Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,240
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Zenith Services
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
December 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Activities Support

Project Details

On the Job: A Creative Exploration.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Bethany Brunsell: Music teacher, performer; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Marisol Chiclana-Ayla: Artist, Board Chair at El Arco Iris; Jamil Jude: Theatre artist; Tricia Khutoretsky: Public Functionary Curator and Co-Director; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Coleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Director of External Relations; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Osman Mohamed Ali: Somali Museum of Minnesota Founder and Executive Director; Kathy Mouacheupao: Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support, Corporation Cultural Corridor Coordinator; Adam Napoli-Rangel: Artist; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Djenane Saint Juste: Afoutayi Dance Company Founder; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Public Schools Youth Programs Coordinator; Dameun Strange: Composer, Performer; Melissa Wright: Twin Cities Public Television.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Maren Ward: Artistic, community service, development, organizational development; Angela Bernhardt: Fundraising, general management, fundraising, community service, development; Carolyn Van Nelson: Finance, audit, fundraising, general management, administration; Julia Brown: General administration, artistic, education; Maggie Thompson: Artistic, education, audience development, marketing; Conie Borchardt: Artistic, community service, development, general administration; Mai Yang: Artistic, community education, education; Emily Lamberty: Fundraising, finance, organizational development; Tina Burnside: Community education, community service, development, volunteerism.

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
$5,240
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,622
Direct expenses
$7,862
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The quantitative goal of On the Job: A Creative Exploration is to engage 20 individuals with disabilities in a 12-week arts program to develop soft or social skills as they relate to workplace interaction and success. The qualitative goal of this project is to achieve 90 percent or higher satisfaction rate among people served toward a achieving a better understanding of social nuances in the workplace. At the beginning of the residency, teaching artists and participants will identify specific workplace skills or issues to be addressed during the residency. At the conclusion of the residency, participants will be surveyed to assess their level of satisfaction in learning and comprehension of these workplace skills.

Measurable Outcome(s)

One of the most significant results of this project was how the audience was able to open up more freely as weeks went by. Once trust was built, participants were able to express themselves and allow themselves to genuinely have fun. Everyone who participated was given equal opportunities to participate in all of the activities. There was absolutely full inclusion in each artistic practice.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Don Priebe, Marya Hage, Leann Thompson, Mary Anderson, Stephen Hage, Katherine Holz, Rebecca Thomley, Toni Thulen, Cheryl Vennerstrom
Project Manager
First Name
Angela
Last Name
Cavalier
Organization Name
Zenith Services
Street Address
9400 Golden Valley Rd
City
Golden Valley
State
MN
Zip Code
55427
Phone
(763) 450-5000
Email
acavalier@meridiansvs.com
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
Location

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency