*Free to the public!*

Self-Help Graphics & Art and the National Museum celebrates La Familia with a day of cultural activities for the entire family.

12:00-2:30 PM - The finding family stories Festival begins at the Japanese American National Museum. Share family stories through art. Hands-on art workshops with artists Dominique Moody and Patrick "Pato" Hebert. Special tours of the finding family stories exhibition, storytelling, and much more! (Plaza)

12:00-2:30 PM - STORYBOXES, Artist Instructor: Dominique Moody (Nerio Education Center)

12:30-1:15 PM - A Slice of Rice, Frijoles, & Greens, a performance presented by Great Leap (Aratani Central Hall)

1:00-1:30 PM - Finding Family Stories Exhibition Tours (meet at the lobby)

1:15-2:30 PM - Strolling Mariachi throughout National Museum, Trio Estrella

1:30-2:00 PM - Storytelling with Traci Kato-Kiriyama (Weingart Foundation Gallery)

2:00-2:30 PM - Finding Family Stories Exhibition Tours (meet at the lobby)

2:00-4:30 PM - The finding family stories Festival continues at Self-Help Graphics. Learn about the art of printmaking during hands-on workshops where participants will make family scrapbooks and other keepsake treasures. A special print demonstration by artist Jose B. Ramirez at 2:30 pm. Meet and support Los Angeles' most recognized Latino craft artists while savoring an array of ethnic delicacies from East L.A. A traditional Mexican pinata-breaking ceremony will be one of the highlights of the afternoon. In addition, a special selection of Self-Help Graphics' most recognized print artwork will be for sale during the festival. For more information, please call 323.881.6444.

A round-trip bus shuttle will be in operation between the Japanese American National Museum and Self-Help Graphics between 2:00-4:30 pm.

2:30 PM - Shuttle bus to Finding Family Stories Festival at Self-Help Graphics

4:00 PM - Shuttle bus returns from Self Help Graphics

The family festival also takes place at our partner Self-Help Graphics with the following activities:

1:00-4:00 PM - Community Art Workshops outside Print-Making Workshop Create a work of art with this primitive printing technique that is colorful, easy and lots of fun!

Scrapbook - Make your very own family scrapbook with faux tree-bark binders that can be painted and decorated.

Kids Variety - Youngsters are able to paint, color, and decorate pre-printed images on cardboard stock.

Connect the Dots inspired by the artwork of Teresa Hagiya - You too can connect the dots to reveal fun and funky images.

Create Your Own Mural Draw - Color or paint your own mini-mural on a mini-image of the Self-Help Graphics' building. Fill in the space provided in this workshop inspired by the work of Sandra de la Loza.

1:00-5:00 PM - Craft Sale, Meet some of Los Angeles' most recognized Latino artisans as they sell their hand-made crafts at affordable prices.

1:00-5:00 PM - Print Sale, You will have the opportunity to purchase prints from Self-Help Graphics' permanent collection.

1:00-5:00 PM - Artist, Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin kids portraits

1:00-5:00 PM - Artemio Rodriguez Self-Help Graphics Artist in Residence studio open to the public

1:00-2:30 PM - Book Signing with Jose Ramirez

2:30-3:00 PM - Bus Arrives from the National Museum

2:30-4:00 PM - Print Demonstration with Jose Ramirez (Print Studio downstairs)

4:00-5:00 PM - Pinata-breaking ceremony, Take part in this fun and exciting traditional Mexican ritual of breaking open a piñata filled with delicious candy.