Watch MTN Access to Art Episode Eighteen—March/April 2009 Hosted by local artist Tom Cassidy at the recently opened Accumulated Objects Gallery for the opening reception of their second show. Introduction: Access to Art host Tom Cassidy talks with Sherri Dahl and Aaron Hinkel about the Accumulated Objects Gallery and about Aaron's work which is currently on display. Segment One: "Pinocchio: Story, Stage and Screen" is a six-month collaboration between the Minnesota Opera and Story Board, a non-profit organization which teaches youth filmmaking skills and gives them the opportunity to work with professional filmmakers. In this project, high school students plan, shoot and edit short films inspired by the Pinocchio story. Access to Art correspondent Ashley Siebels talked with staff from Storyboard and the Minnesota Opera and with some of the youth participants as they went through the filmmaking process. Also--at the Accumulated Objects Gallery, Tom Cassidy talks to artist Sherri Dahl about her work. Segment Two: Spot Art is an art gallery in Northeast Minneapolis committed to giving emerging artists the opportunity to exhibit alongside established artists. Their annual call-for entries includes two days when artists, on a first come first serve basis, bring their work into the gallery for consideration. Firmly rooted in its neighborhood, spot Art also hosts poetry readings and other events organized by different arts and community groups. Access to Art Correspondent Laura Stopyro attended a recent opening for a group show and spoke with the artists and the people behind spot Art. Also--at the Accumulated Objects Gallery, Tom Cassidy talks to artist Sherri Dahl about her upcoming show at spot Art during Art-a-Whirl. Segment Three: One of the longest running open mics in the city happens at the Anodyne Coffee House in South Minneapolis on the first Friday night of each month. Started almost thirteen years ago by our own multi-talented host Tom Cassidy, the Anodyne open mic continues under the guidance of current host Troy Russel who has been creating a warm and accepting atmosphere for performing artists for the last two years. Access to Art Correspondent Beth Peloff attended a recent open mic night and spoke with Troy and some of the performers.