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Come See us on Saturdays!
Next time you’re walking around Lake Merritt, stop by and say hi to us! We are now open on Saturdays from 10am – 3pm Drop-in activities available! From water colors, to animal encounters, there is always a surprise waiting for you at the Junior Center! Saturdays at the LAB Be sure to check out the…
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YOU’RE INVITED From Ashes to Art: Reopening Fundraiser
Saturday, Sept. 28 6pm at The Junior Center 558 Bellevue Ave The Junior Center has finally reopened after three years of extensive repairs from two fires. Join us on Saturday, September 28th at 6pm to celebrate our legacy and support our future programming. From Ashes to Art features a curated selection of art from local contemporary artists, all graciously donated and priced under…
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LOVELAB: Celebrating our Creative Educators Art Exhibition
The Junior Center of Art and Science is celebrating our teaching artists both past and present… The Junior Center of Art and Science (JCAS) is pleased to invite you to LOVELAB, a celebration of our teaching artists both past and present for their immense contribution to our organization, student body, families, and the broader community.…
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Drawing: Make, Create, and Repeat
Saturdays at the Lab continue with DRAWING: Make, Create, and Repeat Saturday 8/17 • 10am-12pm • Ages 12-17 • $10-25 sliding scale Drawing: Make, Create, and Repeat is a drawing class focused around the idea of repetition. The class uses repetition as a tool to learn drawing as well as a method of expression art-making.…
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Intro to Procreate
Saturday classes are back at JCAS! Join us July 13th from 10am-12pm for Intro to Procreate Using iPads and physical art supplies, students will create their own short animated stories! Students will create physical characters using clay, paper, pencils and paints and then upload images of their creations to iPads. Once uploaded into Procreate, students…
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WE’RE BACK!
Welcome back! We’re thrilled to be in our space again after completing the first week of camp. Seeing Bill, our legacy instructor, back in action guiding carpentry students and watching our young artists take flight has been emotional for all of us. The building is radiant with light, creativity, and the spirit of summer fun.…
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DRAG STORY TIME + CRAFTING
Happy Pride! Come celebrate with the Junior Center of Art and Science! Junior Center Teaching Artist Marco Garcia AKA Kico Le Strange, and friend Cy Berspace, will be reading 3 LGBTQIIA+ children books, one of which will be Julian The Mermaid. After story time, Kico will guide the young creatives through an oceanic craftmaking excursion; making…
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RISING FROM THE ASHES: THE ROUGH EDGES LIVE FOR JCAS
RISING FROM THE ASHES:THE ROUGH EDGES LIVE FOR JCAS Join us for Rising From The Ashes; a benefit concert for the Junior Center of Art and Science (JCAS) Building Repair Fund. As many know, our treasured home on Lake Merritt has suffered damage from two fires. Your attendance and contributions will directly support the final…
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Save the Date! Rising from the Ashes: Rough Edges Live for JCAS
Mark your calendars for December 16th! We are throwing a Benefit Concert w/ the Rough Edges at the Berkeley Art House. More info and tickets coming soon!
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Cybele Gerachis taking over as Interim Executive Director
The Junior Center’s Board of Directors is thrilled and delighted to announce that Cybele Gerachis, who has served as Program Director since 2017, is stepping into the role of Interim Executive Director.
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Sip & Make Rescheduled! Buy Tickets Today!
We will be gathering at 1528 Webster, a gorgeous co-working space in Oakland. While the event will take place outside on the veranda, we still strong encourage attendees to be vaccinated. Price of admission is on a sliding scale from $45 – $75 Price includes all materials and supplies, along with one glass of wine.…
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Old Oakland Celebrates Youth + Creativity
On Saturday, April 16th we participated in the Old Oakland Celebrates Youth + Creativity Block Party presented by Civic Design Studio, E14 Gallery, and Good Good Eatz! We made tote bags and buttons with the community and promoted our upcoming summer camps. We also joined OUSD High Schools in the OUSD Student Art Showcase and…
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