Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$21,251
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
ThinkSelf, Inc. AKA ThinkSelf
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2017
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Ramsey
Hennepin
Ramsey
Project Overview

Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details

ThinkSelf will coordinate a bilingual production by deaf and hearing artists that promotes awareness and discussion on the epidemic of emotional abuse in domestic relationships.

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
$21,251
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,718
Direct expenses
$24,969
Administration costs
$1,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Merge two languages onstage in parallel performances, improve access and cross cultural exposure for all attendees and expand the skill set of artists. Outcomes will be measured via attendance numbers, surveys and feedback during post-play workshops/focus groups. 2: A production centered on emotional abuse will increase community awareness, encourage engagement and allow for dissemination opportunities. Outcomes will be measured via attendance numbers, surveys and feedback during post-play workshops/focus groups.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Merge two languages onstage in parallel performances, improve access and cross cultural exposure for all attendees and expand the skill set of artists. Outcomes will be measured via attendance numbers, surveys, educational opportunities, opening night reception, and a theatre tour. 2: A production centered on emotional abuse will increase community awareness, encourage engagement and allow for dissemination opportunities. Outcomes will be measured via attendance numbers, surveys, educational opportunities, opening night reception, and a theatre tour.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Justin Small, Tracy Slater, Morris Knopf, Richard Laurion, Colleen Schmitt, Torrey Bounkhong-Zahler, Julie Bauch, Emory David Dively
Project Manager
First Name
Aaron
Last Name
Gutzke
Organization Name
ThinkSelf, Inc. AKA ThinkSelf
Street Address
2375 University Ave W Ste 110
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55114
Phone
(651) 964-2052
Email
aaron@thinkself.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
Email the Agency