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• Free Arts Minnesota Day Declared 3/27/2010

  Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak declares March 27,. 2010 to be Free Arts Minnesota day. Read More »

  
  In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Metro Murals campaign, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak has declared March 27, 2010 to be Free Arts Minnesota Day. Free Arts youth artwork will be on display throughout the Twin Cities in bus shelters to raise awareness for child abuse and encourage making healthy choices as a family.

• Metro Murals Travel to Washington D.C. Sept. 22 - 26 2008

  Free Arts youth murals hit the road to our nation's capitol. 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

• Free Arts Minnesota in the "LEAD" Sept 17 2008

  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.

• Free Arts and Colle+McVoy News 1/18/2008

  Create your own artwork and support Free Arts Minnesota! Read More »

  Colle+McVoy has launched a web site that allows users to create their own designs on a popular miniature Qee figurine, while also learning about Free Arts Minnesota programs that help abused and at-risk children heal through art. “We believe children and adults can benefit from the healing affects of art,” said Christine Fruechte, president of Colle+McVoy. “It is powerful to see how the creative imaginations of children come to life, build self esteem, and have a profound impact on our staff.” To view some of these truly amazing pieces of art and to create your very own Qee online visit www.artisagift.com

• Free Arts and M.A. Rosko, FOX 9 News 11/14/2007

  M.A. Rosko featured Free Arts Minnesota in 4 segments, live from the Convention Center. Read More »

  M.A. Rosko talked with Cat, a Free Arts youth participant, as she explained the difference art and mentorship has made in her life. Also, Michelle Silverman, Executive Director, discussed our exciting 10th yr anniversary accomplishments!

• Free Arts on KARE 11 Saturday Morning Show 11/10/2007

  Michelle Silverman, Executive Director, was interviewed by Belinda Jensen and explained how every family can benefit from the therapeutic arts. Read More »

  Plus, learn about a great project you can do at home with your family - make a Family Banner! Family Banner Kit - Work together as a team to create a lasting memory you can display in your home. Purchase your Family Banner Kit today for 19.99! Visit our purchase page for all Free Arts Minnesota products.

• Free Arts Minnesota's, I Dream book on KARE 11 6/27/07

  Michelle Silverman and Chelsea, a Free Arts Minnesota participant, talk about the launch of the, first ever, published book of artwork. Read More »

  This beautiful book includes children's artwork and projects from the last ten years of Free Arts Minnesota programming. View the article