EXCHANGE exhibitors come together to present a 40 piece exhibit featuring digital portraits and stories from Bois Forte, Leech Lake, Red Lake, Crookston and Saint Paul. This artist talk will look at the cultural connectedness that exists between four distinct cultural and geographically diverse communities in MInnesota.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Join IP artists Mimsy Myles, Thelma Lee Titus and Aaliyah McQueen as they lead open mic night at Studio 213 as part of the North End Arts Initiative. Come join us with songs, spoken words, poetic expression , beats and more… This is a great place to practice, connect with community and share your talent in a support space.

No registration is necessary - just show up!

The North End Arts Initiative is made possible through the generous contributions of the Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul Cultural Star Program and our local neighborhood.

For more information please contact Kristine Sorensen at inprogress301@gmail.com

Join IP artists Mimsy Myles, Thelma Lee Titus and Aaliyah McQueen as they lead open mic night at Studio 213 as part of the North End Arts Initiative. Come join us with songs, spoken words, poetic expression , beats and more… This is a great place to practice, connect with community and share your talent in a support space.

No registration is necessary - just show up!

The North End Arts Initiative is made possible through the generous contributions of the Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul Cultural Star Program and our local neighborhood.

For more information please contact Kristine Sorensen at inprogress301@gmail.com

Join IP artists Mimsy Myles, Thelma Lee Titus and Aaliyah McQueen as they lead open mic night at Studio 213 as part of the North End Arts Initiative. Come join us with songs, spoken words, poetic expression , beats and more… This is a great place to practice, connect with community and share your talent in a support space.

No registration is necessary - just show up!

The North End Arts Initiative is made possible through the generous contributions of the Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul Cultural Star Program and our local neighborhood.

For more information please contact Kristine Sorensen at inprogress301@gmail.com

Join IP artists Mimsy Myles, Thelma Lee Titus and Aaliyah McQueen as they lead open mic night at Studio 213 as part of the North End Arts Initiative. Come join us with songs, spoken words, poetic expression , beats and more… This is a great place to practice, connect with community and share your talent in a support space.

No registration is necessary - just show up!

The North End Arts Initiative is made possible through the generous contributions of the Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul Cultural Star Program and our local neighborhood.

For more information please contact Kristine Sorensen at inprogress301@gmail.com

IP artists Karen Barrett and Reyna Cruz will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center. Their exhibit “Our Red Lake Spirit” pays tribute to community healing through the drum and traditional practice.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

IP artist Cecilia Martinez will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the University of Minnesota Crookston. The exhibit “We Sing Our Songs” provides insight into the connection between traditional values, cultural identity and spirituality.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

IP artist Melissa Vang will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at Leech lake Tribal College. The exhibit “Homeforming” provides an intergenerational perspective on what is 'home' and what the anatomy of a home would look like if it isn't a physical space. When the idea of home takes no root from the land, but to how one creates their home where the heart and soul is able to go and come back to. 

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Join IP artists Mimsy Myles, Thelma Lee Titus and Aaliyah McQueen as they lead open mic night at Studio 213 as part of the North End Arts Initiative. Come join us with songs, spoken words, poetic expression , beats and more… This is a great place to practice, connect with community and share your talent in a support space.

No registration is necessary - just show up!

The North End Arts Initiative is made possible through the generous contributions of the Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul Cultural Star Program and our local neighborhood.

For more information please contact Kristine Sorensen at inprogress301@gmail.com

IP artist Nicole Staples will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center. The exhibit “We Stand Together” provides insight into the connectedness of children with their families, communities and tradition practices.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Join IP artists Mimsy Myles, Thelma Lee Titus and Aaliyah McQueen as they lead open mic night at Studio 213 as part of the North End Arts Initiative. Come join us with songs, spoken words, poetic expression , beats and more… This is a great place to practice, connect with community and share your talent in a support space.

No registration is necessary - just show up!

The North End Arts Initiative is made possible through the generous contributions of the Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul Cultural Star Program and our local neighborhood.

For more information please contact Kristine Sorensen at inprogress301@gmail.com

IP artist Cristina Rodriguez will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the Bois Forte Tribal Center.. The exhibit “Our Stories / Our Dreams” provides an insight into the spirit of Latinx artists living in Crookston Minnesota.

“The universe holds a lot of places and within it you find many unique differences and individualities. With all those differences that take place we all have our stories. These in particular stories come from a rural place in northern Minnesota. A place many have traveled to from other parts of the Map to call home. There has been a struggle within to find an identity. Many have helped pave a way and new generations have begun to call Crookston a home. Still many youth seek out in the form of artistic ways to express their struggles and individuality which is brought forth with the Fresh Voices program through both Digital Storytelling and Videography. The work presented here are stories from individuals who have spoke out and expressed their selves through works of art.”

—Cristina Rodriguez, Curator

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

IP artist Katherina Vang will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the Red Lake Nation College. The exhibit “Homeforming” provides an intergenerational perspective on what is 'home' and what the anatomy of a home would look like if it isn't a physical space. When the idea of home takes no root from the land, but to how one creates their home where the heart and soul is able to go and come back to. 

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Join IP artists Mimsy Myles, Thelma Lee Titus and Aaliyah McQueen as they lead open mic night at Studio 213 as part of the North End Arts Initiative. Come join us with songs, spoken words, poetic expression , beats and more… This is a great place to practice, connect with community and share your talent in a support space.

No registration is necessary - just show up!

The North End Arts Initiative is made possible through the generous contributions of the Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul Cultural Star Program and our local neighborhood.

