Monday, March 5, 2012
7:00-8:30 p.m.

Meet Kelsy Connell, Director, and Rebecca Olson, senior editor, of this prestigious and beautiful national magazine to learn about the journal’s history, as well as submission policies for pieces of art and writing. Hear local writers Kristin Laurel, Margaret Hasse and Cass Dalglish read their work published by CALYX. Individual issues and subscriptions to the journals will be on sale. Refreshments served. Event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, March 25, 2012
2:00 p.m. Pre-concert Art Activities
3:00 p.m. Concert performance
Each year artists of ArtStart collaborate with musicians of the Saint Paul Civic Symphony to perform a free interactive concert for families with children of all ages. A highlight of the year for ArtStart artists, the Children’s Concert includes pre-concert art and dance activities that are incorporated into the live performance of the music.

April 28, 2012 11:00-5:00 p.m.
The 5th Annual Children’s EcoArts Festival is a free, family-friendly event that educates and inspires the next generation of stewards for our earth through the arts. Focusing on healthy waters as the origin of all life, this festival honors the many facets of diversity, from bio-diversity to cultural diversity.
Harriet Island Grounds and Pavilion, St. Paul, Minnesota

Many of us have memories of the first time we held a crayon or created a painting; some may even have saved a special art work framed by a proud parent and given a special place in the home. Wonderful, deep memories of art making that are in our bones.