The heart of Kala’s mission as a vital, California art-making hub is supporting artists and engaging the community. We have multiple projects happening in our communities.
Kala Art Institute and Youth UpRising are excited to collaborate on a series of free youth workshops in 2021-2022.
In Reel Time: Intro to Digital Storytelling
Instructor: David Lee
Date: March 10- May 26, 2021
Wednesdays, 3-5pm
Ages: 13-24 years old
Students will participate in workshops led by a professional artist, Kala Lead Teaching Artist David Lee. Students will learn and develop an understanding of the fundamentals of Digital Photography and Digital Storytelling. They’ll learn basic photo editing skills, engage in creating writing exercises, and explore various themes related to East Oakland. While building their visual and literacy skills, students will create a digital portfolio of images/text that will be exhibited online via social media of their choice. Students will share their stories to the world!
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