Northfield Arts Guild

The Philadelphia Story
2016-10-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-10-07 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
by Philip Barry
September 30 – October 8, 2016
Northfield Arts Guild Theater
This Broadway hit starred Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord, of the Philadelphia Lords, a headstrong and spoiled daughter of the privileged. Divorced from C.K. Dexter Haven, she is engaged to a successful young snob. A society weekly sends a reporter and female photographer to cover the wedding arrangements. Tracy finds herself growing interested in the reporter Mike Connor, and following the pre-wedding bash, they take a moonlight swim and are then surprised by Dexter and the fiancé. The following morning her intended smugly forgives her, enraging Tracy, who breaks off the engagement. Connor offers to marry her, but she turns him down and remarries Dexter, the real love of her life, after all.
Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Philadelphia Story
2016-10-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2016-10-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-09-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
by Philip Barry
September 30 – October 9, 2016
Northfield Arts Guild Theater
This Broadway hit starred Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord, of the Philadelphia Lords, a headstrong and spoiled daughter of the privileged. Divorced from C.K. Dexter Haven, she is engaged to a successful young snob. A society weekly sends a reporter and female photographer to cover the wedding arrangements. Tracy finds herself growing interested in the reporter Mike Connor, and following the pre-wedding bash, they take a moonlight swim and are then surprised by Dexter and the fiancé. The following morning her intended smugly forgives her, enraging Tracy, who breaks off the engagement. Connor offers to marry her, but she turns him down and remarries Dexter, the real love of her life, after all.
Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

Winter/Spring Class proposals due!
2016-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
Interested in sharing your creative talents with the community? Why not teach a class at the Northfield Arts Guild! Class proposals are due Monday, September 30 for the Winter/Spring Term (January 2 – May 31, 2017 (no classes Spring Break March 20-27).
While all ideas are welcome, we’re particularly looking for teachers who might be interested in teaching:

Clay classes
Evening and weekend classes
One-day workshops, especially themed around a holiday or event

To submit a proposal, please fill out the following form:Class proposal form
For more information about our classes, please seePolicies and Guidelines

Sacred Space exhibit opens
2016-09-29 12:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Sacred Space”
New work by Michon Weeks and Patrick Judd

Sept 29 – Oct 29, 2016
This exhibit features new work by Michon Weeks and Patrick Judd. Meet the artists and learn more about their work at the Artist Reception / SEMAC Capstone Event on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 7-9 pm, with artist talks starting around 7:30 pm
Michon Weeks Artist Statement:
I often combine imagery of everyday objects with text from ancient stories as a way to evoke meaning and make connections between ordinary life and the sacred. Many of these large-scale paintings depict common objects found in my garage (tools, WD 40, bicycles, grill, etc.) combined with text from Ezekiel’s vision of the wheel from the Old Testament. I flatten the garage objects and turn multiple sides toward the picture plane, exaggerating rhythm and pattern. Am I inventing a modern myth where ordinary garage items have supernatural power? How does the text on the power tools, such as “ripping saw”, “24 tooth”, “Master Mechanic”, shape the text from Ezekiel’s vision? These are some of the questions I am playing with in the paintings. Drawing is central to the way I work. Transfiguration through abstraction has been my abiding interest. I experiment with various systems of abstraction, such as drawing within a grid of lines or dots, abstracting within negative spaces, or developing found images from a paint surface. These systems add structure and the element of chance to my work. Also, abstraction diffuses literalism.
Patrick Judd Artist Statement:
I have always enjoyed photography and have had a camera in my hand since I was 10 years. I attended school for film-making, but am self-taught in photography. I love the haunting look of infrared black and white photography, and enjoy using it to present landscapes in a creative way.

Exhibit Sponsor:

2016-17 Gallery Season Sponsor:

Annual Members Meeting and Season Kickoff
2016-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Annual Members Meeting Friday, September 23 from 6 – 7 pm

At this meeting we we’ll:

Revisit our accomplishments during the 2015-16 season
Review the financial state of the organization
Conduct official business:
1. Approve 2015 Annual Members’ Meeting minutes
2. Approve addition to by-law Article IV.B.:
“Should the Board members’ term end in the middle of a fiscal year, the board member may continue to serve on the board until the end of the fiscal year.”
Celebrate our extraordinary Volunteers of the Year! Richard Collman (Board & Fundraising), Rafael Estrella (Clay Studio), Carl Henry (IT Support), and Phil & Joy Peterson (CVRO)
Look forward to what’s in store for the 2016-17 season

Refreshments and light appetizers will be served.

Then stick around to continue to celebrate our members for the Annual Members’ Show Artist Reception and Season Kickoff Party from 7-9 pm in the Main Gallery!

Auditions: Purple Door Youth Theater
2016-09-15 16:00 - 18:00
Auditions and Technician Interviews for the Purple Door Youth Theater production of A Christmas Carol will be held on Tuesday, September 13 and Thursday, September 15. Students will be asked to schedule a 30 minute appointment beginning at 4:00, 4:40, 5:00 or 5:30pm.

Auditions: Purple Door Youth Theater
2016-09-13 16:00 - 18:00
Auditions and Technician Interviews for the Purple Door Youth Theater production of A Christmas Carol will be held on Tuesday, September 13 and Thursday, September 15. Students will be asked to schedule a 30 minute appointment beginning at 4:00, 4:30, 5:00 or 5:30pm.

Riverfront Fine Arts Festival
2016-09-10 10:00 - 17:00
The Riverfront Fine Arts Festival began in the 1970s! Currently, it takes place on the second weekend of September and runs in conjunction with the Defeat of Jesse James Days. Set along the idyllic Cannon River walkway, over 65 fine artists and craftspersons sell their work – ceramics, jewelry, paintings, fiber, wood and steel – there is something for everyone!
September 10 & 11, 2016
Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Rain or shine!

VAUDEVESQUE
2016-09-08 19:00 - 21:00
“VAUDEVESQUE” Variety Show
An entertaining evening of music, dance and comedy as part of Northfield’s Defeat of Jessie James Days.
Performances:

Thursday, September 8, 2016- 7:00pm
Friday, September 9, 2016- 7:00pm
Saturday, September 10, 2016- 7:00pm

Venue:
Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield
Tickets:
$10.00

If you’re interested in performing in this fun variety show, check our AUDITION page!

YPTW Session I
2016-09-06 08:00 - 17:00
Young People’s Theater Workshop 2017, Session I begins today. Students grades 3-12 perform original scripts created around a special theme and workshopped over the course of three weeks. Performances are June 28-30.

Members Show Opens
2016-09-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us for the Northfield Arts Guild Annual Members’ Show! The exhibition features over 50 member artists including:
David Allen, Wendell Arneson, Bob Christy, Christie Clarke, Ruth Crane, Patsy Dew, Toni Easterson, Rachel Egeberg, Jill Ewald, Linda Ferber, Doug Foxgrover, Joyce Francis, Marj Gruszewski, Peggy Hanson, Susan Hayes, Sue Hammes-Knopf, Karna Hauck, Sharon Henry, Sonja Hillestad, Jane Horton, Todd Jacobs, Addi Johnson, Jay Johnson, Joannie Johnson, Kirsten Johnson, Becky Jokela, Jamie Kalvestran, Judy Kinstad, Marsha Kitchel, Judy Kutulas, Heather Lawrenz, Diane LeBlanc, Lucy Le May, Glynnis Lessing, Krisi Lillie, Tim Lloyd, Diane McDonald, Paula Moon, Mary Mitchell, Sharol Nau, Paula Moon, Riki Kölbl Nelson, Katherine Norrie, Sue Pariseau, Barbara Pendergrass, Kathleen Pilugin, Harry Popiel, Carol Richards, Judy Saye Willis, Juliane Shibata, Frederick Somers, Kathryn Sparling, Dan Tallman, Rebecca Tolle, Paul Walech-Roth…and more!

Meet the artists and learn more about their work at the Artist Reception on Friday, September 23 from 7-9 pm,directly following the Annual Members Meeting at 6 pm.
Gallery hours:
Tuesday-Friday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

SEMAC Capstone Event
“Exploring Variations of a Bead-Woven Shape”
Sue Hammes-Knopf
Sept 1 – 24, 2016

This exhibition also features the capstone event of Sue Hammes-Knopf, recipient of an Established Artist grant from SEMAC for “Exploring Variations of a Bead-Woven Shape”. Sue will have an artist talk at around 7:30 pm in the Main Gallery during the Artist Reception.

Artist Statement
The idea of exploring variations of a bead-woven shape began in my, “bead weaving study group”. I learned how to weave a 3-dimensional star shape. In this initial star, I saw many distinct elements that could be explored. Within weeks, we were all making original beaded elements that were variations of the star! In this series of art jewelry, I will show you earrings, rings, necklaces and a bracelet that are created with bead weaving techniques. The beaded elements are inspired by the deconstructed star shape.
You will see:
– triangular shapes
– flattened points, (I call these “wings”)
– the “spine”, (the shape which supports the 3-dimensional star)
– partial stars
The possibilities are many but I have focused on a few in order to emphasize the variations and make my point.
You will see:
– different sizes of glass beads
– repetition of shapes
– color
– surface design
Enjoy!

