In Progress
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In Progress is a non-profit arts group. It was established in 1996 with the purpose of paving the way for new voices in the field of digital media.
IP artist Tiana LaPointe met with TsuKing this week. They spent time reviewing the footage he captured from his very first production, then set short and long term goals. TsuKing is working to complete his short script and will begin production next month after more technical training.
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
IP artist Tiana LaPointe met with TsuKing this week. They spent time reviewing the footage he captured from his very first production, then set short and long term goals. TsuKing is working to complete his short script and will begin production next month after more technical training.
The Awakening Tea Circle was an opportunity for individuals to share their awakening story, and how it led them to discover their passions and higher purpose. We engaged in enriching, soul-nourishing conversations and formed amazing connections.
-- Desiree Ruvalcaba / Community Partnership
-- Desiree Ruvalcaba / Community Partnership
November 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The Awakening Tea Circle was an opportunity for individuals to share their awakening story, and how it led them to discover their passions and higher purpose. We engaged in enriching, soul-nourishing conversations and formed amazing connections.
-- Desiree Ruvalcaba / Community Partnership
-- Desiree Ruvalcaba / Community Partnership
11.18.25
IP artist Tomas Leal met with a mentee this week. They spent their time getting familiar with lighting. They worked on strobe light set up and troubleshooting lighting techniques, along with practicing proper exposure at different apertures as they discussed depth of field.
-- Studio 213
IP artist Tomas Leal met with a mentee this week. They spent their time getting familiar with lighting. They worked on strobe light set up and troubleshooting lighting techniques, along with practicing proper exposure at different apertures as they discussed depth of field.
-- Studio 213
November 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
11.18.25
IP artist Tomas Leal met with a mentee this week. They spent their time getting familiar with lighting. They worked on strobe light set up and troubleshooting lighting techniques, along with practicing proper exposure at different apertures as they discussed depth of field.
-- Studio 213
IP artist Tomas Leal met with a mentee this week. They spent their time getting familiar with lighting. They worked on strobe light set up and troubleshooting lighting techniques, along with practicing proper exposure at different apertures as they discussed depth of field.
-- Studio 213
11.16.25
Tomas, Jayla, and Aaliyah hosted the final Family Portraits session of this year, with 20 out of the 25 families who signed up coming in. The three artists worked hard to make sure everyone left satisfied and in a timely manner. They all look forward to next year’s Family Portrait plans.
Tomas, Jayla, and Aaliyah hosted the final Family Portraits session of this year, with 20 out of the 25 families who signed up coming in. The three artists worked hard to make sure everyone left satisfied and in a timely manner. They all look forward to next year’s Family Portrait plans.
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
11.16.25
Tomas, Jayla, and Aaliyah hosted the final Family Portraits session of this year, with 20 out of the 25 families who signed up coming in. The three artists worked hard to make sure everyone left satisfied and in a timely manner. They all look forward to next year’s Family Portrait plans.
Tomas, Jayla, and Aaliyah hosted the final Family Portraits session of this year, with 20 out of the 25 families who signed up coming in. The three artists worked hard to make sure everyone left satisfied and in a timely manner. They all look forward to next year’s Family Portrait plans.
IP artist Tyson met with fellow artist Taliyah this week. They focused on flyer and print design exploration during the session. Taliyah learned layout basics, embedding/linking images, clips and masks, RGB vs CMYK, and more. They also spent time discussing the new Affinity software and its uses.
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
IP artist Tyson met with fellow artist Taliyah this week. They focused on flyer and print design exploration during the session. Taliyah learned layout basics, embedding/linking images, clips and masks, RGB vs CMYK, and more. They also spent time discussing the new Affinity software and its uses.
11.9.25
It was an honor to have Al and Nate Reiter in the studio to record an episode for our Joy of Being series. The two discussed their relationship over time, the adjustments they needed to make, and the evolving relationship they now have as father and son.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 213
It was an honor to have Al and Nate Reiter in the studio to record an episode for our Joy of Being series. The two discussed their relationship over time, the adjustments they needed to make, and the evolving relationship they now have as father and son.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 213
November 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
11.9.25
It was an honor to have Al and Nate Reiter in the studio to record an episode for our Joy of Being series. The two discussed their relationship over time, the adjustments they needed to make, and the evolving relationship they now have as father and son.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 213
It was an honor to have Al and Nate Reiter in the studio to record an episode for our Joy of Being series. The two discussed their relationship over time, the adjustments they needed to make, and the evolving relationship they now have as father and son.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 213
We held another Conversations session on November 8th led by IP artist Raina Otoun. On this night, we were graced with Katie Wonzala, a locally based therapist, and Victor Obisakin, a parent and community leader that has been a part of In Progress for more than 5 years now.
