Markings: High Art, Low Tech

Graffiti and Street Art Display

Through the generosity of an Arts Learning grant awarded by the Minnesota State Arts Board, Free Arts Minnesota and Mia partnered to provide youth with a hands-on street art series led by Twin Cities graffiti collective Rogue Citizen. This eight-week summer program, “Markings: High Art, Low Tech,” included a trip to Mia and image reproduction workshops where teens learned about the work of local, national and international street artists. The teens also learned hand lettering, stencil-based painting, screen-printing techniques, and how to incorporate printed imagery into collaborative murals.

The final pieces from the program are displayed in the Community Commons gallery. A public reception will be held Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 6-8 pm.

About Free Arts Minnesota

Free Arts Minnesota works with youth in challenging circumstances to support artistic and personal development through a unique combination of mentorship and arts learning.  Visit freeartsminnesota.org to learn more about the organization, hear the stories and see the art from the youth, as well as learn how you can contribute or volunteer.

About Rogue Citizen

Rogue Citizen (R/C) is a collective of five artists with backgrounds in printmaking, design, graffiti, illustration and traditional painting, founded late 2009 in Minneapolis. The crew is comprised of Blaster, Dalsen, Lizardman, Matt McGorry, and Ugaso. Over the years they have been recognized regionally and nationally for murals, prolific live art at local shows, concept exhibitions, special events and work with youth. R/C is a strong supporter of organized labor and has become a fixture in social justice campaigns, regional galleries, and TC hip hop. To read their full resume, click here.