Youth Arts Programming

Crosstown Arts places a high priority on helping people in Memphis develop their own voices through creative, project-based art workshops.

While Crosstown Arts’ people, programming, and resources are intricately interwoven into the curriculum of the newly formed Crosstown High School, partnerships have also been cultivated with other nearby middle and high schools, such as Northwest Prep, Central High, Snowden, Soulsville Charter, and Humes Middle School. Crosstown Arts has also partnered with the Shelby County Juvenile Detention Center, JIFF, and Memphis Athletic Ministries.

Participants in Crosstown Arts’ workshops enjoy  conversation-style tours of exhibitions, hands-on art-making, and access to the diverse spaces of Crosstown Arts. Novice artists of all ages can cultivate their creative voices in a friendly and open community while developing the foundations of a creative practice and discussing contemporary social issues.

After-school  Workshops
After-school workshops are specifically designed for middle and high school students who want to create. We believe young people create with enthusiasm, and their confidence increases when they see the steps of a particular artistic process lead to a final product. Our workshops are designed to culminate in a collection of finished works that are showcased in a professional format before a receptive audience. Our Public Engagement staff helps our student participants see projects from inspiration to finished works and public recognition.