Fuentes (Juan R.) papers, 1973-2010

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Juan R. Fuentes papers
Dates:
1973-2010
Abstract:
This collection of 140 posters includes linocuts from 2010 as well as numerous posters going back to the 70s created by Juan R. Fuentes. Historically significant political, worldwide, and local events are portrayed in his work.
Extent:
3.5 Linear Feet (1 document box, 140 posters)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Juan R. Fuentes Papers, CEMA 127, Department of Special Collections, University Library, University of California, Santa Barbara

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains 140 posters by Juan R. Fuentes that cover a grand swath of political and cultural events from 1973 to 2010. Numerous styles and techniques of this accomplished artist are represented. They include linocut, silkscreen and offset prints ranging from event announcement posters to fine art works.

Biographical / historical:

Juan R. Fuentes was born in Artesia, New Mexico, in 1950 and currently lives and works in San Francisco, California. In 1969, he began studying art at San Francisco State College. As a dynamic cultural activist, artist, and printmaker for over thirty years, Fuentes has devoted his work to the advancement of community issues and social justice in addition to exploring the human condition.

After serving ten years as the Executive Director of Mission Gráfica at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (SF), Fuentes founded the printmaking studio Pajaro Editions. He continues to mentor emerging artists as a founding member and curatorial advisor for Art 94124 Gallery and as visiting faculty at the San Francisco Art Institute. In 2009 the Center for the Study of Political Graphics bestowed on him the Art as a Hammer award.

Fuentes is considered an important, accomplished graphic artist from the San Francisco Bay area. His graphic art work covers a wide range of subjects and styles.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Juan R. Fuentes, 2011
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Callie Bowdish, Mari Khasmanyan, Clarence M. Chan
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-03-28 13:01:46 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

none

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.

Preferred citation:

Juan R. Fuentes Papers, CEMA 127, Department of Special Collections, University Library, University of California, Santa Barbara

Location of this collection:
UC Santa Barbara Library
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
Contact:
(805) 893-3062