Peña, Lalo Lopez Alcaraz, the Taco Shop Poets, Yareli Arizmendi, James Luna, David Avalos, Dora Areola, Chicano Secret Service, Richard A. Lou, Robert J. Sanchez, and Isaac Artenstein - all of whom have achieved prominence in the arts and culture community. Boycott A seven-year boycott (2000–2007) of the center was carried out by many artists, supporters, community members and even one of the founders, Ochoa. The dispute left the Centro in a "tenuous state." Disagreements with changes made by new administrators of the Centro caused the rift. Today As a cultural center, the Centro not only promotes creative expression in art and formal art classes, but also includes in its busy schedule a variety of workshops in danza folklórica as well as other interpretive dance forms, music, theater, spoken word, drumming and more. In addition, numerous public presentations including exhibitions, concerts, installations, theater, dance, spoken word and multimedia events take place at the Centro. The Centro currently operates on a budget of $30,000 a year with no employees and only volunteers working for the organization. The Centro Cultural de la Raza Archives from 1970-1999 are housed at the University of California, Santa Barbara (Collection: CEMA 12). Directors 1971-1975 Guillermo "Yermo" Aranda 1988-1990 Victor Ochoa References External links Centro Cultural de la Raza Archives CEMA 12 1970 establishments in California Artist-run centres Arts centers in California Balboa Park (San Diego) Chicano Community centers in California Dance organizations Hispanic and Latino American culture in San Diego Mexican-American culture in San Diego Native American history of California Organizations established in 1970 Tourist attractions in San Diego Arts organizations established in the 1970s