by Brady Plunger | May 18, 2022 | Alumni, Dance Division, Friends of MCA, In the News, Music Division, Theatre Division, University Students at MCA, Virtual & Distance Programs, Visual Arts Division
I am writing today with a heavy heart. I’m sure that many of you reading this have heard about the future changes that Saint Mary’s University has announced for the university’s academic portfolio. These changes are substantial, and involve the...
by Brady Plunger | May 17, 2022 | Adult Programs, In the News, Older Adults (55+), Visual Arts Division
MCA’s Creative Aging classes, offered for adults 55+, are generously supported by E.A. Michelson Philanthropies. Big thanks to E.A. Michelson for making this program a reality! Big shout out to MCA visual art instructor Brianna Haupt for taking on the planning and...
by Brady Plunger | May 3, 2022 | Events, In the News, Miscellaneous, Music Division, Theatre Division
Calling all actors, ages 7-18! The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts is pleased to announce a summer musical theatre experience for youth ages 7-18 featuring Junie B. Jones: The Musical JR. Co-Directed by Brittany Splittstoesser and Megan Peterson, this production...
by Brady Plunger | Feb 11, 2022 | Dance Division, Friends of MCA, In the News, Music Division, Theatre Division, Visual Arts Division
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts has a new Managing Director, and that person is me! My name is Brady Plunger. I began at MCA on January 10 and have been busy getting to know the staff and faculty, our partners at Saint Mary’s University, and some of Winona’s...
by Jamie Schwaba | Jan 27, 2021 | Events, In the News, Virtual & Distance Programs, Visual Arts Division
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is excited to announce that we are partnering with 4-H to offer an artful postcard exchange. 4-H’ers are invited to get creative and have a little fun sending and receiving colorful postcards. Each 4-H’er will...
by Jamie Schwaba | Dec 7, 2020 | Adult Programs, Alumni, Dance Division, Events, Family Programs, In the News, Virtual & Distance Programs
This December is looking different for most of us due to COVID-19, so we wanted to find a way to inspire you and your family to have a Cre-active December (yes we made up a word that combines Creative & Active). We have chosen four weekly themes: Explore, Create,...