Graffiti Mural Project- History, Culture, Creation of Public Art

Liz ‘Bel’ Reyes | Get your hands on some spray paint and your name up in style! In this program, teens team up with a local graffiti artist to master the art of graffiti lettering and create bold, expressive works. Along the way, participants dive into the history and culture of graffiti through films, stories, and street-smart discussions. You’ll experiment with markers, acrylics, and spray paint to develop your own style—and then take it to the streets. The grand finale? Designing and painting two graffiti murals right in the heart of the Little Village community. Come

MONDAY/TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY/FRIDAY 4:30-7:00 at Yollocalli Fire Station 2358 S Whipple St

MUST BE IN A CPS SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL AND RESIDE IN CHICAGO

Street Art Studio- Visual Art Applied to Public Art Projects

Mario Mena | Get ready to paint the town—literally! 🎨✨ In Street Art Studio, teens will dive into traditional street art techniques like wheat pasting, stencil work, and poster art while exploring the roots and evolution of street art culture. Through documentaries, field trips, photos, and guest artist talks, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the power of public art. Drawing inspiration from the local environment and their own identities, teens will design and install public street art pieces over the course of the program. By the end, they won’t just know the history of street art—they’ll have left their mark with work that speaks to both self and community.

TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY 4:30-7:00 at Piotrowski Park 4247 W 31st St

MUST BE IN A CPS SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL AND RESIDE IN CHICAGO

Funk Camera Flex - A Visual Narrative Through Photography

Alfonso Monroy | Calling all funky photographers! In this program, teens will explore the city, visit galleries and museums, and dive into conversations with artists to spark their creativity. Along the way, they’ll try out different image-capturing methods—both old-school and digital—and experiment with tools like Photoshop and studio lighting. Most importantly, participants will learn more about themselves, their perspectives, and how they want to express their stories as artists.

MONDAY/TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY 4:30-7:00 at Yollocalli Fire Station 2358 S Whipple St

MUST BE IN A CPS SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL AND RESIDE IN CHICAGO

Wattz Up! Radio Program

Charly Garcia, Brian Cruz, Jonathan Bucio | ATTENTION ALL MEDIA MOGULS!!! Ready to turn up the volume on your creativity? Join “Wattz Up!” and become part of a dynamic media team on a mission to capture the heartbeat of Chicago! Whether you’re into reporting the latest buzz, mastering the art of interviews, producing top-notch audio, or crafting compelling stories, this program has a spot for you. Get ready to hit the streets and make your mark on the media scene. Your voice, your style—let’s broadcast it to the world

This program will meet virtually and in-person.

SCHEDULE TBA virtually and in person at Yollocalli Fire Station 2358 S Whipple St

AGES 16-24

Youth Council

Whitney Ross | Looking for an opportunity to connect with the community, make art, and organize events? Join our Youth Council and help us organize events such as our Chill Set and Anti Valentine’s Day.

Thursday 4:00-6:00 at Yollocalli Fire Station 2358 S Whipple St

AGES 16-24

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