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Introducing…

SATURDAY SESSIONS

Saturday Sessions is a unique series of weekend art workshops that bridges the gap between professional artists and our local community. This dynamic program is designed to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and celebrate the transformative power of art in our lives.

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Upcoming Sessions:


CAMP JCAS 2023

THANKS TO ALL OUR CAMPERS & FAMILIES FOR A GREAT SUMMER!


THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT FOR CAMP JCAS 2023! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@jcas_oakland) and on Facebook to see highlights from camp. We can’t wait to see you next year!


Junior Center News

The Junior Center of Art and Science Slated to Return to Lake Merritt Home in Spring 2024!

Our beautiful home on the shores of Oakland’s Lake Merritt was damaged by two separate fires over the last year, causing us to relocate to a new temporary home. Our programs continue uninterrupted, and we have increased the number of public school classroom residencies and after school offerings over the last year. 

Building rehabilitation has been going well and we anticipate an even brighter future for our programs.  Currently we are operating out of our temporary headquarters located at 1224 Harrison St in Oakland’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. We look forward to continuing our 65 plus year commitment of providing quality arts and sciences engagements to deserving youth.

In community,

The Junior Center Team

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] and someone from our team will contact you soon!