North Arts Spring Trip o LA

Theatre, Dance, Music, Art and Radio are back at North High School in Minneapolis and the talent our students demonstrate is very real. These kids are bursting with skill, dedication and passion in the arts. However, we are a new program and resources are limited. While many high school conservatories, private schools, and affluent public schools are able to send their young artists on trips to New York, L.A. and even London each year, there exists a great deal of new talent that never gets this kind of opportunity. Here at North, we are determined not to let statistics get the best of us in a never-ending quest to provide our students with unlimited opportunities. 



Our faculty has a wide range of contacts with local artists and access to artistic resources in the L.A. area, all of which are hoping to work with our students.  In the world of making art and succeeding in show business, it is essential for aspiring arists to begin networking and to experience real-world processes as soon as possible. Therefore, we hope to bring a group of North High artists to L.A.  May 14 - 17th for a 3-day immersive experience in the L.A. arts scene.

Here is just a brief overview of what he have set up for our trip thus far:

Group Interviews with successful writers, producers, actors, dancers, and directors.

Day in the life of a company member -  Lula Washington Dance Theatre

Solo Artist Alumni Visit With Jacelyn Johnson -We will discuss how she got where she did, the role of taking class in her professional career, and agent knowledge for artists

Tentative Studio Visit with Dengue Fever- Offered to hang with us after the talkback in early January


If you have been following the news at all, you may be wondering if North High is in North Minneapolis - the same place where Jamar Clark was shot just a few months ago and where protests have become perpetual. It is. The angst and social controversy that exists so heavily in the city of Minneapolis weighs down on our students and our school. Not only would this trip be an opportunity for students to connect with professionals and learn about the logistics of working as an arist, but it would give them a break from some of the hardships that hover at home. 

Plane tickets aren't cheap, but keeping a kid's dream alive is invaluable. Help us bring these kids on a trip that could potentially change their lives.