This activity made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and culture heritage fund.

Members’ Exhibition sponsored by:

Northfield Yarn &

2016-17 Gallery Season Sponsor:

Fall 2016 classes begin
2016-08-30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Want to try something completely new? Want to take an art class from a working arts professional or educator? Would you like to build on skills you might already have? The Northfield Arts Guild has something to offer for everyone – all ages, all abilities, all levels. Get messy in a clay or painting class, or refine your movement in a dance class -plus lots more! Register online at northfieldartsguild.org, by calling 507-645-8877, or stop by to register in person at the Northfield Arts Guild Office at 304 Division Street S. Northfield. Classes are available for Youth, Adults, Home Schoolers and those with Special Needs. Fall classes at the Arts Guild include Ceramics, Visual Arts, Dance, Music and Creativity.
2016-17 Education programs sponsored by:

Art & Ale 2016
2016-08-27 19:00 - 22:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us for the 2nd annual Art & Ale party, a fundraiser that benefits the Northfield Arts Guild! Art & Ale features local craft and homebrew, adult “make and take” art activities, live music, and more! Several members of the local homebrew club, Milltown Mashers, will be sampling their concoctions, as well as Dundas’ own Meetinghall Brewery. College City Beverage will also sample brews from other MN craft breweries. Decorate your own beer mug in our clay studio, or take one home that night from the pop-up gallery exhibition, MUGGED!
NAG member Martha Larson, owner of Hot Spot Music and founder of the Gypsy Jazz Jam Series, has coordinated a kickin’ line-up of local music, including headliner Gary Rue!

Gary Rue, aside from his tenure as a childhood singer/actor in his home town of Tracy, Minnesota, has been steeped in the world of musical theater since 1994, when he received a last minute call from SteppingStone Theater for Youth Development in St Paul to create music for a soon-to-be-opening production. Now, 35 plus SteppingStone shows later (and an additional 40 or so with other presenting theaters across the United States), his music has been performed from Los Angeles to New York to Shanghai. THE STINKY CHEESE MAN (book by John Sciezka), a work he co-authored with Kent Stephens (adaptation and lyrics), has recently toured nationally with The Dallas Children’s Theater and is enjoying a healthy life in regional children’s theaters across the US. Gary currently makes his home in Northfield, Minnesota, and continues to work with various artists and theaters around the US.

Other music acts include the duo Alden and Kit, Sam Ryden, and the Hot Spot Music House Band.
Other activities include a photo booth, silent auction pairing unique arts experiences with local businesses, and watercolor painting.
*NEW* this year is an early entry ticket option (entrance at 7:00 pm); limited number available. More time to sample art, make art, and hang out with your friends! General admission to the event will begin at 8:00 pm. Last year’s event sold out, so get your tickets early!

Early Entry tickets:
$55 for one, $50 each for two or more
General Admission:
$40 for one, $35 each for two or more

Mugged Show
2016-08-23 12:00 - 2016-08-27 22:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
August 23-27, 2016
Join us for a pop-up exhibit featuring unique mugs by 14 regional ceramic artists:
Marion Angelica, Christie Clarke, Joel Froehle, Jim Haas, Sonja Hillestad, Kristine Hites, Chris & Sue Holmquist, Glynnis Lessing, Kip O’Krongly, Donovan Palmquist, Sue Pariseau, Colleen Riley, Juliane Shibata.
This show culminates with Art & Ale – a fundraiser for the Northfield Arts Guild on Saturday, Aug. 27.

Theater Community Ice Cream Social
2016-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Join us for a fun evening! We’d like to thank you for being a pART of our theater. Or, we’d like to welcome you to be a new pART of our theater. All are welcome!

More details to be posted soon.

"Small Comforts" Exhibit Closes
2016-08-20 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The 2015-16 Gallery Season finishes with the “tiny” works of two Northfield Arts Guild members, fiber artist Peggy Hanson and ceramic artist Emily Haskell.
Exhibition Sponsor: Forget-Me-Not Florist
2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Callbacks
2016-08-17
Callbacks for The Philadelphia Story will be held tonight if deemed necessary by the director. Time TBA

Auditions: The Philadelphia Story
2016-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Auditions for The Philadelphia Story run August 14 and 15, 7:00-9:00pm at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater.

