Flexible Support
Flexible Support
Tibetan Performing Arts of Minnesota (Shapto)
Amanda Cortes: Artspace and Springboard for the Arts; Adrienne Doyle: Juxtaposition Arts Tactical Lead and Development Associate; Alejandra Iannone: Interdisciplinary Artist and Sparkle Theatricals Creative Creative Director; Ryan-Olivia McCoy: Black Label Movement and Shapeshift dancer; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Sara Wilson: Lommen Abdo P.A. Attorney; Kate Walker: Valley Chamber Chorale Singer; Lauren White: Juxtaposition Arts; Ross Anderson: Praxis Photo Center; Gretchen Burau: American Museum of Asmat Art; Kathryn Mattson: arts supporter; Chavonn Williams Shen: Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop; Ronald Salazar: Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts
Amanda Shopa, Artistic, Education; Jeanne Junge, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Program Development; Jes Reyes, Accessibility/Disability Access, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Program Development; Meli Lucia Lincoln, Artistic, Program Development, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; Raquel Diaz Goutierez, Artistic, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Program Development; Samantha Manz, Artistic, Accessibility/Disability Access, Education;
ACHF Arts Education
Residents learn new arts skills and techniques; Residents gain awareness and appreciation for artistic disciplines and medium; Artists build their capacity through professional development. Interviews/Conversations with board/staff/leaders
Tibetan children (across various age levels) were able to connect with and celebrate their Tibetan identity, language, and heritage through in-person dance classes and performances. Board members, staff, and community members shared that shapto (dance) wa