Creativity Festival

Join us for an inspiring one-day field trip for students in grades 3-5 at the University of Minnesota’s Ted Mann Concert Hall. This event expands your students’ imagination, develops their creativity, and strengthens their problem-solving skills. Be a part of this exciting festival where students work side-by-side with STEM and arts professionals during three outstanding breakout sessions following a dynamic opening performance. This event aligns with Minnesota Academic Standards in Arts Education.

Save the Date – January 7 & 8, 2025

Registration fees are based on BrightWorks membership status. To find out if your school/district is a member, please see the updated membership list.

Look for scholarship information summer 2024.

At the Creativity Festival, students learn…

Creativity is a skill that can be practiced and strengthened.

Creativity is necessary for higher education and all careers.

Creativity is an essential part of problem solving.

2024 Opening Performance: Native Pride Dancers

Colorful regalia, pulsating drumming, and fancy footwork are part of the excitement of a Native American powwow. Feel this excitement and experience the artistry of The Native Pride Dancers as they perform flamboyant movements passed down by their ancestors through song and dance. They strive to educate and entertain audiences of all ages throughout the world about the beauty, skill, and majesty of Native American music and dance while creating a moving artistic experience that engages the audience.

Native Pride dancers on stage

2024 Sessions Included:

Human Beat Boxing
Metal Casting
The Amazing World of Chemistry
How are Roads & Intersections Designed?
Native Pride Dance and Storytelling
Shadow Magic
MNprov Recess – The Art of Improv

Acrylic Painting
Roller Coaster Challenge
Drawing as Communication
Mud Textile Dyeing
Modern Dance Fundamentals
Exploring the Science of Scent
Wet Weather – Keeping Bridges Safe

Supporters

SparkPath would like to thank the following organizations whose support helped make 2024 Creativity Festival a fantastic day of learning for Twin Cities students:

American Public Works Association - Minnesota Chapter
Blick Art Materials logo
ILLUME logo
Minnesota Department of Transportation logo
Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth (MITY) logo
Minnesota State Engineering Center of Excellence
University of Minnesota logo

Questions?

For more information about how your students can participate, or if you are interested in presenting, contact Madi Ericksen at 612-638-1514.

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SparkPath is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that presents its programs in collaboration with BrightWorks, a Minnesota Service Cooperative. BrightWorks member districts/schools save 30-50% on SparkPath registration fees. For more information, visit www.brightworksmn.org.

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