Partners in Arts Participation
Partners in Arts Participation
CommonBond and EngAGE will offer semester-long arts programs for seniors living in affordable housing communities that will decrease isolation and build community both inside and outside the senior housing complex.
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. Chair, 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. Officer at -Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Scott Artley: Executive artistic director at Patrick's Cabaret; Jennifer Lang: Violinist; music teacher at Saint Paul Conservatory of Music; Karen Quiroz: Professional vocalist, Brazilian music; Bree Sieplinga: Associate director, Upstream Arts; Keetha Vue: Development associate, Karen Organization of MN
ACHF Arts Access
100% of participants will report a reduced sense of isolation and increased sense of connection. The project will be evaluated using a pre/post participant survey, designed and used currently by EngAGE staff with additional input from CommonBond.
63% of participants reported new or strengthened relationships. A pre- and post-survey was used to measure a variety of impacts, including overall sense of well-being, new or strengthened relationships, appreciation for the art form, learning new skills and knowledge, and increased confidence in creative work.