Programs

Mia in the Community

Community Events and Programs

Conducted in collaboration with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Art in the Park provides free art programs for youth and community in the Minneapolis parks.
<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/programs/mia-in-the-community/community-events-and-programs/art-in-the-park-2024/">Learn More</a>

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Mia artists joined the fun on the frozen lake.

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Conducted in collaboration with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and community partners, Art in the Park provides free art programs for youth and community in the Minneapolis parks.
<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/programs/mia-in-the-community/community-events-and-programs/art-in-the-park-2022">Learn More</a>

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Highlights from Art in the Park Summer 2020 (Video)
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Students explored the basic elements of art by creating a painting using a basketball backboard as a canvas. This 5-day class was inspired by artworks in the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s collection and was taught by Twin Cities aerosol art pioneer Peyton Scott Russell.
Presented in partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

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We honored the importance of water in our lives with the help of Spirit Lake Dakota artist Marlena Myles. Student artists created posters using stencils, drawing inspiration from artworks found at Mia and from water itself.

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The Brandlab x Mia

Join The BrandLab for Flourish: On the Shoulders of Giants at Mia! This special event is a celebration of creativity, community, and inclusion. Let’s connect, engage, and deepen our relationships in the art and marketing world.
<a style="color: black;" href="https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/iyD3Nw?vid=1j38he" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><button class="background-black">Reserve Free Tickets</button></a> 
Space is limited. RSVP by Friday, May 29, 2025.
This event will engage the community and ensure everyone feels included within the creative world, deepen relationships, provide a unique event that facilitates conversations, and build more meaningful relationships between The BrandLab and community members.
Event Highlights
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<li>• Take a guided tour of the exhibition &#8220;<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/giants">Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys</a>&#8221; and explore powerful stories and creative excellence.</li>
<li>• Participate in a community-designed mural that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and arts in marketing.</li>
<li>• Enjoy food and beverages to keep the energy high.</li>
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For questions or volunteer opportunities, please email <a href="mailto:nlozinski@thebrandlab.org">Natalie Lozinski</a>.
This partner event is hosted at Mia.

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Community Events and Programs

Current Programs

Art in the Park 2024

Past Programs

Lake Harriet Kite Festival, 2023

Art in the Park 2022

Art in the Park 2020

The Crossover: Basketball + Art, 2017

Water is Life posters, 2017