Arts Legacy Grant: School Residency

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Roseau Community Schools
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2021
End Date
April 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Roseau
Roseau
Project Overview

Arts Legacy Grant: School Residency

Project Details

The high school English students of Kelsey Didrikson will learn about writing and performing spoken word from artist, Desdamona. After creating their works, students will perform as a spoken word artist.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Briana Ingraham: musician, social policy manager; Janet Johnson: visual artist; Katya Zepeda: administrator, potter; Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Charles Erickson: retired librarian, arts advocate; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired teacher; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, teacher; Kate Mulvey: artist, teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher; Paul Burnett, conductor; Deb Alexander, arts advocate.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Briana Ingraham: musician, social policy manager; Janet Johnson: visual artist; Katya Zepeda: administrator, potter; Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Charles Erickson: retired librarian, arts advocate; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired teacher; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, teacher; Kate Mulvey: artist, teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher; Paul Burnett, conductor; Deb Alexander, arts advocate.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, Mara Hanel (218) 745-8886

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,500
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this project, children and adults will be introduced to activities and education in the performing, literary and visual arts. Evaluation will occur through interviews, observation and participation following each artistic activity.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Sixty-seven seventh graders wrote with Spoken Word Artist, Desdamona to learn about and create spoken word writings. They shared their writings at school with fellow students and at home with parents. All students indicated they had learned more about spoken word and would like to have more artists visit their classrooms.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Tim Fugleberg, Thor Didrickson, Vonda Danielson, Jodee Haugen, Pete Kvien, Micky Hulst
Project Manager
First Name
Elwyn
Last Name
Ruud
Organization Name
Roseau Community Schools
Street Address
509 3rd St NE
City
Roseau
State
MN
Zip Code
56751-1113
Phone
(218) 463-1471
Email
elwyn.ruud@gmail.com
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
Location

109 Minnesota Street South
Warren, MN 56762-1428  

Phone
Project Manager: Mara Hanel
218-745-8886
Email the Agency