Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
CommonBond Communities
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2018
End Date
February 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Washington
Dakota
Washington
Project Overview

Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details

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.

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. 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.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

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

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$25,000
Administration costs
$1,650
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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.

Measurable Outcome(s)

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.

Recipient Board Members
Kyle Hansen, Carleen Rhodes, Mark Scholtes, Deidre Schmidt, Tom Joyce, Vicki Duncomb, Richard Wicka, Jamal Adam, Chandra Smith Baker, Margaret Belanger, Mary Bennett, Adam Bernier, Dana S. Cottrell, Chris Gallagher, Edward Goetz, Brad W. Hoffelt, R. PatriciaTrish) Kelly, Wade C. Lau, Lakeisha Lee, Megan Remark, Sr. Carol Rennie, Sean Rice, Matt Schriner, John Schwab, Mark Springett, Eva Stevens, Michelle Walker, Hamse Warfa
Project Manager
First Name
Angie
Last Name
Beissel
Organization Name
CommonBond Communities
Street Address
1080 Montreal Ave
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55116
Phone
(651) 291-1750
Email
angie.beissel@commonbond.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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