Centro Cultural de la Raza

Centro Cultural de la Raza The Centro's mission is to create, preserve, promote and educate about Chicano, Mexicano, Latino and Indigenous art and culture.
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San Diego's Centro Cultural de la Raza was founded in 1970 as a Chicano Community Cultural Center and functions as an alternative space that encourages and facilitates artistic growth and cultural interchange in the San Diego/Tijuana region. The Centro provides classes and features a dynamic interdiscipinary schedule of events which includes exhibits, musical performances, installation art, readin

gs, receptions, Azteca dance, Teatro Chican@, Ballet Folklorico, film screenings and other events. We welcome you to visit the Centro and invite you to participate in the exciting programs we have planned for 2011.

Only on exhibition: June 27 – August 2Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 12 PM–5 PM(Closed Mondays. Hours may vary; check ou...
05/30/2026

Only on exhibition:
June 27 – August 2
Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 12 PM–5 PM
(Closed Mondays. Hours may vary; check our Instagram or website for updates.)

This exhibition by Jesús Montoya celebrates resilience, identity, and the transformative power of art. Painting with a brush held in his mouth, Montoya creates vibrant works inspired by his Mexican heritage, personal experiences, and everyday beauty. His paintings invite viewers to reflect on perseverance, hope, and the strength of the human spirit.

Solo en Exhibición
27 de junio – 2 de agosto
Horario de galería: martes a domingo, 12 PM–5 PM
(Cerrado los lunes. Consulte nuestro Instagram o sitio web para actualizaciones.)

Esta exposición de Jesús Montoya celebra la resiliencia, la identidad y el poder transformador del arte. Pintando con un pincel sostenido en la boca, Montoya crea obras vibrantes inspiradas en sus raíces mexicanas, experiencias personales y la belleza de la vida cotidiana. Sus pinturas invitan al público a reflexionar sobre la perseverancia, la esperanza y la fortaleza del espíritu humano.

DOUBLE LOCA (LOCA) ✂️Love of Community ArtsJune 20 • 2:30–5 PMJoin collage artist Chop x Dice for a hands-on collage wor...
05/28/2026

DOUBLE LOCA (LOCA) ✂️
Love of Community Arts
June 20 • 2:30–5 PM

Join collage artist Chop x Dice for a hands-on collage workshop using vintage magazines, found images, and layering techniques. Learn about composition, color, and creating intuitively while making your own framed collage to take home.

RSVP through the link in bio. Please RSVP only if you can attend.

Artist Bio:
Chop x Dice is a San Diego collage artist working with vintage magazines, found images, and printed materials to create layered hand-cut collages and installations. Each work is built through experimentation, intuition, and contrast, transforming forgotten materials into new visual stories.
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DOUBLE LOCA (LOCA) ✂️
Love of Community Arts
20 de junio • 2:30–5 PM

Acompaña al artista de collage Chop x Dice en este taller práctico usando revistas vintage, imágenes encontradas y técnicas de capas. Aprende sobre composición, color y creación intuitiva mientras realizas tu propio collage enmarcado para llevar a casa.

RSVP en el link de la bio. Por favor confirma solo si puedes asistir.

Bio del artista:
Chop x Dice es un artista de collage de San Diego que trabaja con revistas vintage, imágenes encontradas y materiales impresos para crear collages e instalaciones hechas a mano. Cada pieza surge de la experimentación, intuición y contraste, transformando materiales olvidados en nuevas historias visuales.
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Love of Community Arts Cooking Workshop 🍴Come join us for a special cooking workshop where you’ll learn how to make cori...
05/27/2026

Love of Community Arts Cooking Workshop 🍴

Come join us for a special cooking workshop where you’ll learn how to make coricos! Link in our bio to RSVP. We can’t wait to have you in our kitchen and share these new techniques with you.

Taller de Cocina de Love of Community Arts 🍴

¡Acompáñanos en este taller especial de cocina para aprender a hacer coricos! Encuentra el enlace en nuestra bio para confirmar tu asistencia. Estamos emocionados de recibirles en nuestra cocina y compartir estas nuevas técnicas con ustedes.

We asked our high school student intern to create an art piece that represents her identity while reflecting the spirit ...
05/09/2026

We asked our high school student intern to create an art piece that represents her identity while reflecting the spirit and mission of Centro Cultural de la Raza — and look at this beautiful, impactful work of art created by Jennifer Velela Cruz. ✨

Through creativity, and self-expression, Jennifer reminds us of the power of youth voices in our community. Her artwork is a reflection of resilience, identity, and the importance of sharing our stories through art.

We are deeply grateful to have you as part of our student intern cohort, Jennifer. Thank you for sharing your talent, vision, and heart with our community. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you continue to create. 🎨❤️

Le pedimos a nuestra estudiante practicante de preparatoria que creara una pieza de arte que representara su identidad y al mismo tiempo reflejara la misión y el espíritu de Centro Cultural de la Raza — y vean esta hermosa e impactante obra creada por Jennifer Velela Cruz. ✨

A través de la creatividad, y la autoexpresión, Jennifer nos recuerda el poder de las voces jóvenes en nuestra comunidad. Su obra es un reflejo de resiliencia, identidad y de la importancia de compartir nuestras historias por medio del arte.

