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colorful character... thanks to MAPS student, Finn B., for this picturesque portrait... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #portrait #creativekids #wheresyourukulele #oldbluewallsaregreatbackdrops

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practicing perspective... although MAPS students have a few weeks off until Summer Program begins, they keep practicing their skills and making great art...thanks to Miranda H. for sending this sunny snap... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #flower #perspective #lookingup #whatanantsees #beebuffet

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texture tuesday... here's a character piece from the MAPS Design Class "doors and windows" photo catalog... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #texture #window #door #rusticandrough #artiseverywhere

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cat on the keys... MAPS Technology teaching assistant, Haven B., created this curiosity... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #photoshop #piano #cat #kitten #59millioncatspicsoninstagram #onemorewonthurt

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riverside retreat... a perfect spot to spend Sunday afternoon... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #olddarbyroad #creeksidecabin #daydreamthedayaway

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perfection... thank you to everyone who joined us today for our Media Arts Festival and the Best Pie Party EVER!... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #mediaartsfestival #pieperfection #homemadegoodness

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another world... you never know the places you might go while working at MAPS... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #mikathemagician #instagramgirllearnsfileconvertors #byebyeella

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flower girl... MAPS student, Miranda H., playing with portraiture in Photoshop...

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on the big screen... if you're anywhere near Hamilton, MT this Saturday, please join us for the annual MAPS Student Media Arts Festival (and Pie Party afterwards - oh yeah...)... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #mediaarts #filmmaking #music #design #technology #entrepreneur #celebratehardworkandcreativity #awesomekids #thatsawrap

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colored casements... MAPS student, Olivia V., gives a modern twist to one of Hamilton's historical buildings... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #hamiltonmt #window #photoshop #colorourworld #sashsaturation

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bird's eye view... the beauty of Glacier National Park speaks for itself...thank you MAPS student, Miranda H., for sharing photos from your awesome adventuring... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #glaciernationalpark #gnp #montanamoment #getoutside #getlostinmt #backboneoftheworld #crownofthecontinent

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winged flower... the attentive eye of MAPS student, Miranda H., caught this butterfly relaxing in the grass blades... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #nofilter #noeditneeded #moth #butterfly #signofspring #littlewing #zebrasmoonbeamsandfairytales

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pollinating pal... MAPS Film Instructor, Christian Ackerman, made this slo-mo clip of a buzzing bee doing her thing... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #film #filmmaker #slowmotion #busyasabee #fabulousflyers #takecareofthebees

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kids on parade... a MAPS crew had a colorful assignment this weekend filming the opening day of Hamilton's Farmers Market...the event included 2 May Poles, a 6 foot hummingbird, giant flowers, a bike parade and even a visit from Monte, the University of Montana's beloved mascot... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #hamiltonmt #farmersmarket #community #lotsoflaughter #artmakestheworldabetterplace

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classic kicks... MAPS student, Emily J., color splashing a pic of her favorite sneakers... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #colorsplash #photoshop #converse #chucktaylor #allstar #theworldsfavoritesneakers #getsbetterwithtime

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sneak preview... MAPS annual Student Media Arts Festival will be held on May 16 at the Pharaohplex Theatre in Hamilton, MT...this image is the official film poster for the student's big movie production, "Banana Man" - we guarantee you've never seen anything like it!...stay tuned... #mapsinstitute #montana #bitterrootvalley #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #mediaart #film #movie #filmmaking #actor #director #producer #worldpremiere #comingsoontoatheatrenearyou #banana #lookouthollywood #breakaleg

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TGIF (blue heeler style)... what a wild, whirlwind week it's been at MAPS...shout out to every student for keeping the focus and wrapping up dozens of projects for the MAPS Media Arts Festival on May 16... #mapsinstitute #bitterrootvalley #montana #nonprofit #afterschoolartsprogram #mediaart #puttinginthehours #workinglatetomakeitgreat #blueheeler #truebluefriend #jumpforjoy