The Art of Justice: MLK Day of Service and Expression at Otis College is a comprehensive event that combines community service, artistic expression, and education to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. 

This day-long program engages Otis students, alumnx, faculty, and staff as volunteers to lead workshops for K-12 students, focusing on themes of unity, diversity, and social justice through various mixed media art projects. The event features age-appropriate activities, including mural creation, creative storytelling, and poster design for social change, as well as free breakfast and lunch, a keynote speech, and campus tours. By blending art, education, and community engagement, this MLK Day of Service exemplifies the spirit of Dr. King's vision while fostering creativity and social awareness in participants of all ages.

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location: Otis College of Art and Design

  • For those interested in bringing students to this event (open to K-12 schools, youth groups, and after-school programs), please email Dr. Theresa Lucas, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, at tlucas@otis.edu. All waivers must be submitted to Otis College of Art and Design by January 10, 2025.
  • For Otis students, faculty, staff, and alumnx interested in volunteering, please check your email to learn more about registering to volunteer. The link to register will be sent out in early December and must be completed no later than January 15, 2025.

For those not able to engage in these volunteer opportunities but want to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, the World House is a series of podcasts designed to introduce you to the work of the King Institute and, in particular, to the King Papers Project. We encourage you to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through Stanford University's The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute. 

If you have any questions about the volunteer opportunities, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at dei@otis.edu.