Storytelling Groups — Story Arts of Minnesota

Storytelling Organizations

American School of Storytelling - https://americanschoolofstorytelling.com/ - Local and National
The American School of Storytelling is a program of classes, performances, and resources dedicated to storytelling and other narrative art forms. Founded by storyteller Loren Niemi, the American School of Storytelling is joined by a rotating set of nationally and regionally recognized teaching and performing artists to bring your stories to life. We are based in Minneapolis, MN but our classes and performances can be found all over the United States and online.

Subscribe to our newsletter ‘The Hearsay’ via our webform. (http://eepurl.com/hFyeP5)

Artists Standing Strong Together, ASST - https://www.artistsstandingstrongtogether.net/ - National
ASST formed during the COVID pandemic as a nonprofit collective of independent performing artists, whose mission is to connect artists with resources. ASST produces online storytelling concerts, workshops, weekly gatherings, and other programs.

The Black Storytellers Alliance - www.blackstorytellers.com - Local
A non-profit 501(c)3 organization of master storytellers, educators and community supporters that provides training for those interested in using African-based storytelling methods to reach their audience. Sponsors the Signifyin’ and Testifyin’ Festival each September in the Twin Cities.

National Association of Black Storytellers - https://www.nabsinc.org/ - National
NABS promotes and perpetuates the art of Black storytelling--an art form which embodies the history, heritage, and culture of African Americans. Their activities include a multi-day annual conference.

National Storytelling Network - www.storynet.org - National
NSN hosts an annual conference, publishes a newsletter, supports emerging tellers, and honors leaders in the storytelling community. SAM members are eligible for a discount on membership in NSN.

Salt of the Earth Storytelling Circle - Local
SALT OF THE EARTH STORYTELLING CIRCLE is a safe, open and welcoming group of storytellers who invite others to grow in the art of sharing stories.

Come to tell, listen and learn with other tellers who enjoy sharing stories of faith, freedom, frivolity and healing. Together we explore telling Biblical stories, life journey stories, folktales, personal and literary stories.

Many of us try out stories at SALT before we perform for a larger audience. You can ask for help in crafting a new story or experiment with your rough story ideas. Others come to learn by listening to other seasoned tellers in the group. Musical instruments and poetry are encouraged and often included in our gathering times.

We meet on the third Sunday of each month from 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM at Walker Community Methodist Church, located at 3104 - 16th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55407. We gather on the first floor in the Meditation Room.

To pay Walker the monthly room rental fee of $20, a freewill cash offering is received at each meeting.

Although we meet at a Methodist church, we are an ecumenical storytelling group. All denominations and other people of heart are invited to step into our warm circle of fellowship.

For more information contact:
Pati Kachel 651-483-5804
Lynn Dosch 612-729-1865
Tony Wentersdorf 612-872-0233

Tale Weavers - http://www.taleweavers.org/ - Local
Tale Weavers is a Toast Masters Club for practicing the art of storytelling and public speaking. The group meets twice a month.