Arts in the Schools
Arts in the Schools
Ross Sutter Dulcimer Residency
Cheryl Avenel-Navara: education, Worthington Public Arts Commission chair, SW MN Opportunity council; Maggie Fuller: visual art, writing; Anna Johannsen: fiber artist, art teacher, Remick Gallery board, president of Windom Women's Investment group, treasurer of Cottonwood County Animal Rescue, officer of Cotton Quilters; Shawn Kinsinger: theater director, actor, musician, Palace Theatre executive director, Green Earth Players vice president, Luverne Street Music board member, Luverne High School Theater artistic director; Erin Kline, visual art, music, writing, education, SMSU Diversity and Inclusion; Darlene Kotelnicki: theater, city council, library board; Jessica Mata: visual art, dance, Kerkhoven Arts Council; Ana Serrano: visual art, business; Kristine Shelstad: visual arts, Madison Mercantile art gallery, Madison Arts Council, Lac qui Parle Players; VFW; Erica Volkir: performing arts, Pipestone Performing Arts Center board, Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB director; Mark Wilmes: Tyler Arts Council board president, actor/director, musician, reporter.
Alicia Bayer, writing, arts admin; Cay Gjertson, education, arts admin; Erin Kline, music, writing, SMAC board; Lori Sieg, arts education; Alan Stage, theater; Paula Wolyniec, education, arts admin.
ACHF Arts Education
The project allows students to build their own melodic instrument. The instrument will be used in the classroom after the completion of the residency to give students more time to practice and learn. Students can use the dulcimer to play and create music. Because the dulcimer is an instrument the students created, there is more ownership and responsibility than with the regular classroom instruments. Students will experience performing for other students, teachers, parents, and assisted living residents. Students will fill out an evaluation of the experience.