Meet Jihaad, known in the art world as YEMII — a dynamic artist, teacher, and creative force at Upturn Arts! Whether he's sharing his love for Takashi Murakami, jamming to alternative beats, or showing campers how to build epic cardboard sculptures, YEMII brings passion and purpose to every classroom. 🖌 When he’s not inspiring young artists, you’ll find him reading manga, wandering through art museums, or vibing to some R&B while dreaming of teaching in Tokyo one day. 🧃 Camp snack of choice? Gelatin-free fruit gushers, of course! 🎭 Favorite camp moment? Creating a super cool collage with the campers — just for fun. 😎 Originally drawn to Upturn Arts to work with other creatives and help kids find their voice in the art world, Jihaad keeps coming back for the kids. And we’re so grateful he does. 💛 #ArtsforAll #turnupforupturn #UpturnArts #TeacherSpotlight #YEMII #JihaadCreates #ArtTeacherVibes #CreativeCommunity #CampLife #TeachingArtists #AnimeArtStyle #MurakamiInspired #NOLAArtists #ArtInspiration #BlackArtistsMatter #AlternativeVibes #ArtCampMagic #FruitGushersFan #CardboardSculptures #ArtIsLife #MuseumWanderer #CollageCreator #ForTheKids #NewOrleansCulture #SupportLocalArtists #ArtEducationMatters (fb)

At the start of summer, our campers walked in with blank canvases. By the end? They left with bold voices, wild imagination, and art that told their stories. 💥🖌️ We saw paper dishes become instruments, cardboard turn into castles, and campers take center stage with confidence. This wasn’t just summer camp — it was a creative revolution. And we’re proud to say it all happened right here at Upturn. #ArtsforAll #turnupforupturn #UpturnArts #CreativeRevolution #YouthVoices #BoldCreativity #SummerCamp2025 #ArtThatSpeaks #CampConfidence #ImaginationUnleashed #CardboardCreations #CenterStageMoments #ArtEducationMatters #EmpoweredYouth #CreativeKidsOfNOLA #StoryThroughArt #FromBlankCanvasToBold #ArtCampVibes #NOLASummerCamp #FutureArtists #UpturnMagic (fb)