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“The only constant in life is change.”
- Heraclitus
Like all cycles, this summer is ending, and so is Articulture’s time in this current form.
Over the last 25 years, Articulture has served Twin Cities communities in a myriad of ways:
- By providing accessible and high quality arts education to over 135,000 children and teens, as well over 28,000 adults,
- By delivering artist residencies in metro art schools, and afterschool programs with Minneapolis Public Schools,
- By bringing Art & Healing programs to children, teens, and adults in the metro area in partnership with nonprofits that serve vulnerable and marginalized populations,
- By implementing outreach programs with community organizations, such as Touchstone Mental Health, Hope Community, People Incorporated, Our Savior’s Community Services, Wayside Recovery Center, Partnership Resources Inc, CommonBond Communities, Banyan Community Center, People Serving People Shelter, The Magnet 55+, and libraries in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
During this time, we employed over 128 teaching artists, gave over 65 college students & newly graduated art majors arts education internships, and provided over 450 scholarships to connect students of all ages and backgrounds with creative expression through the visual arts.
We have communally created one public art glass mosaic sculpture and 3 large murals, and released 21 Art Cars into the world, and were featured in “Healing Seward” documentary directed by Nicholas Longtin, “Every Day is a Parade” directed by Deacon Warner, in MPLSART, and on MPR.
We want to sincerely thank all of our students, all of our partners, and all of our donors for making all of this possible and worthwhile. You inspired and fueled our mission to bring positive change and empowerment to the metro area through the means of visual art. We are truly fortunate to have connected with you.
We are incredibly grateful to all our past and present teachers, board members and staff - without your professional impact and personal passion, none of this would have been accomplished. Thank you for bringing your values and expertise. It is a privilege to know each one of you.
If you feel this is a good-bye, worry not - this is but an end of a 25 year-long chapter. We are sad to close it, but also excited for what’s coming next. This transition is a natural and necessary transformation. The energy of what we've built together will not be lost; like a perennial garden, it is gathering strength for a new bloom.
The harvest of these past 25 years is immense, and its seeds are ready for a new season.
What will grow from this rich soil?
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Committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
We believe that the act of creating art is a pathway to self-fulfillment.
We at Articulture are dedicated to nurturing imaginations, sharing valuable and first-hand art knowledge and skills, and cultivating a more inclusive, accessible, intentional, compassionate, creative, free and connected world. We believe art is a holistic tool for personal and social change, and everyone is worthy of experiencing the power and healing of art.
By creating space and access to artists of all ages and skill levels in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities area, we want to ensure as many people as possible are given opportunities to find creative expression through the visual arts. Apart from offering classes to the general public, we also focus on Outreach and Art Healing programs. Current partnerships include: People Serving People Shelter, The Magnet 55+, and Minneapolis Public Schools (for after school programs).
Art programs for children
Our weekend art classes, creative workshops, school release day camps, and week-long, full-day summer camps & programs for children provide opportunities for quality artistic instruction combined with open-ended, imagination-based art projects.
We design our classes to foster creative thinking, enhance motor skills, and provide an outlet for artistic curiosity and sensory development with a variety of art materials.
Art education is essential for holistic growth, cognitive development, and academic learning of a young person.
Our classes, camps, and workshops are designed to allow youth to express their emotions, ideas, and experiences in a safe and constructive environment. We encourage them to think outside the box and develop their personal and unique voices.
Patience and perseverance, boosted self-esteem, and increased cognitive skills are just some of the valuable benefits of their engagement in the arts.
Studies have shown that art education can enhance academic achievement, as it aids in development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which is necessary in all academic learning in addition to gaining important life skills.
Art programs for teens
Art programs for adults
Education happens within the context of a larger community. Regardless of your field, profession, background, or artistic skill level, you will find yourself immersed in this fun, creative, and supportive environment.
It can be the most gratifying way to discover a new passion, reconnect with your inner artist, or expand your existing creative skills, while also, connecting with peers having similar interests and passions.
Stress reduction, mindfulness and presence, emotional expression, and versatility in problem-solving are just some of the great benefits of engaging in creative opportunities as an adult.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.