Street Art Studio- Visual Art Applied to Public Art Projects

Fabi | 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.

MONDAY/TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY/FRIDAY 12:30-4:30 at Yollocalli Arts Reach 2801 S Ridgeway Ave

AGES 14-15, MUST BE IN A CPS SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL AND RESIDE IN CHICAGO

Funk Camera Flex - A Visual Narrative Through Photography

TBA | 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/THURSDAY/FRIDAY 8:00-12:00 at Yollocalli Arts Reach 2801 S Ridgeway Ave

AGES 16-21, MUST BE IN A CPS SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL OR GRADUATE FROM SPRING 2025 AND RESIDE IN CHICAGO

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 1:00 – 5:00 at the Rauner YMCA 2700 S Western Ave

AGES 16-21, MUST BE IN A CPS SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL OR GRADUATE FROM SPRING 2025 AND RESIDE IN CHICAGO

Art Wellness

Eli | Join us for an engaging, hands-on program where creativity meets self-care. Participants will explore the art of paper mâché and other sculptural materials to create expressive, personal works of art. Alongside these creative projects, we will focus on developing social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, building mental wellness, and practicing self-care through reflection, mindfulness, and collaborative discussions. Each session offers a supportive space to explore emotions, express identity, and build confidence—proving that art can be both healing and empowering.

MONDAY/TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY/FRIDAY 8:00-12:00 at Barrett Park 2022 W Cermak Rd.

AGES 14-15, MUST BE IN A CPS SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL AND RESIDE IN CHICAGO

Youth Council

Whitney Ross | Join us this summer to take over the National Museum of Mexican Art for their Day of the Dead Exhibit!

SCHEDULE TBA at Yollocalli Arts Reach 2801 S Ridgeway Ave

AGES 16-24

Email: whitney@nmmart.org to share interest or for questions!

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

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 Prosperity Sphere 3219 S Morgan St.

AGES 16-24

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Public Art

Mario Mena | Ready to go big? In Public Art, you’ll team up to design and complete a mural in the Brighton Park community that celebrates culture, identity, and what makes a neighborhood feel like home. Along the way, local guest artists will spill the tea on their own mural-making journeys—how they land gigs, work with clients, plan big projects, and document their work like pros. You’ll learn the ins and outs of bringing art to the streets and leave the program with real-world tools to make your creative mark in public spaces. Murals aren’t just for walls—they’re for voices, and yours matters.

MONDAY/TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY/FRIDAY 8:00-12:00 at Yollocalli Arts Reach 2801 S Ridgeway Ave & at mural site (location given to particapants)

AGES 16-24

APPLICATIONS CLOSED