Avalanche Arts of Minnesota
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Avalanche Arts of Minnesota is a community-based non-profit organization focused on promoting arts and culture in Maple Grove, Minnesota and the surrounding northwest suburbs. The organization wishes to invest in the creation of the Maple Grove Performing Arts Center to provide a platform for local community theaters, musicians, and other artists to showcase their work and will offer educational programs for children and adults. The organization will work with local businesses and schools to promote the arts and culture scene in the area. The organization will rely partly on donations from individuals and businesses to fund its programs.
About Us
Avalanche Arts of Minnesota was founded in 2023 by Shane and Danielle Vinup. We believe that art is a powerful tool for bringing people together and creating positive change. Our goal is to foster a love of art in our community.
Shane and Danielle Vinup believe in, and have seen, theater and music allow adults and children to express themselves in a safe environment. Skills learned in theater, music, and art translate into healthier communities- allowing for physical, mental, and emotional stability. These skills also translate quite well into careers, as individuals are better able to present and collaborate effectively in teams and in leadership positions.
Leadership:
Executive Director, Shane Vinup
•Shane Vinup graduated from Butler University in 1997 with a degree in Chemistry. He then started the technology company Cyber Advisors, where he has been the CEO for over 25 years. Cyber Advisors moved to Maple Grove in 2005 and employs over 100 people. The company has continued to grow by double digits year over year, and has partnered in 2022 with Goldner Hawn to continue to grow both organically and through acquisition.
•As a performer, Shane has been active in musical theater and in church music.
Artistic Director, Danielle Vinup
•Danielle Vinup graduated in 1998 from Butler University with a B.S. in Music Theory and Composition. She then went on to get her Master’s degree from the University of Minnesota in Choral Conducting. After graduating from the U of MN, she spent over a decade in music publishing, running Paulus Publications. Danielle conducted Bel Canto Voices for many years, taught at ARCC and Stages Theatre, worked for several local churches, and has been involved with community theaters around the Twin Cities metro as a performer. As a composer, Danielle has primarily written works for chorus, as well as many musicals for youth. As a singer-songwriter, Danielle released an album in 2014 entitled “When It’s Real.”
