BUILD THE WORLD YOU IMAGINE!
About Locust Art Builders (LAB): Now in its 15th year in 2025, LAB is a unique summer art intensive for high school students with an interest in art, design, and exploring creative careers. In spring 2025 an open call will invite up to 30 students from across Miami-Dade County to learn from professional artists in a dynamic program over five weeks next summer. Selected students will dive right into the creative, and practical, aspects of completing a collaborative full-scale exhibition at Locust Projects!
2025 LAB THEME: DIGITAL DAYDREAMS
EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICES AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY
Drawing inspiration from the current exhibition Blackstar by Tomas Vu, this year's LAB is inspired by David Bowie’s legacy of experimentation and boundary-pushing artistry.
Students will experiment with digital tools to explore memory, machine-generated imagery, and immersive media and will integrate collage, sound design, video projections, and 3D printing to craft a collective dreamscape. No techical experience required.
LAB 2025 INTENSIVE DATES: June 16 - July 17, 2024 | Mondays – Thursdays | 10am - 3pm - (9am early drop off and 5pm pick up available)
OPENING RECEPTION FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY: Saturday, July 19 | 6-8pm
APPLICATION OPENS: March 27, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 5, 2025
LAB is FREE.
Students will be provided with free lunch daily.
Students may request a transportation stipend to assist with travel to and from Locust Projects.
Students will receive a Builder Bag with art supplies and more along with an artist edition shirt. All workshop tools and equipment provided.
Students may be able to receive community service hours for their participation; please ask your school for details.
Learn more: Watch the 2024 LAB Documentary video here!
Locust Art Builders 2024-2025 was made possible through lead support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor Board and County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust. Additional support provided by Susan and Richard Arregui, Diane and Werner Grob, The Kirk Foundation, Miami Salon Group, and the INCUBATORS Friends of the Next Generation.
Interested in becoming a 2025 Sponsor or LAB Partner? Click here for more information.
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