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We are happy to be part of Art Shanty Projects!
Weekends January 17 - February 8th from 10-4:00pm!
Scroll down to learn about our three collaborative storytelling organizations:
Story Arts of Minnesota, Asian Tellers Alliance & The Story Table Foundation
Want to join the fun and tell with us? Click here to sign up!
Learn more about Art Shanty Projects!
Story Arts of Minnesota exists to promote the art of storytelling and to develop and support storytellers. We imagine a society in which storytellers are recognized for their ability to provide a relevant, inspiring and transformative service to individuals and the community through the art and craft of spoken narrative. We envision SAM as a leader in promoting storytelling as a performance art form as well as fostering its application within such areas as education, historical interpretation, health care, psychotherapy, spiritual direction, and organizational life. SAM helps storytellers develop professionally and work productively within and across these fields.
StoryFest 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 4th at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN. StoryFest is a full day and evening of story performances, workshops for storytellers of all levels, and open mics. Plus information tables, food trucks, and ample opportunities to network, learn, and make new friends who also love the story arts!
Asian Tellers Alliance, comprised of tellers of Asian descent of all ages and everyone interested in telling World Stories, believe in the transformative power of storytelling to build communication between generations and to preserve and perpetuate their own cultures and traditions through folktales and legends.
The Story Table Foundation is a non-profit that promotes mental and emotional wellbeing through storytelling and makes space for great storytellers from around the world! Through improvisation, drawing, music and conversation, audiences of all ages are invited to interact with stories that explore values like kindness, compassion and gratitude.
Join us for special Story Table Sessions in the shanty & online!