Plaza de la Raza School of Performing
&
Visual Arts
SPRING REGISTRATION/INSCRIPCION DE PRIMAVERA Winter Registration/Inscripcion de Invierno Tuesday, March 27, Wednesday, March 28, Thursday, March 29 2012 3:30pm-7:00pm Martes 27,Miercoles 28 y Jueves 29 de Marzo del 2012 3:30pm-7:00pm
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Spring Quarter Classes From April 16 to June 16, 2012
laza de la Raza School of Performing and Visual Arts has provided quality arts education to Los Angeles students since 1970. A wide variety of courses are offered Monday through Friday, after school and on Saturdays in four major disciplines: visual art, dance, music and theatre. Plaza provides a safe supportive environment where every student can give life to creative expression. Courses range from entry level to conservatory level and are conducted by community based, world-renowned artists,and performers. Each Student pays an annual $25 fee, This fee is Non-Refundable* (FSC/CDD students reg. waived) Conservatory Classes: $60/$80/$90/$65 Conservatory classes are designed to provide intermediate and advanced levels of instruction to advanced students in all disciplines Mariachi Program: $80/$90/$100 Mariachi program students of all ages explore the rich musical tradition of Mexico in group classes led by a team of highly qualified mariachi instructors. CAP: $25 Community Arts Partnership (CAP) ($25/course) is a long-term educational collaboration between students and faculty of the California Institute of the Arts and Plaza’s School of Performing and Visual Arts. CAP delivers intensive and imaginative training to youth in theatre, dance, advanced music training, and puppetry. FAMILY PLAN: $165 Five Conservatory Classes Per Family (No mariachi classes and Folklorico included & only one piano class) Private Voice Classes: $40/hour Free Beginning Level Classes for Those who Qualify The FamilySource Center is designed to address the multiple needs and barriers that low income families & youth face in becoming Economically and Academically self-sufficient (To participate, parents must provide proof of address proof of social aid or check stubs). This program is funded by the Los Angeles Community Development Department.
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Classes del Trimestre de Primavera del 16 de Abril al 16 de Junio 2012
a Escuela de Artes Escénicas y Visuales de Plaza de la Raza ha proveído educación de calidad en las artes a estudiantes de Los Ángeles. Desde 1970. Se ofrecen una variedad de cursos de lunes a viernes por las tardes y los sábados en cuatro disciplinas: artes visuales, danza, música y teatro. Plaza provee apoyo y un ambiente seguro donde cada estudiante puede dar vida a la expresión y a la creatividad. Los cursos son conducidos por artistas de la comunidad y renombrados. Cada Estudiante Paga una Cuota Anual de $25 *Esta Cuota No es Reembolsable* (Estudiantes de FSC/CDD no pagan registracion)
Clases de Conservatorio: $60/$80/$90/$65 Clases de conservatorio diseñadas para proveer niveles de instrucción intermedio y avanzado a estudiantes avanzados en todas las disciplinas. Programa de Mariachi: $80/$90/$100 Los estudiantes de todas las edades aprenden sobre la rica tradición musical de México con un equipo de instructores altamente calificados. CAP: $25 Community Arts Partnership(CAP) ($25 cada curso) es una colaboración entre el Instituto de Arte de California y la escuela de Bellas Artes y Artes Visuales de Plaza de la Raza. CAP ofrece clases de teatro, danza, música avanzada, y títeres. PLAN FAMILIAR: $165 Cinco Clases de Conservatorio Por Familia (Incluye una clase de piano y las clases de mariachi y Folklorico no califican) Clases Privadas de Vocalizacion: $40/hora Clases Gratuitas para Principiantes que Califiquen el Programa del centro FamilySource fue diseñado para lidiar con la multitude de necesidades y barreras que las familias de bajo recursos y la juventud enfrentan en el proceso de la independencia economica y academica.(Para participar, los padres deben de comprobar su domicilio, y talonarios de cheques). Este programa es patrocinado por el Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad Los Ángeles.
Music class/clase Voice Fundamentals Canciones Infantiles Piano (Beg.) Piano Piano Piano Piano (Beg.) Piano (Beg.) Piano Piano Voice Voice Guitar (Beg.) Guitar (Int.) Guitar (Beg.) Guitar (Beg.) Requinto Romantico Guitar (Beg.) Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano (Beg.) Drums* Piano (Beg.) Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano Piano Sala Band *Half hour private lessons
Música age/edad 8-12 5-7 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-16 7-16 17-Adult 7-16 7-Adult 7-16 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 10-19 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 10-20
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Monday 4:00-5:00 Monday 5:00-6:00 Monday 4:00-5:00 Monday 5:00-6:00 Monday 6:00-7:00 Monday 7:00-8:00 Tuesday 4:00-5:00 Tuesday 5:00-6:00 Tuesday 6:00-7:00 Tuesday 7:00-8:00 Tuesday 5:00-6:00 Tuesday 6:00-7:00 Tuesday 4:00-4:55 Tuesday 5:00-5:55 Tuesday 6:00-6:55 Tuesday 7:00-8:00 Wednesday 6:00-7:30 Wednesday 5:00-6:00 Wednesday 4:00-5:00 Wednesday 5:00-6:00 Thursday 4:00-5:00 Thursday 5:00-6:00 Thursday 6:00-7:00 Thursday 7:00-8:00 Friday 4:00-5:00 Friday 4:00-7:00 Friday 5:00-6:00 Friday 6:00-7:00 Friday 7:00-8:00 Saturday 9:00-10:00am Saturday 10:00-11:00am Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm Saturday 12:00-1:00 Saturday 12:00-2:00
Music Music Lab Lab Lab Lab Lab Lab Lab Lab Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Lab Lab Lab Lab Lab Lab Lab Music Lab Lab Lab Lab Lab Lab Lab Music
teacher/maestro(a) Michelle Marquez Michelle Marquez Antonio Ayon Antonio Ayón Antonio Ayón Antonio Ayón Antonio Ayón Antonio Ayón Antonio Ayón Antonio Ayón Cui Cui Rangel Cui Cui Rangel Victor Gallo Victor Gallo Victor Gallo Victor Gallo Victor Gallo Victor Gallo Helen Jimenez Helen Jimenez Helen Jimenez Helen Jimenez Helen Jimenez Helen Jimenez Jon Armstrong Chris Payne Jon Armstrong Jon Armstrong Jon Armstrong Jon Armstrong Jon Armstrong Jon Armstrong Jon Armstrong Matt Amper
fee/cuota CDD/$60 CDD/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 CDD/$60 Con/$70 CDD/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$100 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$80
Theatre Teatro class/clase
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Theatre Workshop* 12-18 Monday 6:00-8:00 Movement for Theater* 12-18 Tuesday 6:00-8:00 Fairytale Theatre 5-7 Tuesday 4:00-5:00 Intro to Acting 8-12 Tuesday 5:00-6:00 Theatre Workshop* 10-18 Wednesday 6:00-8:00 Theatre Workshop* 10-18 Thursday 6:00-8:00 *Theater workshop students must take all theater and movement classes About Productions • Ballet Folklorico Mi Linda Nicaragua Danza Teocalt • Folklor Pasion Mexicana Mariachi Monumental de America • Quetzal Tierra Blanca Arts Center
Theatre Theatre Theatre Theatre Theatre Theatre
teacher/maestro(a) BJ Dodge Marvin Tunney Marlene Beltran Marlene Beltran BJ Dodge BJ Dodge
fee/cuota CAP/$25 CAP/$25 CDD/$60 CDD/$60 CAP/$25 CAP/$25
Mariachi class/clase
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Private Voice 5-Adult Monday 4:00-6:00 Music Rafael Palomar Voice (Beg.) 12-Adult Mon/Thu 6:00-6:55 Music Rafael Palomar Voice (Adv.) Adult Mon/Thu 7:00-8:00 Music Rafael Palomar Violin (Adv.) 7-Adult* Mon/Wed 5:00-5:55 Music Leticia Callela Violin (Beg.) 7-Adult* Mon/Wed 6:00-7:00 Music Leticia Callela Violin (Int.) 7-Adult* Mon/Wed 7:00-8:00 Music Leticia Callela Guitar (Beg./Int.) 7-Adult* Mon/Thu 5:00-5:55 Dance Juan Jose Almaguer Guitar (Int./Adv.) 7-Adult* Mon/Thu 6:00-7:00 Dance Juan Jose Almaguer Trumpet (Beg.) 7-18* Wednesday 5:00-5:55 Boathouse Rafael Acevedo Trumpet (Int.) Adult* Wednesday 6:00-7:00 Boathouse Rafael Acevedo Harp 7-Adult* Mon/Tue 6:00-7:00 Theatre Arturo Gerst Harp Adult* Mon/Tue 7:00-8:00 Theatre Arturo Gerst Guitarr贸n/Vihuela 12-Adult* Wednesday 7:00-8:00 Music Rafael Palomar Mariachi Ensemble 12-Adult* Monday 7:00-8:00 Dance Juan Jose Almaguer Mariachi Ensemble 7-18 Tue/Thu/Fri 6:00-8:00 Music Irineo Yanez Mariachi Ensemble (Beg.) 6-11 Tue/Thu 5:00-6:00 Music Irineo Yanez Private Voice 5-Adult Wednesday 2:00-6:00 Music Rafael Palomar Private Voice 5-Adult Thursday 3:00-6:00 Music Rafael Palomar Voice** 7-Adult Friday 3:30-7:30 Music Nelson Velasquez *Adults pay $90/$100 for any Mariachi Class regardless of age group. **1/2 hour or hour private lessons
Visual Arts class/clase
age/edad
fee/cuota $40/hr Con/$80/$90 Con/$80/$90 Con/$80/$90 Con/$80/$90 Con/$80/$90 Con/$80/$90 Con/$80/$90 Con/$80/$90 Con/$90 Con/$80/$100 Con/$100 Con/$80/$90 Con/$90 Con/$80 Con/$80 $40/hr $40/hr $40/hr
Artes Visuales day-time/d铆a-hora
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Watercolor Painting (Adv) Adult Monday 5:00-6:30 Art Repujado (Tin Art) Adult Tuesday 5:00-7:00 Art Drawing & Painting 5-7 Tuesday 5:00-6:00 Art Drawing & Painting 7-12 Tuesday 6:00-7:00 Art Hand building Ceramics 8-12 Tuesday 5:00-6:00 Art Hand Building Ceramics 13-Adult Tuesday 6:00-7:00 Art Intro to Drawing 11-17 Wednesday 5:00-6:00 Art Creative Expressions 5-7 Wednesday 4:00-5:00 Art Creative Expressions 8-11 Wednesday 5:00-6:00 Art Creative Jewelry 8-Adult Wednesday 6:00-7:30 Art Drawing & Painting 5-7 Thursday 5:00-6:00 Art Drawing & Painting 8-12 Thursday 6:00-7:00 Art Charcoal Painting 12-adult Thursday 5:00-6:30 Art Jewelry 12-adult Thursday 5:00-7:00 Art Papel Picado 12-adult Thursday 5:00-7:00 Art Mixed Media Workshop 12-Adult Friday 5:00-7:00 Art Folk Art 5-7 Friday 5:00-6:00 Art Folk Art 8-12 Friday 6:00-7:00 Art Migaj贸n (Beg.) Adult Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm Art Mixed Media 8-11 Saturday 10:00-11:00am Art Mixed Media 10-13 Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm Art Painting Workshop 8-Adult Saturday 1:00-3:00 Art *Adults pay $90 for any Visual Art Class regardless of Age Group (except Workshops)
teacher/maestro(a) Roberto Gutierrez Alida Oceguera Katia Portillo-Vali Katia Portillo-Vali Carla Tome Carla Tome Roberto Gutierrez Carmen Vargas Carmen Vargas Carmen Vargas Sonia Romero Sonia Romero Roberto Gutierrez Alida Oceguera Margaret Sosa Frank Gutierrez Sonia Romero Sonia Romero Guillermina Vargas Katia Portillo-Vali Katia Portillo-Vali Margaret Garcia
fee/cuota Con/$90 Con/$90 CDD/$60 CDD/$60 CDD/$60 Con/$90 CDD/$60 CDD/$60 CDD/$60 Con/$100 CDD/$60 Con/$60 CDD/Con/$90 Con/$90 Con/$100 CDD/$80 CDD/$60 CDD/$60 Con/$90 CDD/$60 CDD/$60 Con/$125
Dance Danza class/clase
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Folklorico Beg Folklórico Workshop* Flamenco (Beg.) Flamenco (Int./Adv.) Jazz/Hip Hop Hip Hop Pre-Ballet Ballet [1C] Ballet [1C] Danza Azteca (Beg.) Folklórico (Beg.) Folklórico (Beg-Int.) Folklórico Workshop Musical Dance Musical Dance Latin Rhythms Exercise Tap (Beg.) Tap (Int.) Tap (Adv.) Folklorico Beg Folklórico Workshop Folklórico Workshop Yoga Hip Hop/Jazz Hip Hop/Jazz Baile del Palo de Mayo *(Invitational Only)
3 -6 13-Adult 7-Adult 7-Adult 9-17 7-11 7-11 7-12 12-Adult 7-Adult 7-11 8-18 13-Adult 5-7 8-18 Adult 6-12 6-12 10-18 7-12 8-18 16-25 13-adult 8-16 9-16 9-adult
day-time/día-hora Monday 5:30-6:00 Monday 6:00-8:00 Monday 5:00-6:00 Monday 6:00-7:00 Tuesday 6:30-8:00 Tuesday 4:00-5:00 Tuesday 5:00-6:00 Wednesday 4:00-5:00 Wednesday 5:00-6:00 Wednesday 6:00-7:30 Wednesday 4:00-5:00 Wednesday 5:00-6:00 Wednesday 7:00-9:00 Wednesday 4:00-5:00 Wednesday 5:00-6:00 Thursday 7:00-8:00 Friday 4:00-5:00 Friday 5:00-6:00 Friday 6:00-7:00 Friday 5:30-6:30 Friday 6:30-8:00 Friday 8:00-9:00 Friday 6:00-7:00 Saturday 11:00am-12:00 Saturday 12:00-1:00 Saturday 1:00-2:00
Thank you to the following donors who have contributed to Plaza de la Raza during 2012! John Arriaga Glenna Avila Alfonso Berumen Pat de Baca Crown International Travel, Inc. Nancy De Los Santos Barbara June Dodge Patrick Ela Daniel Gandara Dave Gandara Roland Hernandez Nancy Mattazaro Francisco & Rebecca Muñoz Frank Muñoz Heffernan Group Foundation
National Latina Business Women Association, Los Angeles Francesca Penzani Kay & Neil Rosser John Saliamonas Mady Schutzman Wilber & Margaret Sevilla Saul Garcia Sonora Margaret Sosa Blanca Soto Jesus Teutli Tierra Blanca Arts Center Isabel Vazquez Kelly Villaseñor
Plaza de la Raza 2012 Wish List Art Supplies Bows & Strings Camera Equipment Copy Machine Copy Paper Home Depot Gift Cards
Laptop Computer Microwave Oven Musical Instruments Movie Projector Printer Toner Cartridges Sound &/or Video Equipment
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teacher/maestro(a) Susana Hinojosa Susana Hinojosa Cristina Lucio Cristina Lucio Johanna Lozano Cassandra Richards Cassandra Richards Cassandra Richards Cassandra Richards Lázaro Arvizu Juanita Lopez Juanita Lopez Miguel Angel Diaz Rocio Ponce Rocio Ponce Maria Ayala Bill Bartlett Bill Bartlett Bill Bartlett Susana Hinojosa Juanita Lopez Juanita Lopez Marvin Jordana Johanna Lozano Johanna Lozano Miriam Arroyo
fee/cuota
Con/$60 Con/$70 Con/$60 Con/$60/$80 CDD/$60 CDD/$60 CDD/$60 CDD/$60 Con/$60 Con/$80 CDD/$60 CDD/$60 Con/$80 CDD$60 CDD$60 Con/$60 CDD/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60 Con/$70 Con/$70 Con/$60 CDD/$60 Con/$60 Con/$60
I want to support Plaza de la Raza in 2012!
