Cyrus Jefferson

Joining the Union team in 2020, Cyrus Jefferson will serve as the youth engagement intern for Youth Open Studios, Action Brigade, and Art Club. No stranger to children nor the arts, he’s in his second year working in the education department at Joslyn Art Museum. Born into a family of artists, he creates art from a wide selection of media, including photography, watercolor, ceramics, and digital art. Cyrus is inspired by cartoons and storybook illustrations with a huge appreciation for color. He believes art is for everyone! Through his internship, he hopes to increase the opportunities in artmaking for youth within his community.

What are you passionate about and why? Expression because it is the ultimate in self-care.

What is the best meal you ever had and what made it special? Dorito Nachos. It was my favorite. My dad made it and he loved to cook.

What is your favorite quote or motto? “We’re living in a material world and I’m a material girl...or boy.” The Wedding Singer (1998)