Artist Initiative
Artist Initiative
Children's author Warren will write two nonfiction children's books. She will offer workshops and engage the public in practicing this exciting art form.
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.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, 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.
Iyabo Angela Ajayi: Freelance writer, former editor at Africa World Press/The Red Sea Press; Jonathan Damery: Essayist, Arts Board grantee; Catherine Friend: Author, MN Book Award winner; Christine Kolaya: Writer and professor, University of Minnesota Morris.; Juliet Patterson: Writer, published poet; instructor at St Olaf College; Danielle Sosin: Author, fiction, Duluth; Jordan Thomas: Published writer; Arts Board grantee
ACHF Arts Access
I will move outside of my research comfort zone and approach nonfiction storytelling in a new way. During the four month window, a seasoned nonfiction writer will critique my two stories. I will improve and polish these manuscripts based on her feedback so they are ready for publication. 2: I will share my enthusiasm for nonfiction writing with kids and adults and teach others the new research techniques I've learned. I will review workshop attendance and book sales. Evaluations will help me improve the way I teach community members about nonfiction writing.
Sarah learned new research techniques. Her nonfiction highlights a local hero and explores a historic blizzard through diverse points-of-view. Both books were critiqued by a writing mentor. Sarah used this feedback to polish her manuscripts and prepare them for publication. 2: Sarah taught two nonfiction writing workshops. She also facilitated a series of baby story times, engaging our region's youngest readers. Attendees rated Sarah's workshops using an evaluation tool. They also shared written comments. Story time participants gave narrative feedback. Sarah also received feedback from the venue. She will continue to fine-tune and offer these engagements.