Hennepin Theatre Tr

Education:hennepin theatre trust's spotlight education program is an essential part of arts education in many minnesota schools. Annually, we help nearly 8,000 students in more than 100 high schools build confidence, critical thinking, empathy, a sense of community, knowledge andappreciation of theater. The program supplements and enhances arts curricula through production assessments, workshops and arts journalism, increasing equitable access to quality theater education. Spotlight showcase, our annual recognition event, is minnesota'slargest celebration of high school theater and provides over 1,600 students the opportunity to perform at the historic state theatre.

Public art:hennepin theatre trust transforms the places and spaces that make the hennepin theatre district a vibrant, welcoming and safe place for all to enjoy through our public art program, the largest in the midwest. Outside our theatres, we connect people to unexpected arts and cultural experiences such as the iconic bob dylan mural, large-scale banners, art in underused spaces, and live arts and cultural events throughout the theatre district. Our free outdoor programming, titled 5 to 10 on hennepin and created with key partners, helps increase public safety and benefits homeless youth and adults in the district.