by Jamie Schwaba | Mar 22, 2019 | Adult Programs, Events, Family Programs, In the News, Miscellaneous, Music Division, Older Adults (55+), The Magic of the Arts
Dr. Christopher Mechell will present a classical piano benefit concert for the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) on Sunday, April 14th at 6pm (this is a rescheduled from 3/14, which was postponed due to unsafe weather conditions) inside the Academy Theatre at...
by Jamie Schwaba | Mar 14, 2019 | Events, Inclusive Arts, Miscellaneous, Visual Arts Division
For 50 years, since 1969, the National PTA Reflections arts program has encouraged students across the nation to explore their artistic talents. PTA Reflections is designed to promote cultural arts in schools, encouraging students to create works of art in...
by Jamie Schwaba | Mar 6, 2019 | Adult Programs, Events, Inclusive Arts, Miscellaneous, Older Adults (55+), Visual Arts Division
Thanks to a second year of generous grant support from Aroha Philanthropies, Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will offer 3 unique 8-week workshops for older adults ages 55+ for only $18. The workshops will be focused on creative journaling, watercolor...
by Jamie Schwaba | Mar 5, 2019 | Adult Programs, Camps, Dance Division, Events, Homeschool Arts Enrichment, Inclusive Arts, Miscellaneous, Music Division, Older Adults (55+), Theatre Division, Visual Arts Division
Looking to improve your health, happiness and well being? Why not explore the arts this spring and summer? Research from the University of Western Australia suggests that exposure to the arts for just two hours every week can drastically improve your mental health and...
by Jamie Schwaba | Feb 27, 2019 | Events, Family Programs, Homeschool Arts Enrichment, Miscellaneous, Music Division
Come join the musicians of We are the Willows to discuss the creation of their album, Picture (Portrait), based on 350 letters sent between lead singer/songwriter Peter Miller’s grandparents in WWII. Workshop participants will explore their own family histories...
by Jamie Schwaba | Feb 3, 2019 | Camps, Dance Division, Miscellaneous, University Students at MCA
A day at Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts summer dance intensive For three weeks each July, around 30-38 dancers venture to the small but safe and beautiful river town of Winona, MN. These intermediate and advanced dancers who range in age from 11-22 years...
