Youth Art Exchange

I'm awe struck, speechless, just experience this for yourself. Spring of 2021 photography class. ARTIST FEATURED IN POST: Anthony G, Fiona M, Antonio V, Ivy Z, Nikki R, Emmy B, Qianlin F. I implore all of you to check out their stories and the entire 2021 spring photography class. https://youthartexchangegallery.org/YAX-Photography-Filmmak

Don't you just get this awesome feeling when you see people thrive? That's how I feel watching the spring 2021 industrial design class. From left to right we have Lilly L, Sofia F, Celeste D, and Ming Yin L. Make sure to see the entire spring 2021 ID class here! https://youthartexchangegallery.org/YAX-Industrial-Design

Looking at these illustrations gives me hope for the next generation of artists. Go and get inspired by the works of Sophia C, Carmen N, Yixi O, Jodi J, and the rest of the spring of 2021 illustration class at https://youthartexchangegallery.org/YAX-Illustration-Figure

The talent of these young artist is astounding! From left to right we have: Abigail G, Jessica L, Dalya D, Monique S, and Jiayi T. Unfortunately we couldn't fit everyone on here so I highly recommend checking them all out here. https://youthartexchangegallery.org/YAX-Fashion-Design

I'm still amazed at the progress of these young artist! It took four semesters to design, prototype, and construct YAX's very own modular, adaptable street furniture! You can learn more about the YAX architecture teams journey at https://youthartexchangegallery.org/YAX-Architecture-Firm

Take a look at our spring 2021 2D media class! From left to right we have Malia G. Katrina C. And Amber L! Go check out these amazing student's artist statements and the rest of the 2D media spring class of 2021 at https://youthartexchangegallery.org/YAX-2D-Media

Deadline extended for Valentine's Day Print & Sip! - https://mailchi.mp/youthartexchange/feb-9-2021

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with a virtual Print and Sip workshop with an included block printing kit, hosted by Youth Art Exchange printmaker Alyssa Aviles and Bar Part Time. Get your tickets now! WHEN TO GET YOUR TICKETS: -- Getting your [x] kits shipped? Get your tickets by 9am on Tuesday, February 9th to ensure you receive your [x] kit by the 13th! ... -- Picking up your [x] kits at [x]space? We have 1 pickup time at [x]space arts hub (5137 Mission Street) Thursday, February 11th from 1-6pm. For local pickup, get your tickets by Wednesday, February 10th at 5pm. When: Saturday, February 13, 5-6:30pm Where: Via Zoom What's included: [x] Blockprinting kit*, Artmaking Instruction, Curated Natural Wine Delivery Service within SF (optional) Price: $50 per person for admission into Print & Sip workshop and print kit led by Alyssa Aviles. 2 for $90 $50 for wine (optional) - includes 2 curated bottles of natural wines with wine information card and free delivery service ($70 value) in San Francisco and select Bay Area cities. Celebrate Valentine's Day with a virtual print and sip workshop, hosted by Youth Art Exchange printmaker Alyssa Aviles and Bar Part Time. Create your own block print to make prints and cards with your very own design! Alyssa Aviles is a YAX faculty artist, San Francisco native and founder of Suavecita Press -- a women's printmaking collective based in San Francisco, CA where women are invited to learn and collaborate as printmakers. Learn more at www.suavecitapress.com Bar Part Time is a natural wine delivery service based in San Francisco which aims to focus on natural wines with an approachable wine concept. Learn more at www.barparttime.com and follow them on Instagram at @barparttime TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yax-valentines-day-print-sip-w

Valentine's Day Print & Sip this Saturday - https://mailchi.mp/youthartexchange/feb-8-2021

Pick up free supplies to make a miniature altar to celebrate Día de los Muertos! Supply pick up is next Monday, November 2nd at 4pm at Hummingbird Farm (Crocker Amazon Park, 1669 Geneva Ave). You will receive a link to a video by artist Amy Díaz-Infante, who will show you how to make miniature altars/ofrendas and paper flowers. Supplies are free and first come first serve, so come by! Supported by California Arts Council Also on November 2nd, check out ReclaMisión 2020: Frente De Los Muertos around the city! Loco Bloco Jamestown Community Center

Free all ages Halloween mask making workshop with Haya Tawatao this Thursday October 22, 5:30-7pm. Sign up now! Want to create your own fanciful face covering or mysterious disguise this October? Come join us for our online mask making workshop using everyday, upcycled materials like cereal boxes, paper bags, gift wrap and newsprint. We will use collaging and paper-folding techniques to construct 3-D features as well as demonstrate ways to create different textures by re...shaping paper into fur and feathers. The project is also open to your own imagination! We encourage you to bring your unique artistic flair to the table. So what will your transformation look like? There are still spots in this workshop, sign up now! Participants will receive a Zoom link for the workshop after signing up. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/121436863929 #upcycle #halloween #mask #workshop #youthartexchange

Thank you for making ArtMart a huge success! - https://mailchi.mp/youthartexchange/oct-15-2020

UPDATE: Audrey has been found! - https://mailchi.mp/youthartexchange/audrey-update

ArtMart Auction: Last Call for Bids! - https://mailchi.mp/youthartexchange/oct-11-2020

ArtMart Auction Site is LIVE! - https://mailchi.mp/youthartexchange/oct-8-2020

YAX October News: One week till ArtMart! - https://mailchi.mp/youthartexchange/oct-2020-news

YAX Weekly: Fall 2020 Begins! - https://mailchi.mp/youthartexchange/sept-25-2020

YAX Weekly: Celebrating Black Artists Series continues! - https://mailchi.mp/youthartexchange/sept-18-2020

Free all ages Halloween mask making workshop with Haya Tawatao on Thursday October 22, 5:30-7pm. Sign up now! Want to create your own fanciful face covering or mysterious disguise this October? Come join us for our online mask making workshop using everyday, upcycled materials like cereal boxes, paper bags, gift wrap and newsprint. We will use collaging and paper-folding techniques to construct 3-D features as well as demonstrate ways to create different textures by resha...ping paper into fur and feathers. The project is also open to your own imagination! We encourage you to bring your unique artistic flair to the table. So what will your transformation look like? There are 25 spots in this workshop, sign up now! Participants will receive a Zoom link for the workshop after signing up. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-mask-making-workshop #upcycle #halloween #mask #workshop #youthartexchange

Join Youth Art Exchange for ArtMart, our annual art auction + fundraising event in 3 weeks! We need your help to keep our programs free - get your ticket now! On Thursday, October 8th, 2020 from 6PM to 8PM, join us online for an evening of art, community, and fun as we celebrate 20 years of YAX! We'll be featuring artwork and performances by our youth artists and hosting a live block printing workshop taught by YAX faculty. There might be a few surprises, too - don't miss out... on the fun! Get your tickets at bit.ly/artmart2020. We are currently seeking auction items, so if you have art pieces to donate or connections to local businesses, please reach out to Joann at [email protected]. Youth artwork: Protect Mother Earth by Audrey Mai (left), Self Portrait by Vernard Ramirez (middle), Frames by Valentin Nguyen #yaxartmart

This is our first week of our fall after school arts classes which are meeting online! On Monday, our Fashion Design, Photography/Film, and Music Production classes met for the first time and on Tuesday our Industrial and Product Design, 2D Media (Printmaking, Drawing, Painting), and Advanced Architecture Firm class met. We are so excited to welcome returning and new students, pictured in this screenshot from our Orientation last week! Students will pick up supplies for their classes at [x]space arts hub next week.