Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$16,993
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Plymouth Christian Youth Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2019
End Date
August 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

In partnership with celebrated artist, J. D. Steele, the Capri Theater will offer Capri Glee, a North Minneapolis community choir for adults that provides in-depth arts learning while boosting community connections.

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

Michael Carlson: Art teacher, art club advisor, and track and field coach at Foley High School; Amy Giddings: Music specialist, North Shore Community School, Duluth; Gail Johnson: Musician and teacher; Krystal Kohler: Development officer, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation; Danette McCarthy: Self-employed strategy consultant and teaching artist; Cynthia Orwig: Retired elementary school teacher; Erica Rasmussen: Artist; professor at Metro State

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$16,993
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,200
Direct expenses
$19,193
Administration costs
$1,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will build choral music knowledge and deepen individual singing skills, as well as performance skills. Pre- and post-program evaluation by participants. 2: Participants' experiences of learning and performing music together will deepen ties to each other and the North Minneapolis community. Pre- and post-program evaluation by participants.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants increased their music skills by 16% and knowledge of diverse musical styles by 45% as an average over both sessions. Pre- and post-program surveys. 2: Participants reported growth of personal connection to the choir by 9% and deepened familiarity with North Minneapolis by 19%. Pre- and post-program surveys and anecdotal information.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Karen Polzin, Dan Mueller, Justin Evans, Matthew Hagen, Luther Dale, Tim Downey, Karen Goodenough, Sherri Green, Mark Hegman, Staci Horwitz, Glory Kibbel, Herb Morgenthaler, Vivian Jenkins Nelson, Richard Parkos, David Sanderson, Susan Summitt, Leslie Vinson, Christopher Williams
Project Manager
First Name
Debra
Last Name
deNoyelles
Organization Name
Plymouth Christian Youth Center
Street Address
2210 Oliver Ave N
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55411
Phone
(612) 522-6501
Email
ddenoyelles@pcyc-mpls.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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