Parks California collaborated with Los Angeles artist Andrea Campos to raise funds and awareness for Parks California’s work to support California State Parks. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a 2024 art piece entitled Parks For Everyone was released at a reception on September 11 at Los Angeles State Historic Park. More than one hundred people gathered to meet Andrea, and had an opportunity to purchase a limited-edition print for $75.00 — a portion of all sales of this print will be donated to support the work of Parks California.
Guests were welcomed by Parks California Board Member José Gonzalez and President and CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor, greeted by Natural Resources Agency Deputy Secretary for Access Gloria Sandoval, and entertained by the State Parks Community Engagement Coordinator Luis Rincon on the “Wheels of Steel” at the DJ booth. Andrea shared stories of her journey as an artist and her experience with and love of California State Parks.
Andrea Campos is a Mexican-American, New York Times best-selling illustrator, surface pattern designer, and creative storyteller. Her playful with a purpose style has led her to work on a variety of projects including marketing campaigns, books, toys, and a very special bilingual children’s book, Con Pollo, co-authored by Jennifer Lopez and Jimmy Fallon. Andrea has a talent for capturing the magic and wonder of childhood in her art, and her ability to bring stories to life has allowed her to work across a variety of clients including LinkedIn, Airbnb, Lululemon, and now Parks California!
In her greeting, Gloria Sandoval shared, “Partners such as Parks California and Kindley and her team are making sure that everybody, all Californians, have access to the outdoors and that they feel welcome, they feel safe, that they can enjoy them.”
There is still time to secure one of these lovely prints for yourself or someone you know who loves the parks. You can get one online, while supplies last, at this link, and know that fifty percent of your purchase price will support the statewide work of Parks California to strengthen all of California’s State Parks.
