Somali Youth from Mary’s Place Begin Filming Documentary
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Somali Youth from Mary’s Place Begin Filming Documentary

  We have had an incredible three days of filming at the Southern Theater as we partner with talented Somali youth from Mary’s Place to create a Somali Video Documentary project that tells the story of the long and difficult journey “From Mogadishu to Mary’s Place” by focusing on the themes of “home” and “identity.” There…

A New Home
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A New Home

Inverted Arts has a new home in NE Minneapolis! After an extensive search over 1.5 years we have found this fantastic space at 77 13th Ave NE #207 and are moving in January 1, 2014. The space is in the old Grainbelt Warehouse building in the heart of the NE Arts District and the location is…

IA Receives MRAC Capital Grant
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IA Receives MRAC Capital Grant

We are excited to announce that we have been awarded a Capital Grant for $9,980 from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council! These funds will be used to purchase two cameras, lenses, two laptops, software and related accessories for our new Video Story-telling Collaborative. By far the greatest opportunity that has emerged for us so far is…

Give to the Max Day – November 14, 2013
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Give to the Max Day – November 14, 2013

Dear Friend, Inverted Arts is excited to participate in Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Last year, this fundraising event raised over 16.3 million for Minnesota nonprofits and schools. By partnering with giveMN.org, a secure, online giving website, Inverted Arts will have many opportunities to multiply your gift and win additional grant prize dollars! It…

Art Exploration Program at Sojourner Truth Academy
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Art Exploration Program at Sojourner Truth Academy

Inverted Arts is pumped to be headed back to parter with the staff and students at Sojourner Truth Academy on Friday afternoons, October-December. We will be offering opportunities for 6th-8th grade students to explore their creativity in video and music production. Artist Mentor Neel Sharma will teach the music production class and will help students explore…

MRAC Arts Activities Grant awarded for Documentary Project at Mary’s Place
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MRAC Arts Activities Grant awarded for Documentary Project at Mary’s Place

We are excited to announce that we have received an Arts Activities Grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) that will fund a documentary film project with the working title “From Mogadishu to Mary’s Place.” This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to…