Northeast Youth Programs

Millions of adolescents lack a safe environment during out-of-school hours, leading to risky behaviors and poor academic performance. Mattie Rhodes Center offers several programs designed to enhance the personal, interpersonal, artistic, and educational achievement of all youth.

Spring 2026 Art Classes

A FREE CREATIVE YOUTH SPACE

MRC offers middle and high schools students the “Make Your Mark” program, where students can make a difference in the community and in their life by developing important digital skills, creating multi-media projects impacting the community, making new friends and receiving one-on-one time with mentors.

For questions or more information, please reach out to Anthony Rea at area@mattierhodes.org.

Tuesdays: Mixed-Media
Grades 6-8
3:30pm – 6:30pm
Instructor: GEAR

Fridays:

FIBER ARTS: Learn to sew and so much more!
Grades: 6-12
4:00pm – 7:30pm
Instructor: Talitha Castaneda

RATTLE & FLOW: A graffiti workshop!
Grades: 9-12
4:00pm – 7:30pm
Instructor: GEAR

INKVASIONS: Learn the power of drawing & illustration!
Grades: 9-12
4:00 – 7:30pm
Instructor: Isaac Tapia

Creative Journeys

Elementary school children use art, games and other activities to build character development, learn how to have a positive self-image, make good choices, create strategies for dealing with peer pressure and learn about cultures around the world!

Grades 1-5
3:30pm – 6:30pm
Instructor: Talitha Castaneda

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Mattie Rhodes Center’s Youth Development programming is funded in part by: