Latest news from our partners.
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…
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…
On Give to the Max Day November 12th you helped us raise $11,300 for 2016 programs to help disadvantaged youth discover and unleash their creative voices! Thank you from all of us at Inverted Arts: our staff, board, Artist Mentors and students. We are so grateful for your partnership!! If you missed it, there’s still…
“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…
Our Mission Inverted Arts works to empower disadvantaged youth by helping them discover their creative voices. Where many see only problems that need to be fixed, we see young people who are made in the image of God with creative potential just waiting to be unleashed! As students discover their creative voices they also discover their own value and worth and their…