Name: Art as a Tool for Connection
Start: 2026-10-22T13:30:00-0500
End: 2026-10-22T14:30:00-0500

Thursday October 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Discover how we transformed a standard two-hour monthly art class into a thriving, high-demand community meet-up. This session breaks down our framework for bridging diverse communities, sparking a genuine joy for learning, and encouraging creative risk-taking. Learn how designing a low-stress environment can lower social barriers, foster creative confidence, and build a sustainable engine for genuine human connection.

Speakers

Laura Campbell

Youth and Adult Coordinator, Access Citywide, 55+, Minneapolis Public Schools

Laura Campbell holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) and serves as the Citywide Access Coordinator for Minneapolis Community Education. Now in her ninth year with the organization, Laura enjoys fostering inclusivity in the arts, dedicating her career to... Read More →

Helene Gautier

Youth and Adult Coordinator, 55+ Citywide, Minneapolis Communtiy Education

Hélène Gauthier holds a degree in Public Relations. In her 19th year with Community Education, she has held positions both youth and adult enrichment and has worked exclusively with the 55+ lifelong Learning program for the last 9 years. She enjoys building relationships within... Read More →

Thursday October 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Suite 111 - Lower Level 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

Adult

2026 MCEA Fall Conference

Laura Campbell

Helene Gautier

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2026 MCEA Fall Conference

Laura Campbell

Helene Gautier

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