Jacinto Quirarte’s essay provides an overview of the development of Chicano art from its beginnings as a cultural wing of the Chicano socio-political movement. Quirarte focuses specifically on artists groups, cultural centers, and alternative publications, providing examples of each to highlight the foundational elements of Chicano art. He discusses the provenance of numerous artist groups and examines how the names of these groups reflect various considerations including artists’ backgrounds, a collective sense of place and identity, social and political views, location, and even humor. Quirarte discusses important cultural centers like Galería de la Raza in San Francisco, California, and Casa Aztlán in Chicago, Illinois, and their role in providing a sense of identity, solidarity, and community within the Chicano movement. Lastly, Quirarte looks at alternative publications such as the Revista Chicano-Riqueña and Chismearte, which dealt with issues in the visual, literary, and performing arts. He concludes that along with artist groups and cultural centers, these publications can be seen as an important vehicle for communicating the varied goals and ideals of the Chicano art movement.