Community News
Wandering Stars — Young Artists Portrait Show
An exhibit of portraits created by young artists including students from Skyline International HS and Madison Park Academy HS.
CREATE & PROTEST
Saturday, April 25th 12:00 – 3:00 PM Join us for Create & Protest, a FREE hands-on workshop where art meets activism. This all-ages gathering is a chance to raise your voice, stand up for immigrant rights and free speech, and connect with others through the power of art. We’re protesting mass deportations and standing in…
STEAM FAIR – A Free Family Day
Saturday, April 18th 11 AM – 2 PM A Hands-On Family Celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math ????⚙️???? Join us for a day of curiosity, creativity, and discovery at the Junior Center of Art and Science / East Bay Creative Lab! This hands-on community event invites children ages 5–13 and their families to…
Karma Cinema at The New Parkway
We are very excited to be chosen as The New Parkway Theater’s Karma Cinema partner for the month of January! Every Wednesday in January, 20% of all movie ticket sales at the The New Parkway Theater (474 24th St, Oakland) will be donated to the Junior Center of Art and Science! Folks can chose the…
Why Creative Learning Works: A Parent’s Testimony from Junior Center
“My son connects with the classes and teaching artists at Junior Center in a way that he doesn’t connect with any other activity or teacher in his life.” – Leah, Dean’s mom. Maybe you can relate to Leah as a mom, or to her son Dean, and their not-so-positive experiences with traditional learning. Maybe you…
Winter Break Camp 2025
Looking for a fun and enriching way for your young creative to spend the day while you finish your holiday preparations? Join us on Monday and Tuesday, December 22 & 23 for our Winter Camp! Our 2 day camp is packed with hands-on activities that celebrate the season. Campers will explore printmaking, digital illustration, and…
OUSD Winter Artist Market 2025
Friday, December 5th 2025 11am – 2pm Oakland Unified School District Visual and Performing Arts and the Junior Center for Art and Science are proud to present the fourth annual OUSD Winter Artist Market! Featuring student work from Oakland’s Arts, Entertainment, and Design high school and middle school pathways. Youth will be selling their unique…
Name our Bearded Dragon Contest!
Sept 6-Oct 4, 2025 · 10am-4pm · FREE · ALL AGES
Celebrate Creek to Bay Day 2025 with us!
Sept 20, 2025 · 10am-12pm · FREE · ALL AGES
Collaboration with UC Berkeley Research Lab
We are so excited for another fantastic year of Summer Camp. This year we have been approached by the UC Berkeley Social Origins Lab to be a partner in their research. About the Social Origins Lab (SOL) The Social Origins Lab is a developmental psychology lab at UC Berkeley led by Professor Jan Engelmann. They…
Celebrate your birthday with us!
Book your next birthday party with Junior Center! Ideal for ages 5 – 12, our Teaching Artists lead each party through an age-appropriate project which will leave your child and their friends feeling inspired and confident in their creative abilities. Our 2 hour birthday party packages come complete with everything you need for your young…
OUSD Winter Artist Market
Friday, December 6th 202411am – 2pm at the Junior Center of Art and Science558 Bellevue Ave. Oakland, CA Oakland Unified School District and the Junior Center for Art and Science are thrilled to present the third annual OUSD Winter Artist Market! This one-day-only event will showcase the incredible talent of student artists from Oakland High,…