Hey! This summer, studio 301 will not have open studio available. Anyone who would like to come use the studio must contact In Progress and schedule a day to come in. In Progress will be busy this summer, working at numerous sites and a variety of programs working with video, digital camera, music, etc. Anyone who is interested in taking one of our summer programs, contact In Progress.
What a pleasant suprise to see Simone and Laney Greenleaf present their latest video works at the New Voices Native American Film and Video Festival. They presented a series of videos they had created through their partnership with TV by Girls. They spoke impressively about their peotic videos and it was a pleasure to see how much they have matured as artists. A number of In Progress videos were also screened over the course of the evening to an audience of about 25. Thanks to New Voices staff for hosting this event!
Congratulations to our young artists from Kego Lake Village on their acceptance into the 10th Annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival. This highly competitive festival seeks video works that speak to Indigenous experiences. Where their emphasis is within Latino communities, they selected “Life on the Reservation” as it’s story translates into an understanding of rural Indidgenous living. Congratulations to Regina Walker, Danielle White, Joe Joe White, Rodney Johnson Jr., Rodger Johnson, Keith Carmona, Jessica White and Anthony Hare for their great work! To find out more about the festival just CLICK HERE
Check out our new artist of the week - Derek Morrison. Derek Morrison is twelve years old and lives in Nett Lake Village, which is located in north eastern Minnesota on the Boise Forte Reservation. Derek began making photo and video work when he was just nine years old. Encourage by his cousins throughout, Derek pushes himself to present himself from the center of his heart and his artwork has blossomed because of it! To read more about Derek and to check out his artwork just CLICK HERE
Check out our new artist of the week - Felicia Mason. Felicia is twelve years old, an enrolled member of the Boise Forte Band of Ojibwe and a practicing media artist. Felicia has been part of In Progress since 2004 and is already becoming recognized for the quality of her video storytelling. At a very young age, Felicia has alredy made two videos that speak to what she values most - her family, her traditions, and her community. Felicia’s videos have already won national recognition. To read more about Felcia and to check out her videos just CLICK HERE
Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate and the American Composer’s Forum graced In Progress and Four Directions Charter School with a remarkable music compostion residency this past week. Artists Paris Fairbanks and David Sam learned how to compose music in only one week. They had to work hard, be original and dedicate themselves to a process they had never tried before. The result was amazing. These two young musicians presented their new works at Macalester College with other American Indian artists from South High School. Their works were performed by members of the Civic Orchestra to an audience filled with family and friends. I personally want to congratulate David and Paris for trying something new. I know it wasn’t easy but clearly the experience was life changing for both of them. Pictured below are some scenes from the week’s event.
Thank you Jenny, Jamie, Sai and Tiana for hosting a wonderful gathering of artists this friday. More than 15 people came by to watch two media presentations by Jenny and Jamie. We all ate, visited and discussed movie making with two of our favorites. The evening screening began with a screening of Rains of Memory by Jamie Thao which was then followed by BUST, a work oo documentary fiction produced by Jenny Hanson. There was a lively and content filled discussion about each artists’s creative philosphies and what drive them to produce. Stay posted for more gatherings as Tiana will be coordinating monthly dinners through the end of June. Pictured below are artitsts Peter McIntyre and Jenny Hanson.
"Through The Eagle’s Eye: Innovative Approaches to Teaching The Media Arts” is now available for sale as a hardbound copy through Lulu.com. The book provides guidance to educators and adminsitrators regarding how to get started with building a media arts program. The book inlcudes hands on activities, lesson plans and assessment strategies. To find out more just CLICK HERE. If you would like to review the guide on line just go to the galleries link above and click on curriculum library. Or if you wish just CLICK HERE
Two great videos from In Progress Colorado will be featured at the Aspen Shorts Fest in Aspen Colorado April 3- 8. This festival features some of the very best works being created throughout the world. Congratulations to Brianna Rhodes for her video work La Historia de la Familia Perez and Days In Mexico by Daniel Saporita. Both are great video shorts and sure to receive positive attention at this festival. The festival is sponosred by Aspen Film Fest, who are also our programming partner for our work in Carbondale CO. For further information about the festival just CLICK HERE or you can email Kris at A special note of thanks to Terry Rigney and Aspen Film Fest for supporting these young makers. Stay posted as Brianna and Daniel are both upcoming young filmmakers.
As part of The Critical Eye Program, artist Jessie Zubiran curated a photo exhibit at Rudie’s Coffee House located on West 7th Street in Saint Paul. One of the most wonderful aspects of this exhibit is the fact that Jessie’s artwork was a portrait series about the coffee house itself. Great job Jessie! To check out more photos from our latest exhibit just CLICK HERE. Jessie is pictured below at Rudie’s.
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In Progress provides opportunities for young people to develop their skills as storytellers, artists and leaders through the use of digital media. Each year, this small non-profit partners with urban, rural, and tribal communities to provide quality mentorships that contirbute to building the public voice of those least heard in our nation, serving more than 1,000 youth each year.
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