Consejo Grafico Nacional

07/27/2026

It is with profound sadness that Consejo Gráfico Nacional shares the passing of our founder and dear friend, Dr. Gilberto Cárdenas.
Gil was much more than an accomplished scholar, collector, educator, and advocate for Latino art. To those of us who had the privilege of knowing him personally, he was a kind, generous, humble, and deeply compassionate human being. He believed in artists, opened doors for others, built communities, and created opportunities where none existed before. His quiet encouragement, thoughtful guidance, and unwavering commitment changed countless lives—including our own.
In 2000, Gil founded Consejo Gráfico Nacional with a vision of bringing together Latino printmaking workshops and artists from across the country. More than an organization, Consejo became a family—one built on collaboration, generosity, friendship, and a shared commitment to lifting one another up. That spirit was a reflection of Gil himself.
Many of us were fortunate to call him a mentor. Even more importantly, we were fortunate to call him our friend. His warmth, gentle humor, curiosity, and genuine care for others will remain with us always.
Our hearts are with Dolores, his family, and everyone whose life was touched by his remarkable generosity and love.
Thank you, Gil, for believing in us, for bringing us together, and for showing us what it means to build a community with kindness, vision, and an open heart.
Your legacy lives on in every artist, every friendship, and every act of generosity that grew from the seeds you planted.
Rest in peace, dear friend.
— Consejo Gráfico Nacional
Sandra C. Fernandez, Director

Arceo Press, Blue Press Studio, Coronado Print Studio, Dignidad Rebelde, EL Nopal Press, Pajaro Editions, Poli Marichal Studio, Rio Mar Studio, Sandra Fernandez Art, Self Help Graphics & Art, Serie Project, TANA Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer, Taller Boricua.

05/29/2026

Pleased to share that two of our portfolios will be exhibited at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art this year.

Opening reception Saturday May 30th.
Exhibition will run through spring 2027

📍Eiteljorg Museum of
American Indians and Western Art
500 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

“The exhibition, Consejo Grafico Nacional: Latino Printmakers in the United States, includes 40 prints produced through an independent coalition of workshops, called talleres, based in Chicago, Texas, California, New Jersey, New York and Puerto Rico. Featuring prints by artists from across the Americas who trained in or are affiliated with these workshops, the exhibition is organized into two sets, or portfolios—each with its own distinct theme.
One portfolio, La Huella Magistral: Homage to Master Printmakers, recognizes the artists’ mentors who taught and inspired them. The other, Los Americans: Same=Different, explores artists’ perspectives on how American identity is defined across borders. Both feature a broad range of printmaking techniques, including woodblock prints, linocuts, etchings, screenprints, lithographs and collagraphs. Some works involve multiple techniques combined into a single print. While the portfolios are united around central themes, the prints include a wide variety of visual styles and artistic approaches, reflecting the individuality of each artist.”

09/28/2025

Congratulations to Nitza Tufiño, member of CGN, who was awarded the prestigious US Latinx Art Forum Award!

The vibrancy of Mexican and Puerto Rican culture, its folklore, and iconic visual aesthetics inspire me to explore themes such as identity, community, and the power of storytelling. Through the exploration of colors, patterns, symbols, and images associated with their rich artistry, I am able to cre...

07/17/2024

Come meet some of the exhibiting artists and join us THIS SATURDAY 7/20 from 7-10 PM for a reception celebrating “Los Americans: Same = Different”!

Composed of 21 prints by artists from across the U.S., invited artists to create works reflecting the nation’s Latino and Latinx communities and their cultural, traditional, and ideological diversity, pushing against the stereotypes decided by external perceptions.

This event and exhibition are dedicated to Gilberto Cardenas and Dolores Garcia to honor their decades of commitment and support of Latino and Latinx printmakers.

📍4201 S Congress Ave, Ste 323, Austin, TX

On view through August 10.

Featured Artists:
Rene Arceo
Atlan Arceo-Witzl
Jose Arenas
Pepe Coronado
Savannah Diaz
Marcos Dimas
Sandra C Fernandez
Juan R Fuentes
Kiara Aileen Machado
Poli Marichal
Malaquias Montoya
Palén Obesa
Michael Omichi Quintero
Jonathan Rebolloso
Ramiro Rodriguez
Victor Rosas
Marianne Sadowski
Francesco X Siqueiros
Dewey Tafoya
Nitza Tufiño
Wendi Valladares

03/08/2023

Congratulations to Juan Fuentes, member of Consejo Grafico Nacional, through his Taller "Pajaro editions".👏👏👏

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