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Talented Minneapolis teachers engage students in developing dance proficiency, deepening cultural awareness and advancing artistic expression.Read More
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The MPS Arts department provides quality music education for all learners, forming a foundation for life-long learning, enrichment, enjoyment and creativity.Read More
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Through the process of helping students create theater, our staff fosters deep experiential learning, expanded cultural awareness, and a strong sense of community.Read More
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Art is central to the human experience, communicating and translating our thoughts, emotions and ideas into visual language that all can comprehend.Read More
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The Viva City Festival gives our district an amazing opportunity to share and honor the art-making that has been created with a large number of our student population.Read More
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Target is funding guaranteed arts and culture experiences for every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade student enrolled in a MPS school during the 2013-14 school year.Read More
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Jazz Around Minneapolis (JAM) is a two-week long summer jazz music camp for MPS students in rising grades 7-12. JAM takes place in June 2014 at South High School.Read More
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Resources for teachers, including. books, websites, and articles about the latest arts strategies and research, are available in our resource library.Read More
Education
By aligning curriculum and providing requisite staffing and professional development, MPS Arts guarantees that every K-5 program offers three forms and every 6-12 program offers four forms of high quality fine arts instruction from licensed arts educators.
Exploration
Every MPS student is guaranteed an arts experience at every grade level. The content or model may vary but cultural field trips in the community and teaching residencies are at the heart of explorations.
Extension
To ensure that students have access to exceptional arts education experiences in any fine arts area, no matter what their school provides, MPS is expanding extended learning opportunities after school, on the weekends, and during calendared breaks.
