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Get your child's creative energy flowing with these community arts resources.

In addition to the sites listed here, visit the directory of Community Arts Organizations maintained by Saint Paul Public Schools.

  • Arts Education
  • Arts in the Outdoors
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Theater
  • Venues
  • Visual Arts
  • Arts Education

    The Art Academy - Let your child discover the joy and excitement that comes from exploring the creativity within!

    Center for Hmong Arts & Talent - Nurturing and developing Hmong artists to enhance the community.

    Minnesota Center for Book Arts - Engaging diverse artists and learners in finding creativity, expression and inspiration through the book arts.

    Saint Paul Public School's Multicultural Resource Center - This innovative library has a multicultural collection available to all St. Paul Public School and East Metro Integration District educators.  Explore these resources to help bring them to your children's schools.

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    Arts in the Outdoors

    Caponi Art Park and Learning Center - Experience art in all its forms. 1205 Diffley Road, Eagan

    Franconia Sculpture Park - Enhancing the cultural life of our community through education and experimentation. 29815 Unity Ave, Shafer (Near Taylors Falls)

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    Dance

    Ballet Arts Minnesota - Cultivating ballet through traditional and contemporary performances.

    Chang Mi Korean Dancers - Learning about Korean heritage through traditional Korean dance.

    CAAM Chinese Dance Theater - Dedicated to preserving and celebrating our Chinese cultural heritage through the universal language of dance.

    Guild of Oriental Dance - Promoting improved intercultural understanding through Middle Eastern music and dance.

    Minnesota Dance Festival - Minnesota's foremost gathering of dance artists.

    Minnesota Scottish Celtic Dance Association - Preserving and promoting the traditions and culture of Scotland.

    Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - Learn the art of Scottish country dancing.  Minneapolis-St. Paul

    Schuhplattler Gruppe Edelweiss - Traditional German folk dancing.

    Square Dance Federation of Minnesota Central East Region (Twin Cities) - Promoting the growth and development of square dancing.

    Swing Night at the Wabasha Street Caves - An event for all ages.

    Tapestry Folkdance Center - Participate in the joys of dance and music from around the world.  3748 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis

    University of Minnesota Department of Theatre and Dance - A catalyst for collaboration between the arts, and a setting for challenging performance conventions and on-stage representations.

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    Music

    Chamber Music Society of Minnesota - Minnesota's chief ambassador for chamber music.

    Indonesian Performing Arts Association of Minnesota - Promotes an understanding of and appreciation for Indonesian music, dance and culture.

    Lex-Ham Community Band - A volunteer musical ensemble composed of residents and students who live in the Lexington-Hamline and surrounding neighborhoods of Saint Paul.

    Lyra Concert Baroque Orchestra - The Twin Cities' only period-instrument orchestra uses historically-restored instruments and studies of Baroque and Classical performance.

    Magnum Chorum - A Twin Cities chamber choir performing in the rich a cappella choral tradition since 1991.

    Metropolitan Boys Choir - Providing high quality musical experiences and education for boys.

    Minnesota Boychoir - Providing boys with the opportunity to excel in musical achievements and experiences beyond the ordinary.

    The Minnesota Opera - A destination point for audiences and artists interested in Bel Canto period operas and the bel canto style of singing.

    Minnesota Orchestra - An enterprising musical organization, earning distinction through eminent musical leadership, artistic innovation and widespread community support.

    Minnesota Youth Symphonies - Providing access and opportunity for artistic growth for dedicated young musicians.

    Music in the Park Series - Presents chamber music in settings that foster a bond among composers, performers and audiences to deepen appreciation and understanding of music.

    North Star Opera - Minnesota's foremost musical theater, operetta and opera producer.

    Oratorio Society of Minnesota - A 60-voice choral ensemble which performs a variety of works.

    Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra - Committed to arts education and outreach.

    The Schubert Club - promotes the art of music through education, performance and museum programs.

    Twin Cities Classical Music Directory - Sponsored by the Schubert Club, this site provides a fascinating introduction to the depth of musical talent available in our community.

    Twin Cities Jazz Society - Promoting jazz music in all of its forms.

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    Theater

    Brave New Workshop Comedy Theater - Irreverent flair of Saturday Night Live with a local twist.

    Children's Theatre Company - North America's flagship theatre for young people and families.  2400 Third Ave So, Minneapolis

    The Fitzgerald Theater - Saint Paul's oldest surviving theater.  Home to Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion, the Fitzgerald Theater was built in 1910 and restored in 1986.

    Great American History Theatre - Creating and producing plays about Minnesota, the Midwest and the diverse American experience.

    Guthrie Theater - Set aside a few evenings for magic!  725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis

    Hennepin Theatre District - See what's on stage at the historic State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres.

    In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre - For 30 years this theatre has used water, flour, newspaper, paint, imagination, and playfulness to tell stories that celebrate human existence. 1500 East Lake Street Minneapolis

    Lex-Ham Community Theater - Building relationships through quality theatrical activities by and for the residents of the Lexington-Hamline and surrounding neighborhoods of St. Paul.

    Minnesota Centennial Showboat - Live performances complete with breathtaking views of the riverfront and downtown Saint Paul.

    Mounds View Community Theatre - Producing great theater for 20 years.

    Old Log Theater - Offering the best in contemporary comedies.  5185 Meadville Street, Greenwood

    Oops Interactive Dinner Theatre - Making Minnesota fun since 1999.

    Park Square Theatre - 28 Seasons of theatre as rich as life.

    Rosetown Playhouse - Building community through theater.

    SteppingStone Theatre - Developing the whole child by through theatre.

    Theatre de la Jeune Lune - A national theatre in the heart of the Minneapolis Warehouse District.  105 N 1st St, Minneapolis

    Theater MU - Asian-American theater based in the wheat fields of the Midwest.

    University of Minnesota Department of Theatre and Dance - A catalyst for collaboration between the arts, and a setting for challenging performance conventions and on-stage representations.

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    Venues

    Basilica of Saint Mary - Host to a rich variety of lectures and workshops, exhibits, concerts and films.

    Landmark Center - Welcomes the public to a wide array of performances, lectures and other events.  Most are offered free of charge.

    Minneapolis Target Center

    Northrop Auditorium - Presenting the finest in ballet, ethnic and contemporary dance, jazz, popular music, entertainment headliners and more. Located on the University of Minnesota campus, just east of downtown.

    Ordway Center for the Performing Arts - Where diverse audiences can see all the performing arts have to offer.

    O'Shaughnessy Auditorium - Features a variety of performances at the College of St. Catherine.

    Saint Paul RiverCentre

    Xcel Energy Center - Saint Paul

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    Visual Arts

    Catherine G. Murphy Gallery - At the College of St. Catherine. Visual Arts Building, 2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul

    Duluth Art Institute - Enriching daily life with dynamic innovative arts programming.  Duluth

    Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts - Providing a place for artists with disabilities to pursue and develop their art to its highest potential. 212 3rd Ave N, Suite 140, Minneapolis

    Intermedia Arts - Building understanding among people through art.  2822 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis

    Midway Contemporary Art - This cleverly concealed non-profit gallery exhibits new work from talented, emerging artists. 2500 West University Avenue Suite C2, Saint Paul

    Enjoy the Visual Arts at the many local museums

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