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Family Love Party on April 28th!

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT

We have spent more than a year pouring our blood, sweat, and tears into creating Future 5000, MyBLOC.net, and the new Youth Media Council websites...It is time to celebrate!

Tumis designer Favianna develops billboard design

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

West Oakland Residents Organize Rally, Launch Billboard for Community Control of Development

TUMIS completes website for RECONSTRUCTION WATCH

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

TUMIS recently completed a website for the Gulf Coast Reconstruction Watch, a project that aims to document and investigate the rebuilding of the Southern Gulf in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

TUMIS Designer Jesus Barraza in Art Exhibit opening Oct 28th

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMT

Jesus Barraza and his mentor, Juan Fuentes, will be exhibiting together at Galeria de la Raza through November 2006. Jesus will be displaying seven new pieces, reflecting Chicano struggles yesterday and today. Please join us as we celebrate two prolific political artists.

Estria completes three public art commissions

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMT

Tumis co-founder, Estria Miyashiro, was among six prominent Bay Area artists selected to paint three murals in the housing areas of the new Juvenile Justice Center. This week, he completed his pieces in the housing units for the benefit, enjoyment and education of detained youth and staff.

TUMIS honors political artist Rini Templeton

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMT

For 20 years a brilliant artist-activist, RINI TEMPLETON illustrated the struggles of the people in the United States, Mexico, Central America and Cuba. Before her early death in 1986, Rini made thousands of unsigned drawings to be reproduced and used freely for popular movements. Today we see her images everywhere, as this exhibition confirms.

TUMIS partners attend annual meeting of US Federation of Worker Cooperatives

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMT

Nearly 300 worker co-op members and their allies met in Manhattan last weekend. The occasion - the First Annual Meeting of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives and the Second National Conference on Workplace Democracy.

TUMIS @ Craiglist Foundation Non-Profit Boot Camp

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMT

TUMIS co-owner Favianna Rodriguez to present a workshop in Internet Marketing.

Estria "TRASHed" in Oakland Tribune

Sat, 22 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMT

Estria Miyashiro was featured in today's Oakland Tribune as one of the artists in a traveling exhibit titled "TRASHed - The Art of Recycling." The show will stay on display in Emeryville through August. Read the full Oakland Tribune article.

One LDIR at a Time

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMT

Tumis collaborates with LA-based Leadership Development in Interethnic Relations (LDIR) to increase the organization's visibility on the internet. LDIR�s focus of work is to empower, mobilize, and equip multicultural communities.

Tumis builds new site for Hazen Foundation, NYC

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMT

TUMIS proudly announces its recent collaboration with the Edward W. Hazen Foundation, an 81-year-old private foundation based in New York City that assists minority and disadvantaged youth in achieving their full potential as individuals and active participants in a democratic society.

WE'VE MOVED!

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMT

Come visit us at our new location, just a few blocks down on 2289 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606, between 22nd and 23rd Avenues.

Deport the Border Patrol

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMT

As a response to the recent raids in East Oakland/The Fruitvale community, Tumis is offering free posters to organizations and individuals. We believe that people have the right to feel safe in their community without having to fear attacks from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Free Immigration Rights Poster Available at Tumis

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMT

In support of the mass mobilizations of immigrant communities, Tumis is offering free posters to organizations and individuals. Pick up your free copy at the Tumis Oakland offices, located at 3028 International Blvd., Oakland.

Thousands march across the country for immigrant rights

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The political debate over immigration reform continues to heat up across the country following the recent passage of a bill by the U.S. House of Representatives. Thousands march in U.S. cities against proposed anti-immigrant laws.

Estria designs poster for Coleman Advocates for Children & Youth

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

San Francisco now has the smallest child population of any city in the country. Tumis' illustrator Estria Miyashiro recently collaborates with Coleman Advocates for Children & Youth to design a poster for a city wide rally in San Francisco.

Tumis builds exciting new website for La Pena Cultural Center

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:32:47 GMT

La Pe�a Cultural Center launches an improved website, driven by the Tumis Content Management System.

Tumis builds Finding Our Folk

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Tumis collaborates with the Young People's Project to build FindingOurFolk.org, a website to support survivors of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast region.

Tumis builds KatrinaAction.org

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 07:24:06 GMT

Tumis recently completed a web portal for the Katrina Information Network, a coalition of community organizations throughout the country responding to Hurricane Katrina's aftermath and calling for justice.

Tumis in the San Francisco Bay Guardian

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 06:43:00 GMT

Tumis artists Favianna Rodriguez, Jesus Barraza, and Estria Miyashiro are featured in this week's San Francisco's Bay Guardian. The article, written by Momo Chang, discusses Tumis' vision and move to the new EastSide Cultural Center, and profiles some of Favianna's strongest poster designs.

Tumi's Designers chosen for prestigious Political Graphics Award

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 07:12:46 GMT

This October, Tumis Designers Favianna Rodriguez and Jesus Barraza, will receive an award from the Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) for the outstanding work they have done with the Taller Tupac Amaru. The Taller Tupac Amaru was founded in 2003 by Favianna and Jesus with the mission of producing and distributing screenprinted political posters. In the past 2 years, the Taller Tupac Amaru has printed over 30 posters for community grassroots organizations throughout California. With more than 50,000 domestic and international graphics, CSPG is an archive that collects, preserves, documents, and circulates political posters relating to movements for social change. This award is a prestigious honor for the Tumis/Taller Tupac Amaru family. Previous awardees include Malaquias Montoya, Carlos Cortez, Rupert Garcia, Robbie Conal and the Guerilla Girls.