-- Kristine Sorensen
-- Kristine Sorensen
November 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
We held another Conversations session on November 8th led by IP artist Raina Otoun. On this night, we were graced with Katie Wonzala, a locally based therapist, and Victor Obisakin, a parent and community leader that has been a part of In Progress for more than 5 years now.
-- Kristine Sorensen
-- Kristine Sorensen
10.26
This year we combined aspects of our Storytellers workshop with the Art of Music series, offering our Crookston artists the opportunity to create using photography, video, and music.
We all had a blast just being our best creative selves!
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 110
This year we combined aspects of our Storytellers workshop with the Art of Music series, offering our Crookston artists the opportunity to create using photography, video, and music.
We all had a blast just being our best creative selves!
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 110
November 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
10.26
This year we combined aspects of our Storytellers workshop with the Art of Music series, offering our Crookston artists the opportunity to create using photography, video, and music.
We all had a blast just being our best creative selves!
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 110
This year we combined aspects of our Storytellers workshop with the Art of Music series, offering our Crookston artists the opportunity to create using photography, video, and music.
We all had a blast just being our best creative selves!
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 110
10.25
It was great to introduce IP artist Cassie Opia to the community of Crookston. This town is the birthplace of In Progress and this abandoned church has marked the landscape of what we now call our 2nd home. We drove around looking at fields, small business, and more.
-- Kristine Sorensen
It was great to introduce IP artist Cassie Opia to the community of Crookston. This town is the birthplace of In Progress and this abandoned church has marked the landscape of what we now call our 2nd home. We drove around looking at fields, small business, and more.
-- Kristine Sorensen
November 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
10.25
It was great to introduce IP artist Cassie Opia to the community of Crookston. This town is the birthplace of In Progress and this abandoned church has marked the landscape of what we now call our 2nd home. We drove around looking at fields, small business, and more.
-- Kristine Sorensen
It was great to introduce IP artist Cassie Opia to the community of Crookston. This town is the birthplace of In Progress and this abandoned church has marked the landscape of what we now call our 2nd home. We drove around looking at fields, small business, and more.
-- Kristine Sorensen
10.25.25
Day 1 of Our Art of Music workshop with the great Cassie Opia. She had an incredible mix of artists who were curious and wanting to learn.
Of course, there is never enough time to teach everything, so we will have to work to bring Cassie back.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Crookston
Day 1 of Our Art of Music workshop with the great Cassie Opia. She had an incredible mix of artists who were curious and wanting to learn.
Of course, there is never enough time to teach everything, so we will have to work to bring Cassie back.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Crookston
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
10.25.25
Day 1 of Our Art of Music workshop with the great Cassie Opia. She had an incredible mix of artists who were curious and wanting to learn.
Of course, there is never enough time to teach everything, so we will have to work to bring Cassie back.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Crookston
Day 1 of Our Art of Music workshop with the great Cassie Opia. She had an incredible mix of artists who were curious and wanting to learn.
Of course, there is never enough time to teach everything, so we will have to work to bring Cassie back.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Crookston
10.22
"Anooj izhitigweyaa i'iw ziib - honoring the tradition of collecting and sharing stories" is an incredible exhibit that is part of our Waterers series. It will be housed at our Saint Paul studio, and later travel to different communities in northern Minnesota.
--Kristine Sorensen
"Anooj izhitigweyaa i'iw ziib - honoring the tradition of collecting and sharing stories" is an incredible exhibit that is part of our Waterers series. It will be housed at our Saint Paul studio, and later travel to different communities in northern Minnesota.
--Kristine Sorensen
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
10.22
"Anooj izhitigweyaa i'iw ziib - honoring the tradition of collecting and sharing stories" is an incredible exhibit that is part of our Waterers series. It will be housed at our Saint Paul studio, and later travel to different communities in northern Minnesota.
--Kristine Sorensen
"Anooj izhitigweyaa i'iw ziib - honoring the tradition of collecting and sharing stories" is an incredible exhibit that is part of our Waterers series. It will be housed at our Saint Paul studio, and later travel to different communities in northern Minnesota.
--Kristine Sorensen
Our Joy of Being crew have been meeting to determine the next steps in honoring stories of our LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. We have already recorded a number of podcasts and are working on portraiture with our participants, planning to open an exhibit in January.
-- Kristine Sorensen
-- Kristine Sorensen
November 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Our Joy of Being crew have been meeting to determine the next steps in honoring stories of our LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. We have already recorded a number of podcasts and are working on portraiture with our participants, planning to open an exhibit in January.
-- Kristine Sorensen
-- Kristine Sorensen
10.18.25
It was a bittersweet day when we closed our Casting A Light exhibit. It had been up for most of the summer and was honoring those of the In Progress community who are no longer with us. Many, many thanks to all of the families that curated the exhibit.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 213
It was a bittersweet day when we closed our Casting A Light exhibit. It had been up for most of the summer and was honoring those of the In Progress community who are no longer with us. Many, many thanks to all of the families that curated the exhibit.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 213
November 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
10.18.25
It was a bittersweet day when we closed our Casting A Light exhibit. It had been up for most of the summer and was honoring those of the In Progress community who are no longer with us. Many, many thanks to all of the families that curated the exhibit.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 213
It was a bittersweet day when we closed our Casting A Light exhibit. It had been up for most of the summer and was honoring those of the In Progress community who are no longer with us. Many, many thanks to all of the families that curated the exhibit.
-- Kristine Sorensen / Studio 213
On October 16th of this year, IP artist and Board Co-chair Sai Thao was honored by the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation though their Facing Race Awards. It was a great event filled with friends and families of some of the most extraordinary leaders in our state.
--Kristine Sorensen
--Kristine Sorensen
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
On October 16th of this year, IP artist and Board Co-chair Sai Thao was honored by the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation though their Facing Race Awards. It was a great event filled with friends and families of some of the most extraordinary leaders in our state.
--Kristine Sorensen
--Kristine Sorensen
It's wonderful to see our photo wall expanding as more artists come to Crookston to teach and create. Thank you Cassia Opia for sharing these pics. Hopefully 2026 will bring us even more artists coming to visit - sharing knowledge and creating with our Crookston artists!
--Kristine Sorensen
--Kristine Sorensen
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
It's wonderful to see our photo wall expanding as more artists come to Crookston to teach and create. Thank you Cassia Opia for sharing these pics. Hopefully 2026 will bring us even more artists coming to visit - sharing knowledge and creating with our Crookston artists!
--Kristine Sorensen
--Kristine Sorensen
Event on 11.1.25
Tomas Leal did it again at the Family Portraits Session at the Rice Street Library. Tomas has the talent and warmth of only the best portraiture photographers. His work with the community always shines!
-- Kristine Sorensen
Tomas Leal did it again at the Family Portraits Session at the Rice Street Library. Tomas has the talent and warmth of only the best portraiture photographers. His work with the community always shines!
-- Kristine Sorensen
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Event on 11.1.25
Tomas Leal did it again at the Family Portraits Session at the Rice Street Library. Tomas has the talent and warmth of only the best portraiture photographers. His work with the community always shines!
-- Kristine Sorensen
Tomas Leal did it again at the Family Portraits Session at the Rice Street Library. Tomas has the talent and warmth of only the best portraiture photographers. His work with the community always shines!
-- Kristine Sorensen
Archive -- 5.1.25
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, attendees used their time to continue rehearsing their material. They did so for 2 hours, from 4-6 PM, and gained some tax advice as well. Led by Stefon Taylor.
-- Studio 213 / Saint Paul
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, attendees used their time to continue rehearsing their material. They did so for 2 hours, from 4-6 PM, and gained some tax advice as well. Led by Stefon Taylor.
-- Studio 213 / Saint Paul
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Archive -- 5.1.25
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, attendees used their time to continue rehearsing their material. They did so for 2 hours, from 4-6 PM, and gained some tax advice as well. Led by Stefon Taylor.
-- Studio 213 / Saint Paul
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, attendees used their time to continue rehearsing their material. They did so for 2 hours, from 4-6 PM, and gained some tax advice as well. Led by Stefon Taylor.
-- Studio 213 / Saint Paul
IP artist Simmia met with Lola, who is just beginning her music production journey, last week. They went over what a DAW is and explored different types such as FL Studio, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools. In their next session, they will explore beat production and foundational production skills.
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
IP artist Simmia met with Lola, who is just beginning her music production journey, last week. They went over what a DAW is and explored different types such as FL Studio, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools. In their next session, they will explore beat production and foundational production skills.
IP artist Simmia met with Bella for the first time last week. They spent the session discussing each others' musical goals and did an introduction to Logic Pro. Bella learned how to navigate the Logic Pro interface. In their next meeting, they'll focus on studio safety and composition fundamentals.
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
IP artist Simmia met with Bella for the first time last week. They spent the session discussing each others' musical goals and did an introduction to Logic Pro. Bella learned how to navigate the Logic Pro interface. In their next meeting, they'll focus on studio safety and composition fundamentals.
