Locust Projects‘ The LAB (Locust Arts Builders) is officially under way! Under the direction of renowned contemporary artist Monica Lopez de Victoria of the TM Sisters. Thirteen South Florida high schools students will experience the invigorating and arduous process of conceiving and executing original artworks. Stop by Locust Projects Monday – Friday 9am-1pm to meet this year’s students.

Participating artists: Benny Angene, Michael H. Bennett, Lino Fernandez, Audrey Gair, Vincent Granela, Sophia Kardonski, James Kendall, Natasha Mijares, William Molina, Damay Perez, Beatriz Rodriguez, Isleydi Rodriguez, Rachel Schueg, Daniel Young

These students, currently attending Academy of Art & Minds, Coral Reef High, DASH, Dr. Michael M. Krop High, Gulliver Academy, Hialeah High School, John A. Ferguson High, Miami North Western, New World School of the Arts, South Dade High and Terra High were selected from an open call by a committee of local art professionals.

The final project will be exhibited in Locust Projects’ 2,700 square foot space in Miami’s Design District and culminate in a publicized show, open to the public on July 9th. The goal is to promote contemporary art and project-based learning as a means to encourage creativity, critical analysis, and problem solving, while building communication skills. This unique initiative will allow young artists to learn the practical and exciting aspects of creating a public exhibition in collaboration with their peers.