Organizational Arts Grants

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
In Progress AKA In Progress/Studio 110
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

Organizational Arts Grants

Project Details

El Mundo desde mi Corazon (the world of my heart) is a series of four digital artmaking and dialogue workshops aimed at honoring individuals and families residing in the Crookston area.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired visual art teacher; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Kate Mulvey: performing artist, English second language teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher, advocate for Native American arts; Deb Alexander, arts advocate; Mary Beth King: music teacher; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor; Rena Bouchard: media arts and makeup artist, advocate for Latino arts; Mary Ann Laxen: visual artist; Sandy Zepeda: teacher, visual artist, advocate for Latino arts; Stephenie Anderson: textile artist.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Mary Beth King: music teacher; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor; Mary Ann Laxen: visual artist; Stephenie Anderson: textile artist.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$34,992
Direct expenses
$44,992
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of El Mundo desde mi Corazon, participants of diverse ages and backgrounds will have opportunities to learn and tell personal cultural stories through the digital arts. Evaluation will include the review of written summaries and debriefing sessions with participants and instructors, product assessment, attendance tallies, audience questionnaires (informal sampling), and formal observation related to arts skills or knowledge developed during the course of workshops; and the level of meaningful arts experiences acquired through participation.

Measurable Outcome(s)

El Mundo desde Corazon provided an opportunity for 108 community members to engage in digital arts and creative storytelling. The program was successful in promoting new participation within the community, embracing new creators, and opening the doors of

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Sai Thao, Jeremy Gardner, Jacylynn Jones, Chao Yang, Bienvenida Matias, Katya Zepeda, Maria Argueta, DeAnna Drift, Esther Humphrey
Project Manager
First Name
Kristine
Last Name
Sorensen
Organization Name
In Progress AKA In Progress/Studio 110
Street Address
110 Main St S
City
Crookston
State
MN
Zip Code
56716
Phone
(612) 805-0514
Email
soren@in-progress.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
Location

109 Minnesota Street South
Warren, MN 56762-1428  

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