Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,725
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Bloomington Theatre and Art Center AKA Artistry
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2018
End Date
August 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

Artist Melodee Strong will engage 175 third graders at two Bloomington elementary schools in an eight-week residency to foster their learning about the history, tools, and techniques of mural making, and deepen their understanding of equity and inclusion.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, 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. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; 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

Bradley Althoff: Managing producer and senior project manager, Classical MPR; Roberta Gray: Director of Saint Francis Music Center, Little Falls; Jane Gudmundson: Former education director, Plains Art Museum in Fargo; Kao Ly Ilean Her: Chief executive officer, Hmong Elders Center; former executive director, State of Minnesota Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans; Paul LaJeunesse: Assistant professor of art, College of St Scholastica; Andrew Nordin: Painter; Arts Board grantee; Molly Sheeley Melton: Educator, school for Environmenta Studies in Apple Valley

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 Education

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,725
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,303
Direct expenses
$13,028
Administration costs
$1,294
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Students will learn about the history of mural-making and pioneers in this discipline, and how to use relevant tools and techniques. The teaching artist, classroom teachers, and Artistry staff will observe and report, and learners will complete oral or written evaluations depending on each learner's ability. 2: Students will deepen their understanding of equity and inclusion through discussions and mural themes that tie directly to the district's equity plan. The teaching artist, classroom teachers, and principals will compare lessons, discussions, and mural themes to the district's equity plan and responsiveness initiatives.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Students learned about the history of mural-making, pioneers in this discipline, and relevant art skills and techniques to create a school mural. Evaluation included written, verbal, and observational feedback from teachers, participants and staff to assess program successes and challenges. Students were evaluated to throughout the program to gauge comprehension, interest, and growth. 2: Students deepened their knowledge of equity and inclusion concepts, and learned from one another through teacher-guided discussions and mural themes. Evaluation included written, verbal, and observational feedback from teachers, participants and staff to assess program successes and challenges. Students were evaluated to throughout the program to gauge comprehension, interest, and growth.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jack Baloga, John Gibbs, Lisa Guzek Montagne, Jerry Kemp, Lindsay Korstange, Amy Lueders, Patrick Milan, Jason Moore, Karen Nordstrom, Brian Prentice, Mary Pretnieks, Laura Davida Preves, Karen Snedeker, Greg Wolsky, Jamie Verbrugge, and Paul Zech.
Project Manager
First Name
Andrea
Last Name
Specht
Organization Name
Bloomington Theatre and Art Center AKA Artistry
Street Address
1800 Old Shakopee Rd W
City
Bloomington
State
MN
Zip Code
55431-3071
Phone
(952) 563-8569
Email
aspecht@artistrymn.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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