Department of Cultural Affairs
On Saturday, April 5, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. DCA sponsors Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore 3rd Annual Paint & Print Fair! Support local artists and vendors! Check out art, connect with artists, get a flash tat, and some yummy coffee! This event is free and open to the public!
📅 Saturday, April 5, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
📍 Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore, 12677 Glenoaks Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
Questions? Please contact Andrea Lopez at (818) 939 3433 or andrea@tiachucha.org
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