In partnership with the ASU Art Museum, How I Became An Artista returns to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a new community-based art LAB.

September 16th, 2022, marks the 212th anniversary of Mexico's Independence. For many Mexicans and Mexican-Americans, this day is a time of reflection and celebration. Join us on September 16th from 5:00–8:00 PM to explore the art of bookmaking with Karen Nazario Moranchel and hear original poetry performed by Anna Flores. There will be a popup book section that will feature stories for children and adults ranging from fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Participants will learn how to create their own books to take home and write their own personal stories within them.

Participants of all ages/abilities are invited. All materials provided!

How I Became an Artista workshops are offered to our community free of charge. You can help support CALA in keeping these programs free to community. Please consider partnering with CALA with a modest gift to help purchase art making materials and provide equitable stipends to our teaching artists.

A suggested donation of $5.00 per participant is greatly appreciated.