This three-part* event give high school teens the chance to learn about sneaker culture, explore social justice issues and talk to artists about expressing identity and viewpoints through design. The last session allows teens to customize their own pair of sneakers and enter a contest to win prizes!
Speaker for July 15:
Timothy Curtis
timothycurtisart.com
Self-taught artist who started his career at the age of nine in the streets of Philadelphia. He lives and works in New York City and recently collaborated with PUMA to create a special edition customized sneaker.
Session 1: SNEAKER CULTURE
Saturday, June 24, 3:00-5:00 pm
Session 2: SOCIAL JUSTICE
Saturday, July 1, 3:00-5:00 pm
Session 3: ARTIST TALK & CUSTOMIZE
Saturday, July 15, 3:00-5:00 pm
All events take place in the Dweck Center at Central Library.
Sneakers for Social Justice: The Capsule Collection Exhibition
Apply here
We will notify you if you have been accepted at a later date.
Sneaker for Social Justice is sponsored by BKLYN INCUBATOR