you will love the handmade screenprints. Please consider supporting artists who try to support their communities the best they can. We can't keep the work going without your support. Share this with your friends and buy a set of stickers, postcards or a print!

For a limited time only. While supplies last. Sale valid from November 23, 2011 to December 18...we're gonna keep it going a few more days...but we're not sure we can shipt stuff out in time for XMAS if you order past Tuesday night...sorry.  Shipping and handling fees are excluded from the discount. No adjustments to prior purchases.