Annual Youth Art Exhibition
Experience the creative projects of our EPIC Arts & Youth Art Mentoring artists!
In this exhibit, you’ll find diverse mediums that inspire the viewer to learn more about social issues, interact with the pieces, and think critically about our experiences from a different perspective.
Youth were encouraged to be agents of change in their communities. Here's what they have to say!
Exhibition on display at RedLine from May 19-June 11, 2023.
*Photo credit: 8th grade Bruce Randolph student, Ja’Niya Clinton’s work based on honoring victims of gun violence.
About Youth Art Mentoring at RedLine
RedLine currently offers Youth Art Mentoring at Whittier ECE-8 School and Bruce Randolph Middle School for students in grades 5-8.
By developing artistic process and skills of inquiry, students are able to create art that has social impact and become advocates in uplifting issues in their communities.
Students: Eli’Jah Diawara, Wisdom Gonerway, Denay Watson, Elijah Jordan, Quinn Doerksen, Celeste Gallegos, Taylijahnea Young, Jaylissa Folks, Lukes Ramirez, Faith Ramirez, Alice Watson, Raymen Mendoza, Anamarie Saragosa-Cervantes, Aubrey Montoya, Fernando Medina-Rojas, Ja’Niya Clinton, Jerome Clinton, Medinah Umar-Clarke, Zariah Clarke, Sumayyah Clarke, Carmen Morado, Tyson Campbell, Michael Chavez, Ivyonna Waters
Artist Mentors: Scottie Burgess, Brigette Thompson, Brianna Armstrong, Minerva Spencer, Kristina Davies, Sarah Shay, Selah Laurel, Luisa Zamora, Phelix Venters-Sefic, Leticia Tanguma, Lauri Keener, Autumn T. Thomas, Karla Trevino, Karen McChesney, Sophie Aldinger, George Michael Karas, Lauri Keener, Yvens Alex Saintil, Hayley Krichels, Mike Roderique, Kaylee Bender, Tiffany Medina, Zaida Sever, Annalia Acuña, Jesse Pacheco, Lauri Lynnxe Murphy
About EPIC Arts at RedLine
RedLine’s EPIC Arts Program challenges the current educational pedagogy in order to create room for students’ voices through contemporary art. Each semester RedLine Resident Artists and Denver community artists are matched with educators and students, resulting in a unique student-generated art collaboration.
This semester-long project is designed to engage K-12th grade students living in underserved communities who would otherwise have limited or no access to inclusive or affirming arts education. EPIC provides opportunities for students to explore and express social issues through offering an opportunity for them to express their unique perspectives and ideas about today’s world.
Schools: Boston K-8, Denver Green School, Rainbow Alley
EPIC Wellness Facilitators: Nicole Moore, Juannean Young, Mike Roderique
EPIC Artists Mentors: Kaylee Bender, Kristina Davies, Liz Knight, Cassie Riley, Autumn T. Thomas
