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Transformative conscious graffiti workshops

Graffiti street art is a powerful means of engaging with young people, a liberating form of expression that provides them with a canvas to share their voices and unleash their creativity in the public sphere. It’s a way for them to assert their presence in a world where they may feel marginalized, enabling them to communicate their ideas, frustrations, and aspirations. Graffiti inspires us, encouraging exploration of our innate artistic talents and expression in ways that transcend conventional boundaries.

In our conscious urban art workshops, we foster internal dialogue and communication within the group, promote appreciation for the work of peers, and enhance self-esteem and feelings of achievement and belonging. This motivation propels participants to further develop their skills and engage with their communities and surroundings.

“I felt free”

This is how Daniel, aged just 8, described his experience after one of our first conscious urban art workshops. The fact that a child like Daniel didn’t feel free at his young age saddened us deeply. However, seeing that through our workshop, we were able to make him feel free again, even if only for a little while, made us find a bigger purpose and strengthened our determination to share this activity with as many people as possible.

Emotional Development

Through our conscious urban art workshops, we embrace responsible graffiti to explore the feelings evoked by creating a collaborative mural. We focus on the personal development of young people and on strengthening the bonds within the group. This personal and collective enrichment has a clear and highly positive impact on their self-esteem and how they face the challenges they encounter at their age.

Creativity and Imagination

We start by defining a theme (i.e. bullying, social media attachment, respect, recycling…) and work with young people to encourage their participation in creating the design and initial brainstorming of ideas around it. Creating an urban art mural takes them out of their usual routine, out of their comfort zone, and exposes them to a new challenge, to new ways of thinking, devising, communicating, and collaborating with others. We’ll need to think differently, solve problems on the spot, together, in a new context that we’ll need to adapt to quickly.

Solidarity and Fellowship

Only with the support of everyone we will complete the challenge of producing a great mural. We strengthen bonds by working together, assisting friends who need it, and asking for help if we are the ones in need.

Respect, Appreciation and Empathy

We are one. We learn from the person next to us and value and appreciate their skills, creativity, and contribution to the collective achievement.

Organization and Communication

This is a team activity, so we enhance planning and coordination skills among everyone. We learn to communicate, to dialogue, to reach agreements so that together, we can complete a great mural. In our workshops, we foster understanding of each other’s work and how our own work affects the development of the overall project. The activity also allows us to share new ideas and perspectives, to feel more valued and heard, and more satisfied with ourselves.

Improvisation and Resolution Capacity

As in life, unexpected events and new challenges may arise, and we learn how to face them with imagination, boldness, courage, and a lot of enthusiasm. We will succeed!

Community awareness

Our mural will be seen by many people: Let’s pause to reflect on the impact it may have on them, how its aesthetics adapt to the environment and our community, what emotions it may evoke in others, and how it makes us feel.

Taking Responsibility and Leadership Capacity

Let’s switch roles for a moment and bring out the best in ourselves. Who knows, the new context might surprise us! Each step depends on the previous ones; The group relies on our contribution to achieve the goal of completing the mural. We develop all our potential and skills.

Increases self-confidence

Collaborative activities like creating an urban art mural, where each participant’s contribution has a clear effect on the collective goal, help us feel useful and appreciate our contribution. We learn to value the efforts of others and increase our confidence in ourselves by realizing that we are capable of achieving something that initially could seem so hard.

Awareness and management of emotions

As we progress through the creation of the collaborative mural, participants may experience certain feelings and emotions such as frustration, enthusiasm, courage, feelings of powerlessness, and personal growth. Let’s become aware of these emotions, identify them, and learn to manage them.

Promotes exercise and physical and mental health

Creating an artistic mural is a mental, emotional, and, though it may not seem so, physical activity. It requires constant dynamism and movement while working on different areas of the mural, continuously visualizing the artwork from up close and afar to see how it evolves. Additionally, the continuous colour changes that spray paint allows contribute to the physical aspect of the process.

Mindfulness and stress reduction

Artistic activities such as Graffiti Street Art promote the development of personal and emotional expression and relaxation, reducing stress levels. This enhances concentration capacity, leading to more effective use of time and resources, as well as a more joyful life.

