Current Classes
Yollocalli Summer 2013!
Apply online here: http://yollocalli.org/student-application/
Commercial Free (ASM)
July 1 – August 16, 2013
Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm
HS only
LVBGC (2801 S Ridgeway)
Commercial Free is back! Learn how to create original performances to build an original comedic performance show and new media addressing issues affecting our lives. Taught by Ricardo Gamboa.
Copy this! Silk Screen Techniques (ASM)
July 1 – August 16, 2013
Mon-Fri, 1pm-5pm
HS only
Barrett Park (2022 W Cermak Rd)
Work as young artists and gain a valuable experience exploring techniques of silk screen printing, and create prints that will be showcased at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Taught by Chema Skandal.
Community Reporting and Documentary Practices (ASM)
July 8 – August 15, 2013
Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm
HS only
LVBGC (2801 S Ridgeway)
Former Radio Arte participants are highly encouraged to take this next level of community reporting. Never took Radio Arte programs? Don’t worry, we won’t leave you out. Work with the renowned cinematographer Emmanuel Camacho, and learn how to document your community and your stories through digital video. Teens will gain an understanding of the Chicago media landscape and what the role of a community outlet like Radio Arte means. Final works will be presented to the community and shared online through Radio Arte’s website and other youth media led websites. Taught by Emmanuel Camacho.
History and Techniques of Graffiti
July 1 – August 9, 2013
Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm
7th and 8th grade youth
Barrett Park (2022 W Cermak Rd)
The program introduces the history and practice of graffiti art from the ol’ school experts. Taught by Liz Reyes.
Circuits and Art
July 1 – August 9, 2013
Mon-Fri, 9am-11am
7th and 8th grade youth
LVBGC (2801 S Ridgeway)
Ever wondered how art and technology work together? Here is your chance to mess around with cool things like arduinos and circuits to make art! Your work will be featured in the Festival of Latin Electronic Music Art Exhibition. Taught by some cool artist.
Public Art Fellowship APPLICATION CLOSED
July 1 – August 23, 2013
Mon-Thu, 12pm-5pm
Ages 16-24
LVBGC and Barrett Park
Young artists will get a chance to work with international artists to create two new public art works for Little Village and Pilsen. This program requires youth to sign up to the ILNRI (http://ilnri.org/) program as well as interview/portfolio review. Get paid to work as a professional artist with a talented team of other artists. Taught by Chris Silva and Remed.
Young Curators (ASM Internship)
July 8 – August 15, 2013
Mon-Thu, 1pm-5pm
HS only
LVBGC (2801 S Ridgeway)
Works as young curators as you help create a youth led gallery space in Little Village and in the new Yollocalli home. Be leaders in your community as you create these pop up spaces and help curate and promote an art exhibition. Supervised by Vanessa Sanchez.
Yollocalli Youth Council
starting July 12, 2013
Fridays, 4pm-630pm
Ages 13-25
Barrett Park (2022 W Cermak Rd)
Meet with other teens who are interested in learning more about creating programs and events through Yollocalli. Learn how to write a grant, create a workshop, or plan a community event. The youth run the show and Yollocalli staff is here to support you. Supervised by Whitney Ross and Deborah Garcia.
Yollocalli Junior Administrative Assistants APPLICATION CLOSED
starting July 12, 2013
Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm or TBD
Ages 16-24
LVBGC and Barrett Park
This program requires youth to sign up to the ILNRI (http://ilnri.org/) program as well as interview. Get paid to work as a staff member of Yollocalli. Learn what it takes to run programs, supervise activities, and plan events. Supervised by permanent Yollocalli Staff members.
Call or text us with questions at 773-234-4392.
