YOUTH ART CAMPS

HANDS-ON LEARNING WITH LOCAL ARTISTS

YOUTH CAMPS GIVE TEENS THE OPPOrtunity to learn more about street art and gain tips and tricks from established artists.

Through PSAA’s Youth Art Camps, participants refine their artistic skills and gain the confidence and inspiration to pursue their creative dreams. By connecting with local street artists, community members are encouraged to explore their own artistic potential and are often inspired to develop and sustain a lifelong passion for art.

These meaningful interactions help cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and leadership, empowering the next generation to actively contribute to Portland’s vibrant street art community.

HIGHLIGHTED YOUTH ART CAMPS

GRAFFLAB 2025

GraffLab was a one-day immersive street art workshop in August 2025 for co-ed high school-aged youth (13–17 years old). The workshop took place at the Electric Blocks (1615 SE 3rd Ave., Portland, Oregon) in Portland’s Central Eastside, utilizing both an indoor classroom space and an adjacent outdoor garage and parking lot area for artmaking. This workshop engaged 15 co-ed teens in hands-on activities that explored: Street and graffiti art history, spray painting technique, how to plan for and design a mural, and other mural-making tips and tricks!  LEARN MORE