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ORGANIZATION UPDATE:
Welcome back Articulture friends!
Our mission to empower individuals and communities through art is still the same, and our incredible board and teaching artists are all still here, rolling up their sleeves for this new chapter.
So, what's actually different?
We’re sharpening our focus. For over 20 years, the quiet heartbeat work of Articulture has been our outreach programs in the community. Now, we’re making that work our primary purpose.
Current partnerships:
People Serving People Shelter (art programming to teens at two sites)
Opportunity Partners (arts access and education to clients with developmental and physical disabilities)
Minneapolis Public Schools (after school programs in local elementary schools)
The Magnet 55+ (arts education and Art & Healing for elder learners)
Keystone Community Services (after school programming for marginalized youth)
Beechwood (Art & Healing for clients living with mental illnesses)
Banyan Community (after school programming for marginalized youth)
And - drumroll …
… a new, very different and exciting partnership is just starting this fall - Twin Cities Maker (TCM) was looking for an arts partner and we wholeheartedly said a resounding YES!
This means we will be moving out of our space and moving a few blocks away to join TCM. Look for the announcement of our Moving Sale-fundraiser and a little get-together on October 4 (snacks provided), before we say our final goodbyes to our E Franklin Avenue space. Art, art supplies, office supplies, store fixtures, furniture, and a large assortment of other things will need new homes. Opportunity to meet and chat!
Because of the big job of moving, we are slightly postponing our fall classes until November as we set up this partnership with TCM at a new address.
We will be sending out the beginnings of our adult class offerings in October. Your favorite talented teachers will be delighted to see you again in a new, creative setting at TCM with new possibilities and new members of the creative community!
Unfortunately, TCM space is only for adults and not conducive to teaching children's classes, so sadly after 25 years we will no longer be offering classes or camps for kids. We have cherished the many young artists who have come through our doors throughout the years - we will miss you!
Hey, would you like to come grow this with us?
In this transition time, as we aim to serve Minneapolis, Saint Paul and metro area communities on new levels, we invite you to contribute your ideas and time as to the possibilities of it happening. We are building this new chapter from the ground up, and want to do it as a community.
Becoming a board member gives you a seat at the table to help make a lasting impact and directly shape how art empowers people across our cities.
Art is power, and not just a creative power - a major power for healing, social justice, and communal experiences.
Click here to find out more.
Thank you, and we will be back with more announcements soon,
Articulture Staff and Board of Directors
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.