Tanager Expressive Arts

06/02/2026

🎨🌳 Art in the Park is coming to a park near you!

Join Tanager's Expressive Arts program with Rollin' Recmobiles this summer at parks around our community! We'll be bringing hands-on art, movement, music, and imaginative play for all ages to enjoy.

Activities may include giant sidewalk chalk stencils, nature stamps, sun prints, leaf rubbings, collages, build-a-robot kits, roll-a-dice drawing games, surreal people creations, drum circles, dancing, ribbon wands, improv games, and more. Each visit offers something new to explore and create!

Whether you love making art, moving your body, or trying something different, there's a place for you!

☀️ Free and open to all. Visit our page to find the full Expressive Arts June Calendar: https://www.tanagerplace.org/prevention/expressive-arts/

05/28/2026

🎨☀️ June is full of creativity, connection, and community with Tanager Expressive Arts!

Join us this month at libraries, parks, community centers, JSA Hour, and more for FREE expressive arts opportunities throughout the area. Whether you’re creating art, building connections, or just stopping by to say hi, we’d love to see you there 💚

Check out our June calendar to find where Expressive Arts will be all month long!

05/12/2026

We’re sorry, but Open Studio for tonight, Tuesday, May 12, is cancelled.😢

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to creating with you again soon!

05/04/2026

The Art of Music--A series for Teens! Join Tanager and Hiawatha Public Library as we explore four major musical genres and their key expressive elements, pairing each concept with an Expressive Arts project.

Wednesday, April 29 , 2026 Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM POP: The Artist’s Iceberg

Catchy beats, pleasant vocals, and relatability are the name of the game in the pop
music scene, but is there more to this genre than meets the eye? Unpack themes of
identity and outside perception in this workshop.

Wednesday, May 6 , 2026 Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM JAZZ: Unconventional Self-Portraits

Since its emergence, jazz music has celebrated creative freedom and expression. In
this workshop, we will explore how jazz musicians make intentional, spontaneous
artistic choices, with or without words!

Wednesday, June 3 , 2026 Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM VIDEO GAME MUSIC (VGM) & FILM SCORING: Stories in Sound

Days deep into a story-based game, you are about to enter the final boss’ lair.
Imagine that the music cuts out right as the battle starts– and does not resume.
What a bore! In this workshop, we will explore the art of the “soundtrack” and its
ability to transport listeners to a different world.

Wednesday, July 1 , 2026 Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM HIP HOP & RAP: Can You Hear Me?

Being in the audience of a hip hop or rap performance can feel electric; the quick,
rhythmic wordplay requires listeners to truly hear the greater message of an artist,
leaving a lasting impact. As creatives, we will explore how our art may invite our
communities to hear and see us.

05/04/2026

Our May Expressive Arts calendar is here! 🎨

We’re excited to offer a variety of creative opportunities for youth, families, and community members to explore, connect, and express themselves. Take a look at what’s coming up this month and join us!

05/01/2026

Today at the Resilience and Wellbeing Summit, our Expressive Arts Coordinator, Kelli Michael, invited participants to create without the pressure of perfection🫟🎨

To let go of getting it “right" and instead create something meaningful

Because art does not have to be perfect to matter
it just has to be real

04/22/2026

Earth Day is today 🌎

A reminder that we are all connected to the world around us

Sharing this piece by Joy Harjo as an invitation to slow down, reflect, and remember our place in nature

04/21/2026

Looking for something creative to do tonight 🎨

Join Tanager Expressive Arts for Open Studio at the Studio on 5th from 6 to 7pm. Come create, explore, and unwind in a welcoming space. No experience needed and all are welcome!

🫟Free to attend

04/20/2026