Friday, January 16, 2026

SATURDAY: San Diego Unified Students Showcase Cultural Artwork at Local Coffee House

MEDIA ADVISORY

San Diego Unified Students Showcase Cultural Artwork at Local Coffee House

Lincoln High School Artivism Class Presents Month-Long "Cultural Wealth Project" Exhibition at Barrio Coffee

WHAT: San Diego Unified School District's Lincoln High School students are showcasing 22 original artworks in a month-long exhibition at Barrio Coffee. The "Cultural Wealth Project," created by students in the school's Artivism class, celebrates creativity, culture, and storytelling through visual art.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026

  Opening Reception: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

  Exhibition on display through Feb. 17, 2026, during regular coffee house hours

WHERE: Barrio Coffee, 634 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102

WHY: The exhibition showcases original artwork from Lincoln High School's Artivism class, where students use art as a vehicle for social expression and cultural celebration. Student artists will be present at the opening reception to discuss their work and the inspiration behind their pieces.

Lincoln High School's Artivism class empowers students to explore themes of identity, heritage, and community through visual art. The "Cultural Wealth Project" features 22 unique pieces created by 22 different students, each artwork representing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives within San Diego Unified's student community. This exhibition brings student voices into a neighborhood space, connecting young artists with the broader community while celebrating the cultural richness of the district. The artwork is not for sale.

WHO: Twenty-two Lincoln High School student artists from the Artivism class; Jessica Rogawski, Visual Art Teacher, Lincoln High School, San Diego Unified School District; Cat Phillips, Lincoln High School, San Diego Unified School District.

MEDIA CONTACT: James Canning, 313-580-2845, jcanning@sandi.net

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James Canning (He/Him)

Executive Director

Strategic Communications & Information

San Diego Unified School District

 

Mobile: 313-580-2845

Office: 619-725-5578

Email: Jcanning@sandi.net

 

4100 Normal Street

San Diego, CA 92103

 

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