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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…
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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…
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Opening Reception: The Holy T
Friday, Nov 14th 6:30-8:30PM
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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…
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The Holy T
The Holy T is an exhibition about transgenderism through the lens of painting and tapestry, featuring artists Gericault De La Rose and Angel Anjos. De La Rose and Anjos’ artwork depicts the presence, growth, and empowerment of trans bodies, trans identity, and trans people. On view Nov 10 – Jan 23 Opening Reception Nov 14…
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Couture Crafting
Dec 6, 2025 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
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Name our Bearded Dragon Contest!
Sept 6-Oct 4, 2025 · 10am-4pm · FREE · ALL AGES
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Celebrate Creek to Bay Day 2025 with us!
Sept 20, 2025 · 10am-12pm · FREE · ALL AGES
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Costume Designer’s Boot Camp
Do you love the spooky, fun, and magical spirit of Halloween? Have you ever wanted to bring a character to life, just like the amazing costume designers for your favorite movies and shows? Get ready to create your own incredible costume and be the star of the show! Join us for a spooky and spectacular…
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Made in the East Bay: Fueling the next generation of artists, makers, and scientists
Rediscover the Junior Center at Made in the East Bay, an evening celebrating creativity and curiosity. This one-night fundraiser supports the Junior Center for Art and Science mission to provide a place of belonging—where creativity flourishes and every young person has the opportunity to explore, create, and experiment. Saturday, October 4, 2025, 6-9 pm at…
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Animated Frights & Delights: Halloween GIFs
Oct 11, 2025 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
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Sip & Draw: Pastel Pals
Sept 13, 2025 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
Junior Center of Art and Sciencecoming soon... East Bay Creative Lab