Promotes inclusion and diversity

The artistic activity of creating a collaborative mural fosters equal participation from everyone, breaking down barriers and resistance, and cultivating a greater sense of unity and inclusion for all participants.

Give VOICE to young people

Young people need to feel heard, considered. Through the mural, we can communicate what we feel, what we value, and what our perspective is. This mural is our voice to the world.

What does the session consist of?

Easy as 1,2,3. We explain it in these 3 steps:

Debatimos sobre arte urbano y graffiti ilegal

Art vs Vandalism

Before we begin, we define with you a specific theme on which you’d like to focus the session and the group’s reflection: a social or current topic, such as bullying, the impact of social media, or the environment…

We can also share insights and raise awareness about the differences between responsible urban art and illegal graffiti, showcasing examples that foster discussion and active participation. We’ll delve into the history of graffiti and its evolution from neglected areas in New York City into a prominent form of art found in the most exclusive art circles today.

I’d like to know more!

Let’s do it!

Our mentors will guide the group throughout the creation process, from the initial sketching phases to the final touches, teaching them all the artistic techniques of street art and assisting them with the most challenging parts.

We’ll explain the proper and safe use of materials, and as we progress, we’ll reflect and become aware of how the activity, interaction, and contributions of each individual are unfolding.

I’d like to know more!

Talleres de graffiti consciente de Alma Urbana

A masterpiece

Our artists will give the professional final touch to the mural, ensuring it retains all its energy and originality. It’s time to create individual customized t-shirts and canvases, so each participant can take home a cool memento of the day.

This will lead to a moment of reflection, where we’ll share our impressions and learnings, how our emotions have evolved, how we’ve felt our contribution to the collaborative process, and how the new experience may have transformed us.

I’d like to know more!

I was 14 years old when I saw several artists creating a mural in my neighborhood for the first time. It was 1993, and that experience captivated me so much that shortly after, I embarked on creating my first artwork. It sparked in me a growing interest in painting, design, and art in general. I couldn’t stop drawing and imagining my next mural, seeking inspiration in everything I saw or read. I made many new friends who are still a very important part of my life today, and I travelled to many places where I found more friends willing to paint with me in their city.

Graffiti is not just a means of expression; it’s a way of life. It’s a drive for personal improvement, to paint something better each time, to see how people respond to your work, how it fits into society, and to share what you carry inside with the rest of the community.

Graffiti has given me so much; so much so that today, I proudly share this project with other children and teenagers who, like me, were unknowingly searching for a way to express their ideas, and to feel that they have a voice.

AndrésDirector at OnTheLevel Productions

You may wonder…

Where do the workshops take place?

Does your centre have an outdoor space (facade, patio, parking lot, fence…)? We can use it to create a great permanent mural for everybody to enjoy. NHot available at your centre? No worries, we can use canvases or banners that can be later displayed inside.

Is it safe?

As long as the appropriate gear is used, and we include it: protective masks, gloves, overalls and even protective goggles. At the beginning of the session, our mentors will provide instructions for the proper use of the materials. They’re all recyclable, thus minimizing the environmental impact.

How many can participate?

Sky’s the limit! We tailor the activity according to the size of your group, from a minimum of 10 to dozens of children and adolescents, preferably from 5 years old and up. Get in touch with us to create a personalized plan of activities where everyone can participate.

How long does it take?

We recommend a minimum of 3 to 4 hours to fully enjoy the activity and have time to add T-shirts or canvases to the mural creation. We can offer anything from a single session to a more extensive program spanning several sessions, where we delve deeper into the creative and emotional process with the young people.

What does it include?

Everything! We provide all the materials needed to create the mural, including paint, spray cans, masks, and more. We can even work with the students to decorate their own personalized T-shirt, canvas, or bag, so they can take home a great memento of the experience.

Let’s plan the best workshop for your group

Unleash all the creative potential of your team or group by facilitating a unique and transformative experience through our conscious urban art workshops and sessions.

Let’s talk!

They experienced it already…

Wayne, coordinador de proyectos, mentor y artista urbano en Alma Urbana

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“I felt free”

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What does the session consist of?

Art vs Vandalism

Let’s do it!

A masterpiece

You may wonder…

Where do the workshops take place?

Is it safe?

How many can participate?

How long does it take?

What does it include?

More questions?

Let’s plan the best workshop for your group

They experienced it already…

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