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Art Exploration at Urban Ventures 2012

 

Our second Art Exploration program is underway at Urban Ventures off 4th and Lake in Minneapolis. We have about 35 middle school students taking classes in photography, visual art and music every Thursday afternoon after school. Artist Mentors are Becca Ulasich – photography, Sarah Albinson – visual art, and Mark Collier – music. These photos are from week 3 of the 10 week program.

On Thursday December 20, at 5pm there will be a Community Showcase Event when the students will present their creative achievements to the waiting world! We’d love to have you join us! The event will be held at Urban Ventures in the Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center: There will be a Community Showcase Event December 20 5pm at the Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center: 2924 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis.

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