Youth Interactive – Funk Zone Art Walk

Youth Interactive is open for business. Come support these young entrepreneurs by purchasing hand made goods, and give back to an organization that supports creativity, business skills and empowerment.

The store will be open during the Funk Zone Art Walk March 16th from 5-8pm.
Located in the heart of the Funk Zone at 209 Anacapa St, Youth Interactive gives kids a place to be creative and learn the art of business. Five teams all with different focuses produce goods like jewelry, bags, tees, art and durable wood goods.

Havok is a youth-led group expressing a new generation’s perspective on the world through apparel. They will be showcasing screen tee’s showcasing the uniqueness of the Funk Zone neighborhood.

Pier Pressure uses recycled materials to craft durable bags to use for any occasion, all available during the art walk.

Infinite Treasures is a teen-led business creating unique handmade jewelry in the spirit of fun and friendship.

Resurrected by Youth works with recycled materials to craft durable goods.

Creative Studio focuses on fine art and individual expression. The students produce creative works while learning the business of self-promotion and running a gallery showcasing student work.

Youth Interactive (YI) is an After-school Entrepreneurial Arts Academy- a non-profit organization that uses education, creativity, and entrepreneurship as a vehicle for lasting social change. We create Youth led businesses designed to help bridge economic, racial and social equity by providing young adults from all walks of life with the skills needed to succeed beyond school.

On behalf of all the students and staff at Youth Interactive, we look forward to seeing you there!