Comprehensive arts training and employment for youth

At JXTA, we place a high value on learning by doing because we know young artists learn and grow in their core competencies through experiences. We provide a safe space, mentorship, professional and creative connections, as well as tools for young people to practice the critical skill of turning their creative ideas into fully-realized art and design products.

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Visual art literacy training

A COLLEGE-LEVEL INTRODUCTORY VISUAL ART COURSE

Our Visual Art Literacy Training (VALT) program provides a comprehensive hands-on arts education for youth ages 12-21.

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free wall

AN INTRO TO AEROSOL PAINTING SUMMER CAMP

Free Wall is a FREE introductory 2-week summer camp in which students learn the history and techniques of aerosol writing with local masters of the medium.

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JXTALabs paid youth apprenticeships

MAKE ART. GET PAID.

Young adults ages 14-21 are trained and employed in year-round apprenticeships in art and design. Apprentices are trained and mentored by adult practicing artists, designers, and architects in five revenue-earning production studios, or JXTALabs. 

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pathways to college & careers

EQUIPPING APPRENTICES FOR OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND JXTA

Our Pathways to College and Careers (PaCC) program offers workshops, internships, portfolio and resume support, and travel opportunities to JXTA apprentices. Through these experiences, youth are able to explore who they are, define where they want to go, and lay out a pathway to get there.

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