“Poetry Out Loud” can help! “There’s a poem for everyone. No matter who you are, there’s a poem that you will connect with and you will feel a really deep relationship…not only with poems but with people who share passions with you.” -Isabella Callery, 2019 Minnesota and National Poetry Out...
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Category Archives: Arts for Youth
SWWC Virtual Young Writers Conference
Posted by SMACThe Virtual Young Writers Conference is now open for registrations. Students will discover how creative their imaginations can be. Knowledgeable presenters will teach them writing techniques on how to express their thoughts using written words. They will learn writing is an exciting skill that can open a lifetime of opportunities...
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The Barn Theatre Presents: Child’s Play
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Join the Barn Theatre for an interactive weekly event bringing people together through creativity. Make art & friends out doors! Wednesday this summer, 1-2 pm. Meet at the front door of The Barn Theatre, 321 4th St SW, Willmar and join in various outdoor public spaces in downtown Willmar. *Implementing...
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Opportunity for classes through the Granite Area Arts Council
Posted by SMACOpen2ART! KK Berge Art Classroom is shaping up into the bright and inspiring space. The 1st intro art class “Lines (Visual Elements of Art)” is next week (July 22)! Private small groups (5 people only!) Times available: Wednesday evening 6 PM-8 PM or Thursday mornings: 10 AM-12 PM Must preregister...
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Updates & Opportunities from COMPAS
Posted by SMACJoin COMPAS Teaching Artist Desdamona to reflect and write your own poetry! Your Weekly Dose of Creativity Minnesotans have been dealing with a lot of hardship in the past few months, but we know that art will continue to heal and connect us. This week, take some time to reflect...
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Come Home to Laura Ingalls on YouTube & Facebook
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“COME HOME TO LAURA INGALLS”…still alive this summer on Youtube or Facebook ! The Wilder Pageant is hosting a free Laura event online in lieu of live summer production “Fragments of Dream”. To satisfy both audience and devout theater folk, they are creating “Laura’s Prairie Summer”, a series of six...
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Upcoming COMPAS Events
Posted by SMACAll year long, COMPAS partners with libraries and recreation centers to bring art and art-making directly to the community at no cost to you! And now, they’re providing video lessons you can follow along with from your own home! Spark your creativity with any (or all) of the upcoming complimentary programs:...
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Presents Virtual Musical Theatre Camp
Posted by SMACREGISTER ONLINE Virtual classes/camps are in development at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for Summer 2020, and they are even more excited to offer this new way of presenting classes and opportunities for youth. Technology is making online learning a new and rewarding option. The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres look forward to bringing...
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COMPAS Virtual Interactive Zoom Workshops & Home Studio
Posted by SMACCOMPAS Virtual: Interactive Zoom Workshops Want to get creative with your favorite COMPAS Teaching Artists from the comfort of your home? Join COMPAS this coming May and June for a series of live, interactive Zoom workshops! Write, sing, laugh, and create your way through spring! Learn More Make your own film-less...
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Resources for Virtual Music Programming
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The Music Impact Network has put together a collection of resources for music educators and aspiring musicians to keep working on their craft from home. Check out their Stay@Home, Play@Home page for easy lesson plans, Youtube videos, and inspiration to start on your musical journey: https://musicimpactnetwork.org/resources-for-virtual-music-programming...
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