IP artist Simmia met with KD and Delo last week. They used the session to explore sound selection and BPM ranges. Low BMP often creates an emotional or relaxed feel, while a higher BPM conveys excitement and movement. Their next session will continue with beat-making and different production styles.
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
IP artist Simmia met with KD and Delo last week. They used the session to explore sound selection and BPM ranges. Low BMP often creates an emotional or relaxed feel, while a higher BPM conveys excitement and movement. Their next session will continue with beat-making and different production styles.
Archive -- 9.25.25
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, participants did promotion for the upcoming showcase. This included planning, taking photos, and creating posters. Led by Stefon Taylor.
Community Partnership / Studio 213
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, participants did promotion for the upcoming showcase. This included planning, taking photos, and creating posters. Led by Stefon Taylor.
Community Partnership / Studio 213
November 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Archive -- 9.25.25
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, participants did promotion for the upcoming showcase. This included planning, taking photos, and creating posters. Led by Stefon Taylor.
Community Partnership / Studio 213
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, participants did promotion for the upcoming showcase. This included planning, taking photos, and creating posters. Led by Stefon Taylor.
Community Partnership / Studio 213
Archive -- 9.25.25
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, participants did promotion for the upcoming showcase. This included planning, taking photos, and creating posters. Led by Stefon Taylor.
Community Partnership / Studio 213
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, participants did promotion for the upcoming showcase. This included planning, taking photos, and creating posters. Led by Stefon Taylor.
Community Partnership / Studio 213
November 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Archive -- 9.25.25
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, participants did promotion for the upcoming showcase. This included planning, taking photos, and creating posters. Led by Stefon Taylor.
Community Partnership / Studio 213
In this RHYTHM Youth Mentorship session, participants did promotion for the upcoming showcase. This included planning, taking photos, and creating posters. Led by Stefon Taylor.
Community Partnership / Studio 213
Archive -- 9.11.25
In the session, the youth continued rehearsing for an upcoming showcase. They focused on lyric memorization and performance with mentor Stefon Taylor.
RHYTHM Music Mentorship / Community Partner
In the session, the youth continued rehearsing for an upcoming showcase. They focused on lyric memorization and performance with mentor Stefon Taylor.
RHYTHM Music Mentorship / Community Partner
November 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Archive -- 9.11.25
In the session, the youth continued rehearsing for an upcoming showcase. They focused on lyric memorization and performance with mentor Stefon Taylor.
RHYTHM Music Mentorship / Community Partner
In the session, the youth continued rehearsing for an upcoming showcase. They focused on lyric memorization and performance with mentor Stefon Taylor.
RHYTHM Music Mentorship / Community Partner
Archive -- 9.4.25
Nine youths rehearsed for an upcoming performance during this RHYTHM session. They are honing their performance skills and learning to remember all the lyrics for their songs.
Stefon Taylor / Community Partnership
Nine youths rehearsed for an upcoming performance during this RHYTHM session. They are honing their performance skills and learning to remember all the lyrics for their songs.
Stefon Taylor / Community Partnership
November 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Archive -- 9.4.25
Nine youths rehearsed for an upcoming performance during this RHYTHM session. They are honing their performance skills and learning to remember all the lyrics for their songs.
Stefon Taylor / Community Partnership
Nine youths rehearsed for an upcoming performance during this RHYTHM session. They are honing their performance skills and learning to remember all the lyrics for their songs.
Stefon Taylor / Community Partnership
Archive -- 7.19.25
Modern Hmong Girl hosted its first-ever Girls Day Out with 15 attendees coming together to bond, create lip balm keychains, enjoy icebreakers, food, and mocktails. The event successfully fostered new friendships, laughter, and a space for women to be unapologetically themselves.
Modern Hmong Girl hosted its first-ever Girls Day Out with 15 attendees coming together to bond, create lip balm keychains, enjoy icebreakers, food, and mocktails. The event successfully fostered new friendships, laughter, and a space for women to be unapologetically themselves.
November 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Archive -- 7.19.25
Modern Hmong Girl hosted its first-ever Girls Day Out with 15 attendees coming together to bond, create lip balm keychains, enjoy icebreakers, food, and mocktails. The event successfully fostered new friendships, laughter, and a space for women to be unapologetically themselves.
Modern Hmong Girl hosted its first-ever Girls Day Out with 15 attendees coming together to bond, create lip balm keychains, enjoy icebreakers, food, and mocktails. The event successfully fostered new friendships, laughter, and a space for women to be unapologetically themselves.