Art and theater classes and workshops including painting, drawing, photography, jewelry making, glass art, pottery, and sculpture.

Artful Aging Residencies: Structured programs led by COMPAS artists who have received additional training to work with older adults. Participants learn new creative skills and produce original work in art forms such as: - Dance - Music - Theater - Visual Art - Writing Each residency begins with an artist meet and greet session and ends with a community celebration showcasing participant accomplishments. The standard format includes: - One planning session with site staff prior to the start of the residency - One meet and greet session - Eight or more artist-led sessions, each lasting 90 minutes to 2 hours Sessions are typically held weekly but can be customized based on the needs of the hosting organization. Residencies can be structured as a camp or a series of classes. Artful Aging Samplers: Standalone or short series workshops led by COMPAS-certified Artful Aging artists. Each session lasts approximately two hours and features a project designed to be completed within that timeframe. Samplers are intended to: - Allow organizations to explore Artful Aging programming - Help communities determine which projects or artists are a good fit - Provide a low-commitment introduction to creative programming - Performances in 55+ Active Independent Living Communities or Older Adult Settings COMPAS artists offer performances that can be scheduled as standalone events or paired with meals and other activities. These performances are suited for various settings and group sizes. They are designed to: - Add energy to quiet days - Entertain large or small groups - Support special events or occasions

- A permanent collection of paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, architecture, textiles, photos, and decorative arts from all parts of the world. Loan exhibitions of works borrowed from other museums and private collectors. - Visitors Information Center: Provides information about exhibitions, activities and programs. - Accepts tour reservations to the Purcell-Cutts House, a Purcell and Elmslie residence in Minneapolis

Provides access to arts opportunities and programming. Offers nine grant programs, a monthly newsletter, an online arts calendar, two art galleries, workshops and networking meetings, an artist registry, and technical assistance to arts organizations and artists.

Safe, comfortable, fun space for teens at the Minneapolis Central Library. Membership is limited to youth ages 12-19. Youth can pursue interests and use new technologies with help from other teens and adult mentors. Youth can share work with other teens across the globe through the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network. Technology and multimedia tools are available for music and video production, interactive programming, digital photography, graphic design and much more.

- The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is located on Vineland Place, across from the Walker Art Center. The 11-acre garden is a joint project of the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. There are more that 40 art objects on permanent view. - Cowles Conservatory contains permanent and seasonal displays of native, tropical and exotic plants, orchids, palms and other plant species.

Arts programs provide activities and experiences that encourage creativity, independent thinking, relationship building, confidence, and self-motivation: - Acting - Creative writing - Movement and dance - Music - Visual art Connect programs offer options to help people meet their health and wellness goals, including: - Fitness and relaxation classes - Healthy relationships and sexuality education - Individualized wellness/health planning - Memberships to fitness centers

Serves the artists and community at large, by providing opportunities for, and appreciation of, the visual arts through exhibits, workshops, classes, seminars, and cultural events in all the related arts.

Performing arts for all ages. They also sponsor the art gallery and dance programs.

- Offers a variety of art classes which range from a 1-day class to multiple-week courses. Virtual classes are offered. - Offers both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art mediums including painting, mixed media, printing, hand-built pottery, wheel throwing pottery, stained glass, drawing, sketching, and more - Offers birthday parties for children. Children make an art project (they can choose a theme or staff can design something just for them) that each child gets to bring home. Themes include Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Clay Sculpture/Hand-Built Pottery, Polymer Clay Sculpture and Watercolor Painting. Each party is 90 minutes of art and 30 minutes for cake and presents. Adults must provide cake, refreshments and any other snacks. - Private art events can be scheduled. People can bring their own beverage of choice and snacks to enjoy over the 3 hours party. Art materials are provided. Using a step-by-step method, individuals can create their own piece of art. - Rum River Art Gallery shows local artists' work. Shows change every month. Selected artwork may be available for sale. - School age and homeschool classes in fall, winter, and spring - Summer day camps for kids and older adults ages 55+ - Accepts donations of art supplies

Offers visitors opportunities to encounter art and artists in its 80-seat concert listening room, visual art gallery in a historic building, gift shop featuring local artists, artist residency program, sculpture park, community events, and opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Connects people to artists and rich cultural experiences in rural Minnesota.

- Collection of modern and contemporary visual art, which grows each year through new acquisitions and includes more than 11,000 works. Spans a range of media that includes painting, sculpture, film, video, photography, and works on paper. - Provides information about exhibitions, activities, and programs

- Provides artistic education

A Native American cultural arts program and gallery: - Oldest on-going venue for American Indian art in the Twin Cities - Provides assistance to Native artists in professional development - Showcases the work of local emerging Native American artists through six exhibitions annually

- Art Gallery - Performing Arts Series - Jewish Education concerts, lectures, and more - Jewish Film Festival