Side Street Projects

Join us for Altadena Pride! Side Street Projects will be hosting a Youth Sanctuary art workshop in the afternoon. Led by a q***r teen, this will serve as a safe space for q***r youth to hangout, do art, and enjoy Pride. 🌈 ✨

Follow Altadena Pride - Orgullo de Altadena

What a day! ✨ Thank you to everyone who made the Creative Workers Rising Resource Fair such a success!

The Arts & Cultural Coalition (ACCA) team is grateful to every attendee, vendor, volunteer, organizer, and sponsor who helped bring this day to life. It was inspiring to see our Altadena creative community come together.

ACCA has more ideas brewing—stay tuned for what’s next. ✨

REVEAL! Side Street Projects is honored to reveal this year’s Phantom Ball edition by kenturah davis.

☁️ “cloud over dena”
☁️ 9 x 9 in | UV ink print, with blind debossment on kozo paper
☁️ Edition of 150
☁️ Art piece signed and numbered by Kenturah Davis.

the edition features a photographic print of clouds made by the artist in her hometown of altadena. an arrangement of text is impressed into the paper, made visible by each letter’s shadow as light rakes across the surface of the paper. written by the artist, the text illuminates some of the principles that guide her drawing practice.

Thank you everyone who has made a Phantom Ball purchase. If you have yet to place an order, visit the link below! Your contribution will support our free community and youth educational programming.

All proceeds from this limited edition by kenturah davis will support Side Street Projects’ mission: to give artists of all ages the ability and means to support their creative endeavors. We are devoted to community-centered artists through community-led programming that promotes creativity, well-being, and the potential for collective growth.

www.sidestreet.org/editions/kenturah-davis

🎉 Join us today at the Creative Workers Rising Resource Fair at the Eaton Fire Collaborative! ✨

Discover valuable resources, connect with fellow creatives, and explore opportunities designed to support and strengthen our community. Check out today’s event schedule!

📍 We’ll be here from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Stop by, say hello, and get connected—we can’t wait to see you!

🌟Calling ALL Creatives for a day of fun and resources! Join the Arts & Culture Coalition of Altadena for a day filled with music, open mic, live performances, games, intergenerational art workshops, artists’ resources, mental health resources, People’s Free Market, and more. This event is designed for all creatives impacted by the LA Fires—from filmmakers, musicians, designers, painters, and writers to at-home and grassroots artists who center their work in the community.

This is an opportunity for YOU, THE ARTIST, to connect with other creators, discover resources, lean into community, and get inspired to keep creating.

Eaton Fire Collaborative (EFC)
540 W Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001
Saturday, May 30th
10 am to 5 pm
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Side Street Projects will be hosting a woodworking class where everyone can learn basic techniques and hands-on skills. Our teaching artist Tyriq Boykin will also lead a ‘Creative Movement and Play Workshop’ designed to inspire connection and expression. Plus, we’ll be hosting a People’s Free Market — bring items you no longer need or use and help rehome them within the community.

See you this Saturday!

✨Last week to pre-order your Kenturah Davis artwork before June 1st to receive a 50% discount! Once the image is revealed one June 1st, the art piece will return to its full price of $400. All proceeds from this edition will support Side Street Projects’ free public art programs and education services.

🔗 Link in bio to pre-order!

to last month’s special staff retreat at the Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum 🌵✨

A huge thank you to the Noah Purifoy Foundation for their kindness and warmth in welcoming us into Noah’s home during our stay. Our core staff had such an amazing time exploring the museum, and spending meaningful time together.

We’re so excited for our students to experience the museum later this month — we definitely had a blast! 🎨

🪵🛠️ Register today! In partnership with the Gamble House, Camp Build is a week-long summer program where young makers (ages 5–15) get to build, explore, and create every day through hands-on woodworking and creative discovery.

🗓️Week 1: M-F July 27-31st
✨Class A: 9am-12pm
✨Class B: 12pm-3pm

🗓️Week 2: M-F August 3-7th
✨Class A: 9am-12pm
✨Class B: 12pm-3pm

Each day includes 2 hours of woodworking in our mobile woodworking classroom, where students use real hand tools in a safe, guided environment to build projects from start to finish. After woodworking, students will continue their hands-on learning through 1 hour of art activities inspired by architecture and nature at the Gamble House. Over the week, young makers will spend 15 hours of camp time building creativity, confidence, and community.

For this camp, we offer a sliding scale so families can choose a tuition level that reflects their financial reality. Please be mindful when selecting that there are limited discounted spots available. We rely on paid tickets to continue providing free programming throughout the year.

For more information and to register, link in our bio under “Events & Classes” or visit: www.sidestreet.org/classes/camp-build-26

✨ Spots are still available! ✨ Join us for a FREE Skillshare and discover the magic of registration block printing — no carving tools needed! 🎨 Create colorful prints, bring your ideas to life, and enjoy a fun, low-maintenance project while learning a traditional printmaking technique.

🔗 Link in bio to register!

This event is FREE and open to all ages. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is required and will close 24 hours before the event.

Held in Altadena, CA, exact location shared upon registration.

Saturday, May 16th
10 am - 1 pm

YouthWoodworking