Arts Impact for Individuals

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Laura L. Harada AKA Laura Harada
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Impact for Individuals

Project Details

Caravan: Music from Around the Globe

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Amanda Cortes: Artspace and Springboard for the Arts; Adrienne Doyle: Juxtaposition Arts Tactical Lead and Development Associate; Alejandra Iannone: Interdisciplinary Artist and Sparkle Theatricals Creative Creative Director; Ryan-Olivia McCoy: Black Label Movement and Shapeshift dancer; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Sara Wilson: Lommen Abdo P.A. Attorney; Kate Walker: Valley Chamber Chorale Singer; Lauren White: Juxtaposition Arts; Ross Anderson: Praxis Photo Center; Gretchen Burau: American Museum of Asmat Art; Kathryn Mattson: arts supporter; Chavonn Williams Shen: Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop; Ronald Salazar: Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Andrea Manolov, Artistic, Education, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; Fidencio Fifield-Perez, Artistic, Education; Gary Peterson, Organizational Development, Fundraising, Audience Development / Marketing; Joshua Gillespie, Artistic, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Program Development; Karla Arredondo Payan, Organizational Development, Fundraising, Community Service / Development; Sasha Blinnikova, Artistic, Education, General Management/ Administration/ Support

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$5,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

A reduction in geographic, cultural and/or physical barriers to arts participation; A change in knowledge, attitude, behavior or condition due to public art, arts festivals or arts events; Artists expand and improve their work and the way in which they create it. Artists/arts groups are strengthened by connecting to their communities through the arts; Artists connect to new audiences, building relationships that provide artistic growth. Interviews/Conversations with board/staff/leaders ; Interviews/Conversations with participants ; Surveying (paper or online)

Measurable Outcome(s)

Caravan performed for approximately 300 residents in assisted living, memory care and independent living in 6 counties. Conversations with activities directors and residents were overwhelmingly positive. Residents enjoyed the variety of new and familiar m

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Project Manager
First Name
Laura
Last Name
Harada
Organization Name
Laura L. Harada
State
MN
Phone
(612) 804-6872
Email
lalafid@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

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency