“Mission Icons in a Time of Change” & Tortilla Conspiracy | Levi’s Workshops

Submitted by the Event Organizer

This exhibition opening culminates a furious week of printmaking at the Workshop by local artists Juan Fuentes, Txutxo Perez, Ivan Lopez, Rachel Anne Palacios, Ana Teresa Fernandez and Jos Sances.  Curators Rene and Rio Yanez have partnered with Plaza Adelante, the 19th street community center, to ask local printmakers for their take on the ever-changing nature of the Mission district.

Come to enjoy great art and our special tequila drinks, but stay for The Tortilla Conspiracy.  This event is co-presented by Galeria de la Raza, Alliance Graphics, Sub-Mission Gallery, and Artillery Gallery.

About Levi’s Workshops: Located in San Francisco’s iconic Mission District (home to one of the first Levi’s factories), we’ve opened up a community print shop. During July and August 2010 we’ll be hard at work teaching classes on classic letterpress machinery, screenprinting designs, setting type, and getting our hands dirty.

Levi’s Workshop Events – August 2010
All events are free, but RSVP is required for some events

August 5 Thursday

Sister Corita Silkscreen Workshop with Aaron Rose 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Public screenprinting workshop using the imagery from the iconic Sister Corita.

Sister Corita Film Program 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Join director + curator Aaron Rose with Sasha Carrera from the Corita Foundation for a lively discussion.

August 6 Friday

Murals on Paper: Exhibition of artwork from The Women’s Building 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Murals are a defining tradition in the Mission, and none are more iconic than those executed on the Women’s Building by the longstanding collective Maestrapeace.

August 7 Saturday

Strangers 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
2-day publishing project with local writers and designers

August 12 Thursday

Porchlight Reading 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
An evening of stories about work with a limited-edition book release

August 13 Friday

SFvsLA presented by Filter Magazine + 826 National 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Celebrating artists and music from the North and South ends. Limited edition prints by Option -G (LA) vs. Mars One (SF).

August 14 Saturday

Tommy Guerrero show + SF/LA release 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Everyone who attends the show will receive the limited edition prints created by Natas + Tommy!

August 16 Monday

Care to Air 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
After receiving nearly 100 entries, Levi Strauss & Co. is ready to declare a winner of the Care to Air Design Challenge and unveil the most innovation, covetable and sustainable air-drying solution for clothing.

August 20 Friday

Edible Schoolyard and Garden For The Environment 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Print projects produced in the Workshop by locals Alice Waters & Garden For the Environment.

August 21 Saturday

Mission Icons in a Time of Change 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Exhibition + Tortilla Conspiracy co-presented by Galeria de la Raza, Alliance Graphics, Sub-Mission Gallery, and Artillery Gallery.

August 26 Thursday

Green For All Identity Launch & Extinction/Adaptation Book Release 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Green For All and Adam Werbach proudly unveil the product of their collaborations here at the Workshop.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.