CELEBRATING THE IMPACT OF CHICANO PUBLICATIONS
SEPTEMBER 3-21, 2024
M Street Arts Complex, Cal State Fresno
En El Frente explores the design and impact of Chicano independent publications in the 1960s and 1970s. As the culmination of extensive research, this exhibition showcases the historical and contemporary significance of Chicano publication design. The aim is to inspire future designers, scholars, and students by uncovering and highlighting the revolutionary visual work of this transformative era.
OPENING RECEPTION:
Thursday, September 5, 5-8PM
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Friday, September 6, 3-5PM
Fresno State Library, Room 2206 (South Wing)
Co-sponsored by the Special Collections Research Center
Featuring:
Dr. Lea Ybarra
former Executive Director,
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talent Youth
Raúl Pickett
Fresno-based Writer and former
CEO of El Futuro Credit Union
Tom Uribes
Communications Coordinator,
Central Valley Higher Education Consortium
Vicente Velazquez + Claire Evans
Independent publishers, Arroz is Arroz
Thursday, September 5, 5-8PM
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Friday, September 6, 3-5PM
Fresno State Library, Room 2206 (South Wing)
Co-sponsored by the Special Collections Research Center
Featuring:
Dr. Lea Ybarra
former Executive Director,
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talent Youth
Raúl Pickett
Fresno-based Writer and former
CEO of El Futuro Credit Union
Tom Uribes
Communications Coordinator,
Central Valley Higher Education Consortium
Vicente Velazquez + Claire Evans
Independent publishers, Arroz is Arroz
This exhibition was generously sponsored by Fresno State Library, Fresno State Department of Art, Design, and Art History, and Fresno State Associated Students Inc.