LoCo Recess | Fall 2020

A collaborative youth art and engagement program supported by community donations and the SVCreates Local Arts Grant. Serving 24 youths from communities of color.

Photography and Video by Daniel Zapien

LoCo Recess was a FREE week of creative workshops led by local artists and community organizers to empower and encourage San José's Youths. This project's inspiration comes from the unity seen on July 4th, 2020, during the painting of the "Black Lives Matter" mural across from Backesto Park. Local Color supports the movement toward developing equitable policies and feels grateful to work with Youths to find joy and power through art. This work was made possible thanks to community donations and the SVCreates Local Art Grant.

 

Watercolor with Laurel Picklum

Paint along with Laurel Picklum to learn tips and tricks for painting with watercolor! It is all about experimenting and having fun!

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Spray Paint with Jimmy Paints

Join Jimmy Paints for a guide in using spray paint! There is so much freedom to be found with spray paint with a bright range of colors and uncontrollable drips. Find a safe spot where you have permission to paint or find a spare piece of wood for practice.

Materials we used:

  • Montana Colors Water Based Spray Paint https://bit.ly/2VA3lZU​

  • N.Y. Fat Cap https://bit.ly/36C55Id​

  • Hardcore Fat Cap https://bit.ly/3g8aryn​

  • N95 Masks Disposable

  • Gloves Anything can be a canvas for spray paint!

  • Just make sure you have permission :) Before shopping online, stop by the Arsenal in Japantown, San José, to support a local small business and talk to some more art pros!

Screen Printing with The Downtown Screen Printers (Day One & Two)

The Downtown Screen Printers lead a two-part class in the design and creation of screen printed postcards! Screen printing is a fun way to make pieces of art to hold onto and share with friends!

  • Soap & Water Spare rags

  • Flat surface

  • Sketchpad

  • If you live locally, reach out to us to borrow equipment and help create your screens!

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Special Thanks & Acknowledgements to:

Everyone who purchased a Black Lives Matter Blue Print Tee or Poster to help us raise $2,398 dollars to make this program possible! Also thank you, to the inspiring orgs and individuals doing essential work in the community.

J. Duh

Beija Gonzalez

Anthony "Cola" Mastrocola

Marz

Adrian Daniel Aguaristi

Daniel Zapien

B.L.A.C.K. Outreach San José

Youth Hype

SV DeBug

City Peace Project

The Downtown Screenprinters

SVCreates