Please accept my donation of $_________________________ Name: ______________________________________________ Email/Phone: ________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ Credit Card (circle one): Visa MC Card #: ______________________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ Security Code: _____________________ Contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Tax ID #23-7109631 q Please make checks payable to: Plaza de la Raza Send this form with your donation to: Plaza de la Raza 3540 N. Mission Road Los Angeles, CA 90031 q Donations are also accepted online at: www.plazadelaraza.org/about/donate
Poliza De incripción Los padres deben inscribir a sus hijos (as) en persona a partir de la fecha y hora indicadas. Los estudiantes menores de 18 años de edad deben ser acompañados por un adulto. Todas las clases deberán ser pagadas al momento de inscripción. Aceptamos cheques, giros postales y tarjetas de crédito. Una clase puede cerrarse cuando hay menos de (7) estudiantes matriculados en cualquier momento del término del trimestre. Todas las clases de piano requieren dos libros de piano y serán disponibles el primer día de clase. NO HABRÁ REEMBOLSOS, CRÉDITOS O EXTENSIONES.
Registration Policy Parents must register their children in person during the posted dates and hours. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All fees are due at registration. We accept checks, money orders and credit cards. A class may close when enrollment falls below seven (7) students at any time during the term. All Piano classes require two books that may be purchased in the school office the first day of class. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, CREDITS OR EXTENSIONS.
Plaza de la Raza’s Programs Are Supported In Part By: AECOM Barrio Action Youth Center Bank of America California Financial Services Providers California Institute of the Arts Community Arts Partnership The Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation Community Development Department, City of Los Angeles Congressman Xavier Becerra Councilmember Ed Reyes Crown International Travel Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles Edison International El Centro de Ayuda The Getty Foundation The Herb Alpert Foundation The James Irvine Foundation Los Angeles Dodgers Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Boyle Heights Lions Club Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Music LA, City of Los Angeles The National Endowment for the Arts Public Art Division, City of Los Angeles Target
New Classes Nuevas Clases class/clase Stage Lighting (Beg) ESL Class Painting Workshop
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15-21 Wednesday 5:00-6:30pm Theater Adult Thursday 4:30-7:30pm Gallery 8-Adult Saturday 1:00-3:00pm Art
New Accordion Classes Available!
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Jose Lopez CON/$75 Miguel Paredes Margaret Garcia CON/$125
Core Class Goals
By the end of this session, you should be able to: Here’s what you can expect: • Play a song • Receive practical, hands-on instruction to • Understand some basic music theory concepts advance your playing • Practice more effectively • Choice between Private and Group Lessons • Beginners are welcome • To be challenged and to have fun!!! Pricing for 9 weeks: • Group Lessons: $90 • Private 1/2 hour Lessons: $225 • Private hour Lessons: $360 Lessons will be offered once a week over a nine-week session. Choose your time: Thursdays 4-8pm, Saturdays 9-2pm. Ages 8 to Adult. Taught by Otoño Luján.
