Anoka County Arts-In is a summer performing arts/leadership experience for youth who have completed grades 2 through one year post-high school.
Singing, dancing, and acting, plus leadership and team-building activities culminate in a 30-minute musical revue that is performed during the Anoka County Fair and the Minnesota State Fair.
Youth who have completed grade 6 or higher have many opportunities to provide leadership in the program.
Requirements for participants
- Register and pay the fee by June 15.
- Attend the required four rehearsals at the fairgrounds.
Audience
- Anoka County 4-H members in grades 2 and up.
Cost
$100 per participant
- Fee includes all meals, printed Arts-In t-shirt, costume t-shirt (if needed), music, miscellaneous supplies & some of the program costs.
- Fee does not cover additional costume requirements, MN State Fair participation or optional photo/DVD orders.
Checks should be made payable to Anoka County 4-H and can be dropped off at our office Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. There is a secure drop box located outside our office door if staff are not present.
Checks can also be mailed to:
Anoka County 4-H
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
If you prefer to pay by credit card, click on the payment link below. You can pay for all youth and any additional t-shirts you are ordering on one transaction.
Registration is not complete until payment has been received. Scholarships are available.
Registration
Register by Monday, June 15 through your account.
- If you have a family account in , login and then click on Events on the left side of the screen; event is "Anoka County 4-H Arts-In". Then select member's name. On the next screen, click “Start Registration”.
- If you are new to 4-H, you'll need to . Creating an account does not require commitment for future participation. Select "In Person Camp/Event - Anoka County", for Club and "Performing Arts or Cloverbud" and any other projects of interest for projects. Once your account is approved, view the guide for help in registering for the event.
- Contact Kim Ferguson at or call 763-324-3495 for assistance.
Register now
Volunteer help is needed. Sign-up will open in the Spring.
County Arts-In details
- Monday, June 15, 1 - 5 p.m., Bunker Hills Activities Center - youth leader workshop (grades 6+)
- Zoom - program team meeting (grades 11+)
- Monday, June 22, 1 - 5 p.m., Bunker Hills Activities Center, all participants
- Monday, June 29, 1 - 5 p.m., Bunker Hills Activities Center, all participants
- Monday, July 6, Bunker Hills Activities Center
- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – program team meeting (grades 11+)
- 1 - 5 p.m. - all participants
- Monday, July 13, required rehearsal, fairgrounds:
- 8 – 9 a.m. – leadership team (grades 8+)
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – all participants (lunch/snacks provided)
- 4 - 4:30 p.m. - leadership team huddle (grades 8+)
- 4:30 - 5 p.m. - team leaders/program team (grades 9+)
- Tuesday, July 14, required rehearsal, fairgrounds:
- 8 – 9 a.m. – leadership team (grades 8+)
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – all participants (lunch/snacks provided)
- 4 - 4:30 p.m. - leadership team huddle (grades 8+)
- 4:30 - 7 p.m. - team leaders/program team (grades 9+); supper provided
- Wednesday, July 15, required rehearsal, fairgrounds:
- 8 – 9 a.m. – leadership team (grades 8+)
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – all participants (lunch/snacks provided)
- 4 - 4:30 p.m. - leadership team huddle (grades 8+)
- 4:30 - 5 p.m. - team leaders/program team (grades 9+)
Thursday, July 16, mandatory rehearsal, fairgrounds:
- 9 – 10 a.m. - leadership team (grades 8+)
- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – all participants (lunch/snacks provided)
- 5:30 p.m. - preview performance, friends/family invited
Participant huddle 15 minutes prior to each show dressed and ready to go.
- Tuesday, July 21, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. - outdoor stage
- Wednesday, July 22, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. - outdoor stage
- Thursday, July 23 - no shows
- Friday, July 24, 5 & 6:30 p.m. - 4-H Exhibit building
- Saturday, July 25, 5 & 6:30 p.m. - 4-H Exhibit building
- Sunday, July 26, 2:30 & 4 p.m. - 4-H Exhibit building
State fair rehearsal & schedule:
- Performance at the MN State Fair - TBD
Contacts
Kirstin Delp, Arts-In Director
[email protected], 612-501-4850
Anna Gilbertson, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
[email protected], (763) 324-3497
Kim Ferguson, Administrative Assistant
[email protected], (763) 324-3499
Natalie Boyd, Principal Office & Administrative Specialist
[email protected], (763) 324-3496