ARTIST INK PROGRAM
CEPANOA ARTS
Artists Ink ignites youth creativity through bold, culturally- rooted arts programs in schools and in their studio. From painting to performance, our programs empower young voices to explore, create, and lead.
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A dynamic art program for young and emerging artists that provides a platform for exploration and artistic development. Offering exposure to the arts from music, performing arts, mixed media, and visual arts. Our program welcomes 15-20 professional artists annually for guest artist workshops, providing insights into their art forms and career opportunities within the arts industry. Cepanoa also offers a weekly open studio that provides students with access to all studio materials and space to experiment and collaborate. Through this program, participants have the opportunity to nurture their talents, enhance leadership abilities, and cultivate their artistic community.
PROGRAM DETAILS
DURATION
Cepanoa Arts begins at 5pm and ends at 7pm
WHEN
September 2025
Wednesday to Friday
LOCATION
Artists Ink Studio
1 Midtown Lane, Salinas, CA, 93901
CEPANOA ARTS - Sept 29 to Nov 21
ALEBRIJES: TRADICIÓN EN COLOR
Mentor: Mr. Ricardo I
Materials: News Paper, Baking Flower, Glue, Masking Tape, Brushes, and Acrylic Paint
Dates: October 1 to November 19
Celebrate the colors, stories, and spirit of Alebrijes in this 8-week art class! Young artists will learn illustration, painting, and papier-mâché while exploring the vibrant traditions behind Alebrijes. From bold sketches to 3D creations, every week brings a new way to express creativity and honor culture. No experience needed, all you need to do is bring your imagination and love for art!
THE CUMBIA BLUES GUITAR WORKSHOP
Mentor: Mr. Bryan
Materials: Guitar, Amp, Chords
Dates: October 2 to November 20
Join The Cumbia Blues Guitar Workshop: an 8-week journey where blues meets cumbia with a psychedelic twist. Learn riffs, rhythms, and grooves while jamming with others, no experience required. Bring your guitar and get ready to play something unforgettable.
OPEN STUDIO
Mentor: Ms. Nada
Materials: Your creativity
Dates: October 3 to November 14
Open Studio with Ms. Nada is a creative space where young artists can explore new techniques through guided activities or work on their own projects with full access to studio materials. From jewelry and mosaics to zines and digital art, it’s a supportive community where creativity, self-expression, and friendship thrive.
PROMO VIDEO
ALEBRIJES WITH RICARDO IBARRA
Celebrate art, culture, and creativity in this 8-week class inspired by the mystical world of Alebrijes. Young artists will explore the origins and symbolism of these fantastical creatures while building strong art foundations in illustration, drawing, painting, and papier-mâché.
Each week, students will learn new techniques like sketching imaginative characters, painting bold and colorful designs, and bringing 3D creations to life with papier-mâché. Along the way, we’ll dive into the history and folklore that gave rise to Alebrijes, discovering how these vibrant figures represent dreams, imagination, and cultural storytelling.
By the end of the session, students will have a collection of unique artworks that showcase their creativity and bring their own mystical Alebrijes to life. No experience needed, just curiosity, imagination, and a love for color!
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FEATURED CEPANOA PROGRAMS
Alebrijes: Tradición en Color
Dates: Oct 1 to Nov 19
When: Wednesdays at 5pm
Instructor: Mr. Ricardo I
The Cumbia Blues Guitar Workshop
Dates: Oct 2 to Nov 20
When: Thursdays at 5pm
Instructor: Mr. Bryan
Open Studio
Dates: Oct 3 to Nov 14
When: Fridays at 5pm
Instructor: Ms. Nada
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