Estria designs poster for Media Justice

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 08:27:14 GMT

In May 2005, Tumi's was commissioned by Third World Majority to design the organization's second poster about Media Justice. Estria Miyashiro, co-founder and co-owner of Tumi's Design, illustrated a striking comic book-like rendition of young people fighting corporate media giants like Fox and Disney. The poster was distributed at the annual Free Press Media Conference where it was an instant hit.

Tumi's Designer interviews Columbian Band, Aterciopelados

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 07:49:47 GMT

Favianna, co-founder of Tumi's, recently interviewed Andrea Echeverry and Hector Buitrago of the Columbian rock band, Aterciopelados. In the last ten years, Aterciopelados has produced six albums with three of those albums receiving nominations for a Grammy. Without a doubt, Aterciopelados is one of the most influential and progressive bands of the Latin-American music landscape.

Tumi's posters in new "The Design of Dissent" book

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 22:46:59 GMT

A new political graphics book hit bookshelves this past May 2005. The posters of Tumi's designers, Jesus Barraza & Favianna Rodriguez, were included in the publication. The 239-page book by Milton Glaser & Mirko Ilic features a display of posters, leaflets, t-shirts and buttons addressing topics of globalization, the Iraq war, corporate media, and the Palestinian struggle. "The Design of Dissent shows the power and continuing need for protest graphics. It documents issues and conflicts both well-known and unfamiliar. Some works are beautiful, others horrific," writes Carol Wells in her Los Angeles Times review. "The book's images will test the visual literacy and political awareness of many readers and will challenge preconceptions and assumptions. That is exactly what graphics of dissent are supposed to do."

Tumis Designs Media Action Center to Fight for Media

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 01:38:27 GMT

Tumis has just completed a powerful and interactive web-based Media Action Center for the Youth Media Council as they launch their "Unplug Clear Channel" campaign. Radio giant Clear Channel is an anti-poor, anti-union, and pro-war media corporation that makes billions from urban stations all over the country. Join the Youth Media Council to demand that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) do their job and defend our airwaves. Youth Media Council

Tumis Crew in Tokyo for Anti-War Art Show

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 20:18:34 GMT

This anti-war/pro-peace show of over 200 screen prints exhibited in the prestigious Parco Museum in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Participating artists from Tumis include Favianna Rodriguez, Jesus Barraza and Estria Miyashiro of Tumis.

Favianna in new Chicano art book "Triumph of Our Communities"

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 20:04:01 GMT

Tumi's designer, Favianna Rodriguez, has an impressive 2-page spread in the new publication "Triumph of Our Communities: Four Decades of Mexican American Art", a book that celebrates art organizations that have promoted Chicano art and served as art education centers for their communities. Cheech Marin, actor and art collector, calls this book, "The absolute bible of contemporary Chicano art." Available in stores now.

Favianna featured in Fuego Magazine

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 19:46:30 GMT

Fuego, the hot new Latino men's magazine, features an article on Favianna Rodriguez and how she uses her art to uplift her community and fight for social change. In the premier issue, FUEGO includes a story on Lee Quiñones, famed graffiti artist, a photo essay by reknown LA photographer Estevan Oriol, a feature on Girlfight's Michelle Rodriguez, a story on Mexican day laborers in New York, and a profile on rock band The Mars Volta.

6th Annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival

Fri, 13 May 2005 01:21:19 GMT

The Bay Area's best kept secret is back! Join us for a free day of fantastic bands and social justice. Brought to you by the EastSide Arts Alliance (that's us).

Tumi's presents its newsletter.

Wed, 12 Jan 2005 01:09:39 GMT

Check out Tumi's Newsletter. Click here to experience Movements.

Tumi's New York Opens

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 17:38:03 GMT

To better serve our East Coast clients for our web & print design services, Tumi's Design has opened a new office in Brooklyn, New York. With a broad spectrum of services, Tumi's Design is well positioned to help non-profit organizations, individual artists & musicians focus their marketing efforts on the Web and in print.

Young Chicano artist pours politics into his prints

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 18:41:34 GMT

Jesus Barraza, 27, of Oakland creates posters with bold, simple screen prints in the Chicano tradition of social activism. Although he works in a style that is more than 30 years old, his viewpoint is that of a young Chicano looking far into the future. He doesn't like what he sees.

Tumi's & Hard Knock Radio Launch T-shirt Line

Wed, 19 May 2004 03:17:17 GMT

Tumi's & Hard Knock Radio have launched Freedomfits.com, a t-shirt line honoring freedom fighters, beginning with Mumia Abu Jamal. Check out freedomfits.com for more information.

Tumi's Wins a Webby!

Thu, 13 May 2004 02:06:29 GMT

The Webby, considered an online equivalent of the Oscar, was awarded to WireTap Magazine. WireTapMag.org was designed by Favianna.

Tumi's Featured in Graphic Design Magazine

Wed, 12 May 2004 16:30:08 GMT

Tumi's was one of the design firms featured in Communication Arts' article about progressive design firms and their use of graphic arts for advocacy.

VE Paints Yes Offices

Sun, 06 Apr 2003 00:22:09 GMT

Visual Element was commissioned to paint a mural at the Project Yes! office spaces.

Malcolm X JazzArts Festival

Tue, 01 Apr 2003 00:17:28 GMT

Save the date! The 5th Annual Malcolm X JazzArts Festival will be on May 22. If you want to get involved call EastSide Arts Alliance at (510) 533-6629. For more information, go to eastsideartsalliance.com.