Talented Minneapolis teachers engage students in developing dance proficiency, deepening cultural awareness and advancing artistic expression.

The MPS Arts department provides quality music education for all learners, forming a foundation for life-long learning, enrichment, enjoyment and creativity.

Through the process of helping students create theater, our staff fosters deep experiential learning, expanded cultural awareness, and a strong sense of community.

Art is central to the human experience, communicating and translating our thoughts, emotions and ideas into visual language that all can comprehend.

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.

Guaranteed arts and culture experiences for every 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade student enrolled in a MPS school during the 2016 - 2017 school year, with a Pilot Program for 6th graders. Funded by Target, Aroha Philanthropies, MPS Arts and our Community Partners.

Jazz Around Minneapolis (JAM) is a two-week long summer jazz music camp for MPS students in rising grades 7-12.

Resources for teachers, including. books, websites, and articles about the latest arts strategies and research, are available in our resource library.