Lynn Farmer Chief Audience & Engagement Officer j | Official Website
Lynn Farmer Chief Audience & Engagement Officer j | Official Website
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is continuing its transformative Teen Perspectives program, which supports high school students in exploring systemic racism and public health narratives through art. Now in its fourth year, the program aims to empower youth by reflecting on systemic inequities and historical trauma, celebrating Black joy, and fostering healing to create healthier communities in Minnesota.
Anna Dilliard, Mia’s manager of programming, emphasized the significance of the initiative: “For the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside brilliant young artists who bring their lived experiences and creativity to Teen Perspectives. This program is more than an opportunity to make art—it’s a space for teens to process, challenge, and reimagine the world around them."
The seven-week program involves 22 students learning from local teaching artists Lissa Karpeh, Leslie Barlow, Kprecia Ambers, Akiko Ostlund, and Graci Horne. Students will also participate in a career day led by Bobby Rogers from Mia. Their artworks will be displayed at Mia’s Community Commons Gallery from May 8 through July 20.
As Minneapolis nears the five-year commemoration of George Floyd's murder, students will draw inspiration from "Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys," opening on March 8 at Mia. This exhibition celebrates Black excellence and demonstrates art's power to inspire societal change.
Virajita Singh, Mia’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, stated: “This program empowers students to embrace their individuality, address challenges, and draw strength from community as they navigate reflection and healing.”
The exhibition titled “Teen Perspectives: Minneapolis as Monument” will run from May 10 to July 20 at Katherine Kierland Herberger Gallery in Minneapolis Institute of Art. Admission is free.
Mia houses over 100,000 works spanning 7,000 years of history. It offers exhibitions that connect past with present and encourage global conversations. General admission is free with some special exhibitions requiring a nominal fee.
For further details about Teen Perspectives or other exhibitions at Mia, visit www.artsmia.org or call +1 612 870 3000.
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