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ATLAS
art programming for the community
Atlas is ART 180's art center and gallery, a safe space for teens to relax, create, and explore new mediums of art and creative production. We offer multi-week and single day arts experiences where teens learn from and collaborate with professional artists while expanding their own creative skills. We've explored everything from animation, podcasting, beat making, character design, print making, mural design, and zine making.
Atlas is located at 114 W. Marshall Street, on the corner of Brook Road and Marshall Street.
All of our art experiences are open to high school students and are offered at no-cost.
Any questions should be directed to Dallas Roquemore, Program Manager, dallas@art180.org, or Maurice Leoni-Osion, Program Director, maurice@art180.org or 804-233-4180.
OUR ATLAS PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT NO-COST. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS ARE BELOW + FOLLOWED BY THE REGISTRATION FORM. YOU ARE WELCOME TO SIGN UP FOR AS MANY PROGRAMS AS YOU'D LIKE!
PAPERLESS PORTRAIT
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION + DESIGN
LED BY TEACHING ARTISTS BRIAN CANNADY + NIYAH MCGEE
Mondays, 5:00-7 p.m., September 15 - November 24
@ ART 180's Atlas Gallery, 114 W Marshall St.
Learn the fundamentals of digital drawing and painting, using tools like Procreate to transform your sketches into impressive digital artwork. The class will culminate in the creation of portrait stamps honoring local peace advocates from Jackson Ward and the larger Richmond community.
In partnership with Peace Post, the 2025 Webby Award winner for Best Cultural Website, the final works will be featured in an exhibition with Peace Post showcased in ART 180’s February 2026 exhibition.
PAPERLESS PORTRAIT
Step into the rhythm and energy of Hip-hop culture with a breakdancing program designed for teens! You will learn the foundational moves of breakdancing and explore the core principles that make Hip-hop a cultural movement. This program goes beyond dance, teaching life skills, discipline, and the potential for a future in the arts.
Youth will learn breakdancing basic, masting foundational moves like top rock, footwork, freezes, and power moves. Build strength, flexibility, and endurance while learning the focus and dedication needed to master the art of breakdancing. Plus, gain insight into how breakdancing can evolve from a passion into a professional career, from performing and teaching to competing on global stages.
Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., September 16 - November 25
@ ART 180's Atlas Gallery, 114 W Marshall St.
BREAKDANCING 101
LED BY TEACHING ARTIST ERIC LU
BREAKOLOGY: FOUNDATION, POWER,
+ CULTURE OF BREAKING
PAPERLESS PORTRAIT
Offered in partnership with Coalition Theater!
Laugh, play, and express yourself! This Intro to Improv course is a fun, high-energy offering where you can pickup the basics of improv—agreement, spontaneity, teamwork, and active listening—through exercises, games, and group activities.
Led by a teaching artist from Richmond’s Coalition Theater, this program creates a supportive space to take risks, build confidence, and use your voice in new ways. You don’t need any prior experience—just show up ready to try something new and connect with others through creativity and play.
Rooted in ART 180’s mission, this workshop encourages freedom of expression, collaboration, and joy.
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:45 p.m., September 16 - November 11
@ Coalition Theater, 8 W Broad St.
ACTING, COMEDY, DRAMA, IMPROVISATION
LED BY PRESTON BRADSHER
INTRO TO IMPROV WITH COALITION THEATHER
PAPERLESS PORTRAIT
A new multimedia art program for high school students to explore the lives and legacies of Richmond’s trailblazers through cutout collage, and stop-motion animation, and collaborative research. Students will work in groups to design, build, and animate creative video montages of five influential historical figures who shaped the cultural and political landscape of Jackson Ward. The final product will be a stitched-together stop-motion video spotlighting student artistry and local Black history.
Wednesdays, 5:00-7 p.m., September 17 - November 19
@ ART 180's Atlas Gallery, 114 W Marshall St.
ARCHIVING, COLLAGE, STOP MOTION
LED BY TEACHING ARTISTS ALLIANNAH HAMILTON + MALIK BROOKS
DIGITAL CANVAS: FACES OF LEGACY
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