"The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) was established in 1977 by artists and communit
"The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) was established in 1977 by artists and community activists with a shared vision to promote, preserve and develop the Latino cultural arts that reflect the living tradition and experiences of the Chicano, Central and South American, and Caribbean people. MCCLA makes the arts accessible as an essential element to the community's development and well-being.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) was established in 1977 by artists and community activists with a shared vision to promote, preserve and develop the Latino cultural arts that reflect the living tradition and experiences of the Chicano, Central and South American, and Caribbean people. MCCLA makes the arts accessible as an essential element to the community's development and well-being. Now it has been around for 37 years and still going strong.
What is your primary product or service?
We offer dance classes, cultural events, gallery exhibitions, special workshops focused on arts development, silk screening classes, printing workshops, music classes, all this is all ages.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The Mission Cultural center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) was originally called the Palmeto Museum, Originated in the early seventies by a group of San Francisco State University students who were frustrated with the lack of Chicano – Latino cultural representation and to promote Latino cultural expression, awareness and growth of the Mission District. These students and some community artist petitioned the city of San Francisco to purchased the old Shaff’s Furniture store located at 2868 Mission which became the Palmeto Museum at the same time three other buildings were purchased for the San Francisco Arts Commission, the Western Addition Cultural Center, the South of Market Cultural Center, and the Bay View Opera House.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
MCCLA has sponsored a series of local, national, and international activities and programs that helped establish it as the largest Latino cultural center in the continental United States. Many of the original projects and programs have been replicated in other parts of the United States.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We only have one location that is in the Mission district in San Francisco California, and it has been our only location for the last 37 years. We plan on staying in our Mission district, and no plans are in the works to expand right now.
Provide detailed directions to your location
2868 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)
What type of payments do you accept?
You can pay with Check to MCCLA, or Credit Card over the phone, Paypal, or come by our ticket booth.
Which areas do you service?
We offer dance classes, cultural events, gallery exhibitions, special workshops focused on arts development, silk screening classes, printing workshops, music classes, all this is all ages.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The building is owned by the city, and MCCLA is an independent Non profit that operates in the building.
What are your hours of operation?
Our office hours are: Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5:30pm
MCCLA Class hours are: Monday: 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday-Friday: 10am - 10pm
Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm
Gallery:
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am - 5pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The history of MCCLA is directly linked to a concept that embodies the pre-Cortezan belief that culture is not something that is static but rather is linked to an ever –changing future that is reflected by contemporary actions and activities. This has been the path that MCCLA has followed for the last 25 years.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
The history of MCCLA is directly linked to a concept that embodies the pre-Cortezan belief that culture is not something that is static but rather is linked to an ever –changing future that is reflected by contemporary actions and activities. This has been the path that MCCLA has followed for the last 25 years.
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