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URBAN POP: Art Inspired by the Streets
Opening Reception : Friday, February 10, 2012
6pm-8pm
1401 W 18th Street

Their work includes wheat pasting as well as art on canvas, with political and pop culture undertones. Opening reception on Friday, February 10th 6-8pm, show runs through March 2nd.

Taught by local artist, Kevin Jones: Kevin Jones is a freelance graphic designer, art director and type nerd here in Chicago, and has worked on major ad campaigns for ad agencies, record labels and publishers. His work has been featured in the Print Regional Design Annual, Graphics Poster Annual, among others.

In this workshop, you'll explore the anatomy of the letterform. Through discussion and interactive exercises, you'll learn how to classify typefaces, how use them effectively and learn the fundamentals of working with type in the context of graphic design.

The next Media Monday will follow the Typography workshop and be Graphic Design 101. Learn all the goods for free!

Our computer lab is also open and free to the public, Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm. Visit us at 1401 W 18th Street.

The mural program, "Community Portrait: Establishing mural art in the Back of the Yards neighborhood", is an endeavor that aims to respond to the limited resources and opportunities for youth in the Back of the Yards community. The program introduces the history and practice of mural art to teens in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The goal of this mural program is to provide an opportunity for youth to compose a visual narrative of their community as they see it. SPRING Program runs Mar 6 - May 18, 2012| Tue-Thu 4pm-7pm at Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4541 S Wood. Register at www.afterschoolmatters.org or call 312-455-9652 ext 200.

Pilsen Mapping combines urban planning, grass roots mapping, and new media to create a diverse art making program for teens. The goal of the program is to have teens learn the history and growth of Pilsen to create several visionary maps about the neighborhood using graphic design, video, blogging, photography, and other new media. Teaching artists will provide workshops about urban planning and development, resources for teens (such as guest lecturers and field trips) to discover the story of Pilsen, and workshops about using new media (graphic design, digital photography, video) to help guide teens through the process of creation. The fall program will focus on data collecting and research, and spring will focus on the teens thinking and creating innovative ways to share their data with the public. The final products will be presented to the community in a closing event. SPRING Program runs Feb 6 - Apr 19, 2012 | Tue-Thu 4pm-7pm at Yollocalli Arts Reach, 1401 W 18th Street. Register at www.afterschoolmatters.org or call 312-455-9652 ext 200.

Public Spaces: Community learning through Silk Screen Printing offers youth the opportunity to produce inspirational posters for the Pilsen and nearby Chicago communities. Youth will create posters that explore positive statements and universal quotes. Youth will learn the art of silkscreen posters in the tradition and spirit of Jenny Holzer, Jose Guadalupe Posada, Robert Arneson, and 1960's counter-cultural rock posters. Youth will produce posters that highlight positive reinforcement targeting Pilsen and near by Chicago communities.SPRING Program runs Feb 6 - Apr 19, 2012 | Tue-Thu 4pm-7pm at Yollocalli Arts Reach, 1401 W 18th Street. Register at www.afterschoolmatters.org or call 312-455-9652 ext 200.

we be tumblin!

Thank you to all those who helped us reach 1000 fans on facebook! We are now over our 1000 mark and have decided to embark into the world of blogging. We chose Tumblr, so all you tumbling people, please make sure to follow us. And if you are not on Tumblr, well you can still follow our rss feed.

Yollocalli Stories

We are looking for some great stories from Yollocalli Alumni. Did you once take classes here? Do you know others that did? Please stay in touch with us, and send us an email telling us how Yollocalli impacted your life. We want to know where you are now. Email: yollocalli@ nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org

Yollocalli is looking for volunteers to help out with classes, organizing our library, promotion, updating web page and myspace profile, and anything else you think your talent can add to Yollocalli. Both High School, College and out of school students are welcome. Get service learning hours, college credit or just volunteer to be a part of the family! Email or call us, 312-455-9652 ext 204 to volunteer.

Are you a former student of Yollocalli? Join our Alumni group! As an alumni member you will be able to have access to our resources, volunteer for events, and curate an exhibition in our gallery space. Call 312-455-9652 ext 204 or email us to join our Alumni group.

If you would like to donate any art supplies, art related books or videos, used cameras or video equipment, or anything you think we can use, please call 312-455-9652 ext.204 or email us. We are particularly looking for a Type Cabinet for our letterpress type we desperately need to store.



