Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Arc Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2017
End Date
February 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview

Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details

The Arc Greater Twin Cities will collaborate with the nonprofit EDIT (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Together) to support youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in sharing their stories and promoting inclusion through photographs and a photo gallery.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Lana Barkawi: Executive director, Mizna; Julia Donaldson: Director of advancement, Pillsbury United Communities; Tabitha Montgomery: Executive director, Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association; Karen Quiroz: Professional vocalist, Brazilian music; Stacey Robison: Ceramicist; visual arts studio manager, Interact Center for Visual and Performing Arts; Moira Villiard: Visual artist and graphic designer; arts and cultural programming coordinator, American Indian Community Housing Organization, Duluth

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$21
Direct expenses
$25,021
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Youth with disabilities will learn photography skills and concepts; this rare opportunity for artistic self-expression will also help build self-esteem. Pre- and post-surveys will measure participants' increase in knowledge, self-expression, and self-esteem. Exit interviews with participants will also help The Arc and EDIT evaluate the program's impact. 2: Promote inclusion by helping viewers understand the experience of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and by inspiring other people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to share their stories. We will survey photo gallery viewers about whether they improved their understanding of what it means to live with intellectual and developmental disabilities or (if they identify as a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities were inspired to share their story.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Seventeen youth with disabilities learned photography skills, had rare opportunities for authentic self-expression, and built self-esteem and social skills. Without EDIT, The Arc was unable to conduct surveys or interviews. Ample anecdotal evidence (from participants, their parents/caregivers, the teaching artist, staff and volunteers) strongly indicates that the reported outcomes were achieved. 2: Promoted inclusion by helping gallery guests appreciate the talents, skills, and abilities of people with disabilities. The Arc was unable to survey viewers. But the gallery owner observed that there was a great response from our guests during the show. I remember many photos getting attention for the unusual angles and how they were balanced. People were really impressed.

Recipient Board Members
Barb Davis, Mike Cary, Laura Beth Landy, Darla Nemec, Shawn Monaghan, Debbi Harris, Peter Beierwaltes, Kathy Amundson, Sherrie Day, Beth Hawkins, Duchess Harris, John Hetterick,Graciela Ibarra, Peter King, Heidi Larson, Eddie Olson, John Peirson, Paul Puerzer, John Stemper, Paul Stutler, Mike Wall, Mike Williams
Project Manager
First Name
Emily
Last Name
Essert
Organization Name
The Arc Greater Twin Cities
Street Address
2446 University Ave W Ste 110
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55114
Phone
(952) 920-0855
Email
emilyessert@arcgreatertwincities.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
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