Young Artists
for the Planet
Saturday, April 20, 2024
One-Day (Free!) Workshop
In conjunction with Earth Day 2024, middle and high school students will explore creative responses to climate change while working alongside professional artists. During day-long workshops convened at the artists’ studios or workplaces, groups of 6-8 youth will see first-hand how professional artists use their conceptual insights and artistic skills as forms of climate activism. Drawing on their unique perspectives as young thinkers coming of age amidst dramatic environmental shifts, participants will create artworks about climate change and its current and future impacts on our North Bay community. An exhibition of works created for this project will be held April 22 – 29 with an opening reception on Earth Day, April 22, 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
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The workshops will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.
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At artist studios or workplaces in the North Bay. Matching will be done to facilitate convenient transportation.
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There will be 40 students divided into groups of 6-8. Five artists will host one group each in their studio.
The Experience
Inspire youth who express themselves through art and who care about our planet
Create a platform for young people with an interest in visual arts to work with a professional artist and learn about their art practice
Explore the psychological benefits of creative self-expression in the face of an overwhelming societal and global problem
Provide an opportunity to show a work in a museum-organized exhibition and celebrate with friends and family at a special reception
Hannah Waiters
With a background in earth sciences, Hannah explores the histories of objects and natural materials. These days, she’s thinking about hand-made books, wildflowers, and bees!
Tiffany Bozic
Tiffany’s work celebrates biodiversity and creates connections between humans and the remarkable plants and animals that make our world great. These days, Tiffany is hiking in the redwoods, baking delicious treats, and studying local birds, bugs, and other critters.
Arleene Correa Valencia
Arleene’s work asks questions about migration and the forces, like climate change, that lead people to pick up and leave their homes. These days, she’s working late nights at her studio in the Headlands and hand-stitching incredible textile artworks.
Tiffany Shlain
Tiffany’s work includes sculpture, film, installation, and many more art forms! These days, she’s into reimagining tree ring timelines and turning them into monuments in Washington, D.C.
Zheng Chongbin
Chongbin is an experimental ink painter and filmmaker. These days, he’s thinking about AI, quantum physics, and traditional Chinese philosophies.
Workshop Application
About
Young Artists for the Planet is organized by the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, a vibrant cultural center dedicated to the development of artists at all stages of their careers. Visit marinmoca.org to learn more. YAFTP is possible thanks to the invaluable support and collaboration of our dedicated partners.
Special gratitude to the following contributors: Robin Eber and Wo Schiffman. Additionally, support for this program was provided in part by a grant from the Pisces Foundation, which seeks ways to accelerate to a world where people and nature thrive together