free arts enewsletter MAY 2009

Events

Art-A-Whirl

Art-A-Whirl Flier

Bring your family and friends to visit Free Arts Minnesota at the NE Minneapolis Art-A-Whirl open studio and gallery tour, this weekend! Free Arts Minnesota has been invited to display artwork and host an information table at the Historic Thorp Building.. You will also have the chance to participate in an interactive, community art project and speak with some of our wonderful volunteers! The tour will run from Friday, May 15th - Sunday, May 17th. Click here for event details>>

Sign our Pledge to "Make our Community Stronger"

There are over 14,000 children still in need of our services. We are asking you to sign our pledge to and pass it on to everyone that you care about and help us collect 1,000 signatures in the month of May. Together we can take action to raise awareness about the work of Free Arts Minnesota and make a positive impact in our community! Click here to sign our pledge>>

Free Arts Minnesota is on Facebook

Free Arts Minnesota has a Facebook profile and Fan Page, and we want to be your friend! This is a great way stay up to date with Free Arts Minnesota happenings, as well as, connect with others involved with the organization. This is also a great way to introduce your friends and encourage them to get involved. On our Fan Page, you can get information on our upcoming events, view pictures, and much more. Come check it out, become a friend and a fan, and send us your comments!

PROGRAM UPDATE

"The Art of the Game"

Volunteer and child Don’t miss your chance to bid on a special addition print, signed by the youth artists and a Twins player! This partnership between Free Arts Minnesota and The Minnesota Twins will conclude at the June 3rd Twins game at the Metrodome. The youth artists will display their artwork at the game and it will also be available by auction from June 3rd - June 8th. Youth ages 5 to 15 have been using techniques of Andy Warhol to incorporate art and baseball. The youth and volunteers, traveled to a batting practice to sketch the players on the field and then enjoyed the game.

Join us for a Celebration of Art & Mentorship!

A special reception to celebrate Art & Mentorship will take place on Thursday, June 4th, at the Minneapolis Woman’s Club. Volunteers and Supporters of Free Arts Minnesota will have an opportunity to view our newest collection, “The Art of the Game.” There will also be a volunteer recognition, to celebrate all of the wonderful work done by our volunteers over the years! Contact Karen if you are interested in attending the reception. Click here for more information>>

SPECIAL THANKS

You are Helping us Thrive!

Thank you Free Arts Free Arts Minnesota would like to send a special "thank you" to Anita Spading and her Creative Memories group for collecting art supplies and cash donations on behalf of Free Arts Minnesota! Donations like these help to bring the healing power of art & mentorship to more at-risk children in our community!

"Thank You" to these individuals:

Diane Halvorson - Donated art supplies

Debbie Tonkin - Donated art supplies

Barbara Jarvis - MIA Gallery Passes and Walker Art Center admission pass

Art Rocks!

Art has the ability to heal wounds of abuse. Want to learn how art heals? Attend an Art Rocks! information session to learn more about the healing power of art and the children that we serve. Upcoming sessions are May 21st, 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. and June 2nd, 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
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