Open House 2025

Come explore the creative world of Outside the Lens on August 28th!

We’re opening our doors to share how San Diego youth are using media arts to express themselves and change their communities.

Join us for an evening of hands-on activities where you can create your own art alongside our young artists. Try making zines, taking creative portraits, painting in virtual reality, or designing kaleidoscope art. Watch films made by our students and browse their powerful publications about issues that matter to them.

This free event welcomes everyone – families, educators, artists, and anyone curious about youth media arts. Our students and staff will be there to guide you through activities and share their stories. It’s a chance to see firsthand how creativity empowers young people.

We’re hoping to bring together hundreds of community members who believe in the power of youth voice. Come discover what happens when you put creative tools in the hands of young people. Light refreshments will be served.

Details:

Thursday August 28th, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

125 14th Street
San Diego, CA 92101

FREE!

Parking: There is often 2hr parking available on 14th Street and K Street. There is also ample parking in the Padres “Tailgate Parking Lot” across from our building, managed by Ace Parking. If you choose to park in the Tailgate Lot, begin at one of the pay stations located either near the K street entrance, or the SW corner near Imperial and 12th St. After you park your vehicle, you can exit in the middle of the eastern side of the parking lot, onto 14th street. Our facility is across the street to the right.

Public Transportation: Take any trolley line to 12th & Imperial. We’re two blocks away!

The building entrance to our loft is located just south of Mission Brewery (the red outlined doors). There is a security guard on site to let you in, and also an OTL doorbell on the right side of the glass doors. There will also be an OTL staff member to greet you at the door and direct you to the open house!