The VPA Trip takes place every other year. The next trip will be in April 2026! Check back for details.
It is open to ALL students registered in a visual or performing arts class.
23/24
We are so very excited to offer an ARTS TOUR for the first time! This trip to Minneapolis will bring together 64 students from grades 9-12 and 6 Visual and Performing Arts teachers for 4 days of travel and a chance to learn and grow through the arts of another city.
In the next few months there will be an evening meeting for participants and their parents and guardians, some required noon hour meetings for students, and fundraising opportunities. Please mark February 28 on your calendars for an Arts Night at the West End Cultural Center, which will act as our largest fundraising event. You can find out more about fundraising opportunities on the fundraising page.
Please check here for information, as updates will be made as more details are finalized.
Paperwork
These forms were given to students on March 13. If you need another set, please print them from here, or email kibrown@wsd1.org. Please return the signed forms no later than Friday, April 5.
Details
When:
April 16-19, 2024
Who:
64 arts students from art, band, choir, dance, drama, and wellness and the arts.
The trip is now FULL. If you would like to be on the waitlist, please contact your VPA teacher, or email kibrown@wsd1.org
What:
Participants will travel to Minneapolis and experience the arts and culture of another city. Highlights include the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Minneapolis Sculpture garden, as well as performances by the Minnesota Orchestra, local theatre and dance companies, and the Broadway musical The Lion King.
Why:
Participants will be asked to reflect on how the arts play a role in the creation of community and how they augment life in a city. They will also look at the role of the arts in their own lives and their relationships, and how the arts affect their overall mental health and wellbeing. This trip will be invaluable in building the artistry and citizenship of our students.
Payment Schedule
$450 on or before Dec 15/23
$400 on or before Feb 15/23
$400 on or before March 22/ 23 (The final payment amount may change according to fundraising amounts.)
Payments are non-refundable after the listed date. NO money will be refunded once processed, as our dates are timed with payments that the group is making for non-refundable items such as tickets for shows.
Contacts
Amanda Abrahams: aabrahams@wsd1.org
Kim Brown: kibrown@wsd1.org
John Martens: jmartens@wsd1.org
Rina Patsiatzis: rpatsiatzis@wsd1.org
Tanya Woloshen: tawoloshen@wsd1.org