825 ArtZ launches spring 2025!

825 Arts and zAmya Theater Project are joining forces to offer a special series of creative workshops designed by and for individuals who have experienced homelessness. These sessions serve as a platform for artistic skill-building, fostering social connections, and encouraging creative expression. They will culminate in an informal “shareformance” at an Art-BQ on June 17th.

People who’ve experienced housing instability are especially encouraged to attend. We provide coffee, snacks and bus tokens (while supplies last). 

FREE! No registration required. Come to one or many!

Activities can be provided for children younger than 14, but you must sign up in advance with Esther, zAmya’s Company Manager (contact information below).

Questions or needs we haven’t addressed? Contact Esther, zAmya’s Company Manager at esther@zamyatheater.org / 612-760-4804.

Schedule

“Appetizer” workshops

Take a bite of zAmya’s light! These 30 minute workshop sessions are bite sized performances and exercises designed to whet your appetite for zAmya’s new series at 825 Arts! You’ll get to see a short performance, play a few short games, and ask questions.

  • Wednesday April 23 @ 1:30pm l St. Paul Opportunity Center (422 Dorothy Day Pl, St. Paul, MN 55102)

  • Wednesday April 23 @ 2:30pm l Listening House (421 E 7th St, St. Paul, MN 55101)

  • Date / time TBD l Hallie Q. Brown (address)

zAmya residency at 825 Arts

Mondays and Thursdays, April 28th - June 16th from 3-5pm

*No workshop on Mon. 5/26 in observance of Memorial Day*

Art-BQ and Shareformance 

Tuesday, June 17th from 5-7pm


Location

The residency workshops and Art-BQ will be at 825 Arts, which is located at 825 University Ave W in St. Paul. 

Street parking is limited. For public transit, take the Green Line light rail to Victoria St. and University Ave, or visit the Metro Transit website for more information.

Attitude of gratitude

zAmya is grateful to our funders! This activity is made possible by the generous support of the F. R. Bigelow Foundation, and the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. It is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board, including an Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.