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Mission: Is Possible

An intriguing evening of impact and fundraising.

Spy Hop is a nonprofit digital media arts center offering free classes in film, music, audio, and design for students ages 12-19.

We provide classes at our center in Salt Lake City, as well as satellite locations and schools across Utah.

We offer classes in film, music, audio, and design for students ages 12-19.

Our campus is open to all teens. The Spy Hop Rooftop event space is available to rent for all types of events.

We rely on donations to keep our doors open and our classes tuition-free. Learn how you can support Spy Hop!

RECENTLY PUBLISHED STUDENT WORK

IRIS BY BITTER BLUE

Listen to Bitter Blue’s debut album, Iris, out now on your favorite streaming platform!

Bitter Blue is a Salt Lake City-based indie rock band formed through Spy Hop’s Musicology program. Bitter Blue members: Noelle Mayfield, Remei Smith, Annuuka Payne-Rinne, Invierno Rodriguez, Teegan Olsen, and Olney Crofoot.

Keep up with the band on instagram at @bitterblueband.

From the 2023/2024 Resonate Program:

F8 OF THE CITY BY SLC F8

Listen to SLC F8’s debut album, F8 of the City, out now on your favorite streaming platform!

SLC F8 is a Salt Lake City-based Hip-Hop collective of youth formed through Spy Hop’s Resonate program. SLC F8 members: T. London, LaReya Marie, Mig L, OVR, Saucee, Pain Like Shadows, Hendry, and Aedro. Keep up with the band on instagram at @slc_f8.

“A collection of different minds coming together to create something amazing.”

From the 2023/2024 Power Up Program:

DIG! SHOVEL! GO!

Dig! Shovel! Go! is a free arcade style game available on desktop computers. Grab your mouse and keyboard and get ready to dig through the environment and gather as much “happy money” as you can before the time runs out! Enjoy pixel-art storytelling cutscenes between each level.

This game lightheartedly explores the consequences of exploiting the planet for monetary gain. Keep an eye out for fun easter eggs as you play!

UPCOMING CLASSES & PROGRAMS

Design 
| Drop In
October 4 – December 20, 2024
Every Friday | 3 – 7pm

Ages 15 - 19

EVERY FRIDAY! Deep dive on a design skill like: game design, animation, comic book or cosplay/costume design.
FREE!
Film 
| Foundational
February 24 – March 19, 2025
Monday/Wednesday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Start your filmmaking journey in this four week class to learn the basics of cameras and lighting, plus making film stills, create shot lists, and learning editing tools.
Design 
| Foundational
February 24 – March 19, 2025
Monday/Wednesday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Craft both physical zines and digital webcomics, tell exciting stories and even branch into choose-your-own-adventure tales. Bring your comic ideas to life!
Audio, Design, Film, Music 
| Foundational
February 25 – March 20, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Experiment with green screens, learn to record music, try out vox pop podcasting and radio, and learn to make pins in this four week class!
Audio, Music 
| Drop In
September 6 – August 29, 2025
Every Friday | 3 – 7pm

Ages 15 - 19

EVERY FRIDAY! Learn to record, get recorded, use instruments, music production software, drums and more.
FREE!

Spy Hop would like to acknowledge the generous public support we receive.

A complete list of donors can be found HERE!

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