Birds & Nature Opens
2016-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Tandem Bagels, 317 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Birds & Nature
Prints by LifeWorks/ A+ Aspire artists and support partners
Aug 11 – Sept 12
The LifeWorks/ A+ Aspire program provides a well structured, safe social environment for individuals
(age 16+) with developmental disabilities. The 8-week summer session program, based on the model for the Guild’s popular A+ Art Club, brings together local professional artists, art educators along with
community volunteers and assistant A+ Art Club Members. Participants share in the experience of
art-making, friendship and trust. They learn the value of collaboration, being open to new ideas, while developing social and life skills in a supportive setting.
This summer, the nine participants each chose their favorite bird image from some amazing books, and through practice, watching the teacher and their support partner demonstrate, sketched it using their newly acquired sketching techniques.
With their original drawing taped under a piece of plexiglass, they etched/ scratched the bird image into the plate using a metal etching tool. New methods for both participants and support partners!
The third week it was time to ink the plate, soak their 100% rag paper, and wipe the plate- an art in itself! The actual printed image was made by setting the damp paper over the inked plate on the steel bed of the press, covering it will wool felt blankets, and running it all under great pressure through the press. Some participants really loved the opportunity to turn the big press wheel by hand. It took lots of strength!
Voila, what fun EVERY participant had seeing their wonderfully drawn images on the print they turned up-they were so elated! They eagerly tried printing their plate in different colors with varied wiping techniques. Their support partners had guided or demonstrated by trying not to draw on their plates, so each artist had that great sense of pride of accomplishment that comes from doing something well on their own. Were they proud, as well they should be, and a good time was had by all!
Testimonials from Lifeworks/ A+ Aspire Participants
“The LifeWorks/A+ Aspire program has been a wonderful experience for my daughter. Given she has few words and fewer interests I was excited for her to have the opportunity to learn of different ways to express herself. As a parent it was wonderful for me to see how the different mediums we worked with in our class reached her. Although she’s hesitant to use her fine motor skills it was fascinating to see how much effort she made when we did our etchings and how quickly she put her brush to paper when we worked with water colors. The day we learned how to move our bodies working in high, middle and low space at fast and slow was great for her given her most common movements are rehearsed and very repetitious. She even created some new moves of her own and was applauded by the group for doing so.
The added benefit to the class was the focus which was put on community building within the group and total acceptance of all of the participants. We spent valuable time each week getting to know each other in our opening circle and my daughter enjoyed having that “Face time” with the other participants as we shared our likes and dislikes and shared bits of information about ourselves. She will miss the camaraderie of this group but looks forward to A+ Aspire’s next session.”
-Kerste’s Mom
“Chris has been attending Laura Goodwin’s art classes at the Northfield Arts Guild for four years now, with a group from Hastings LifeWorks, and I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to join the group as a volunteer. The classes at the Arts Guild have been a highlight in Chris’ summers. The classes offer some great opportunity for exploring art and movement, and also provide experiences that help to build self-esteem, communication and social skills. Laura is a gifted artist and a wonderful instructor, and she brings in some really interesting guest artists. Volunteers from the A+ program contribute so much to our program and we appreciate their presence and the gifts they share. This year, teaming with A+ Aspire has been fun; it was great to meet and to work together with new friends.”
-Chris’ Mom
“I loved it!” – Tanya
“I really liked the team builders!” -Jacob
“It was so fun to learn and try new things!” -Katie
“It was a very good experience!” -Mel
“Amazing program!” -Rocky
“Very impressive, I hope this type of programming will continue!” -Jiao
“Fun program!” -Sam
“I loved getting to know everyone!” -Aria
Exhibit Sponsor:

2016-17 Season Sponsor:

Grease
2016-08-06 19:30, 2016-07-31 14:00, 2016-07-30 19:30 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Why, this car is auto-matic. It’s system-matic. Its hydro-matic. Why, it’s greased lightning!”
Grease
A Tony award nominated Musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey (School Version)
Directed by Joe Jorgensen
July 29-August 14, 2016
General admission tickets are SOLD OUT for all performances; however, a limited number of jump seats will be available for purchase at the door prior to each performance.
Sponsored by

2015-16 Theater Season Sponsors

Grease
2016-08-06 14:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057

Artist Reception for "Small Comforts"
2016-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us from 7-9 pm to meet the artists! Learn more about the “tiny” works of two Northfield Arts Guild members, fiber artist Peggy Hanson and ceramic sculpturist Emily Haskell. And featured in our Members Gallery, the recent artwork by Karna Hauck and Katherine Norrie. Light refreshments will be served.

“Small Comforts”
New work by Peggy Hanson & Emily Haskell

July 21 – Aug 20, 2016
This exhibit features embroidered drawings by Peggy Hanson and ceramic houses by Emily Haskell.

