Carnegie Hall

Act Like You Mean It

Theater

Tuesdays and Fridays, 4 PM–6 PM
During Act Like You Mean It, participants learn key acting and writing skills they can take to the stage. Participants have the opportunity to prepare short original scripts while also exploring a short classic or contemporary script. They workshop concludes with recorded participant performances of one classic or contemporary work, and one original work for an online audience.

B for Basquiat

Visual Arts

Schedule One: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30 PM–6 PM
Schedule Two: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 PM–6 PM
The B for Basquiat workshop focuses on Black and brown art history, developing art techniques, and learning about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat through the creative process of making an educational coffee-table book. Through this process, participants are introduced to mixed media art forms, including collage art, to take their artistic skills to the next level.

All-City Cypher

Music / Video / Social Media

Wednesdays, 5 PM–6:30 PM (Occasional Saturdays, 10 AM–11:30 AM)
In All-City Cipher, participants create songs, music videos, PSAs, and social-media campaigns to share their perspectives with the world. This workshop guides participants through the pivotal process of defining important topics and issues, possible solutions, and how to use various media tools to educate, advocate, and positively impact one's community.

Youth Documentary Workshop

Digital Media

Wednesdays and Fridays, 5 PM–7 PM
Participants explore the powerful connections between art and activism as they learn to shoot, edit, and produce social-justice documentaries. They receive media arts training in camera operation, lighting, audio, music composition, editing, and scriptwriting on professional equipment and software.

Healthy Eats and Treats

Culinary Arts

Thursdays, 4:30 PM–6 PM
In Healthy Eats and Treats, participants learn the importance of balanced, healthier plates for everyday meals. They explore cost-effective ways to incorporate more fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains into meals that lead to a happier, healthier lifestyle.

20/20 Vision: The Fundamentals of Digital Filmmaking

Film Production

Thursdays and Fridays, 6 PM–8 PM
The Fundamentals of Digital Filmmaking workshop covers shot composition, cinematic lighting, camera movement, creative storytelling, and more. Participants learn motion picture editing techniques, basic image correction skills, and how to use state-of-the-art video editing software. By the conclusion of the workshop, participants will have created their very own short film to be shared with an online audience.

Coding, Gaming, and Website Creation

Digital Media

Wednesdays, 4 PM–6 PM
Young people with disabilities (such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities) become the techies of tomorrow, gaining important technological skills as they are introduced to current issues and challenges shaping social-justice movements. Participants reflect on their own identities and challenge their assumptions by learning how to code, create games, and make personal websites.

Connect Sounds

Music Production

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 PM–5 PM
In Connect Sounds, participants explore digital music production, audio engineering, and songwriting as they work to create and publish their own content. Participants have the opportunity to step into the music industry—including the business side—so they can leverage their skills and knowledge to identify potential educational or career paths.

Pocket Flicks: Filmmaking with Cell Phones

Film Production

Wednesdays, 4 PM–6 PM
Working with a team of professionals in the film industry, participants are given the tools to nurture and develop filmmaking skills while cultivating creativity that can be carried into future careers in the arts. They learn how to creatively express and share their ideas on film with their community remotely by using only a cell phone.