Hope Academy Art Exploration 2025

ByMark

Can you believe it’s been fourteen years of Art Exploration programs during summer session at Hope Academy?! This year we offered classes in Theater, Dance, Spoken Word/Creative Writing, Photography and Filmmaking. The students presented their creative masterpieces at a Showcase on the final day. We’re grateful for our partnership with Hope and for the great work they are doing with students in South Minneapolis!

  • Damian Leverett – Theater
  • Joe Davis – Spoken Word
  • David Pellinen – Photo/Video
  • Bree Saulsberry – Dance

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