Tomas Benitez is the former Executive Director of Self Help Graphics & Art, the leading visual arts center serving the Chicano community in Los Angeles. Founded in 1973 and based in the heart of East LA, Self Help Graphics operates a printmaking atelier, presents exhibitions, promotes artwork internationally, provides artists the chance to gain professional experience, and serves as a community center. A working artist himself with a background in theater and writing, Tomas has been a strong and enduring voice for Chicano arts in Los Angeles and beyond.

* Tomas transitioned out of his role at Self Help Graphics in 2005.