Stay connected! URBAN POP: Art Inspired by the Streets Opening Reception : Friday, February 10, 2012 6pm-8pm 1401 W 18th Street Featuring NACO & ROHO & CHema Skandal. Their work includes wheat pasting as well as art on canvas, with political and pop culture undertones. Opening reception on Friday, February 10th 6-8pm, show runs through March 2nd. Back to top Media Express - Typography! Monday, February 13, 2012 330pm-730pm @1401 W 18th Street Taught by local artist, Kevin Jones: Kevin Jones is a freelance graphic designer, art director and type nerd here in Chicago, and has worked on major ad campaigns for ad agencies, record labels and publishers. His work has been featured in the Print Regional Design Annual, Graphics Poster Annual, among others. In this workshop, you'll explore the anatomy of the letterform. Through discussion and interactive exercises, you'll learn how to classify typefaces, how use them effectively and learn the fundamentals of working with type in the context of graphic design. The next Media Monday will follow the Typography workshop and be Graphic Design 101. Learn all the goods for free! Call 312-455-9652 ext 204, or sign up at http://tinyurl.com/mediaexpress. Our computer lab is also open and free to the public, Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm. Visit us at 1401 W 18th Street. Current Programs (Call 312-455-9655 for more information) Community Portrait – Mural Class \| fall 2011/spring 2012 The mural program, "Community Portrait: Establishing mural art in the Back of the Yards neighborhood", is an endeavor that aims to respond to the limited resources and opportunities for youth in the Back of the Yards community. The program introduces the history and practice of mural art to teens in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The goal of this mural program is to provide an opportunity for youth to compose a visual narrative of their community as they see it. SPRING Program runs Mar 6 - May 18, 2012\| Tue-Thu 4pm-7pm at Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4541 S Wood. Register at www.afterschoolmatters.org or call 312-455-9652 ext 200. Pilsen Mapping - Digital Photo, Video and Website Design \| fall 2011/spring 2012 Pilsen Mapping combines urban planning, grass roots mapping, and new media to create a diverse art making program for teens. The goal of the program is to have teens learn the history and growth of Pilsen to create several visionary maps about the neighborhood using graphic design, video, blogging, photography, and other new media. Teaching artists will provide workshops about urban planning and development, resources for teens (such as guest lecturers and field trips) to discover the story of Pilsen, and workshops about using new media (graphic design, digital photography, video) to help guide teens through the process of creation. The fall program will focus on data collecting and research, and spring will focus on the teens thinking and creating innovative ways to share their data with the public. The final products will be presented to the community in a closing event. SPRING Program runs Feb 6 - Apr 19, 2012 \| Tue-Thu 4pm-7pm at Yollocalli Arts Reach, 1401 W 18th Street. Register at www.afterschoolmatters.org or call 312-455-9652 ext 200. Public Spaces - Silk Screen Printing \| fall 2011/spring 2012 Public Spaces: Community learning through Silk Screen Printing offers youth the opportunity to produce inspirational posters for the Pilsen and nearby Chicago communities. Youth will create posters that explore positive statements and universal quotes. Youth will learn the art of silkscreen posters in the tradition and spirit of Jenny Holzer, Jose Guadalupe Posada, Robert Arneson, and 1960's counter-cultural rock posters. Youth will produce posters that highlight positive reinforcement targeting Pilsen and near by Chicago communities.SPRING Program runs Feb 6 - Apr 19, 2012 \| Tue-Thu 4pm-7pm at Yollocalli Arts Reach, 1401 W 18th Street. Register at www.afterschoolmatters.org or call 312-455-9652 ext 200. we be tumblin! Thank you to all those who helped us reach 1000 fans on facebook! We are now over our 1000 mark and have decided to embark into the world of blogging. We chose Tumblr, so all you tumbling people, please make sure to follow us. And if you are not on Tumblr, well you can still follow our rss feed. http://yollocalli.tumblr.com/ Yollocalli Stories We are looking for some great stories from Yollocalli Alumni. Did you once take classes here? Do you know others that did? Please stay in touch with us, and send us an email telling us how Yollocalli impacted your life. We want to know where you are now. Email: yollocalli@ nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org Yollocalli is looking for volunteers to help out with classes, organizing our library, promotion, updating web page and myspace profile, and anything else you think your talent can add to Yollocalli. Both High School, College and out of school students are welcome. Get service learning hours, college credit or just volunteer to be a part of the family! Email or call us, 312-455-9652 ext 204 to volunteer. Are you a former student of Yollocalli? Join our Alumni group! As an alumni member you will be able to have access to our resources, volunteer for events, and curate an exhibition in our gallery space. Call 312-455-9652 ext 204 or email us to join our Alumni group. If you would like to donate any art supplies, art related books or videos, used cameras or video equipment, or anything you think we can use, please call 312-455-9652 ext.204 or email us. We are particularly looking for a Type Cabinet for our letterpress type we desperately need to store. For questions or more information on classes, please write to yollocalli@nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org or call us at 312-455-9652.