Art Jam Teen-Led Artists' Collective
Art Studio 928, 451 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
About
Art Jam Teen-Led Artists' Collective focuses on hands-on art-making in areas such as digital illustration, mixed-media collage, street art lettering, zine-making, upcycled sculpture, screen printing, and enamel painting. The program uses a teen-curated curriculum where teens vote on 5–6 proposed themes and the top votes become weekly projects, along with a “Teacher’s Choice” instructor-led deep dive into a special technique. Each session follows a format that includes Welcome & Demo, Hands-On Creation, and Share & Reflect, and the final session turns the studio into a pop-up gallery where teens invite family and friends to view and purchase works.
• Ages: 11–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday to Friday in three-hour sessions
• Price: Drop-In: $40 per session (subject to space); 5-Day Pass: $150 total (saves $50; includes all materials and Showcase Night invite); 10-Day Pass: $300 total (saves $100; includes all materials and Showcase Night invite); Sibling Discount: 10% off per additional sibling pass; Volunteer Credit: Teens who volunteer four hours may earn a $20 credit toward their pass
Art Jam Teen-Led Artists' Collective runs in a boutique event space designed for smaller groups who value connection and personalized experiences, with a gallery-style atmosphere, flexible layouts, and hands-on support. The program is described as a Teen-Led Artists' Collective with teen mentors and studio staff maintaining a high adult-to-teen ratio, and it includes check-in and check-out with a designated care provider at the start and end of each session. It is part of Studio 928, which has been creating art, spreading joy, and nurturing creativity since 2018 and is described as a Black-owned event space with an always-open call for artists and makers, beginner-friendly art classes, and teen art programs for ages 12 and up covering drawing, painting, sculpture, and more.
Cheryl Vargas leads the program as Founder and Creative in Chief of Studio 928, and she is a graduate of Concordia University Chicago with a BA in Graphic Arts and many years of experience collaborating with Fortune 500 clients such as Disney, Netflix, and LinkedIn. She also serves as the 2023–2024 President of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago chapter and is a Goldman Sachs 10k Small Businesses Alumni Ambassador. The mission of Studio 928 states that nurturing young artists is a core focus, with a vision that includes teaching practical business skills alongside artistic techniques and a stated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, respect, collaboration, open-mindedness, and creating equitable opportunities in its creative community.
Through Art Studio 928 and its nonprofit arm, Dothegood.art, the organization runs creative initiatives that support youth art programs and foster community connections. Dothegood.art is described as the 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of Studio 928 and focuses on making youth art education programs in Oak Park accessible to all, including partnerships with local schools and organizations, community art events and exhibitions, collaborative art projects, and youth-focused art therapy and creative expression workshops. Studio 928 is described as being trusted by local businesses, nonprofits, and creative organizations for intimate, well-designed events.
Last updated January 15, 2026.
• Ages: 11–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday to Friday in three-hour sessions
• Price: Drop-In: $40 per session (subject to space); 5-Day Pass: $150 total (saves $50; includes all materials and Showcase Night invite); 10-Day Pass: $300 total (saves $100; includes all materials and Showcase Night invite); Sibling Discount: 10% off per additional sibling pass; Volunteer Credit: Teens who volunteer four hours may earn a $20 credit toward their pass
Art Jam Teen-Led Artists' Collective runs in a boutique event space designed for smaller groups who value connection and personalized experiences, with a gallery-style atmosphere, flexible layouts, and hands-on support. The program is described as a Teen-Led Artists' Collective with teen mentors and studio staff maintaining a high adult-to-teen ratio, and it includes check-in and check-out with a designated care provider at the start and end of each session. It is part of Studio 928, which has been creating art, spreading joy, and nurturing creativity since 2018 and is described as a Black-owned event space with an always-open call for artists and makers, beginner-friendly art classes, and teen art programs for ages 12 and up covering drawing, painting, sculpture, and more.
Cheryl Vargas leads the program as Founder and Creative in Chief of Studio 928, and she is a graduate of Concordia University Chicago with a BA in Graphic Arts and many years of experience collaborating with Fortune 500 clients such as Disney, Netflix, and LinkedIn. She also serves as the 2023–2024 President of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago chapter and is a Goldman Sachs 10k Small Businesses Alumni Ambassador. The mission of Studio 928 states that nurturing young artists is a core focus, with a vision that includes teaching practical business skills alongside artistic techniques and a stated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, respect, collaboration, open-mindedness, and creating equitable opportunities in its creative community.
Through Art Studio 928 and its nonprofit arm, Dothegood.art, the organization runs creative initiatives that support youth art programs and foster community connections. Dothegood.art is described as the 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of Studio 928 and focuses on making youth art education programs in Oak Park accessible to all, including partnerships with local schools and organizations, community art events and exhibitions, collaborative art projects, and youth-focused art therapy and creative expression workshops. Studio 928 is described as being trusted by local businesses, nonprofits, and creative organizations for intimate, well-designed events.
Last updated January 15, 2026.
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