Mara was awarded the $3,600 renewable annual ASU Medallion Scholarship which is one of the most competitive scholarships awarded by ASU. She was also nominated by Metro Arts for the Leadership Scholarship Program (LSP), and was one of only 25 students selected for this program which includes a four-year full ride scholarship.
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KK’s film — A WOMAN’S TOUCH — was developed in Metro's Advanced Film Class during a genre study in comedy. The film was screened this past weekend at the festival and everyone can enjoy the hilarious film through the link to Metro Film Department’s Vimeo Channel. Congrats, KK!

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Congratulations to Monet Alvaraz on her award. The U.S. Figure Skating Graduating Seniors Award recognizes the hard work of student athletes who have participated in figure skating throughout high school; awards are given at the Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze level based off a skater’s level of competitive achievement in high school. Selection for this award speaks to a skater’s continued commitment to succeeding in their athletic and academic endeavors.
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In an article on Ozy.com, a news media site, Matt Baker comments on the Wayfinder program that is in use at Metro Arts.
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Please join us for the Metropolitan Arts Institute's annual Spring Dance Concert. This wonderful event, which takes place at the Phoenix Theatre/Hardes Theatre in downtown Phoenix, features works created and performed by Metro Art's amazing dance department. February 20-22 at 7pm.
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Come out this Friday, February 1st from 7-10pm for Kinesis, a show that explores the movements and transitions that we all experience in life, whether it be physically, metaphysically, or emotionally. From nostalgic photography to amazing performances by the Condor dance company, this is not a show that you want to miss out on!
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This year's exhibit features a stunning collection of over 170 pieces of original art for sale, all priced $300 or less, as well as live dance performances at 7 and 8 PM. Our own Visual Arts teacher, Sonia Payan will have two artworks up, and Performing Arts teacher, Nicole Olsen will be performing!
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The article titled "Metropolitan Arts Institute college enrollment rate exceeds state average" was written by Jonmaesha Beltran
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Lots of unique handmade items great for gift giving. There will be photos, prints, resin jewelry, beaded jewelry, key chains, book marks, crochet items, painted tiles, ornaments, t-shirts, leather cuffs and much more. There will also be a shrinky-dink station where you can make your own shrinky-dinks! All funds raised will be donated to the Metro Arts Visual Arts Department.

Please come out and have fun while supporting our students.
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The day before Thanksgiving, the Metro Arts Print & Craft class presented Jenny Quinn with a quilt that they made for her and her baby. Students created individual fabric squares using the cyanotype process and drawings they created. The images all focussed on the "woodland" theme that Ms. Quinn is using in her nursery. Then the class worked together to stitch it all into a quilt for Jenny's baby. Print & Contemporary Craft teachers Seth Kasselman and Betsy Rosenmiller assisted the students in making the quilt.
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