Art Project
Art Project
2024 Conference for Young Artists
Cheryl Avenel-Navara: education, Worthington Public Arts Commission chair, SW MN Opportunity council; Maggie Fuller: visual art, writing; Tiffany Holmes: music, dance, theater; 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; Su Lee: visual art, film; 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.
Justin Beck, visual art, arts admin; Tammy Grubbs, visual art, theater; Georgette Jones, music, theater, education; Tom Nelson, theater; Tim Pehrson, music, theater; Kristine Shelstad, visual art, arts admin, SMAC Board; Mark Wilmes, theater, music, SMAC Board.
ACHF Arts Education
Students will learn and practice new art techniques and have an increased understanding about art. We also hope they will see that there are great opportunities to learn, work and play, earn a good living, and live an excellent quality of life in our region. To keep the 18-county region growing and thriving, we need students to interact with and experience what is available right here in the region. Adults will have an increased understanding about art and artists who can provide art education in their district. Many artists have been invited to schools to extend the experience to other students. This demonstrates the quality of conference artists, and the need districts have in providing art experiences for their students. We survey and interview students and adult chaperones to access what they have learned. Our goal is that 90% have an increased understanding about art and enjoyed one new art experience. We use feedback and suggestions to make conference changes. For instance, if a presenter feels K-2 students found his project difficult, we may consider more adult helpers or adjust the session age-range.
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