Innovation and Collaboration Grant from The Collaborative of the SCFD: Juventud del Barro - Teens of the Clay: Remembering Tradition through Geology and Clay

Innovation and Collaboration Grant from The Collaborative of the SCFD: Juventud del Barro - Teens of the Clay: Remembering Tradition through Geology and Clay
Juventud del Barro – Teens of the Clay: Remembering Tradition through Geology and Clay is a collaborative pilot program between Four Mile Historic Park and the Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC (MACC). Designed for teens ages 13–18, with a focus on Latin communities and those interested in Latin culture, the program combines geology, ceramics, and cultural heritage through hands-on learning. Participants explore geology and soil sampling at Four Mile Historic Park, then create ceramic works inspired by traditional Oaxacan barro negro techniques at the MACC, with bilingual instruction and Spanish interpretation throughout. The program culminates in two public exhibitions showcasing participants' work and serves as a culturally responsive model for integrating art, science, and culture through cross-sector collaboration.

Program Schedule:
November 15, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lunch provided
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Four Mile Historic Park Hike & Geology Lesson
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch provided
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC (MACC) Ceramics Workshop

Opening Reception:
April 8, 2027. 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Four Mile Historic Park

Participant Art will be on display during the following dates:
March 1–31: Artwork featured in the MACC Gallery Exhibition
April 1–30: Artwork featured in the Four Mile Historic Park Exhibition

Registration Information
This program is free of cost.

Juventud del Barro - Teens of the Clay: Remembering Tradition through Geology and Clay was supported by the Innovation and Collaboration Grant from The Collaborative of the SCFD—a nonprofit membership organization comprised of SCFD funded arts, culture, and science nonprofits. The Collaborative established the Innovation and Collaboration Incubator Grant to foster cross-organizational partnerships to develop innovative, dynamic programs that serve and expand community access across Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Jefferson, and Douglas Counties.
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