Arts Access

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$19,169
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Bloomington Theatre and Art Center AKA Artistry
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2019
End Date
December 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Access

Project Details

Artistry will collaborate with Penelope 35, a federally subsidized housing complex, to produce PenARTS, a program to increase arts access and engagement among 90 low-income seniors.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; 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; 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

Bruce Berglund: Author; professor; Fulbright recipient; Rachel Carlson: Poet, novelist; nominated for Minnesota Book Award; Shantel Dow: Executive director, Reif Center; Zoe Malinchoc: Bookseller, Fair Trade Books, Red Wing; Sheldon Theatre board member; Sherrie Pugh: Retired community economic developer and philanthropy administrator; Minnesota African American Museum volunteer; Pamela Ransom: Executive director, Incredible Ely; Aamera Siddiqui: Playwright and performer; coartistic director, Exposed Brick Theatre; Nathaniel Wunrow: Proposal writer, bibliotheca; former Walker staff, St Paul Art Collective board

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

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$19,169
Other Funds Leveraged
$9,648
Direct expenses
$28,817
Administration costs
$1,435
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

90 low-income seniors living in a low-income facility will choose to participate in accessible arts activities designed specifically for them. Participants will complete pre- and post-program evaluations; and teaching artists and program staff will report their observations throughout the program. 2: Artistry will deepen its relationship with Penelope 35, a federally-subsidized senior housing facility located 1.5 miles away. Artistry and Penelope 35 staff will regularly assess our working methods and the program evaluation data described above.

Measurable Outcome(s)

90 low-income seniors living in low-income housing participate in arts activities. They find the activities a relief from, stress anxiety and pain. Participants complete pre- and post-program evaluations; and teaching artists and program staff reported their observations throughout the program. 2: Artistry has found that the depth of programming at Pen 35 is what made this program successful. The residents being able to rely on these activities. Artistry and Penelope 35 staff will regularly assess our working methods and the program evaluation data described above.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jamie Verbrugge, Jack Baloga, Amy Lueders,Brian Prentice, Karen Snedeker, Greg Wolsky, Paul Zech, Pat Milan, John Gibbs, Laura Davida Preves, Mary Prentnieks, Lisa Guzek-Montagne, Lindsay Korstange, Karen Nordstrom, Jerry Kemp, Mary Choate, Jason
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
Email the Agency