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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…
Feathered Field Sketch
Saturday, April 11th from 10:30 AM – 12 PM Get to know your wild neighbors — the winged ones! In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the fascinating birds of Lake Merritt and Oakland, from elegant egrets to bold black cormorants and busy little songbirds. A local naturalist will introduce us to who’s who in our…
Clothing Swap & Block Printing
Saturday, March 14th from 1-4pm Teens & Adult clothing only please Join us for a creative, community-centered clothing swap and upcycling workshop. Bring gently used clothing to trade, then transform your “new” finds into one-of-a-kind pieces at our block printing station. Why We Swap The fashion industry is responsible for roughly 8–10% of global carbon…
Scrappy Birds Collage
Saturday, March 14th from 10am-12pm OPEN Studio: Scrappy Birds and Recycled Collage Creatures! Ideal for ages 6+ Come visit us for our monthly open studio! Turn cardboard, paper scraps, and recycled treasures into bold, beautiful birds. In this imaginative mixed-media class, young artists will design and build their own one-of-a-kind birds using recycled materials. We’ll…
Opening Reception – What We Sow
Friday, Feb 13th from 6:30-8:30pm Opening reception of What We Sow—in collaboration with Lake Merritt’s very own Trash Falcons! One person’s trash isn’t just treasure—it’s a masterpiece. What We Sow invites viewers into a reimagined landscape composed of the forgotten remnants of Adams Point, Lakeside Park, and Lake Merritt. Through a lens of radical optimism, the Trash Falcons transform…
What We Sow—A Trash Falcon Exhibition
One person’s trash isn’t just treasure—it’s a masterpiece. What We Sow invites viewers into a reimagined landscape composed of the forgotten remnants of Adams Point, Lakeside Park, and Lake Merritt. Through a lens of radical optimism, the Trash Falcons transform the discarded debris of urban life into works that are at once whimsical, provocative, and…
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…
Mark(her) – Artist Talk with Gericault De La Rose
Friday, Jan 9th from 7-8pm In this artist talk, Gericault De la Rose delves into her ongoing CTRL + F series, a body of work that transforms the bureaucratic tools of identity into intimate, large-scale meditations on survival. Created during a moment when trans people in America cannot update the gender markers on their passports,…
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…