Meztli Projects is honored to host First Peoples Fund’s Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) training. These trainings give artists real-world tools and detailed resources to navigate the arts industry and become successful entrepreneurs. This two-day training is intended for emerging and seasoned Native artists alike. During the training, we will work with you to help you grow your arts business. You will have an opportunity to participate in the following activities: • Express your personal vision and values that will ultimately become the principal foundation of your business. • Determine your art marketing, business and financial management abilities using a series of self-assessment tools. • Budget and establish a successful pricing structure. • Identify how to market your business using variety of approaches and tools. • Create your mission statement and a brief pitch about your art work. This program is being offered for free in person on August 9 and 10, 2025, at 9:00 am-4:30 pm. Location: Meztli Projects in East LA 🌙 2337 West Whittier Boulevard Montebello, CA, 90640 Registration: Link in bio 🔗 This training is in collaboration with Meztli Projects (fb)

Last day to see Waning Crescent: a meztli projects group show at @oxyarts featuring Rihanna Barrera, CJ Calica, Emilia Cruz, Joel Garcia, River Garza, Skyler Green, Kenneth Lopez, Kimberly Robertson, Aanii Tate, Alexandria Ybarra, and Isaac Michael Ybarra. image: River Garza rivergarza.com Barrell No.1, 2025 Fiberboard, Acrylic and Enamel “This sculpture is part of an ongoing body of work that critiques the commercialization and commodification of Indigenous medicine and spiritual practices.” OXY Arts 4757 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90042 @k.j.lopez_ @kdrslaysthepatriarchy @theworldisyayas @ooxono_paar @andriaaura @rageone cruzemilia.com rivergarza.com @audienceink @skyler.rainegreen (fb)