Programs
Advance Apprenticeships programs
J-Def Peace Project @ A.P.O
The J-Def Peace Project @ A.P.O is one of our advanced programs where teens are supporting each other with their independent work done through problem solving, communication, personal mindset, and teamwork. Projects range from painting, drawings, and public painted and mosaic murals.
J-Def Peace Project @ Solorio High School
Solorio Academy High School is located in Gage Park.
Our advanced program works with the beginner and advanced students who attend Solorio H. S. The students learn basic art skills as well as 21st-century skills such as problem solving and communication.
Our advanced program works with the beginner and advanced students who attend Solorio H. S. The students learn basic art skills as well as 21st-century skills such as problem solving and communication.
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J-Def Peace Project @ Kelly High School
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory High School is located in the Brighton Park. This advanced program engaged 30 student who used their creative visual art skills. The program ranged from beginner to advance level. The apprentices learned how to identify life skills while creating works of art. The students completed one mosiac muiral and one painted mural inside the school.
Apprenticeship Programs
J-Def Peace Project @ Wolfe Park
Wolfe Park It is located in the residential section of the heavily industrial East Side neighborhood.
We have successfully worked with beginning apprentice and the basics of drawing and painting. The curriculum does provide for identifying and working on basic life skills such at time management, team work, social awareness, and communication.
We have successfully worked with beginning apprentice and the basics of drawing and painting. The curriculum does provide for identifying and working on basic life skills such at time management, team work, social awareness, and communication.
J-Def Peace Project @ Davis Square Park
Davis Square Park is located in Chicago's congested Back of the Yards neighborhood.
The Program located here focused on preparing teens for the advanced programs. Basic drawing and painting was practiced and implemented so teens could be creative in a peaceful and safe space.
The Program located here focused on preparing teens for the advanced programs. Basic drawing and painting was practiced and implemented so teens could be creative in a peaceful and safe space.
J-Def Peace Project @ Sumner
Sumner Park is Located in the North Lawndale community.
This young program provided a safe and creative space for teens 14 through 18. The basic drawing and painting programs prepared them for any advance program.
J-Def Peace Project @ McKinley Park
This was a beginner to intermediate-level program that enrolled 15 teens from the Brighton and McKinley Park neighborhoods. This young program provided a safe and creative space for many students.
J-Def Peace Project @ Juvenile Detention Center
A one-week fundamental intensive visual arts training for selected residents. Projects included drawing & painting exercises, color study, landscapes, and portraits culminating in a student showcase.