MAPS – Ravalli Program
Established: 2004
Location: 515 Madison Street, Hamilton, MT 59840
Our founding program, MAPS – Ravalli County, has provided free, year-round media arts education to rural Montana youth for two decades.
Based in the county seat of Hamilton, this comprehensive program serves students from five Bitterroot Valley school districts through engaging in after-school and summer sessions.
Students access professional equipment and licensed teaching artists to work on individual and collaborative projects in film, design, music production, and emerging technologies. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, creative expression, and community engagement while preparing youth for future educational and career success.
MAPS – Ravalli 2024-2025 Afterschool Program
• Three interconnected afterschool sessions October 2024 – May 2025 •
• Progressive learning experience in media arts •
Bring the Bitterroot Valley to life through art and imagination in this innovative digital storytelling class for the 2024-2025 afterschool year. This unique course supports students in exploring the diverse ecosystems of the Bitterroot Valley through digital art and storytelling, designed as a cohesive journey from character creation to publication.
Step into the world of filmmaking with this comprehensive filmmaking class for the 2024-2025 afterschool year. This immersive class guides students through the entire filmmaking process, taking them on a creative journey from story development to final screening.
Dive into the cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence and animation, where innovation knows no bounds and original creations come to life. Through a blend of traditional animation techniques and AI, students will create captivating narratives through storytelling and imagination. With a focus on originality and creativity, students will learn to harness the capabilities of AI to breathe life into their unique visions.
OPEN STUDIO is your weekly ticket to creative freedom at MAPS. Every Friday, dive into our state-of-the-art studios to fine-tune projects, explore new ideas, or just soak up the artistic vibes. With access to cutting-edge tech and a collaborative space filled with fellow creatives, it’s your chance to push your skills further and turn those big ideas into reality.