Read our full invitation letter here (PDF) and see our flyer (PDF). Funds raised from this tour will help East L.A. become a city.

Join us for a mural bus tour of East Los Angeles on Saturday, May 30. The murals of East LA represent a cultural legacy of struggle, resistance and creativity painted on the walls for the world to see. Motivated by the Chicana/o movement of the late 60’s and early 70’s, these artworks gave voice to a community that, when not ignored, was disempowered by mainstream media outlets, the educational system, and representative government. Artists provided large-scale mirrors that revealed a history dating back thousands of years, questioned balances of power, motivated political struggle and at the end of the day, established East Los Angeles as a cultural center. While these artworks are embraced the world over we are absent in our stewardship of this legacy. This tour is a step toward a more serious conversation about preservation of this history and enables young people to move it forward.

Special guests to include Muralists Wil Herron and Carlos Callejo

Click through the map to see the mural tour stops


If you have any questions please call 323-715-1335 or email info@CityhoodForEastLA.org. RSVP as a sponsor, co-host, tour attendee, or come to the free reception.

--Co-sponsor - $250, includes 4 tickets and acknowledgment in all materials
--Co-host - $100, includes 2 tickets and acknowledgment in all materials
--Individual tickets - $30
Cash or check to East Los Angeles Residents Association, a 501(c)4 nonprofit are payable on the morning of the tour.

Mural Bus Tour Details

WHO: Cityhood supporters, community members, artists, educators -- all are welcome!
WHERE: Tour begins at City Terrace Park, 1126 N Hazard Ave, East Los Angeles, 90063
WHEN: Saturday May 30th, starting at 9:30a, City Terrace Park in East LA, taking our bus to each mural stop, ending at 12 noon with a free reception at City Terrace Park.

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