Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$24,977
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2018
End Date
March 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center, zAmya Theater, and Hennepin Theatre Trust will collaborate to provide Stories from the Book of Harbor Light which shines an unwavering light on homelessness through the eyes of those affected.

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

Eva Barr: Artistic Director, Dreamery Rural Arts Initiative; Lynne Beck: Development consultant; former COMPAS development director; Marsha Carter: Artistic director and founder, Beyond the Dance Network; Emily Edison: Executive director, SOAR Career Solutions; Tyra Hughes: Marriage and family therapist; participant in Art of Recovery program as exhibitor, judicator, and speaker; Anna Ostendorf: Program director, ArtReach; Glenda Reed: Writer and educator; Arts Board grantee

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
$24,977
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$24,977
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To increase awareness/dispel myths about homelessness through a collaboration between Harbor Light Center, zAmya Theatre, and Hennepin Theatre Trust. Q and A after each show to create dialogue between homeless participants and audience members; Facilitated post-project conversation with Harbor Light, zAmya and Trust leadership. 2: To increase participants' theater arts skills, knowledge, and experience and provide an opportunity for positive self-expression. Attendance logs, observed participation in workshops, performance evaluation, and post-workshop/performance survey.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Q and A after each show to create dialogue between homeless participants and audience members. Facilitated post-project conversation with Harbor. Post-show discussion between audience and cast members; survey monkey. 2: Participants' theater arts skills were increased; participants had an opportunity for positive self-expression. Attendance logs Observed participation in workshops Post-performance survey.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Renee Allen, John Bailey, Boyd Blomberg, Bill Boulware, Lt. Billy Peterson, Ezell Jones, Joseph I'Brien, Lisa Roehl, Eddie Frizell, Captain Casidy Anderson, Billy Binder, Reverend Greg Bodin, Dena Naylor, Stephanie Johnson, Amberg Lage, Tim O'Brien, Mark Steinglein, Sgt. Grant Snyder, Shane Zahn
Project Manager
First Name
Colnese
Last Name
Hendon
Organization Name
The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center
Street Address
1010 Currie Ave N
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55403
Phone
(612) 767-3100x 3186
Email
colnese_hendon@usc.salvationarmy.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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