As a community print center of diversity and cultural ferment, Mission Gráfica in San Francisco has produced challenging, aesthetically outstanding artwork of social and political relevance for over four decades. Created in 1982 as part of the Mission Cultural Center, it has attracted important artists from the Bay Area and international solidarity movements, partnering with both rock stars and guerrilla activists. During the 1990s, Mission Gráfica was reformulated to emphasize community projects and classes, creating a more open workshop that serves artists exploring personal visions as well as those involved in local struggles from gentrification to homelessness.
The exhibition is comprised of 42 screenprints, and reflects an enormous variety of styles, approaches and sensibilities. The artists range from non-professional and emerging artists to well-known figures such as Jesus Barraza, Harry Fonseca, Juan R. Fuentes, Rupert Garcia, Carmen Lomas Garza, Ester Hernandez, Nancy Hom, Mildred Howard, Jean La Marr, Favianna Rodriguez, Michael Roman, and the San Francisco Print Collective.
Providing some local flavor, the presentation of this exhibition at the Grace Hudson Museum will also be supported by work from accomplished book artist Felicia Rice of Mendocino, whose themes center around visual arts, politics, and popular culture. One of her most recent creations, Heavy Lifting, a collaboration with Ukiah poet Theresa Whitehill will be featured.
Mission Gráfica: Reflecting a Community in Print is a touring exhibition developed in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library, artists from Mission Gráfica, and Exhibit Envoy. It is based on the book of the same name. Presentation of Mission Gráfica at the Grace Hudson Museum was made possible by the generosity of the Sun House Guild and Grace Hudson Museum Members.
Image: Untitled, 2002, by Mariana Garibay
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, November 1, 2025 to Sunday, February 1, 2026
Exhibition Programs:
Friday, November 7, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Opening Reception: The Great Tortilla Conspiracy!
Come celebrate our latest special exhibition as part of November’s First Friday Art Walk. In addition to the engaging screenprints, you’ll be able to enjoy edible art from members of the tortilla art collective The Great Tortilla Conspiracy. Watch the conspirators screen print satirical images with chocolate on tortillas, toasting the artworks on a comal to make quesadillas. Eat on site or take home. Tell your friends...but, shhh, do it quietly. After all, it’s a conspiracy. Jazz/Flamenco/North African guitarist Yoba Bouabid will be our musical guest.
Thursday, November 13, 7:00 to 8:15 PM
Mission Gráfica, A Cultural and Political Meeting Point
In this free virtual program, delve deeper into the history of Mission Gráfica, as we speak with Art Hazelwood, author of the book, Mission Gráfica: A Community in Print, the foundation for this exhibition.
Saturday, January 17, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Screen Printing with Jos Sances
In this workshop, find out how screen printing is done and then print your own design on paper or textile to take home. Participants can use a provided design or they can email an original design ghminfo@cityofukiah.com by January 5. Co-founder of Mission Gráfica, printmaker, and muralist, Jos Sances will lead this workshop. There is a fee of $20/person. Scholarship spots are available. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. Call to secure your place.
Saturday, January 17, 2:30 to 3:30 PM
Relief Carving and Printing Demonstration with Juan Fuentes
Learn about the various printing methods used by the artists in the exhibition as Juan Fuentes demonstrates wood and linoleum relief carving and printing techniques. Juan is a long-time Chicano printmaker, cultural worker, teacher, social activist, and former director of Mission Gráfica who seeks to portray his people in positive, beautiful, and dignified ways.