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New Programs
Spring classes begin in February, so sign up now and mark your calendars about interview dates.

Paid Art Apprenticeships for ages 14-21

"Teenage Wasteland" is an eco-friendly art program that teaches teens methods of creating "green" art and also how to create public awareness about "green-living". Apprentices learn to work as professional artists as they work with used materials to create art that will inspire and educate the community on ways of helping safeguard the environment.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
4-7PM
Teaching artists: Michael Cheatwood and Samantha Jaffe

To be a part of this program come in for a portfolio review and interview
January 12th - 14th, 2010
Additional Dates Added! January 19th-21st, 2010 4-6PM
at Yollocalli Arts Reach
1401 W 18th Street
You must also sign up at
www.afterschoolmatters.org

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"A Day in the Life" is a multi-media performance about Pilsen area youth as they journey through an urban landscape juggling love, artistic choices, and the subconscious rhythms of everyday life. Advanced Apprentices engage in all aspects of performance including writing, acting, directing, set design, and music composition.

Monday and Friday 4-7PM
Saturday 1-4PM
Teaching artists: Luis Tubens and Yamil Rodriguez

Sign up at www.afterschoolmatters.org
Auditions & Interviews
January 18th, 21st and 22nd
4-6PM
at Yollocalli Arts Reach
1401 W 18th Street
You must also sign up at www.afterschoolmatters.org

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Yollo Open Studio is a multimedia, self directed art program. Through artistic exploration, instruction and dialogue, teens will be provided with adequate space, art materials and given the opportunity to develop creative works of art and build their portfolio.

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (tentative)
3:45-6:45PM
Teaching artist: Ray Arroyo

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Fundamentals of Art

Every Monday, youth will learn the basics of drawing and painting: shading, perspective, color theory, blending, etc. They will also work together with our teaching artist to design a mural.

CLASS STARTS February 1st
Mondays: 4P.M-7P.M
Ages 8-14 yrs old
Teaching artist: Salvador Jimenez

To be a part of this program, sign up at our studio or give us a call.

Community News and Events

Thank you!

Yollocalli had an amazing year because of all your support. We created amazing murals and inventive artworks, performed a powerful theater piece, and received recognition for our outstanding work from the President's Committee of the Arts and the Humanities. We are so grateful to have had such a wonderful 2009 and look forward to another impactful and creative year in 2010. So thank you for being a part of our family.

Yollocalli would also like to thank all the students, parents, family, friends and partners who came out to our December 11th event. We had a great time celebrating with you all; and we appreciate all the hard work and support you have given us throughout the year. Check out more photos posted on Myspace and Facebook.

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Knitting Night at Yollocalli!
Join us January 22nd, 2010 at 5PM
for some knitting and crocheting fun! Bring your own materials or we can share some of ours. Experts and beginners are all welcome.
For questions, call 312-455-9652 ext 204.

To learn about all our community night events for 2010, click here!

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.