Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

* Date Change from Catalog, New Dates: Wednesdays April 22-April 29, 10am-Noon (2 sessions)

Ages 18+

Join art historian Lynn Metcalf for this two part exciting exploration of 20th Century works in this continuation of Fall 2025's class! (Please note that you do not need to have taken the Fall class to enjoy this experience!) 

Lynn presents a brilliant snapshot of incredible artists who created during this timeframe, while also detailing the social, political, and historic backdrop in which these artists were working! Through storytelling and imagery you will be immersed in the fascinating world of these artists and their works, all at a comfortable pace.

Join us for this wonderful exploration of art!

*Please note you do not need to have attended Fall 2025 class to attend this class- all are welcome! 

Join us for an exciting trip to the Twin Cities, which will include a visit to Mia (formerly the Minneapolis Institute of Art)to explore the featured exhibition Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910–1945, included as part of your tuition.

Your adventure continues a la carte as you choose from the spectacular collection of permanent works, Mia also has an incredible series of specialty and visiting collections for you to visit:

Year of the Horse: Hoofbeats through Time 

An Indigenous Art: Huipiles from Mia's Collection 

Built to Last: The Shogren-Meyer Collection of American Art

Containing Multitudes

Hiroshige’s 100 Views of Edo x Emily Allchurch

Along the Nile with David Roberts

Nik Nerburn: The Milkman

Kenji Nakahashi: A Confident Life

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

Meruhen: Japanese Prints of Fairy Tales

You are sure to find visual treasures for you to enjoy! Discover new pieces or revisit favorite works of the permanent collections!

This exhilarating day is sure to be exciting and educational, as Lynn leads us through a variety of art experiences! Join us!

*Your tuition fee will cover both the roundtrip bus transportation and a ticket to the specialty exhibition Modern Art and German Politics at Mia

Lunch will be available for purchase at the Mia Agra Culture Coffee Shop and Cafe

*Lunch and additional purchases are at the discretion of the attendee.

**Works displayed in both museums may be figurative or include subject matter that may be triggering. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Weather Closures:  In the event of severe weather, the Visual Arts Department will update the phone messages on the Information Desk (320) 257-3125, announce closures on the Paramount website homepage, and will communicate via email to any students whose class meeting time is impacted by the closure

If You are interested in this experience you may also want to explore the Art Appreciation Class with Lynn Metcalf! CLICK HERE for information!