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What The Constitution Means to Me
by Heidi Schreck
May 14 -Jun 7, 2026Playwright Heidi Schreck's boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions. In this hilarious and hopeful play, she resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the relationship between four generations of family and the founding document that shaped their lives. It offers a uniquely human look at our civic roots, celebrating the enduring spirit of democracy with wit and heartfelt storytelling. This Tony-nominated and Pulitzer Prize finalist invites every citizen to reflect on their own place in the ongoing American story.
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IN THE HEIGHTS
Jul 30 - Aug 23, 2026
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Directed by Maija García
From the creator of Hamilton, In the Heights is a Tony Award-winning celebration of family, ambition, and the meaning of home. This heartwarming story follows a group of neighbors at a crossroads: a hardworking shop owner honoring his family’s past, a daughter navigating the pressures of an Ivy League education, and a father making sacrifices for his child's future. Their journey is brought to life through exhilarating choreography and a vibrant score that blends traditional musical theater with infectious rhythms.
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Our Summer Camps offer an immersive and reasonably priced creative experience for students in Grades K–12, featuring professional instruction in everything from pottery and visual arts sampler sessions to high-energy musical theater intensives and a full-stage production of Seussical JR.
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Title: The Indigenous Art Fair Exhibition
Featured Artists: Kent Este, Carrie Minkel-Johnson, Ruby Leith-Minkel, and Marlena Myles
March 8th - May 17th, 2026
Explore a powerful collection of works by three accomplished Indigenous creators. This multi-disciplinary exhibition showcases a diversity of artistic expressions. Visitors will experience a range of mediums, including:
Paintings of the natural world
Vibrant textile quilting
Cutting-edge digital illustration
Step into the Inez Greenberg Gallery to immerse yourself in these unique visual narratives before the Art Fair begins.
Special Event: The Indigenous Art Fair
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts
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Title: Bloomington Elementary Schools Annual Art Show
Come see the vibrant creativity of our youngest local artists at the 2nd Floor Atrium Gallery. Through May 21, 2026, we are displaying more than 100 original artworks by students in grades K-5. This popular show highlights the amazing talent found in our local schools.
Entry is free, and we invite you to stop by to support these young creators.
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Title: Looking Out
Artist: Paul Macharia
April 17 - June 14, 2026
Opening Reception and Artist Talk: April 25th 2pm-4pm
Artistry presents Looking Out, a captivating solo exhibition in the Confluence Gallery by wildlife and landscape artist Paul Macharia. Known for realistic acrylic and watercolor paintings, Macharia draws inspiration from their youth in Kenya and the native wildlife they encountered there. This new body of work turns a keen eye closer to home, celebrating the animals of Minnesota—creatures observed from the window, in local parks, and at the zoo. Through vivid depictions of movement and fleeting moments in nature, Looking Out invites viewers to experience the thrill of a safari while discovering the beauty of the wildlife just outside their door.