Arts In

Minnesota 4-H State Arts-In Event:  

August 7 - 14, 2008

Arts-In At the State Fair:  

August 19 - September 1

Arts-In Registration Fee:  

$350.00

Arts-In Registration Due Date:  

June 24

Click here for registration forms

This is an opportunity for teens with an interest in the arts to:

  1. Experience first-hand life with the arts
  2. Learn new skills in the arts
  3. Observe and hear from professionals in the arts
  4. Live, work and build friendships with other teens and professionals in preparation for the 2008 Minnesota State Fair

 

Arts-In is:

  • A time to develop skills, learn the language of the arts, gain knowledge of careers, establish and meet goals, work in teams, and learn negotiation and leadership skills
  • An exciting experience designed for self-awareness, realizing potential, and appreciating and accepting differences
  • An experience into the arts, based on a learning and motivating environment which will enable you to use the skills learned in your community
  • A time to build new and lasting friendships

 

Arts-In Event - August 7-14, 2008

  • Arts-In is held at the 4-H Building on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, located at Snelling and Commonwealth Ave. in St. Paul. Lodging and meals will be on the State Fairgrounds.
  • Registration is 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, in the 4-H Building on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
  • An optional parent information meeting will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 7.
  • The event begins at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
  • The program ends at 3:00 p.m. on August 14, following the Arts-In Open House Preview (12:30) for alumni, parents, and friends of 4-H.
  • No conflicts are accepted for the event during the week of August 7-14.

 

Areas of Interest for Arts-In

Each applicant is important to Arts-In.  Please indicate your top 3 areas of interest for State Arts-In majors.  Information on the applications and reference letters will be used by staff to determine each applicant’s final major.  Staff may request additional info if needed.  Applicants with completed applications will be given first priority.  While every effort will be made to give first choice priorities, each major needs a certain number of participants.  In some cases, first and second choices may not be met.  An informational packet will be mailed to participants in July indicating their major and providing specific packing information.  Casting for specific parts will be done the first day of Arts-In for the Harkness Stage Performers.

 

Transportation to Arts-In

You are responsible for providing your own transportation to/from Arts-In and the State Fair.  You may wish to car pool with others from your area.

 

Cost for Arts-In

The 2008 registration fee is $350.00.  A costume fee of $25 may be collected.  Please send all registration materials and the total registration fee by June 24 to Tamara Borchardt, Center for 4-H Youth Development, 200 Oak St. SE, Ste. 270B, Minneapolis, MN 55455.  Note: $300 of your registration fee will be refunded if a cancellation is received, in writing, prior to August 1, 2008.  No refunds will be granted after August 2, 2008.  If you are in need of financial assistance, you may request a fundraising letter - we encourage you to seek support from your local community groups and stores.  A limited number of scholarships are available on a need basis.  Please contact Kirstin Delp (delpx002@umn.edu) for more information.

 

Activities During Arts-In

During Arts-In week you will attend a theater performance, take part in a special Sunday Celebration, work with professional artists, and many more activities.

 

State Fair Event -

August 19-September 1, 2008

You will return to the State Fairgrounds on Tuesday afternoon, August 19, and conclude the afternoon of September 1.  All State Arts-In Participants must be prepared to work in a leadership capacity throughout the state fair.  Your meals and lodging costs are provided by 4-H and the State Fair.  We expect all participants to be present for the duration of the Fair.  All conflicts must be noted at the time of applying for Arts-In (see the Time Commitment Form) and will be taken into consideration when accepting applicants.  Only unalterable conflicts, such as “attending school,” will be considered.

 

Student Director Forms:

  • Student Director Information and Expectations [pdf]
  • Student Director Application Form [MS-Word] [pdf]

 

Participant Registration Forms:

Minnesota 4-H State Arts-In educational program is developed and directed by:
Kirstin Delp (delpx002@umn.edu)
Extension Center for Youth Development