Celebrate Día del Niño by creating a self-portrait with artist Abby Aceves! For children ages 6-12 years old.
Join us for a self-portrait workshop to celebrate the Día del Niño (Kid's Day) and honor the Latino culture of Glendale. Light refreshments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This workshop will be taught by Abby Aceves.
ABOUT
Abby Aceves (b. 1985, Nogales, Sonora, México) is a self-taught painter and interdisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles. After earning a bachelor’s degree from the Superior Fashion Center Edith Martin in Jalisco, Mexico, she worked in fashion for seven years before transitioning to fine arts. Her work has been exhibited at institutions including The Cheech Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, Boathouse Gallery at Plaza de la Raza, Modern Eden, and the Consulate General of Mexico. She is a 2024–2025 Contributing Artist for the Lakers in the Paint Grant and a 2025–2026 Public Art Apprentice in the Public Artists in Development (PAiD) Program through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.
This program is sponsored by REFORMA Los Angeles Chapter.
We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov
PARKING
The library is located on 1535 5th St Glendale, CA 91201. Next to the library entrance, in front of Jefferson Elementary School. Parking is available onsite during library open hours from 1:30-6:00pm. Accessible parking and wheelchair access is available. Street parking is available on 5th street, Ruberta Ave, and adjacent streets. For additional information about this event, please contact Grandview Library at (818)548-2049 or send us an email at LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Early Elementary | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Arts & Crafts | Artist Talk |
TAGS: | Tween | self-portrait | Grandview Library | Early Elementary | Children | Arts & Crafts | Art Workshop |
The Children's technology-focused Library at Grandview now offers a new SteamSpace offering programs with Virtual Reality, Spheros, and Ozobots. The newly renovated Library also expanded it's children's collections to include more technology, non-fiction books, international language materials, CDs, DVDs and more for patrons of all ages to enjoy.
We offer monthly Tween and Teen programs where students have the opportunity to explore our Cricut, paint on canvas and more.