Peggy Hanson Artist Statement:
I enjoy looking at the world in terms of images I can create with embroidery floss. Once an idea occurs, I search for drawings of the image I have envisioned. After sizing it appropriately, I transfer the image onto the linen and begin stitching. Embroidery is very forgiving and that’s one of the many things I love about it.
Emily Haskell Artist Statement:
I love to play with texture and color using carving, underglazes, and glazes to alter the surface of my work. The not quite predictable results in firing keep me intrigued and delighted; if a glaze crawls, crackles or has a weird texture-I seek to incorporate it into my work. My work since college has revealed that I have a bit of an obsession with things that provide shelter (boxes, umbrellas, blanket, etc.). These tiny abodes in this exhibition allow me to indulge that infatuation, while also playing with surface texture and color.

Members Gallery
New work by Karna Hauck & Katherine Norrie

July 21 – Aug 20, 2016

Karna Hauck Artist Statement:
The concept of mindfulness challenges us to focus, without distraction, on whatever is right before us. My intention is to be mindful whenever I am engaged with my art. As a public school art teacher, intentionality is a practice that I often get to observe in young people. There is both a beauty and vulnerability in these moments and our teacher/student roles at times reverse. I become the learner of what I observe to be an uninhibited creative act. This open approach to creativity is delightfully familiar to me as an artist and informs my art making process.
However, mindfulness can be difficult to achieve. When creating this series, I found myself naturally drawn to birds. This seems to be a recurrent theme in my life. For me, birds symbolize a curious freedom with the physical space they occupy. They enjoy a vantage point that is not my own and I imbue their world with limitless discovery. I see a kinship between my students’ unfettered approach to artwork and my imagined life of birds. And with their lesson, now I fly.
Katherine Norrie Artist Statement:
Katherine Norrie has been a visual art teacher at Northfield High School for the past 17 years. Norrie grew up on a farm just outside of Hector, Minnesota (roughly 85 miles west of the Twin Cities). Norrie went to St. Olaf and graduated in 1999 with a studio art major and a K-12 art education license. Norrie finished her Masters degree in education in 2005 at Hamline University. Norrie enjoys printmaking, jewelry design and mixed media pieces that incorporate pen, watercolor and acrylic paint. Norrie focuses on her love of flowers, the ideas around raising two young boys, as well as her rural Minnesota upbringing to create her current pieces. She lives in Northfield with her husband Jonathan and their two young sons: Emmett (9) and Wyatt (6).
Being a teacher is a wonderful thing. I get to help young people find their path and passion and I help to steer them in the directions of their dreams. I am often amazed at how many students are touched by visual art and it is often the only part of their hectic teenage lives that gives them pleasure and focus. At the end of the school day it is hard to find my own creative drive because I feel like I have just given it away to 100+ students for nine months. It is during the summer months that I am able to focus on my artwork and really recharge my batteries for the next school year. I have taken week-long art classes at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design for the past five years and these classes have been an amazing opportunity for me to explore what my own art making is all about. I have been able to explore printmaking, digital art and mixed media collage which have all found their way into my current ideas
I am excited to show you what I have been up to for the past few years. I have been busy raising two boys and much of my work has been inspired by the tangled-mess that motherhood has brought into my life. Before I had children I had a much more defined and clean-cut view of what my life would be, and since having a family with small people I realize that nothing can be planned or perfect. I guess that fact of life being a roller coaster of changes was always true and always present, but having a young son up in the middle of the night with a stomach ache or a summer deer tick infection are things that can’t be planned for or comprehended before it is part of your life. My pieces are soft, beautiful, meditative, tangled, messy, intricate, and colorful which I believe is all part of motherhood and my life at this point!

Exhibition Sponsor:

2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

YPTW Performance: Break Down the Wall(s)
2016-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Participants in The Young People’s Theater Program take part in writing, rehearsing, and performing an original script after three weeks of preparation in creative drama and dance classes led by a staff of theater artists. The program culminates with live performances for the public on the last three days of each session.
Cost: $5.00 adults, $3.00 students
Performances:
Wednesday, August 3, 5:30pm
Thursday, August 4, 5:30pm
Friday, August 5, 10am

YPTW Performance: Break Down the Wall(s)
2016-08-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

Summer Art Mart
2016-07-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Bridge Square, 12 Bridge Square, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Come meet and support the Summer Art Mart class participants as they help run a booth and sell their wares at Riverwalk Market Fair!
Art Mart is a six-week summer program of the Northfield Arts Guild that gives participants the opportunity to develop and create artful objects for the marketplace. The focus is to provide a well-structured, safe social environment for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. The program meets twice per week, and local area artists provide instruction and support to develop artistic and entrepreneurial skills.
