October 8, 2021

MISSION CULTURAL CENTER FOR LATINO ARTS

ART WITH A MISSION - The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) was established in 1977 by artists and community activists with a shared vision to promote, preserve and develop the Latino cultural arts that reflect the living tradition and experiences of Chicano, Mexican, Central & South American, and Caribbean people.

The MCCLA makes the arts accessible as an essential element to community development and well being.

LOS ENMASCARADOS / THE MASKED ONESMCCLA STAFF / VOLUNTEERS

DESDE LA CUEVA DEL JAGUAR(From the Jaguar’s Cave)

A series created to entertain and connect with our audience during lock down.

“The goal will be to showcasean innovative, off the cuff, mix of art / visual arts; all in a concise, more intimate format; thus the Jaguar’s cave.”

LA CUEVA DEL JAGUAR - CONCERTS

● Kenya & Trio Latino● Calafia Armada● Trova Latinoamericana● Barrio Manouche● Navidad Negra● Luna Negra Woman’s Night● Song in Times of Covid● Inti Batey

LA CUEVA DEL JAGUAR - POETRY & LIT

1 El Vuelo de las Letras - Chelitz Lopez

2 23 MINUTOS con Adrián Arias

● Teresa Paloso Cont ● Roger Santibanez ● Mario Bellatin ● Anais Azul ● Yamily Yunis

1 Manos Del Mundo - A. Arias

2I am Why; Reclaiming the Lens - Alondra Aragon / Xochitl

3 The Just in Case Woman - Diana Lara (SFAC Grantee)

4Festival de Altares - Rosa de Anda (Marigold Project)

GALLERY EXHIBITS

Blessing by Concha Saucedo link

Behind the scenes at I am Why exhibit broadcasting event

I AM WHY, Reclaiming the Lens

COVID-19 PROGRAMMING

117 artists / performers83 classes8 concerts2 documentaries4 exhibits11 literary events60 musicians

20,586 online audience113 online sessions1,696 presential audience25 teaching artists272 youth served

CLASSES / WORKSHOPS

● Afro Latin Percussion Hector Lugo ● Blackout Poetry Mara Hernandez● Brazilian Carnaval Metzi Henriquez ● Cuban Salsa Manuel Suarez ● Gift Wrapping Marsha Shaw ● Mexican Folklorico Pablo Jimenez ● Pre Ballet Graciela Acedo ● Orquesta del Barrio Suzanne Cortez● Sugar Skulls Diego M. Rios ● Yoga for Mamas Nayelin Mendoza ● Youth Art Workshop Nanci Pili-Hernandez ● Youth Theatre Dyana Diaz

STAYING CONNECTEDSupporting Artists & Community

1. Actively engaging artists & teachers during “lockdown” period, and compensating 100% artist fees.

2. Training artists and teachers, and offering hosting / tech support to transition to online programming.

3. Offering all virtual classes, workshops, concerts & exhibits registration free.

4. Giving rental and discounted space to local artists, and groups needing to meet social distancing requirements.

PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS ● THE MARIGOLD PROJECT FESTIVAL DE ALTARES - Day of Dead

2020● SF GIRLS CHORUS OPEN HOUSE ● PASEO ARTISTICO ART WALKS - CALLE 24● SF YOUTH THEATRE POWER PLAYS / VOCES PARA TODES ● LA PENA CULTURAL CENTER COUCH CONCERTS

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP● CALLE 24 - CULTURAL ASSETS COMMITTEE ● SF LATINO PARTNERSHIP & EQUITY COALITION (29+ AGENCIES)● THE RESCUE CULTURE COLLECTIVE

● CONSORTIUM OF COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTERS - REOPENING FUND ○ AFRICAN / AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (AAACC)○ ASIAN / ASIAN PACIFIC CULTURAL CENTER, (AAPCC)○ BAY VIEW OPERA HOUSE (BVOH)○ QUEER CULTURAL CENTER (QCC)○ MISSION CULTURAL CENTER FOR LATINO ARTS (MCCLA)○ NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (NACC)○ SOUTH OF MARKET CULTURAL CENTER (SOMARTS)

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: ELEVATOR & BARRIER REMOVAL PROJECT (Sept 2020 - SEPT 2021) Passenger Elevator / Freight Elevator / Restrooms (1st Floor) / Roll-down Door (loading dock) , ADA Hearing Impaired System (Theatre) Thanks to: SF Public Works (Bldg Design /Construction), Real Estate Dept., SF Arts Commission (Joanne Lee), MCCLA Staff.

DEREGRESOAL BARRIO

Slooowly Coming Back.

JUNE 15th - Opening Doors !The documentary reveals the unforgettable journey of three spiritual iconic characters of the Mission district.

Celebrate our opening as these characters have discovered new dimensions within nature and passed traditions, ceremonies, and knowledge to their community.In this cosmopolitan city San Francisco, we will learn of the ancestral history of Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

BACK TO PRINTMAKING – June 23rd, 2021

SUMMER / FALL CLASSES - JULY 2021

DE CAJON PERUVIAN EXHIBIT / PERFORMANCE

Celebrating Latinamerican Month

40th ANNIVERSARY SAN FRANCISCO LOWRIDER COUNCIL EXHIBIT

SF Mayor London Breed at Lowriders’ Reception - September 18, 2021

NI TANTO NI TAN MUERTOS, en nuestra memoriaDay of the Dead - Altar Installations (Oct 12-Nov 19)

Reception - Nov 2, 2021

CHALLENGES

● KEEPING UP WITH CHANGING HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS● DISRUPTION OF PROGRAMS / SERVICES / RENTALS● CONSEQUENT LOSS OF INCOME● BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS RELATED TO STRAINS IN ECONOMY● STAFF TURNOVER● INCREASED TECHNICAL / TRAINING / EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

GOALS ● WORK WITH ALL PARTNERS AND CUSTOMERS, TO GAUGE THEIR

LEVEL OF SAFETY AND SATISFACTION UPON RETURNING TO MCCLA.

● RESTORING FORMER LEVELS OF ACTIVITY & EARNED REVENUE

● ANTICIPATE FUTURE HEALTH / SAFETY EMERGENCIES● BETTER PREPARE FOR REMOTE WORK, & ADMINISTRATIVE

COORDINATION

MISSION GRAFICAPRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH 14-20 YRS

2021-2022

MISSION GRAFICA ● Open Studios Expansion (additional days /hours) ● Internships / Monitors opportunities● Free Studio Hours to volunteer monitors ● Printmaking Workshops for Youth 14-20

Archival Project ● Continue to research, digitize, document Mission Grafica’s

2,200+ prints & poster collection (and La Raza Graphics)

THEATRE / STUDIO SPACES ● Circus Bella● Community Music Center - Young Musicians Program ● Mission Music SF - Youth Band ● SF Dance Mission ● SF Youth Theatre

"One of my favorite places in the Mission is MCC (Mission Cultural Center) because it is home to so much creativity! It is a big building with a colorful mural. MCC is a place for all types of art, music, dance, etc. They have many programs, so if you'd like to learn, this is the place to be. They have a giant stage with so many rows of seats. They also have a summer camp for kids where you can pick two of many options of art to learn. It is taught by professionals."

Julian Lee LA, Age 11Mission Project

2021 -

WHAT’S NEXT?

To seek collaborative partnerships with other local art and community groups and organizations, to leverage resources,

co produce, and present artistic & culturally relevant programming, and to support local artists.

Time to celebrate 45 years of Art & Culture!1977-2022

1977-2022

BACK TO THE FUTURE