For more information please contact Kristine Sorensen at inprogress301@gmail.com

IP artist Nicole Staples will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center. The exhibit “We Stand Together” provides insight into the connectedness of children with their families, communities and tradition practices.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

IP artist Cecilia Martinez will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the Leech Lake Tribal College.. The exhibit “We Sing Our Songs” provides insight into the connection between traditional values, cultural identity and spirituality.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

IP artists Karen Barrett and Reyna Cruz will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Their exhibit “Our Red Lake Spirit” pays tribute to community healing through the drum and traditional practice.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Join IP artists Mimsy Myles, Thelma Lee Titus and Aaliyah McQueen as they lead open mic night at Studio 213 as part of the North End Arts Initiative. Come join us with songs, spoken words, poetic expression , beats and more… This is a great place to practice, connect with community and share your talent in a support space.

No registration is necessary - just show up!

The North End Arts Initiative is made possible through the generous contributions of the Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul Cultural Star Program and our local neighborhood.

For more information please contact Kristine Sorensen at inprogress301@gmail.com

IP artists Karen Barrett and Reyna Cruz will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the Bois Forte Tribal Center (MIGIZI ROOM). Their exhibit “Our Red Lake Spirit” pays tribute to community healing through the drum and traditional practice.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

IP artist Cristina Rodriguez will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the Bois Forte Tribal Center.. The exhibit “Our Stories / Our Dreams” provides an insight into the spirit of Latinx artists living in Crookston Minnesota.

“The universe holds a lot of places and within it you find many unique differences and individualities. With all those differences that take place we all have our stories. These inparticular stories come from a rural place in northern Minnesota. A place many have traveled to from other parts of the Map to call home. There has been a struggle within to find an identity. Many have helped pave a way and new generations have begun to call Crookston a home. Still many youth seek out in the form of artistic ways to express their struggles and individuality which is brought forth with the Fresh Voices program through both Digital Storytelling and Videography. The work presented here are stories from individuals who have spoke out and expressed their selves through works of art.”

—Cristina Rodriguez, Curator

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Join IP artists Mimsy Myles, Thelma Lee Titus and Aaliyah McQueen as they lead open mic night at Studio 213 as part of the North End Arts Initiative. Come join us with songs, spoken words, poetic expression , beats and more… This is a great place to practice, connect with community and share your talent in a support space.

No registration is necessary - just show up!

The North End Arts Initiative is made possible through the generous contributions of the Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul Cultural Star Program and our local neighborhood.

For more information please contact Kristine Sorensen at inprogress301@gmail.com

BASIC WEBSITE BUILDING SKILLS

Priority registration is dedicated to 2019 Nexus participants but if you would like to join please email Hlee Lee-Kron, Program Manager at hlee.lee@gmail.com and she will work to include you.

This activity is made possible through a grant from the Minnesota States Arts Board Arts Learning Program and the McKnight Foundation.

Please RSVP.

SESSION 3 / MUSIC & STORY

Join artist lady Midnight as takes participants through and understanding of the relationship between story and song.

During this session participants will look at how stories are told through song both as a linear narrative and non-linear narrative. They will then work on creating a song together as a group and individually.

Priority registration is dedicated to 2019 Nexus participants but if you would like to join please email Hlee Lee-Kron, Program Manager at hlee.lee@gmail.com and she will work to include you.

This activity is made possible through a grant from the Minnesota States Arts Board Arts Learning Program and the McKnight Foundation.

IP artist Cecilia Martinez will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center.. The exhibit “We Sing Our Songs” provides insight into the connection between traditional values, cultural identity and spirituality.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

IP artist Nicole Staples will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at Red Lake Nation College. The exhibit “We Stand Together” provides insight into the connectedness of children with their families, communities and tradition practices.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Join IP artists Mimsy Myles, Thelma Lee Titus and Aaliyah McQueen as they lead open mic night at Studio 213 as part of the North End Arts Initiative. Come join us with songs, spoken words, poetic expression , beats and more… This is a great place to practice, connect with community and share your talent in a support space.

No registration is necessary - just show up!

The North End Arts Initiative is made possible through the generous contributions of the Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul Cultural Star Program and our local neighborhood.

For more information please contact Kristine Sorensen at inprogress301@gmail.com

SESSION 2 / DISSECTING THE SONG

Join artist lady Midnight as she presents a process for dissecting the different parts of a song, demonstrating how they function sonically and their purpose in contemporary music. Participants will also look at song pattern structures in popular music across genres.

Priority registration is dedicated to 2019 Nexus participants but if you would like to join please email Hlee Lee-Kron, Program Manager at hlee.lee@gmail.com and she will work to include you.

This activity is made possible through a grant from the Minnesota States Arts Board Arts Learning Program and the McKnight Foundation.

DATA MANAGEMENT

Priority registration is dedicated to 2019 Nexus participants but if you would like to join please email Hlee Lee-Kron, Program Manager at hlee.lee@gmail.com and she will work to include you.

This activity is made possible through a grant from the Minnesota States Arts Board Arts Learning Program and the McKnight Foundation.

Please RSVP.

IP artist Cecilia Martinez will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at Red Lake Nation College.. The exhibit “We Sing Our Songs” provides insight into the connection between traditional values, cultural identity and spirituality.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

IP artist Nicole Staples will present photographs and video work during a one hour presentation at the University of Minnesota Crookston. The exhibit “We Stand Together” provides insight into the connectedness of children with their families, communities and tradition practices.

The EXCHANGE TOUR presents a series of exhibits and screenings dedicated to building appreciation for the arts by sharing digital stories across communities in the state of Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: inprogress301@gmail.com

In Progress is a 2018 recipient of an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.