IA is pleased to announce that we have received an Arts Learning Grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council for our sixth annual Art Exploration Program at Hope Academy that runs June 13 – July 8, 2016. The purpose of the program is to bring in professional Artist Mentors who provide tools, training and opportunities for…
IA Studios is thrilled to present “Stained;” a book and gallery exhibit from IA Artist Mentor Rebecca Ulasich and her husband Andrew. “Stained” is a creative response to their recent 18-month multi-destination journey that included stops in India, Nepal, Jordan, Israel, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their trip was crafted to explore, participate in,…
Inverted Arts Scholarship Dinner and Silent Auction Friday March 11th, 2016 Event Full Doors/Auction opens at 6pm (Dinner at 7pm) Medina Golf and Country Club 400 Evergreen Road Medina, MN 55340 Attire: Business Casual to Semi Formal You are invited to the second annual Inverted Arts Scholarship Dinner and Auction. Our goal is to raise…
This fall Inverted Arts Studios in NE Minneapolis has had many brilliant and talented students come in and make use of our space, equipment and Artist Mentor support. If you know a student in middle or high school who is interested in song writing, film making, photography or visual art, but doesn’t have access to creative learning opportunities…
Three talented student interns from Hope Academy have been working on Christmas card designs this fall with Artist Mentor Sarah Albinson (Read more about this internship HERE). Richard and Grace Johnson and Rachel Kite have come up some truly unique artwork that you can enjoy below. The first three designs have also been turned into…
We recently wrapped up a fantastic fall song-writing program with some talented middle school students Venture Academy. The program grew out of a joint partnership with Venture and East Side Neighborhood Services.  Check out this original song and video, “Cereal” by the Nickname Gang. Thanks to all the students for having the courage to write and record your…
“We’re All in This Together!†It’s Give to the Max Eve and I can’t stop thinking about the song “We’re all in This Together†from Disney’s High School Musical. Sometimes divine moments happen in the strangest places. Last week I was so proud as I watched my daughter sing that song with gusto at her…
It’s time to jump for joy because the annual IA Christmas Dessert Party is here! Join students, Artist Mentors and IA Partners for an evening of Yuletide fun on Thursday, December 10th at 7pm at the IA Studios. You will meet students and their families, experience their songs and artwork, enjoy sweets and treats, and receive a special Christmas card…
For the months of October and November Artist Mentor Mark Collier is helping students at Venture Academy discover the amazing world of songwriting. There are four teams of middle school students (15 total) who are composing and recording their original songs that will be presented to fellow students, families and friends at a Showcase event Wednesday evening…
By Artist Mentor: Sarah Albinson In continuation of last years’ after-school art class, Ricky and Grace Johnson and Rachel Kite have been joining me for some advanced drawing courses. It has been so fun to be able to continue these relationships with former interns and students from Hope Academy. They are incredibly talented and watching them…