The Mission Cultural Center’s (MCC) Graphics department was established in 1977, at the same time the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts was founded.Our name is a melding of meanings: Mission in English, is an undertaking and a political commitment to social change, and Gráfica in Castilian, establishes a Latino identity, and defends our roots and values.
Within our collection, we have cataloged more than 4,000 posters. This important collection will become one of the most important collections of Latino / Chicano posters in the country. With this archive, the MCCLA possess an important artistic tool to educate the general public and the Latino community about its artists and their print making. The preservation of this body of work is vital to our rich Chicano and Latino cultural history, and it serves as a powerful monument not only to our culture but to the artistic talents of our proud community.
How To Rent A Studio:
1. Come by business hours: Tuesdays-Fridays from 10am to 5pm (except Thursdays 10am-3:30pm)
2. Call MG at 415.643.2786 or email at grafica@missionculturalcenter.org
* Studios vary in availability, thus a call in advance is always appreciated.
Please note MG provides the space and equipment for printing. We do not provide materials (inks, paper, screens and emulsion)
Printmaking equipment
• 56 x 32” etching press
• 19” x 32” etching press
• Two units for inking
• Assorted work tables
• Guillotine
• Light tables
• Trays Assorted size
Silk screening equipment:
• Exposure unit with 43” x 62” bed.
• Darkroom
• Screen pressure washer
• Assorted work tables
• Guillotine
• Light tables
• Squeegees
Mission Gráfica /Studio Rental
• Silk-screening & Printing Facilities
1 DAY $35.00
1-2 Month $175.00 (each month)
3-6 months $120
12 months $100 Deposit is required for a monthly rental
• Textile Room
1 day $45.00
1 week (Tues.- Fri.) $125.00
Other Services:
Cleaning, Coating and Exposure Jobs
$7.00/ small screen (12x18 or smaller)
$10.00 /standard size (18x22)
$15.00/large screen (23x31)