2010 Program
Fall Session
Studio Arts 101
October 24 - December 19, 2009
Saturday 1 –3 PM
Introduction to Juxtaposition Arts. Drawing, illustration, painting and collage for beginners to advanced. Beginning this year, the Studio Arts 101 workshop is REQUIRED for ALL STUDENTS. This workshop provides a foundation of technical and creative skills that are necessary for success in the other workshops.
2009 Program
Summer Session
Free Wall (Introduction)
June 15 – 26, 2009
Monday thru Friday 9 am –12PM
Qualification: Any youth whose age is between 8 - 21 who pass a grip test
This workshop will introduce fundamental skills for mastering aerosol art. It includes daily can-control practices to articulate different line weights, fillings, fades and layers.Letter theory, symbol and character designs, color theory and compositions will be also introduced along with history of aerosol culture. If you are seriously interested in working with aerosol and have strong and steady hands to hold aerosol cans, this is a class for you!
Free Wall (Advanced)
July 6 - 17, 2009
Monday thru Friday 1 - 4pm
Qualification: Any youth whose age is between 13 - 21 who has some experience
Do you want to have a freedom to practice aerosol skills on out door walls?
This advanced aerosol class includes daily can-control practices with advanced letter theory, symbol and character designs, color theory and compositions. History of aerosol culture, sketch battles, and black book critiques will also be introduced. If you are seriously interested in developing aerosol skills and share your aesthetic approaches with the peers,this is a class for you!
Textile Camp
June 15 - July 23, 2009
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 1 - 4pm
Qualification: Any youth whose age is between 8 - 21
Custom T-shirts, backpacks and painted sneakers!
You will learn the basics of custom design practicing screen print, acrylic paint and textile marker techniques. Sketching ideas, testing different textures and techniques, and create one-of-a-kind customized items.
The Studio Arts Program is a FREE program for youth 8-21 years old with a strong interest in visual arts. Students must attend program at least two days a week. Priority registration is given to youth who live or go to school in North Minneapolis.
Spring Session
(r)evolution:GREEN + STREET LIFE
March 16 – May 5, 2009
Monday & Tuesday 4–7PM
Qualification: Any youth whose age is between 8 - 21
Do you want to revolutionalize your home and neighborhoods with Green technology? Solar power, green roof recycling and much more!
This workshop includes field trips, guest artists and hands-on experimentation to introduce sustainable design fundamentals using principles of renewable energy, energy conservation, storm water management, and recycling.
Saturday Open Studio : January 10 - April 25 2009
Days & Time: Saturday 1 - 3pm
Qualification: Any youth whose age is between 8 - 21
Introduction to art. This class is for beginners who wants to learn about joy of art. This class will teach a bit of everything Juxtaposition Arts offers.
The Studio Arts Program is a FREE program for youth 8-21 years old with a strong interest in visual arts. Students must attend program at least two days a week. Priority registration is given to youth who live or go to school in North Minneapolis.
Winter Break Special
Painting Fundamental : December 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2008
Time: 12 - 3 pm
Qualification: Any youth whose age is between 8 - 21
Color theory, brush techniques, textures, composition, etc... This workshop is to offer opportunities to develop fundamental techniques and skills for painting. If you have a passion for painting and want to improve your painting style, or just to want to have a focused time to paint, this is a mut take workshop for you. Please call 612-588-1148 to set up an appointment and register by December 22nd 2008.
Winter Session
Constructive Criticism : January 12 - Feburuary 25 2009
Days & Time: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 4 - 7pm
Qualification: Students who participated in Painting Fundamental or youth who demonstrates strong portfolio.
Advanced Painting class with mixed media. This class will explore individual expression and communication of societal issues of your choice in multi media painting. The course will be limited to students who completed fundamental painting class or students who demontrates strong portfolio. Please call 612-588-1148 to set up an appointment and register by December 22nd 2008.
Saturday Open Studio : January 10 - Feburuary 22 2009
Days & Time: Saturday 1 - 3pm
Qualification: Any youth whose age is between 8 - 21
Introduction to art. This class is for beginners who wants to learn about joy of art. This class will teach a bit of everything Juxtaposition Arts offers.
The Studio Arts Program is a FREE program for youth 8-21 years old with a strong interest in visual arts. Students must attend program at least two days a week. Priority registration is given to youth who live or go to school in North Minneapolis.
