SPNN is proud to welcome our next Executive Director, Xavier Vazquez! Learn more about this transition and meet Xavier at our annual celebration on May 22.
SPNN is a community media and technology center that provides the tools and training for youth, adult, and nonprofits to use media and technology to tell stories and gain job skills. We have 35 AmeriCorps members in nonprofits, libraries, and workforce centers around the Twin Cities metro area. We partner with organizations to create studio programs. Through our programs and classes we help youth and adults learn media making skills. There are many ways you can be involved with SPNN, find the way that is right for you!
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Annual Celebration
Join us for our annual celebration on Monday, May 22 at 6PM. We will celebrate the last year and meet our new E.D.
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Fresh Vantage grantees
Learn more about the six grantees that were selected for the 2023-24 Fresh Vantage post production grant.
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Screening
We are celebrating our Spotlight Shorts participants with a screening at 2:30 followed by a mixer. We will be celebrating our New Angle Fellows participants at 4PM. Please join us for some or all of the event. RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
Get Involved
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Teach Technology Skills
Make a difference! Teach basic or advanced media, technology, and digital literacy skills. Find out how you can become a CTEP AmeriCorps Member!
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Create Your Own Media
How can you utilize SPNN resources?....you'll have to watch to find out! Or you can attend our Intro Class the first Tuesday of every month at 6PM. We have basic classes, documentary programs, artist panels and more!
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Youth Programs
Youth 14-19 can learn podcasting, video production, and about careers in media by becoming a part of SPNN Youth. Find the right program for you.
Highlighted Media
SPNN has a podcast that talks with local artists, several television shows and one of productions created by our production team, media produced by youth and program participants. Below is a sampling of some of our most recent work.
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SPNN Podcast
The SPNN podcast talks with local artists and activists about their work, their communities, and issues that are important to them. You can catch our latest podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.
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SPNN Forum
Host Martin Ludden talks with Chad Kampe of Flip Phone Events and Sasha Cassidine a Drag Performer.
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Disability Viewpoints
Host Nick Wilkie has an interview with Holly Kampa of Highland Friendship Club. Host Mark Hughes congratulates Development Director Jennifer Sutch on Shriners Children's 100th anniversary, and talks with Trevor Turner from the MN Council on Disability for an update on legislative matters. episode 45
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MN Book Awards
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced the recipients of the 2023 Minnesota Book Awards May 2nd, at a ceremony held at the Ordway. The nine winners, culled from 35 total finalists, represent some of the best in Minnesota literature over the past year, including local authors, illustrators, and publishers. The Minnesota Book Awards is a year-long program of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library that connects readers and writers throughout the state with the stories of our neighbors.
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Dementia Summit- Advances in Dementia Care
Central MN Dementia Community Action Network (D-CAN) hosted its Dementia Summit on Thursday, May 4th at The Regency Venue in St. Cloud. Featuring presentations by Dr. Patrick Zook and Emcee DR. Kim Tjaden about the recent advances in dementia prevention, research, and care.
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Dementia Summit- Risk Factors
Central MN Dementia Community Action Network (D-CAN) hosted its Dementia Summit on Thursday, May 4th at The Regency Venue in St. Cloud. Featuring presentations by Dr. Patrick Zook and Emcee DR. Kim Tjaden about the recent advances in dementia prevention, research, and care.
