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All of the Above
Twin Cities, MN

Shed your skin. Renew yourSelf.

"All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
Pablo Picasso, Spanish painter (1881-1973)

 

OUR MISSION
The mission of All of the Above is to debut artists with integrity and passion. We awaken the creativity that exists in every human being, and teach how to apply it to one's life and work.

 

Is All of the Above For Me?
"All the world's a stage…" Wm. Shakespeare

If you believe that each human being has the potential to create beauty in this world through our words and deeds, then All of the Above is for you. By participating as a member of the Performance Collaborative, or as an individual or group in an AATCMN Worktank, artists, students, CEOs, bank tellers, attorneys, at-home parents, grandparents, grocery-baggers and doctors (...in other words,YOU) have permission to untether your innate creativity. Discover fresh and unique ways to learn and teach about yourSelf. One doesn't have to be a professional artist to benefit from the artistic process. All of the Above is for everyone.




Problem
Being told by yourself or others, "You're too ________."
Fill in the blank.

Being told by yourself or others that you don't have a creative bone in your body.

"I see myself wrapped in lies, which do not seem to penetrate my soul, as if they are not really a part of me. They are like costumes."
Anaïs Nin, French author (1903-1977)

 

 

Solution
All of the Above creates opportunities for Self-identity realization, community building, open communication, and creative excellence by:
  • using integrative arts as a vehicle
  • fostering social reconciliation with regard to issues of ethnicity, class, cultural background, age, physical ability, sexuality and gender identity
  • challenging conventional attitudes about body image
  • serving and celebrating the versatile creativity of each individual
"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete,
everybody will respect you."

Lao Tzu, Founder of Taoism, circa 6th century BCE


All of the Above
is a proud member of

Twin Cities GLBTA
Chamber of Commerce

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