If you’re in the San Joaquin area, be sure to check out the current exhibition at the Arte Américas cultural center, “Trianguo.” It features art from Julio Salgado, Ernesto Yerena and myself. Both Julio and I will be at the opening reception on 5/25, from 2 to 5 pm. The show runs through June 23rd.   

melaniecervantes:

In solidarity with the people of Guatemala. In solidarity with the pueblo Ixchil. Let no one deny the loss the people suffered because a genocide imposed by the State of Guatemala and back by the Imperialist U.S. they cannot wash their hands of the blood. These injustices s NOT be denied. We will always remember. The land will always remember.

A piece I created in collaboration with Strong Families for Mamas Day. You can also send yo mama an e-card featuring art from myself and numerous other artist participating in this initiative. We must continue together working to ensure every person has the rights, recognition and resources to thrive

More than a 100 Artists, Musicians, Writers, Filmmakers, Comedians, Producers, and Performers are Calling on President Obama and Congress to Pass Just and Humane Immigration Reform! 

Members of the creative community who are speaking out for humane reform include Russell Banks, W. Kamau Bell, Ross Bleckner, Margaret Cho, Teju Cole, Chuck D, Rosario Dawson, Zack De La Rocha, Junot Díaz, Abigail E. Disney, Dave Eggers, Shepard Fairey, Eric Fischl, John Leguizamo, Yo-Yo Ma, Mira Nair, Robert Redford, R.E.M., The Roots, Sarah Silverman, Jose Antonio Vargas, Colson Whitehead, and many more!!

Please SHARE this image to help spread the Migration is Beautiful message! http://migrationisbeautiful.com/

juliosalgado83:

BREAKING!!! Today over 100 Artists, Musicians, Writers, Filmmakers, Comedians, Producers, and Performers Call on President Obama and Congress to Pass Just and Humane Immigration Reform! 

Members of the creative community who are speaking out for humane reform include Russell Banks, W. Kamau Bell, Ross Bleckner, Margaret Cho, Teju Cole, Chuck D, Rosario Dawson, Zack De La Rocha, Junot Díaz, Abigail E. Disney, Dave Eggers, Shepard Fairey, Eric Fischl, John Leguizamo, Yo-Yo Ma, Mira Nair, Robert Redford, R.E.M., The Roots, Sarah Silverman, Jose Antonio Vargas, Colson Whitehead, and many more!!

Please LIKE and SHARE this image to help spread the Migration is Beautiful message! http://migrationisbeautiful.com/

melaniecervantes:

The Taller Tupac Amaru is a shared studio based in the Fruitvale. Malaquias Montoya was an originator for doing community based screen printing workshops in the Fruitvale. He is a huge inspiration to us!

oreeoriginol:

I made several of these butterfly wings for today’s #mayday march in SF!! #migrationisbeautiful #art4 @culturestrike (at East Oakland)

melaniecervantes:

May Day in Oakland! #mayday

melaniecervantes:

Stickers are in! We got big stickers made- 4 x6 inches- the size of most postcards. Ask me for one when you see me—in person :D #dignidadrebelde #vivalamujer (at Dignidad Rebelde Headquarters)

melaniecervantes:

This was my second screenprint ever. 2006. #melaniecervantes #dignidadrebelde