Passing the Torch

We are happy to announce Leslie Lopez and Natalia Garcia Pasmanick of Xochitlceive crew are Dignidad Rebelde’s newest additions. The are apprenticing with us and learning the art of printmaking with a particular emphasis in screen printing. This apprentice pairs us, as experienced printmakers with a less-experienced apprentices though both Natalia and Leslie are generally very experienced artists. Leslie has been teaching art throughout Oakland for over five years and Natalia has integrated art and culture into several organizing campaigns led by youth of color in the Bay Area. The apprentices will advance their own art training while also participating in the operations of Dignidad Rebelde helping to advance the mission of each collective and to help contribute to a resurgence in medium of screen printing.