Street Art Studio- Visual Art Applied to Public Art Projects

Mario Mena | Get ready to paint the town—literally! 🎨✨ Our Street Art Program is your gateway to exploring Chicago’s dynamic street art scene with a special focus on Rasquachismo—a bold, resourceful aesthetic that celebrates creativity and resilience. Immerse yourself in documentaries, field trips to activated spaces across Chicago, and inspiring conversations with guest artists. Together, we’ll explore the transformative power of art in urban spaces, culminating in the activation of our very own Malinalli Garden through a vibrant fusion of street art and Rasquache-inspired creations. Grab your spray paint, unleash your ideas, and let’s transform spaces with culture, color, and creativity!

TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY 4:30-7:00 at Yollocalli Arts Reach 2801 S Ridgeway Ave

AGES 14-18, MUST BE IN A CPS SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL AND RESIDE IN CHICAGO

Funk Camera Flex - A Visual Narrative Through Photography

Alfonso Monroy | “Ready to snap out of the ordinary? 📸✨ Join our photo program and dive into the art of storytelling through photography and video. Develop your skills with studio lighting, visit inspiring galleries, and chat with guest artists as you create your own unique photographic style. This program goes beyond just taking pictures— you’ll work on crafting compelling commercials, creating a personal series of photographs, and focus on conceptual photo-making, bringing your creative visions to life, one frame at a time!”

MONDAY/TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY 4:30-7:30 at Yollocalli Arts Reach 2801 S Ridgeway Ave

AGES 14-18, MUST BE IN A CPS SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL AND RESIDE IN CHICAGO

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

Liz ‘Bel’ Reyes | Ready to make your mark in the world of graffiti? 🎨🚀 “Join our program and team up with a local graffiti artist to develop your own signature style! From mastering letter art and mural-making to exploring graffiti culture through documentaries, you’ll dive deep into the world of street art. Get hands-on with canvas, markers, acrylics, and spray paint as you bring your creative vision to life. Together, we’ll strive to complete two impactful murals—one for a business in Little Village and another for the local YMCA—turning your artistic passion into lasting community masterpieces!”

MONDAY/TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY 4:30-7:00 at the Rauner YMCA 2700 S Western Ave

AGES 14-18, 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.

TUESDAY/THURSDAY 5:00-7:00 virtually, SATURDAY 10:00-2:00 in person at Prosperity Sphere 3219 S Morgan St.

AGES 16-24

Youth Council

Whitney Ross | Join us this fall to take over the National Museum of Mexican Art for CHILL SET (under 25 night) & a winter ART MARKET.

SCHEDULE : THURSDAYS 4-6pm at Yollocalli, from 9/26 to 12/5

STIPEND: up to $400 based on attendance

Email: whitney@nmmart.org to apply