Calendar/Calendario Events Eventos Spring Registration March 27-29, 2012 3:30pm-7:00pm Spring Session April 16-June 16, 2012
March 23, 2012 CAP Dance Recital @ Plaza 5:00pm March 25, 2012 CAP Music Concert @ Plaza 2:00pm March 29, 2012 Music LA African-American Heritage Month Concert March 31, 2012 CAP Puppetry Performance @ Plaza 2pm April 1, 2012 CAP Puppetry Performance @ Plaza 2pm May 4, 2012 “Lola in Lincolnlandia” @ Plaza 7:30pm May 5, 2012 “Lola in Lincolnlandia” @ Plaza 2:00pm & 7:30pm May 6, 2012 Plaza de la Raza Art Auction 3:00pm-6pm May 11 & 12, 2012 “Lola in Lincolnlandia” @ Plaza 7:30pm May 12, 2012 San Juan Capistrano Mariachi Competition May 25 & 26, 2012 “Lola in Lincolnlandia” @REDCAT 7:30pm May 28, 2012 Memorial Day (Plaza Observed) August 5, 2012 Target Feria de la Familia @ Plaza 12pm-5pm Plaza Presents Con Sabor Latino June 22, 2012 Quetzal @ Plaza 7:30pm July 20, 2012 Mariachi Monumental de America @ Plaza 7:30pm September 14, 2012 Los Pochos @ Plaza 7:30pm
Non-Profit Org. Postage Paid Los Angeles, CA Permit #4217
Board of Directors
Teachers
Rafael Acevedo Armando G. Ramirez-Vice President Juan Jose Almaguer Frank Romero-Vice Chairman Jon Armstrong Partick H.Ela-Treasurer Miriam Arroyo Rose Elena Sauceda-Secretary Matt Amper John E. Arriaga Lázaro Arvizu Ramona A. Bañuelos Maria Ayala Dave Gandara Antonio H. Ayón Jim de la Loza William Bartlett Francisco Leal Marlene Beltran Jose Pavon Leticia Callela Nilza R. Serrano Miguel Angel Diaz Victor Gallo A d m i ni s tr a ti on Margaret Garcia Maria Jiménez-Torres, Interim Exec. Director Arturo Gerst George Hernandez, Project Manager Frank Gutiérrez Frances De Baca, Bookkeeper Roberto Gutiérrez Susana Hinojosa Melissa Richardson Banks, Mgt Consultant Helen Jimenez Rebecca Nevarez, Grants Manager Marvin Jordana Mayra Ponce, Administrative Assistant Gabriel Jimenez, School Office Assistant Barbara June Dodge Jose Lopez Rosalie Portillo, Receptionist/Store Mgr Arturo Morán, Groundskeeper Kay Rosser, Volunteer Coordinator Monica Rosales, Case Manager Tomas Benitez, Development Director
Tel 323.223.2475 Fax 323.223.1804 Web www.plazadelaraza.org
3540 North Mission Road Los Angeles, CA 90031
Cultural Center for the Arts and Education
Plaza de la Raza is a private non-profit organization that provides year round programs in arts education and serves as an art center and school. Plaza’s artistic programming fosters the enrichment of all cultures. Through the arts, Plaza provides a vital human resource service bridging the geographic, social, artistic and cultural boundaries of Los Angeles and beyond.
Juanita Lopez Johanna Lozano Cristina Lucio Otoño Lujan Michelle Marquez Alida Oceguera Rafael Palomar Miguel Paredes Chris Payne Rocio Ponce Katia Portillo-Vali Irma Rangel Cassandra Richards Frank Romero Sonia Romero Margaret Sosa Carla Tome Marvin Tunney Carmen Vargas Guillermina Vargas Nelson Velasquez Irineo Yañez
MIssion Statement
Maestros
Declaración De Misión Plaza de la Raza es una organización sin fines de lucro y un centro cultural que provee todo el año programas educativos en artes escénicas y visuales. El curriculum artístico de Plaza de la Raza fomenta el enriquecimiento de todas las culturas. A través de las artes, Plaza provee un servicio vital de recursos humanos que vincula las fronteras geográficas, artísticas, sociales y culturales de Los Ángeles y más allá.
Plaza de la Raza 3540 North Mission Road Los Angeles, CA 90031 Tel: 323.223.2475 • Fax: 323.223.1804 E-mail: maria.jimenez@plazadelaraza.org Web: www.plazadelaraza.org Plaza de la Raza is a member of: