Through arts education utilizing healing-informed learning, students process and express emotion in a safe environment responsive to individual and generation-defining challenges.
Geneva Powerhouse youth art programs are taught by Teaching Artists who guide students through art forms such as dance, spoken word, and the practice of ancestral healing knowledge while affirming gender, community, and culture.
Recognizing the challenges immigrant youth and families face in navigating new systems of racism that differ from those in other countries, we focus our programming on affirming personal and cultural identity through play-based learning. Our spring residencies culminate in a showcase for the local community at the Geneva Powerhouse, our performance/gallery space in District 11.
Summer 2026 Youth Program
Summer Intensive Program
Tuesdays - Fridays, 1:00-5:00 PM
Teaching Artists TBD
This Summer, we are pleased to offer our summer arts program from July 7th through July 31st for youth ages 10-16 years.
Students who attend at least 14 out of 16 classes may be eligible to receive a stipend at the completion of the course.
Spring Youth Programs
Creative Movement
Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Teaching Artists Emma and Sagaree
Join us for another rendition of our creative movement classes! Explore different styles of dance along with themes of youth empowerment, community engagement, and creative expression. For youth ages 10-16.
mARTketing
Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm
Teaching Artist Emma
Students will use art, outreach, and marketing as tools to build community, uplift community voices, strengthen personal and collective identities, and grow youth leadership rooted in joy, shared values, and meaningful connection. For youth ages 13-18.