Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 11:36AM We are now accepting applications for the YSA Summer Program. Please download the application by visiting http://www.youthspiritartworks.org/storage/YSA%20Application%20200910.doc
Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 06:00PM The work of Youth Spirit Artworks would not have been possible the last 18 months without the support of the many individuals, organizations and funders.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 10:48AM Youth Spirit is delighted to be participating in an art exhibit at the Oakland Airport between February 14th and April 3, 2009. Twelve youth tables and chairs will be featured in the show, including work by artists Ryan McAllister, Shanice Kiel, Precious Gordon, Josh Katz, Candace Waltz, and Deja Tolerson. YSA furniture will be located in the walkway between Terminals 1 & 2. The exhibit honors well-known Oakland arts non-profit, Oaklandish, which awarded Youth Spirit with a 2008 Innovators Award as one of the most exciting new East Bay arts organizations last year. We are grateful to Oaklandish and to Carin Adams, Curator for their wonderful support for our art making.
Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11:31AM Monday December 15th Youth Spirit opens our new YOUTH ART STUDIO and RETAIL VENUE at: 1769 Alcatraz Avenue. The YSA Studio will be open Monday through Friday 3pm to 6pm and by appointment for purchasing work by calling: 510-282-0396.
Friday January 23rd from 4pm to 7:30pm Youth Spirit Artworks will hold the Grand Opening celebration for our new Art Studio located at 1769 Alcatraz Avenue in S. Berkeley near the corner of Adeline Street. Join us as we commemorate this exciting and joyful occasion. Food and beverages will be on hand. A youth-led program will be held from 5pm to 5:30pm. There will also be the opportunity to paint tiles on the topic of health that will be mounted on traffic turn-a-rounds in S. Berkeley next Spring!!!
Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11:29AM Youth Spirit Artworks was a participant in the annual KPFA Holiday Crafts Fair December 13 and 14th from 10am to 6pm at Concourse Exhibition Center, 8th and Brannon Street in San Francisco.
Seven YSA artists helped in selling youth art chairs at the event. YSA youth artists gained valuable experience marketing their work. As usual, youth artists will receive 50% of the proceeds of everything YSA sold at the Crafts Fair.
For information on how to buy YSA chairs call: 510-282-0396.