Twin cities arts community

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.

  1. SPCPA supports students who need to miss school to perform locally with professional and youth arts organizations.
  2. Each artistic discipline offers multiple master classes taught by guest artists. Local professionals are regularly invited to perform for and dialogue with students.
  3. Arts teachers are local professional artists and they connect the students to the organizations they represent.
  4. J-Term projects happen in local professional venues.
  5. SPCPA maintains an Arts Advisory Council composed of arts leaders in the community.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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SPCPA alum and dancer, LEAH GULSTRAND (2014), is offering a Free Ballet and Contemporary intensive at the Barbara Barker Center for Dance in Mpls, June 23rd – 27th for dancers AGES 5-18. It is specifically designed for students from low-income families who may not otherwise have access to high-quality arts education and training. The program includes: daily ballet technique classes taught by experienced instructors, creative movement and choreography workshops, a final performance for families and community members, snacks provided daily, support for accessing public transportation. All classes and materials offered at no cost to families. Dancers of all experience levels are welcome—from beginners to those with prior training.

Space is limited – apply now.

Best wishes, Leah, from all of us at SPCPA!

#spcpacommunity #spcpaalum #dance #ballet #SPCPA #barbarabarkercenterfordance #minnesotaclassicaldanceacademy
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SPCPA alum and dancer, LEAH GULSTRAND (2014), is offering a Free Ballet and Contemporary intensive at the Barbara Barker Center for Dance in Mpls, June 23rd - 27th for dancers AGES 5-18. It is specifically designed for students from low-income families who may not otherwise have access to high-quality arts education and training. The program includes: daily ballet technique classes taught by experienced instructors, creative movement and choreography workshops, a final performance for families and community members, snacks provided daily, support for accessing public transportation.  All classes and materials offered at no cost to families.  Dancers of all experience levels are welcome—from beginners to those with prior training.

Space is limited - apply now.

Best wishes, Leah, from all of us at SPCPA!

#spcpacommunity #spcpaalum #dance #ballet #spcpa #barbarabarkercenterfordance #Minnesotaclassicaldanceacademy

The SPCPA Visual Art Dept. culminated their year with an exhibition this past week showcasing work from the Advanced Critique Seminar class. The showing highlighted the bold vision and deep thinking of the student artists. Visitors had the chance to engage directly with the artists, who spoke about their work with clarity, insight, and sophistication. Check out a sample of the work.

#SPCPA #saintpaulconserservatory #visualarts #studentexhibition #artseducation #youngartists #galleryshow #spcpacommunity #spcpaarts
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The SPCPA Visual Art Dept. culminated their year with an exhibition this past week showcasing work from the Advanced Critique Seminar class.  The showing highlighted the bold vision and deep thinking of the student artists.  Visitors had the chance to engage directly with the artists, who spoke about their work with clarity, insight, and sophistication. Check out a sample of the work.  

#spcpa #saintpaulconserservatory #VisualArts #StudentExhibition #ArtsEducation #YoungArtists #GalleryShow #spcpacommunity #spcpaartsImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

Yesterday, 20 SPCPA music students walked across the Wabasha Bridge to visit JOYFUL NOISE—a fully functioning recording studio on a boat right in the heart of downtown Saint Paul. This incredible partnership will expand next year with a J-Term project where students will record original compositions aboard the boat. Big thanks to Peter Borne, the Captain of Joyful Noise, for welcoming our students into such an inspiring creative space!

#recordinstudioonaboat #joyfulnoise #music #instrumetnalmusic #SPCPA #spcpacommunity #vocalmusic
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Yesterday, 20 SPCPA music students walked across the Wabasha Bridge to visit JOYFUL NOISE—a fully functioning recording studio on a boat right in the heart of downtown Saint Paul. This incredible partnership will expand next year with a J-Term project where students will record original compositions aboard the boat. Big thanks to Peter Borne, the Captain of Joyful Noise, for welcoming our students into such an inspiring creative space!

#recordinstudioonaboat #joyfulnoise #music #instrumetnalmusic #spcpa #spcpacommunity #vocalmusicImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Visual Art students in the Advanced Critique Seminar have put together an exhibition across the street in the space formerly known as "Nightclub Art Gallery" in the Victory Ramp. Support their work from 4-6pm on Wednesday, May 28!

#visualart #spcpa #spcpacommunity #saintpaulconservatory
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Visual Art students in the Advanced Critique Seminar have put together an exhibition across the street in the space formerly known as Nightclub Art Gallery in the Victory Ramp. Support their work from 4-6pm on Wednesday, May 28!