2008 Program
Summer Program I Community Mural : June 17th- July 31st Textile Camp : June 17th - July 31st Summer Program II Super Person You : August 4th - 14th Free Wall Fundamental: August 4th - 15th All interested students must attend an entrance interview with the lead program instructor. Call 612-588-1148 to schedule your 1/2 hour appointment on one of the following days. Registration Dates for Summer I: Registration Dates for Summer II: The Studio Arts Program is a FREE program for youth 8-21 years old with a strong interest in visual arts. Students must attend program at least two days a week. Priority registration is given to youth who live or go to school in North Minneapolis. |
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Studio Arts Program: Afterschool Youth Workshop Spring 2008 Sculpture - Sculpture: March 10th - May 7th Kids Green Revolution: March 10th - May 7th Remix Your Kicks: March 31st - April 4th
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Special Winter Break Workshop
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: A Social Comentary from Today's Youth
December 19th, 2007 - January 4th, 2008
Drawing 101 Come and learn drawing fundamentals!! |
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Youth program 2007
Rep Your Hood! Your Community! Your Street! Your Self!
Juxta Summer 2007 is FREE program for youth with a strong interest in visual arts. Priority registration is given to youth who live or go to school in North Minneapolis.
Youth Camp Summer 2006
Rep Your Hood! Your Community! Your Street! Your Self!
Juxta Summer 2006 is FREE program for youth with a strong interest in visual arts. Priority registration is given to youth who live or go to school in North Minneapolis.
Aerosol Session 1 : Introductory: (Introduction Program for youth between 12 up to 16 years old)
Pick up your cans and paint rollers!
Learn the process of mural making from brainstorming ideas to painting a large scale outdoor mural. The Workshop will focus on
cultivating individual skills such as concept developments, enlarging the concept drawings, spray can & paint roller techniques as well as
nurturing a team dynamic necessary to successful mural projects.
LEAD ARTIST: Rogger
REGISTRATION: Required
DAYS & TIMES: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays (10 am - 12 pm)
DATES: June 19th - July 26th
LOCATION: Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis and community location TBD.
Call 612.588.1148 to set up an appointment for registration!
Aerosol Session 1: Advanced:(Advanced Program for youth between 16 up to 21 years old. MUST have experience working with aerosol)
Do you have some creative skill, can control and a love to work with aerosol? Want to advance your skill? Youth will work with local
artist Chen and other skilled aerosol artists to make a large scale community mural. This workshop will challenge and develop youths skills in concept development, aerosol techniques and style.
LEAD ARTIST: Chen with visiting artists Cero and Eros
REGISTRATION: Required
DAYS & TIMES: Tuesdays & Wednesdays (12 - 3 pm)
DATES: June 20th - July 26th
Call 612.588.1148 to set up an appointment for registration!
SPECIAL PUBLIC ART WORKSHOP in collaboration with B-Girl Be (Ages 13 up to 21)
Exceptional opportunity to work with 2006 B-Girl Be featured artist Faith47 from Cape Town, South Africa! Youth will create light post street banners to be exhibited on West Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis.
LEAD ARTIST: Faith47
REGISTRATION: Required
DAYS & TIMES: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (4 - 7 pm)
DATES: June 20th - 22rd
LOCATION: Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis and community location TBD.
Call 612.588.1148 to set up an appointment for registration!
Open Studio Drop in Program (youth between 8 up to 21 years old)
Drop into Juxta's studio!
This program's focus is sandstone sculpture, however interested youth are welcome to do projects of their choice during Open Studio. If you
are interested in getting an introduction to Juxta's programs, stop by and check out Open Studio.
LEAD ARTIST: Ernest Bryant III
REGISTRATION: Not Required
DAYS & TIMES: Thursdays, & Fridays (4 - 7 pm) Saturday (1 - 3 pm)
DATES: June 21st - August 11th
LOCATION: Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis
Mosaic Tile Mural (youth between 13 up to 21 years old)
This workshop will focus on the art of mosaic tile mural creation. Youth will work with a professional mosaic company to install a large scale mosaic tile mural on a 20 feet long steel wall sculpture. Students will learn how to cut or break the tiles, adhere them to the surface and finally grout mosaic tiles.The mosaic mural sculpture is one element in a public sculpture garden that will be completed this summer.
LEAD ARTIST: Mercedes Austin
REGISTRATION: Required
DAYS & TIMES:Thursdays & Fridays (10 am - 12 pm)
DATES: June 22nd - August 10th
LOCATION: Mercury Mosaic, Inc., 125 West Broadway Ave, Minneapolis
Call 612.588.1148 to set up an appointment for registration!
Aerosol Session 2: Introductory + Advanced Community Mural :(Participants of Session 1 Introductory and Advanced Aerosol Community Mural Workshop ONLY!)
Introductory and advanced students from Session 1 workshops will join together to create a blockbuster mural.
LEAD ARTIST: Rogger & Chen
REGISTRATION: Required
DAYS & TIMES:Tuesdays & Wednesdays (10 am - 1 pm)
DATES: August 2nd - August 23rd
LOCATION: Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis and community location TBD.
Call 612.588.1148 to set up an appointment for registration!
End of Summer Public Art Celebration:
Summer Camp participants, their families and the community are invited to celebrate the amazing work accomplished this summer.
