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Free Arts offers a comprehensive creative empowerment curriculum, to help your organization heal the lives of children and families.
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With Free Arts Minnesota, your donations provide thousands of children a year with a healing creative outlet. All amounts welcome.
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Discover the healing power of art in the most rewarding way imaginable; byteaching it! Become a Free Arts Volunteer Mentor.
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There are many ways to make enormous differences in the lives of children. Find out which way is best for you.
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Art supplies, office equipment, musical instruments, event tickets and more. There are many items that you can contribute to help children thrive. Or check out Free Arts Minnesota's Wish List at Target Lists.
Support
Thank you to all who Give to the Max on November 17th. By donating through GiveMN.org you have supported Free Arts Minnesota and the children we serve!
United Way
If you pledge for United Way, designate Free Arts Minnesota as your designee! It's simple, you enter, MN/Minneapolis/Free Arts Minnesota and our zip - 55401. Thanks for your support!
2007 Annual Report »
THANK YOU FOR SIGNING OUR PLEDGE!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our pledge to "Make Our Community Stronger." Follow the link to read all of the positive messages that we received from members of our community. Each message will be delivered to a Free Arts Minnesota child! Read the messages>
What We Do »
Free Arts Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the healing power of artistic expression into the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families.
Each year over 190 per week or over 400 per year Free Arts Volunteers partner with community organizations, helping them empower children with safe, positive and enjoyable learning experiences, which promote creativity, self discovery, self-esteem, social skills, and a positive outlook on life. Over 300 children per week benefit from these partnerships.
Maiden MN - 11/5/09
Events »
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Twice the Gift 10/16/2009 - 12/31/2009
Give Back to Free Arts Minnesota by Shopping. Read More »
Attention shoppers: We have a great opportunity for you to give back to Free Arts Minnesota! Do you love to shop? Are you looking for the perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season? Check out the fun and unique merchandise at Twice the Gift! All of the items have been provided by over 50 local Nonprofit organizations, so you can feel good about shopping this Season.
When:
Twice the Gift is open October 16th through December 31st.
Check out there website for business hours: www.twicethegift.org
Where:
Twice the Gift
IDS Crystal Court, Street Level
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN
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Maiden Minnesota 2009 11/5/2009
Support Free Arts Minnesota and Local Women Owned Businesses. Read More »
Join us on November 5th for one of the hottest events of the year! Maiden MN showcases products by women owed companies based in Minnesota. Don't miss your chance for some holiday shopping, great deals and a silent auction! The price of your ticket includes a glass of wine, and for the first 200 tickets sold online, a goodie bag of products donated by the participating companies! A portion of the ticket sales and all proceeds from the silent auction benefit Free Arts Minnesota. Visit www.MaidenMinnesota.com for more details.
When:
Thursday, November 5, 2009
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where:
The Graves 601 Hotel
601 1st Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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8th Annual Art Heals! Luncheon 11/11/2009
Learn how you can Bring Hope to At-Risk Youth in our Community. Read More »
You are invited to the Free Arts Minnesota 8th Annual Art Heals! Fundraising Luncheon on November 11th, 2009. Join us as we inform and inspire our community to support our efforts in transforming young lives. You will have the opportunity to hear from some of the youth that participated in Free Arts Minnesota programs and learn how art & mentorship has positively changed their lives. We are also looking for volunteers to serve as Table Hosts at the Luncheon, to help us fill tables.
Contact Karen to RSVP or call 612.824.2787.
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Registration begins at 11:15 a.m.
Program from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Where:
The Minneapolis Convention Center
Ballroom A
1301 Second Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403
News »
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Free Arts Minnesota in the "LEAD" September 17th
Young professionals take the "LEAD" in giving back! Read More »
Michelle Silverman, Executive Director, was recently interviewed by Janel Klein of KARE 11. The piece featured two of the founders of The LEAD Project, Matt Hemsley and David Miller. Michelle spoke about the LEAD's involvement with Free Arts Minnesota and the impact it has made on the organization.
Click here to watch the interview with KARE 11.
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Metro Murals travel to Washington D.C. September 22nd - 26th
Children's artwork has a special message! Read More »
This marks the third time that artwork, created by Free Arts Minnesota children, has traveled to Washington D.C. for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The late Sheila & Paul Wellstone organized the first exhibit in 2001 to continue a tradition that Sheila had began in Washington in 1990.
Today, the exhibit is carried on by the Sheila Wellstone Institute to raise awareness about domestic violence. The Metro Murals were completed in April for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Free Arts Minnesota programs.
18th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Reception & Art Exhibit
September 25, 2008
5:30 PM—8 PM
US Capitol, Russell Senate Office Building Room 325
Washington, D.C.
The Metro Mural Exhibit will be on display in the Russell Rotunda the week of Sept. 22nd
We’ve turned Minneapolis bus shelters into a virtual art gallery to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Read More >>