#visualart #spcpa #spcpacommunity #saintpaulconservatory

For the second year in a year, SPCPA senior, JUNIA MORROW, is a Hennepin Arts Spotlight Education Triple Threat finalist! Last year Junia was a winner and received a scholarship and a trip to Broadway. The Spotlight Showcase is June 9 & 10 at the State Theater. Congratulations, Junia, and good luck!

#musicaltheatre #triplethreat #spcpa #saintpaulconservatory #spotlighteducation #spcpacommunity
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For the second year in a year, SPCPA senior, JUNIA MORROW, is a Hennepin Arts Spotlight Education Triple Threat finalist!  Last year Junia was a winner and received a scholarship and a trip to Broadway.  The Spotlight Showcase is June 9 & 10 at the State Theater. Congratulations, Junia, and good luck!

#musicaltheatre #triplethreat #spcpa #saintpaulconservatory #spotlighteducation #spcpacommunity

Just about every night in May at SPCPA there's a showing. Last night, contemporary instrumental ensembles and bands performed in the Lehr Theater – congrats to all, and especially to the seniors, whom you can see one final time in the Senior Showcase on Monday night @flying.v.music in Minneapolis!

#spcpaarts #spcpacommunity #spcpa #saintpaulconservatory #instrumentalmusic
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Just about every night in May at SPCPA theres a showing.  Last night, contemporary instrumental ensembles and bands performed in the Lehr Theater - congrats to all, and especially to the seniors, whom you can see one final time in the Senior Showcase on Monday night @flying.v.music in Minneapolis!

#spcpaarts #spcpacommunity #spcpa #saintpaulconservatory #instrumentalmusicImage attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

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It was amazing! What a talented group of students.

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ARTS ADVISORY

Current and former members:

Diane AldisPerpich Center for the Arts
Sarah BellamyPenumbra Theater
Maggie BergeronUniversity of Minnesota, Dance
Jennifer BlagenFreelance Theatre Artist
Gary BriggleFreelance Theatre Artist
Steve BusaRed Eye Theater
Steve CardimoneUniversity of Minnesota BFA Acting Program
Lisa ChannerUniversity of Minnesota BA Theatre Program
Karen CharlesThreads Dance Project
Jeremy CohenThe Playwrights’ Center
Andrew CookeMusic Director, Chanhassen Dinner Theater
David DamschroderUniversity of Minnesota, Music
Annie EnnekingFreelance Theatre Artist
Bradley GreenwaldFreelance Theatre Artist
Michael GruberFreelance Theatre Artist
Benjamin HannaChildren’s Theatre Company
Mary HardingPerpich Center for the Arts
H. Adam HarrisPenumbra Theater
Michelle Hensley10,000 Things Theater
Richard HitchlerTheatre 55 and Mixed Blood Theatre
Sheena Janson KelleyChildren’s Theatre Company
Nora JennemanUniversity of Minnesota, Dance
Anton JonesPlaywright, Climb Theatre
Michelle KinneyUniversity of MN, Instrumental Music
Heather KlopchinSt. Olaf College, Dance
Wendy KnoxFrank Theatre
Chuck LazarusMinnesota Orchestra
Peter LeggettWalker West Music Academy
Wendy LehrSPCPA Artistic Director Emeritus
Bob NeuSkylark Opera
Ron PelusoHistory Theatre
Tod PetersenFreelance Theatre Artist
Toni Pierce-SandsTU Dance
Solomon PrahamWalker West Music Academy
Faye PricePillsbury House Theatre
Joe PriceUniversity of MN/Guthrie BFA Theatre Program
Doug OrzolekUniversity of St. Thomas, Music
Jack ReulerMixed Blood Theatre
Randy ReyesTheatre MU
Whitney RhodesMixed Blood Theatre
Michael RobinsIllusion Theater
Peter RothsteinTheater Latte Da
Uri SandsTU Dance
Chris SchlichtingFreelance Choreographer
Luverne SeifertUniversity of MN, Theatre
Anat ShinarWalker Arts Center
Audrey StottlerA.S. Voice Studio/Met Opera
Steven StuckiSkylark Opera
Laurie Van WierenFreelance Theatre Artist
David WalshUniveristy of MN, Opera
Dr. Betty WebbEducation Consultant
Dave WilliamsonMinnesota Orchestra
Max WojtanowiczCatalysts Theatre