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Eco-graffiti is environmentally-friendly, ephemeral street art. It’s an alternative to traditional graffiti, as many products used to create and remove graffiti contain toxic chemicals that are harmful for the environment and artist. In this 2-day workshop, participants will explore two eco-graffiti processes: mud stencils and screenprinting with sidewalk chalk. Both of these techniques can be used to raise awareness around social, policial, and environmental issues impacting our society through community engagement or fine art applications in traditional exhibition spaces. Participants will be introduced to a wide range of artists using these techniques and more, such as reverse graffiti and dry pigment printing. They will have access to the sidewalk outside Highpoint’s main entrance and the parking lot to create individual and collaborative projects. Class time will consist of lecture, demos, and instructor-guided work time.
About the instructor: Nancy Ariza (she/her) is a printmaker, educator, and arts and cultural engagement organizer. Over the past 10 years, Nancy has been developing and implementing educational arts programming throughout the state of Minnesota. Most recently, she served as the Associate Curator of Learning and Engagement at the Minnesota Museum of American Art and adjunct faculty member at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Nancy holds a BA in Art History and a BFA in Printmaking from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and an MA in Education specializing in culturally responsive teaching from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration and payment may be completed through this website. Refunds are no longer available after the registration deadline. Please call 612-871-1326 or email info@highpointprintmaking.org if you wish to pay with cash or check, or have any questions.
DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Highpoint Member Discount: A 10% discount is available for Highpoint Members. Contact us at info@highpointprintmaking.org with questions. Interested in becoming a member?
Co-op Member Discount: Highpoint Co-op Members receive a 25% discount on all non-Sampler Session classes. Enter the Co-op Member discount code at checkout. Contact the Artistic Programs Director with questions.
Full Color Print Scholarship: A limited number of full tuition scholarships are available through the Full Color Print Scholarship, which provides free classes to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Request a scholarship for this class by clicking the button below, or call, email or visit Highpoint. See our Discounts and Scholarships page for more details.
