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Meet our newest board member

David J. de la Torre is the newest member of Acción Latina’s Board of Directors.

Calle 24’s bimonthly art stroll returns with hope of spreading awareness for children separated at the border, and the children in the Mission community.

The 5th Annual Latino Life photo exhibit is currently up in our gallery, and to commemorate it we are offering a limited companion booklet of photography from the show.

The Bay Area’s only ongoing photography exhibit dedicated to highlighting the Latino Experience.

Dulce Palmisano is working on a range of projects including a redesign of El Tecolote’s logo.

Join us in honoring Roque Dalton, one of Latin America’s finest poets.

We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Cultural Arts Manager.

Acción Latina is looking for interns and volunteers for Spring 2018

We want to thank all of you for helping us make 2017 a success

As we prepare to enter 2018, we ask that you renew your support and celebrate with us all that has been accomplished.

2 months ago by accionlatinasf #Repost @paseoartistico ・・・ Paseo Artístico Presents: “EVERY CHILD IS BLESSED: NIÑOS UNIDOS” A free arts event to raise awareness for children separated at the border, and the children in The Mission community. At participating venues on Calle 24 Latino Cultural District Saturday, August 11, 2018 11AM-7PM All events and activities are FREE for all ages. This month’s event aims to raise awareness about children and their families separated at the US-Mexico border, as well as highlight the value of children in our local community. Live music and dance from Latino, indigenous, Hip-Hop, and tropical artists, poetry and literary arts from
4 weeks ago by accionlatinasf Painting by Jasmin Colores featured in the “Ode to Our Barrio” exhibition up now in the Juan R. Fuentes Gallery, 2958 24th St, SF. Come check it out Tuesday-Friday, 11am-5pm . #Repost @jasmin_colores with @get_repost ・・・ The lil homie Musa Sharhan with a print of the painting I did of him. The boy on the right is not in the painting but he really wanted to be in the pic . You can find them working hard at Mi Ranchito Produce on 18th and Mission. #acrylicpainting #missiondistrict
2 weeks ago by accionlatinasf #Repost @womensmarch with @get_repost ・・・ This #IndigenousPeoplesDay we’re thinking of our over 5100 missing and murdered Indigenous sisters. The repercussions of colonialism and the oppression of Indigenous people in North America, and around the globe, exist to this day. #MMIW . . . [IMAGE DESCRIPTION - Painting entitled “Still Dancing” by #jonlabillois ]
3 months ago by accionlatinasf Thanks to all who came out to celebrate with us Saturday night! The 5th Annual Latino Life Photo Exhibition is up now in our gallery, which is open Tuesday through Friday 11am - 5pm. Also, be sure to pick up a copy of the limited edition commemorative booklet “A Photographic Time Capsule 2013-2018”. At only $15 it’s a steal #latinolife #photojournalism galleryexhibition #communityjournalism #eltecolote #ethnicmedia
2 months ago by accionlatinasf *Saturday, Sept. 1 • “Ode to Our Barrio: A Tribute to the Mission by Dos Centroamericanas.” Acción Latina could not be prouder to present, La Misión’s own Natalie Alemán and Jasmin Cañas as they present The Mission in color 35 mm film photography and Vibrant, Luscious Paint for a visual arts experience like you’ve never seen! Show love to these two powerful, emerging mujer artistas! Join us! Free! Family friendly ! 5pm-9pm Music by Los Compas And Dj Ras Rican Acción Latina Juan R Fuentes Gallery 2958 24th Street SF
1 week ago by accionlatinasf Please join us Thursday (October 11) at 6pm in the Juan R Fuentes Gallery for a dynamic art chat with artist Viviana Paredes, creator of the upcoming food cart project, “Ser y Comer” . This is a special preview of her upcoming “Ser y Comer” exhibition which will be featured in the gallery in March of 2019. *Made possible by the SF Arts Commission.
1 week ago by accionlatinasf **JUST ADDED! STRAIGHT FROM La Misión/YUCATAN, SF’s own ASSOCIACION MAYAB y su bellisimo. JARANA YUCATECA this Saturday October 13 from 3:30pm-5pm at @accionlatinasf Acción Latina 2958 24th st SF CA C/S
1 week ago by accionlatinasf ** As alwayswe are happy to highlight our community’s unique, beautiful heritage. Join us for a free, bilingual mural tour offered as always, part of #paseoartistico 11 AM at Precita eyes mural arts center 2981 24th Street with special cameo by the One and only mujer muralists Mz. Lućia Ippolito @cialuart STRAIGHT FROM LA MISION C/S Sat 10/13 11am ☝ don’t forget, balmy alley block party all day from 11 to 8 PM same day
2 months ago by accionlatinasf We are pleased to announce the opening of “Ode to our Barrio”, a painting/photography exhibition by two Latinas that captures the spirit of the Mission District, reclaiming space in a community that has been beset by gentrification • Opening Reception is Saturday, Sept. 1 at 5PM #odetoourbarrio #galleryexhibition
20 hours ago by accionlatinasf Big news for our @eltecogram supporters! @eltecogram will be starting a series as of tomorrow 10/19 to get all San Francisco voters ready for the local and state propositions. Make sure to follow @eltecogram for all updates leading up to Election Day November 6th! . . . . . . . . #voter #votolatino