Hope Art Exploration 2017
We just wrapped up our 7th annual Art Exploration Program at Hope Academy and once again it was an incredible experience! The program took place during Hope’s summer session June 12 – July 7 and this year’s theme was “Created 2 Create.” For the first two weeks, 11 high school interns worked with 5 Artist Mentors at the IA Studios in video, photography, music, speed painting and theater. Then during weeks 3-4 the interns became the class assistants in those same 5 classes for 75 middle school students. Hope teachers also offered 3 additional class options for 25 more students including animation, creative writing and wood-working. The whole program was capped off with a Showcase Celebration where students presented their creative work for about 225 friends and family members. You can check out some of their creative accomplishments below.
Photography
Artist Mentor – Amanda Ryrholm
Interns – Angie + Abby
Photography Showcase 2017 from Inverted Arts on Vimeo.
Video
Artist Mentor – Samara Ehlke
Interns -Isaiah + Marin
The Monarch from Inverted Arts on Vimeo.
Killer Candy from Inverted Arts on Vimeo.
Music
Artist Mentor – Mark Collier
Assistant (2017 Scholarship Recipient) Shevon Greene
Interns – Elijah + Makayla
Theater
Artist Mentor Christa Lachell
Interns – Olanta + Luke
Speed Painting
Artist Mentor – Delphin Niyonkuru
Interns – Kalista + Kissley
More Showcase Photos
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
