2025 LAB Locust Art Builders

NEXT GEN TALENT

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF LOCUST ART BUILDERS! Support the Next Generation of Artists in Miami!

IMPACT

BY THE NUMBERS

5 WEEKS

300+ 100+ 15

YEARS RUNNING

PAID ARTIST TEACHERS

STUDENT ARTISTS!

“It was amazing learning from young artists from other schools who have a different viewpoint on art. This program truly changed my perspective on how to communicate with people. It brought to my attention that visual artists can become good communicators.

– LAB Student, 2022

BENEFITS OF LOCUST ART BUILDERS LAB is FREE for all students!

In addition, they receive: Daily lunches + snacks Travel stipends Builder Box + art supplies Mentorship with artists An opportunity of a lifetime...

SUPPORT NEXT GEN TALENT!

$10,000 for Travel Stipends Makes the program accessible for students across Miami-Dade

$10,000 for Artist Fees Pays Teaching Artists and Workshop Presenters

$5,500 for Daily Lunches We’re looking for LAB Champions for 2025.

Give today and support a community-oriented program that nurtures the next generation of creatives!

Provides lunch and snacks for up to 30 students for 20 days

$2,000 for Art Supplies Provides students art supples, totes, and artist-designed shirts

$1,800 for Production Materials Affords tools for installation and exhibition design

$1,500 for Interns Pays three college-level interns

2024–2025 SUPPORT Locust Art Builders: Summer Art Intensive for Teens 2024-2025 is made possible through lead support from The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust; Susan and Richard Arregui, Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation, The Kirk Foundation, Miami Salon Group, Cowles Charitable Trust, and the Friends of the Next Generation.