On December 19, eighth-grade students in Friendship Academy of the Arts’ morning enrichment program took part in Draw for Your Dream, an art experience inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of justice and equality. Led by Friendship Academy founder Dr. Nellie Collier, the class used creative expression to […]
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For teen artist, creativity is emotional expression
At 17, Patience “Pizel” Epps turns emotion into mixed-media art and brings her voice to the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Her journey shows how creativity can become language, purpose, and a path forward.