Photo by Dawn Hartman
Learn to build and blend your own remixes that will get everyone on the dance floor! Presented in partnership with Tech 25, the Teen DJ Academy is a 12-week workshop series taught by professional live and touring DJs. Participants will get hands-on experience with pro gear and perform at Youth Invasion, Community Day, and LGBTQ+ Prom. Participants must be ages 13–18 and must attend a minimum of nine workshops in order to perform. This program is free and participants will earn a stipend for the 12 week program plus an additional stipend per performance. Space is limited.
Performances: Youth Invasion Friday, April 26
30th Anniversary Community Day (subject to change) Sunday, May 19
LQBTQ+ Prom Saturday, June 15
Co-presented with Tech 25
The DJ Academy Workshops are generously supported by The Richard King Mellon Foundation, Howmet, Dell, and the Hillman Foundation.
*Participants must be able to attend a minimum of nine workshop dates in order to participate. Monday, March 4, 2024 Monday, March 11, 2024 Monday, March 18, 2024 Monday, April 1, 2024 Monday, April 8, 2024 Monday, April 15, 2024 Monday, April 22, 2024 Monday, April 29, 2024 Monday, May 6, 2024 Monday, May 13, 2024 Monday, May 20, 2024 Monday, May 27, 2024 4–6pm
The Pop District Print Lounge
Wednesdays 4–8pm
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5–7 p.m.
Photo by Maria Elisa Cevallos
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12pm–4:30pm (Silkscreen printing ends at 4pm)
Photo by Sean Carroll