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Industrial Arts Mentorship for All (IAMA) Provides technical and professional development for under-represented youth through hands on learning in the industrial arts.
Industrial Arts Mentorship for All Launches Four‑Month Pre‑Apprenticeship Program Empowering Underrepresented Youth in Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota — Industrial Arts Mentorship for All introduces an innovative four‑month Pre‑Apprentice Program designed as a leadership and technical skills pathway for underrepresented youth aged 17 to 24 in the Twin Cities. This initiative reflects the organization’s enduring commitment to inclusive, hands‑on education in metalworking disciplines and professional development tailored to nurture creative confidence and community leadership... StarTribune (read more...)
Carla Hall & IAMA Recognized in VoyageMinnesota Feature Highlighting Creative Leadership and Community Empowerment in North Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN - Carla Hall’s design studio is rooted in the belief that metalwork is not only a mode of functional craftsmanship but also a vehicle for honoring personal histories, ancestral connections, and community resilience. Her creative work explores themes of belonging, resistance, memory, and place. She combines traditional blacksmithing techniques with experimental forms and public art, grounding her work in the lived experiences of Black and Indigenous communities, queer culture, and stories of working-class survival... StarTribune (read more...)
Life & Work with Carla Hall of North Minneapolis
Q: Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
A: I consider myself a creative person who uses blacksmithing and metalworking techniques for making artwork. Community building and cultural expression inform the process of how I work. I have been working with metal for over thirty years, though I have been drawing and thinking creatively since I could remember. Art and nature have always been my grounding forces.... VoyageMinnesota (read more...)
A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Youth Artistry at Twin Cities Pride 2024
Minneapolis, MN - Carla Hall Design is proud to announce the Twin Cities Pride 2024 Artists' Exhibit, showcasing the remarkable talents of LGBTQIA+ youth who have participated in the organization's groundbreaking Queer Youth Workshops... StarTribune (read more...)
Industrial Arts Mentorship for All Launches New Website, Youth Art Programs, and Pride Exhibit
Minneapolis, MN - Industrial Arts Mentorship for All (IAMA), a Minneapolis-based non-profit dedicated to providing accessible industrial arts training programs for underrepresented youth, is excited to announce... StarTribune (read more...)
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