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Free art, dance, theater and music classes

Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council (HPAAC) has invited four professional artists to work with all children in the park right after lunch each day. HPAAC raised money at their annual gala to provide exceptional art opportunities for Hastings youth.

Take a look at the SPARK Schedule to attend one or all of the art sessions held Tuesday through Friday each week from June 13-August 9.

Meet the Artists:

Elizabeth Carroll

Elizabeth Carroll

Alanna Morris-Van Tassel

Alanna Morris-Van Tassel

Katie Rowles-Perich

Katie Rowles-Perich

Mar Anderson

Marc Anderson

Elizabeth Carroll brings her Art Truck to help children experience creative visual arts activities.
Her program was a hit with kids last summer!
Come to learn Hip Hop and Modern Dance in the park with Alanna Morris-Van Tassel. She comes to us through the COMPAS program based in St. Paul which provides art activities for children throughout the state. She is a terrific professional dancer!Experience theater in the park with Katie Rowles-Perich who is working with BLACK DIRT THEATER to help children experience exciting theater fun. Play theater games, experience improv, and invent with puppets. Explore rhythm and music with Marc Anderson who comes to us from the M2 Foundation based in St. Paul where he is the Executive Director. Each child will have their own drum to learn percussion and life lessons. Don’t miss it!

For more information:

Contact Program Coordinator Allen Saunders at 661-226-2912 or email allennsaunders@gmail.com or visit Hastings Community Ed SPARK in the Parks or HPAAC