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  Free Arts offers a comprehensive creative empowerment curriculum, to help your organization heal the lives of children and families.

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  With Free Arts Minnesota, your donations provide thousands of children a year with a healing creative outlet. All amounts welcome.

  
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  Discover the healing power of art in the most rewarding way imaginable; byteaching it! Become a Free Arts Volunteer Mentor.

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  There are many ways to make enormous differences in the lives of children. Find out which way is best for you.

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  Art supplies, office equipment, musical instruments, event tickets and more. There are many items that you can contribute to help children thrive. Or check out Free Arts Minnesota's Wish List at Target Lists.

IN THE NEWS

James Delaney, Interim Exectuive Director, talks about his mission to help kids through art in an online interveiw with Andy Santamaria of Connecting Me to You, a blog that covers small businesses in the Twin Cities. Read More >>

United Way

If you pledge for United Way, designate Free Arts Minnesota as your designee! It's simple, you enter, MN/Minneapolis/Free Arts Minnesota and our zip - 55401. Thanks for your support!

2007 Annual Report »

THANK YOU FOR SIGNING OUR PLEDGE!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our pledge to "Make Our Community Stronger." Follow the link to read all of the positive messages that we received from members of our community. Each message will be delivered to a Free Arts Minnesota child! Read the messages>

What We Do »

Free Arts Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the healing power of artistic expression into the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families.

Each year over 190 per week or over 400 per year Free Arts Volunteers partner with community organizations, helping them empower children with safe, positive and enjoyable learning experiences, which promote creativity, self discovery, self-esteem, social skills, and a positive outlook on life. Over 300 children per week benefit from these partnerships.

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Events »

• Rock the Cradle with the Current 89.3 Jan 24th 11am - 5pm

  Story tieme with DJ's, Kids Disco, and more! Read More »

  Rock the Cradle with the Current 89.3 and Free Arts Minnesota
  
  This event is a free day of family fun presented by The Current. Now in it's 5th year, the event has grown from 2,500 attendees it's first year to just under 13,000 last year. Families and social groups from all over the Twin Cities come together to enjoy music, art, books and their community.
  
  Visit Free Arts Minnesota at our booth in the 3rd Floor Atrium. We will be spreading the word about our work and don't miss a hands-on art experience!
  
  When:
  Sunday, Jan 24th
  11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  
  Where:
  The Children's Theater Company/Minneapolis Institute of Arts
  2400 Third Ave South, Minneapolis, 55404

• Be the Change - Volunteer! Feb 20th 10am - 3 pm

  Entertainment, "Speed Volunteering," Silent Auction Items - Join the fun! Read More »

  Be the Change: HandsOn Twin Cities Volunteer Expo 2010
  
  Find out about meaningful ways to make a difference through the power of volunteering when you join HandsOn Twin Cities for the fifth annual HandsOn Twin Cities Volunteer Expo. Find the perfect volunteer project for you or your group. Choose from one-time projects or longer-term commitments. You’ll find it all at the Volunteer Expo!
  
  Visit Free Arts Minnesota booth, show your support and bring a friend!
  
  When:
  Saturday, February 20th
  10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  
  Where:
  Mall of America
  60 East Broadway, Bloomington 55425
  
  
  

News »

• Free Arts Minnesota in the "LEAD" September 17th

  Young professionals take the "LEAD" in giving back! Read More »

  Michelle Silverman, Executive Director, was recently interviewed by Janel Klein of KARE 11. The piece featured two of the founders of The LEAD Project, Matt Hemsley and David Miller. Michelle spoke about the LEAD's involvement with Free Arts Minnesota and the impact it has made on the organization.
  
  Click here to watch the interview with KARE 11.
  
  

• Metro Murals travel to Washington D.C. September 22nd - 26th

  Children's artwork has a special message! Read More »

  This marks the third time that artwork, created by Free Arts Minnesota children, has traveled to Washington D.C. for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The late Sheila & Paul Wellstone organized the first exhibit in 2001 to continue a tradition that Sheila had began in Washington in 1990.
  
  Today, the exhibit is carried on by the Sheila Wellstone Institute to raise awareness about domestic violence. The Metro Murals were completed in April for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Free Arts Minnesota programs.
  
  18th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Reception & Art Exhibit
  September 25, 2008
  5:30 PM—8 PM
  US Capitol, Russell Senate Office Building Room 325
  Washington, D.C.
  
  The Metro Mural Exhibit will be on display in the Russell Rotunda the week of Sept. 22nd
  

We’ve turned Minneapolis bus shelters into a virtual art gallery to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Read More >>