{"id":7673,"date":"2025-04-26T11:58:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T19:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eastbaycreativelab.org\/staging-juniorce\/?p=7673"},"modified":"2025-06-18T14:34:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T22:34:16","slug":"create-protest-community-poster-making-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/?p=7673","title":{"rendered":"Create &amp; Protest: Community Poster-Making Event!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/eastbaycreativelab.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CREATE-PROTEST-1080-x-1080-px-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Saturday, April 26 12 - 3 PM\nJunior Center of Art and Science \n558 Bellevue Ave. Oakland, CA\" class=\"wp-image-7675 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CREATE-PROTEST-1080-x-1080-px-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CREATE-PROTEST-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CREATE-PROTEST-1080-x-1080-px-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CREATE-PROTEST-1080-x-1080-px-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CREATE-PROTEST-1080-x-1080-px.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Join us for <strong>Create &amp; Protest<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re protesting mass deportations and standing in solidarity with immigrant communities\u2014and we\u2019re doing it with bold visuals, loud messages, and collective energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfa8 <strong>What\u2019s Happening:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Live screen printing<\/strong> with a professional artist!<br>Bring your own T-shirts or tote bags, or make a poster\u2014we\u2019ll have paper and ink ready to go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DIY protest station<\/strong> with all the materials you need: poster board, cardboard, paint, markers, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community connection<\/strong>: Meet others, share your story, amplify your message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you come with a message in mind or just want to create in solidarity, everyone is welcome. <strong>Youth are especially welcome to join to create posters for May Day!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, April 26th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12pm &#8211; 3pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 558 Bellevue Ave. Oakland, CA (Lake Merritt)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Open to all ages \u2013 families, teens, and first-time protesters encouraged.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d8282ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-left uagb-block-c5c2fe97 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-middle uagb-block-85d70259 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-right uagb-block-14a79c45 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91b4061512b07e1da1d1b0309479dd43\" style=\"color:#00ccff\"><em>Meet the Artist<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/eastbaycreativelab.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YaelLevy-e1739225496858-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7364 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YaelLevy-e1739225496858-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YaelLevy-e1739225496858-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YaelLevy-e1739225496858-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YaelLevy-e1739225496858-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YaelLevy-e1739225496858.jpeg 1150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leahyaellevy.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.leahyaellevy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yael Levy<\/a> is a mixed media artist, storyteller, printmaker and art teacher based in Berkeley, CA. She believes the creative process to be its own reward and the act of making an incredible tool for healing and growing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d8282ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-left uagb-block-c5c2fe97 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-middle uagb-block-85d70259 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-right uagb-block-14a79c45 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13037cc1c23ed5b3a4060421084c816d\" style=\"color:#ff00ff\"><em>About Saturdays at the Lab<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturdays at the Lab is a unique series of weekend art workshops connecting professional artists with our local community. Designed to foster creativity and collaboration, these hands-on sessions welcome participants of all skill levels to explore new techniques, exchange ideas, and experience the transformative power of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eastbaycreativelab.org\/staging-juniorce\/?page_id=7298\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7298\">See our other Saturdays at the Lab workshops<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d8282ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-left uagb-block-c5c2fe97 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-middle uagb-block-85d70259 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-right uagb-block-14a79c45 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACCESSIBILITY &amp; INCLUSION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re committed to making all programs at the Junior Center of Art and Science accessible and inclusive. Our spaces are wheelchair-friendly, and we welcome learners of all abilities and learning styles. If you or your child need accommodations, please let us know\u2014we\u2019re happy to help! <a href=\"https:\/\/eastbaycreativelab.org\/staging-juniorce\/?page_id=7864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Accessibility at the Center\">Read our Accessibility Statement here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you have any accommodation needs or concerns, reach out directly at <a href=\"mailto:contact@eastbaycreativelab.org\">contact@eastbaycreativelab.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d8282ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-left uagb-block-c5c2fe97 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-middle uagb-block-85d70259 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-right uagb-block-14a79c45 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Junior Center of Art and Science (JCAS) is a 501c nonprofit dedicated to cultivating curiosity and creative exploration through the arts and sciences. By blending creativity with experiential learning, we inspire big ideas and illuminate the everyday connections between art and science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your participation in these events <strong><em>not only nurtures your own creative potential<\/em><\/strong> but also <strong><em>supports our mission to provide equitable access to art and science programs<\/em><\/strong> for youth and families across Oakland and the greater East Bay Area. <a href=\"https:\/\/eastbaycreativelab.org\/staging-juniorce\/?page_id=4918\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4918\">Learn more about us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bullet-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons buttons is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12a27398 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter bottom-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;color:#ff00ff;background-color:#ff00ff\">Book your RENTAL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons buttons is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12a27398 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-fill top-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;color:#ffbf00;background-color:#ffbf00\">Book your RENTAL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons buttons is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12a27398 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button top-button text is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe51D6_wZeWFb71QhmvKrl25SFQLKc6n3GHGQ6mBmp-E4ywGQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support our work<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d8282ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-left uagb-block-c5c2fe97 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-middle uagb-block-85d70259 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-right uagb-block-14a79c45 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>Missed out on this workshop? 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