Dramatic shifts in technology, politics, economics and demographics are radically changing the way we live and work. Today’s youth will spend their adult lives in a multitasking, complex, technology driven and diverse environment. Without so-called 21st Century skills (information, technology and communication skills, thinking and problem-solving skills, and interpersonal and self-directional skills), young people will be unable to participate in our new communities and economies.

BAVC’s Next Generation programs offer a flexible pathway for youth who may lack support systems and the extra-curricular and leadership opportunities that can help to teach and reaffirm technology, learning and communication skills. Our programs help young people develop their artistic talent while providing them with advanced, industry-standard training in new media and helping them develop the “soft” skills necessary to successfully collaborate on and produce a high-quality creative product. LEARN MORE >

DIGITAL PATHWAYS

Next Gen Digital Pathways programs in video production, audio production, open source, and 3D animation and gaming are mid-session.MORE INFO ON DIGITAL PATHWAYS

BUMP RECORDS and THE FACTORY HAVE A NEW HOME

BAVC's BUMP Records and The Factory programs have a new home in the East Bay. They recently moved to a new office. SEE A MAP OF THE NEW LOCATION

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

BAVC runs both in-school and after school programming at numerous sites throughout the Bay Area. CHECK OUT THE SCHOOL SITES