The Art of Justice: MLK Day of Service and Expression at Otis College is a comprehensive day-long event that combines community service, artistic expression, and education to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
It is an opportunity for Otis students, faculty, staff, and alumnx to serve the community by hosting K-12 students from local schools and youth organizations on campus for a day of art and education.
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Otis College of Art and Design
More than one hundred K-12 students are participating from Arts for Healing and Justice Network, Crete Academy, ArtworxLA, Lawndale High School, and more...
Workshops include:
- Mural Creation (Open to grades 9-12)
- Portraits of Change (drawing, painting, or coloring historical figures - Open to grades K-12)
- Creative Storytelling through Art (creating visual stories or comic strips - Open to grades 4-12)
- Designing Posters for Social Change (Open to grades 4-12)
- Peace and Justice Banner Making (Open to grades K-12)
Event Overview:
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8:45 am-9:15 am |
Check-In |
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9:15 am-9:45 am |
Breakfast and Welcome |
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10:00 am-11:30 am |
Art Activation Workshops |
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11:45 am-12:45 pm |
Keynote and Lunch (grades 6-12) Games and Lunch (grades K-5) |
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Campus Tours (grades 4-12) Playtime (grades K-3) |
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2:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Closing |
K-12 students participating in this event will receive breakfast and lunch, explore Otis’ campus in West Los Angeles, and learn alongside peers and role models. 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.
- For youth organizations and schools bringing students to this event, 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 register here. Registration closes on December 18, 2024.
- For those who 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 the King Papers Project. You can also explore Stanford University's The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Theresa Lucas at tlucas@otis.edu.