COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Empowering GenerationS Through Art
artists bring their unique expertise to the table, offering personalized, hands-on learning experiences that cater to diverse groups from all backgrounds.
Artist teaching her collage technique to youth at Multnomah County’s Midland Library.
We believe in the transformative power of art to inspire and uplift communities, especially youth. We collaborate closely with talented teaching artists who specialize in sharing their creative processes and working with people of all ages.
Adding a Community Workshop to your mural project not only ensures the mural is representative of the community, it also gives students the opportunity to learn directly from professional artists; helping to inspire the next generation of street artists!
HIGHLIGHTED WORKSHOPS
ALBINA LIBRARY 2025
Artist Nicky Kriara led a workshop with students from Harriet Tubman Leadership Academy leading a hands-on workshop rooted in Albina’s rich jazz history. Students explored classic jazz albums and then created their own album cover designs. The result? A burst of creativity that will be used as inspiration for the new mural for Albina Library’s teen hangout space.
NORTHWEST LIBRARY 2025
Artist Kyler Martz collaborated with teens from Portland Public Schools' Metropolitan Learning Center to create three murals for the newly renovated Northwest Library. Kyler shared insights into his art career and encouraged students to envision what they’d like to see in the new Northwest Library’s new Teen Room.
HOLGATE LIBRARY 2024
A brainstorming session held with artist Jax Ko and the teens at Holgate Library. These ideas helped inspire a Secret Garden-themed mural that contained hidden surprises that the students helped to inspire.
MIDLAND LIBRARY 2024
A youth collage workshop hosted at Midland Library for their new rotating art gallery. Artist Nia Musiba shared her collage technique and helped young artists create their own designs.
LEWELLING ELEMENTARY 2023
Artist Emma Berger hosted a workshop with students from Lewelling Elementary in Milwaukie Oregon to help gather inspiration for the beautiful mural that now graces the front of the school.
BODECKER SOUND WALKS 2021
In partnership with PSAA, a group of students from the Bodecker Foundation created “Walls of Sound” Soundwalks, an immersive audio-visual experience designed by the youth creators, allowing listeners to experience the world through their unique perspective.