TIMES: TBD
DATES: August 27th
Spring 2006 Studio Art Workshop
Juxta Studio Art Workshop is FREE program for youth with a strong interest in visual arts. Priority registration is given to youth who live or go to school in North Minneapolis. Interested youth and/or parents should call Juxtaposition Arts at 612.588.1148 to schedule an enrollment interview.
Remix: 2006 Street Life Workshop
Rep Your Hood! Your Community! Your Street! Yourself!
Free for youth ages 13 - 21 with a strong interest in visual arts, architectural design and grassroots community transformation
To Register, Click here to downroad registration form or visit Juxtaposition Arts Studio.

DATE: Feb 7th to May 13th
DAYS: Tuesdays & Wednesdays
TIME: 5 pm - 8 pm
LOCATION: Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis
OPEN STUDIO: (Open to Ages 8 - 21)
Work alongside other youth artists, Create artworks independently, Add to your portfolio
self motivated, serious and focused artists only! Professional / student instructors on site.
Students can drop in anytime during the session no preregistration required
DATE: Feb 9th to May 6th
DAYS & TIME: Thursdays & Fridays 4:30-7:30 pm & Saturdays 1-3 pm
LOCATION: Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis
Remix: 2006 Street Life Workshop and Open Studio are funded by Minnesota Campus Compact through funding from Learn and Serve America, Minneapolis Empowerment Zone, the McKnight Foundation and Target with support from the Target Foundation
Fall 2005 Studio Art Workshop
Juxta Studio Art Workshop is FREE program for youth with a strong interest in visual arts. Priority registration is given to youth who live or go to school in North Minneapolis. Interested youth and/or parents should call Juxtaposition Arts at 612.588.1148 to schedule an enrollment interview.
Pre-Registration Interview: October 29th. 12 - 3 pm
Studio Arts: (Advanced Program for youth between 13 up to 20 years old)
Drawing, Painting, Visiting Artists, Critique, Exhibition, Art Her and History! Emphasis on Arican American Artists

DATE: November 1st. - December 13th, 2005 (5 weeks)
DAYS: Monday and Tuesday
TIMES: 4 - 6 pm
LOCATION: Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis
Super Person You: (Introductory Program for youth between 8 up to 16 years old)
Animate your world! Character Design & Figure Drwaings, Visiting Artist Critiques & Open House
DATE: November 4th. - December 12th, 2005 (5 weeks)
DAYS & Times: Friday 4 - 6 pm & Saturday 10 am - 12 pm
LOCATION: Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis
Summer 2005
Rep Your Hood! Your Community! Your Street! Your Self!
Juxta Summer 2005 is FREE program for youth with a strong interest in visual arts. Priority registration is given to youth who live or go to school in North Minneapolis.
Remix: Public Art Program :(Advanced Program for youth between 13 up to 20 years old)
Use art, design and architecture to create public art on West Broadway Avenue that reflects your ideas about identity, place and community ownership.
DATE: June 14- August 4, 2005 (7 weeks)
DAYS: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
TIMES: 12:30-3:30 pm
LOCATION: Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis and community location TBD.
Session 1: Pre-mural Workout :(Introduction Program for youth between 8 up to 13 years old)
Learn the process of mural making from brainstorming ideas to painting a mural. Workshop will focus on developing individual mural making skills such as image enlarging as well as nurturing a team dynamic necessary to successful community mural projects.
DATE: June 14-June 30, 2005 (3 weeks)
DAYS: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
TIMES: 9:00am-12:00pm
LOCATION: Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis
Session 2: Community Mural Program (Introduction Program for youth between 8 up to 13 years old)
Apply the skills learned in Session 1: Pre-mural Workout to design and paint a large-scale mural in partnership with other youth artists, professional muralists and community members.
DATE: July 12-August 4, 2005 (4 weeks)
DAYS: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
TIMES: 9:00am-12:00pm
LOCATION: Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis and community location TBD
Jan 27 – Feb 28 Chiron Downtown Middle School
Introduction To Urban Typography and Techniques
Visual Arts Program for Winter Session. Open to CDMS students grades 6-8
March 3rd Patrick Henry High School
Issues Day Workshop Presentation
Juxtaposition Arts will be presenting on Issues Day! Click the link above for more information.
March 31-April 4 Oak Park Neighborhood Center: Gymnasium mural
For the week of spring break, fifteen young people from the neighborhood will work alongside Roger, to create a mural on the currently bare gymnasium walls. Funded by neighborhood and anti-tobacco monies.
April 8-24 Henry High School: After school mural project
Fifteen students will create a multi-cultural themed mural that reflects their interpretation of their school. Roger will lead the project.
April 5 Macalester Cultural Diversity Student Group: Murals tour
Roger and DeAnna will guide a group of Macalester students and faculty on a bus tour of Juxta’s most dynamic murals.