Founded in 2025 by House of Hope Presbyterian Church, Hope Arts Center is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting the community through accessible, joyful, and innovative arts and wellness programming.

We look forward to all that lies ahead as Hope Arts Center begins this new chapter of service, inspiration, and connection.

House of Hope, Hope Arts Center, and Schubert Club Welcome Renée Fleming

September 19-21

House of Hope and House of Hope’s foundation, Hope Arts Center, will welcome Renée Fleming for a 3-day residency in September in collaboration with Schubert Club.

Renée Fleming is one of the most acclaimed singers of our time, performing on the stages of the world’s greatest opera houses and concert halls. Honored with five Grammy® awards and the U.S. National Medal of Arts, she has sung for momentous occasions from the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to the Super Bowl.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, September 19

Voice of Nature Recital
The Ordway Music Hall | 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 20

Master class with Ms. Fleming and Minnesota Opera resident artists
House of Hope | 6:30 p.m.

Hope Arts Center Gala with special guest Renée Fleming
House of Hope | 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 21

Sunday Series:  Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness with Ms. Fleming, Dr. Michael Georgieff, Dr. Kathryn Cullen of the University of Minnesota, and Eyleen Braaten of Giving Voice. Moderated by Cathy Wurzer.
House of Hope | 2 p.m.

A growing body of research demonstrates that music and arts therapies are powerful tools for addressing a wide range of conditions—from relieving pain and easing anxiety and depression to restoring speech after stroke or traumatic brain injury, and improving mobility for people with Parkinson’s disease, MS, and other disorders.

In the upcoming Sunday Series event Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness, Renée Fleming will highlight stories and research shared in her book, drawing on her experience as an arts advocate to showcase the breadth of the rapidly expanding field of NeuroArts. Following her presentation, Ms. Fleming will join a thought-provoking discussion moderated by Cathy Wurzer, exploring topics such as therapeutic benefits, brain function, mental health, childhood development, and practical applications of the arts in healthcare.

Ms. Fleming has presented this material in more than fifty cities across North America, Europe, and Asia, collaborating with leading researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. House of Hope will also welcome distinguished panelists:

• • Dr. Michael Georgieff of the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain at the University of Minnesota
  • Dr. Kathryn Cullen, Head of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division at the University of Minnesota
  • Eyleen Braaten, Executive Director of Giving Voice, a national movement bringing joy, connection, and purpose to people living with dementia and their care partners
  • Moderated by Cathy Wurzer, host of Morning Edition on MPR News

Music and Mind is both groundbreaking and accessible—a compelling introduction to an exciting new field at the intersection of the arts and human health.

Ticketing:
• Ticketing for the recital, master class, and Sunday Series lecture will be handled by Schubert Club.

Click here to purchase tickets for the recital, master class, or Sunday Series.

Hope Arts Center Gala:
• Ticketing for the Gala will be managed by Hope Arts Center and House of Hope.
• A Gala ticket includes all Saturday events including the master class, and reception with Ms. Fleming. Space is limited to 150 patrons for this unique occasion.

Click here to purchase tickets for the Hope Arts Center Gala or call (651) 223-7545.