Estamos profundamente agradecidos de que formes parte de nuestra cohorte de estudiantes practicantes, Jennifer. Gracias por compartir tu talento, visión y corazón con nuestra comunidad. Estamos emocionados de ver todas las cosas increíbles que seguirás creando. 🎨❤️

Tonight BORDERTOWN ~ Gripping Portrayal of Juarez FemicideA COMMUNITY FILM SCREENING 🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺FRIDAY, MAY...
05/08/2026

Tonight BORDERTOWN ~ Gripping Portrayal of Juarez Femicide
A COMMUNITY FILM SCREENING
🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺
FRIDAY, MAY 8th, 2026 6pm-9pm

In Honor of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women Week

Join us for a powerful evening of film, art, and community

Screening of BORDERTOWN
Intimate Talk-Back with Artists

Mini Pop-Up Art Exhibit:
featuring pieces Alicia Maria Siu, Yessenia M Hulsey Arty,
Antonia Davis and Way of the Sacred Mountain

Way of the Sacred Mountain invites you to gather in a sacred and intentional space to deepen awareness of the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women across Northern, Central, and Southern Territories.

Through conscious raising films of storytelling, we come together to feel, reflect, and hold space around this deeply painful reality.

This gathering is an opportunity to listen, learn, and stand in community as we honor those impacted and uplift collective awareness and discuss how we can shift into impactful action.

ADMISSION: FREE COME AS YOU ARE ~ ALL ARE WELCOME
Join us in community, reflection, and action.

Centro Cultural de la Raza and

05/08/2026

We’re excited to present “Rooted in Wonder,” a youth art exhibition by Monarch School Project and Centro Cultural de la Raza.

Featuring artwork by Monarch K–12 students, this collection explores nature’s colors, rhythms, and quiet magic through a variety of materials and techniques.

Enjoy live music, complimentary coffee, and a community celebration.

Come show love and support for young artists making a big difference!

Nos emociona presentar “Rooted in Wonder,” una exposición de arte juvenil del Monarch School Project y el Centro Cultural de la Raza.

Con obras creadas por estudiantes K–12 de Monarch, esta colección explora los colores, ritmos y la magia sutil de la naturaleza a través de diversos materiales y técnicas.

Disfruta de música en vivo, café gratuito y una celebración comunitaria.

¡Ven a mostrar tu apoyo y apoyo a jóvenes artistas que están haciendo una gran diferencia!

Sometimes artwork gets covered as we prepare for the next exhibition, and it can be hard to see it come off the walls. B...
05/05/2026

Sometimes artwork gets covered as we prepare for the next exhibition, and it can be hard to see it come off the walls. But these transitions remind us of our commitment to community programming and to creating space for more artists to share their work.

A special thank you to MEChA and all the volunteers who helped us today—we’re almost done! We’re so grateful for everyone who supports Centro. We couldn’t continue our exhibitions and programming without your love and support.

So glad you all had fun and enjoyed the day! ❤️🌟

A veces el arte se cubre mientras nos preparamos para la próxima exhibición, y puede ser difícil verlo salir de las paredes. Pero estas transiciones nos recuerdan nuestro compromiso con la programación comunitaria y con abrir espacio para que más artistas compartan su trabajo.

Un agradecimiento muy especial a MEChA y a todxs lxs voluntarixs que nos ayudaron hoy—¡ya casi terminamos! Estamos muy agradecidxs con toda la comunidad que apoya a Centro. No podríamos continuar con nuestras exhibiciones y programación sin su amor y apoyo.

¡Nos da mucha alegría que hayan disfrutado y se la hayan pasado bien! ❤️🌟

🎨 L.O.C.A. Airbrush Workshop with Mr. BizarHappening during our Tianguis de la Raza!Come get creative with us and learn ...
05/05/2026

🎨 L.O.C.A. Airbrush Workshop with Mr. Bizar
Happening during our Tianguis de la Raza!

Come get creative with us and learn airbrush techniques in a fun, community space ✨

Ages 16+ • All materials included
Spots are limited, so please RSVP only if you can make it—this helps us keep space open for everyone 💛

Save your spot through the link in our bio!

🎨 Taller de Aerografía L.O.C.A. con Mr. Bizar
¡Durante nuestro Tianguis de la Raza!

Ven a crear con nosotrxs y aprende técnicas de aerografía en un espacio lleno de comunidad ✨

Edades 16+ • Materiales incluidos
El cupo es limitado, así que por favor confirma tu asistencia solo si puedes venir—esto ayuda a que más personas puedan participar 💛

¡Reserva tu lugar en el enlace en nuestra bio!

Address

2004 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA
92101

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16195596389

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