Juxtaposition Arts
Juxtaposition Arts is a non-profit youth art and design education center, gallery, retail shop, and artists’ studio space in North Minneapolis.
Learn MoreJXTA X RED WING HERITAGE
Introducing our latest collaboration – JXTA apprentices worked in partnership with Red Wing Heritage to design and develop a unique capsule collection and campaign that has taken over the Minneapolis.
Don’t wait to shop – the collection is limited and won’t be here long. All profits will fund future programming at Juxtaposition Arts.
Click on the links below to learn more.
JXTA'S Open House
We’re BAAACK!
We are excited to welcome you and the community back into our buildings. We will be hosting our first Open House on Monday, January 30th, 2023 from 5-7pm. We will be sharing about our updated and expanded free youth programs, youth employment opportunities for high schoolers, and offering self-guided tours for our new headquarters with current JXTA apprentices!
Please RSVP using the QR code so that we can plan accordingly for the best experience possible. Can’t wait to have yall back in our spaces and fill our programs with the new upcoming youth artists and designers!
Holiday Jam 22
Join us virtually at JXTA as we celebrate the holidays in 2022. As a special thank you for your continued support; we will be featuring a discount so you can finally get those products you have had your eye on!
Use the code “JxTABLACK22” to save 40% off all products.
Click on the link below to learn more.
Work for Us
Juxtaposition Arts (JXTA) is looking for additional creatives to join our team. We are hiring for a new Maintenance Manager and Graphic Design Lab Lead.
Interested? Click on the page below to learn more about each role.
Upcoming Events
get involved
Together, we’re building a space for the next generation of artists, thinkers, and doers to thrive. Your contribution matters.
Enlist JXTA for your next project to support Twin Cities’ youth art apprentices and industry professionals while gaining quality art, design, and community perspectives.
Our comprehensive art programs train young artists for life after school by offering training and volunteer opportunities that open the door to paid apprenticeships.
Capital & Legacy Campaign
We’ve launched the largest initiative in our history: a $14 million Capital & Legacy Campaign to build a state-of-the-art facility at our current location.
Programs
Taught by practicing artists and educators, this intensive 12-week course introduces students ages 12-21 to foundational design concepts and drawing techniques. Successful completion of one VALT session is required to interview for JXTA paid apprenticeships at age 14.
Free Wall is a FREE introductory 3-week summer camp in which students learn the history and techniques of aerosol writing with local masters of the medium.
Available for young artists who have completed the Visual Arts Literacy Training (VALT) program, JXTALabs offer advanced training in six artistic areas of study as well as real paid client projects.
JXTALabs
JXTALabs paid apprenticeships are available for young artists ages 14-21 who have completed the Visual Arts Literacy Training program. JXTALabs offers advanced training in six artistic areas of study as well as real paid client projects.
25 years in 2020
25 years since our inception in 1995, we’re celebrating successes and reflecting on lessons learned. Join us as we look ahead to the future with clear eyes and a set intention.
Northside Since ’95!
A note to our community
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