HP2 will allow Highpoint to expand its support of underserved constituencies and economically disadvantaged schools through its community programs and educational partnerships.

“Many of our students struggle academically and have experienced a great deal of failure in their lives. Art is often an area where they flourish and achieve both a sense of accomplishment and pride. Our partnership with Highpoint is a great complement to our school’s art program. With our limited financial resources, we would not otherwise be able to connect our students with the quality programming, resources and facilities that have resulted from our partnership with Highpoint.”

— Larry Schatz
President, San Miguel Middle School of Minneapolis

Funds from the HP2 capital campaign will:

• Create a dedicated classroom space for youth and community;
• Double classroom capacity, allowing HP to serve up to 6,000 school age visitors per year;
• Support more after-school and teen programs;
• Expand weekend community events (e.g., Free Ink Days).

Highpoint excels in creating hands-on printmaking experiences and educational opportunities for all.
Here are some Education and Community Program highlights of 2007:

• Over 5,000 visitors of all ages and backgrounds attended HP classes, events, tours, shows and artists receptions.
• HP served more than 3,000 school age visitors during 2007. Hands-on printmaking classes are held at HP for students in grades 3–12. Over 65% of the classes are provided at no charge to students, and 50% receive transportation funding from HP.
• Five community-centered “Free Ink Days” served 650 neighbors in 2007. “Free Ink Days” are hands-on, all-ages printmaking events, offered free and are open to the public on select Saturday afternoons.
• Affordable classes and workshops for adults in a range of formats focused on intaglio, screenprinting, wood engraving, monoprinting and Japanese woodcut. Fifteen percent of attendees received free access.