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artists teaching in schools and communities
In Progress provides a variety of creative arts opportunities for K12 students that vary from short introductory sessions to multi-week partnerships. Residencies are designed with classroom teachers and administrators to meet the learning needs of those involved. Teaching artists provide students a foundational understanding of creative storytelling in the art forms of photography, video and/or music. Find out more about our 2026 partnerships below:
aUDIO Stories residency
Highland Middle School
June 22 - July 26, 2026
In-Progress artists Kazua Melissa Vang and Dhoua Hli Vue will lead Highland Middle School students in creating meaningful audio stories centered on their family histories and cultural identities two days a week June - July. Students will explore storytelling as a tool for self-expression while learning how to plan, film, and produce video content. The program emphasizes creating media that respectfully and authentically honors each student’s identity.
Digital Photography Residency
Highland Middle School
October 20 - May 20, 2027
In-Progress artist Kazua Melissa Vang will lead Highland Middle School students in creating meaningful photographic portraits centered on family, culture, friendship & place, meeting two days a week October - May. Students will explore storytelling as a tool for self-expression while learning all aspects of digital portraiture from . The program emphasizes creating media that respectfully and authentically honors each student’s identity.
Digital Photography Residency
Battle creek middle school
October 20 - January 27, 2027
In-Progress artist TJ Lor will lead Battle Creek Middle School students in creating meaningful photographic portraits centered on family, culture, friendship & place, meeting two days a week October - January. Students will explore storytelling as a tool for self-expression while learning all aspects of digital portraiture from planning, to camera production and editing. The program emphasizes creating media that respectfully and authentically honors each student’s identity.
Digital Photography Residency
Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Middle School
October 20 - May 20, 2027
In-Progress artist Sai Thao will lead Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Middle School students in creating meaningful photographic portraits centered on family, culture, friendship & place, meeting two days a week October - May. Students will explore storytelling as a tool for self-expression while learning all aspects of digital portraiture from planning, to camera production and editing. The program emphasizes creating media that respectfully and authentically honors each student’s identity.
This activity is sponsored in part by Saint Paul Public School’s Flips Side Program and the Best Buy Children’s Foundation. For more information please send an email to: info@in-progress.org.