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Imagine attending a public high school in the heart of downtown St. Paul, unlike any other in the country. Learn the skills and techniques to become a professional artist from current working artists. Receive a college conservatory level arts education under the guidance of current professional artists. Prepare for college academically in on-level, advanced or AP classes.
A private school experience at a public school price.
No audition. No tuition.
I had an amazing experience at this arts school! From the moment I walked through the door, I felt inspired by the creativity and talent all around me. The faculty and staff were incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, always pushing me to be my best and never giving up on me. Not only did I develop my artistic skills in ways I never imagined, but I also made lasting friendships with fellow students who share my passion for the arts. The resources and opportunities available at this school are unparalleled, and I feel so grateful to have been a part of such a vibrant and welcoming community. I would highly recommend this arts school to anyone looking to grow their talents and discover their potential as an artist.
An important part of SPCPA’s purpose is to connect the students and the school to the Twin Cities professional arts community in a number of ways.
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J-Term Announcement #9: PACHYDERM: The Ionesco Project is currently being created by the 11th and 12th grade avant garde theatre studies class. Some of those students may end up in the J-Term project, which will be a physical devised exploration of the works of absurdist playwright Eugène Ionesco, author of The Bald Soprano, The Lesson, and Rhinoceros, amongst many others.
PACHYDERM will rehearse at SPCPA week one of J-term and then move to Red Eye Theater for weeks 2 and 3.
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J-Term announcement #8: We are absolutely thrilled to announce that HELEN HATCH, a Minneapolis-based performer, choreographer, and director, will be with us for J-Term this year! Learn more about Helen's dance company, Hatch Dance, and her work here: www.hatchdance.com/helen-hatch
The J-Term Dance Concert this year will perform at the Barabara Barker Center for Dance at the University of Minnesota.
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J-Term Announcement #7: HADESTOWN, directed by Eric Morris!
Students will dive deep into Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony Award–winning musical that takes audiences on a soulful journey “way down under the ground.” With its powerful story and unforgettable score, this J-Term promises to be one you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for more updates as students bring this epic tale of love, hope, and resilience to life! Week one at SPCPA, weeks 2 & 3 at The Hive Collaborative in St. Paul. Produced in association with Concord Theatricals.
More about the Hive: www.thehivecollaborativemn.com/
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This is one of KKs favorites
We’re thrilled to announce that SPCPA students will once again spend JTerm at Mudluk Pottery in Minneapolis—one of our most popular and beloved projects!
Over the course of three full weeks at Mudluk, students will immerse themselves in clay and community, guided by Sayge Carroll (artist and former SPCPA faculty) alongside SPCPA Visual Arts teacher Brandon Chambers, who is also connected to @mudluk_pottery.
This hands-on experience offers students a chance to work directly with professional artists, explore new techniques, and create original works of art in a collaborative studio setting. We cannot wait to see what they bring to life this year!
Look for our first J-Term choreographer announcement tomorrow!
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J-Term Announcement #4: THESE SHINING LIVES, directed by SPCPA’s Jane Froiland. This powerful play tells the true story of the Radium Girls—women whose strength, dignity, and resilience shone even in the face of grave injustice. Week one of reherasal happens at SPCPA, weeks two and three at the beautiful The Jungle Theater in Mpls.
Check back each day for more 2026 J-Term announcements!
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J-Term Announcement #3: The limit does not exist—on how excited we are to announce SPCPA’s J-Term musical: Mean Girls!
Directed and choreographed by Kyle Weiler and music directed by Natalie McComas, this high-energy project begins right here at SPCPA. At the end of week two, rehearsals will move to the Boss Stage at Park Square Theatre, where the show will come to life in its final week.
Stay tuned for more J-Term 2026 announcements all month long!
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J-Term Announcement #2: ROLLING ON THE RIVER. Instrumental and vocal musicians will embark on a recording adventure. Students will spend the first 2 weeks writing original songs together, then move to Joyful Noise-the world's only Riverboat Recording Studio, docked on the Mississippi River just across the Wabasha Bridge, for a week of recording sessions. Led by the boat's owner and longtime professional musician and recording artist, Peter Borne, the project will conclude with a listening session aboard the boat, celebrating music made on the (frozen) water.
Check out SPCPA social media pages in September for the January 2026 J-Term announcements.
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J-Term Announcement #1: FOUND FASHION will explore how to turn the objects all around us into wearable works of art; it will challenge what we think of as trash, what we think of as art, and all of the spaces in between. Led by Twin Cities Designer and Director, Heidi Batz Rogers, Found Fashion will culminate in a student produced runway show at Springboard for the Arts.
Check out SPCPA social media pages in September for the January 2026 J-Term announcements.
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