SEA Us Write & Design Fellowship Program

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$190,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Asian Economic Development Association
Status
In Progress
Start Date
May 2024
End Date
May 2025
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview

This project, SEA Us Write & Design Fellowship, is an arts and cultural education program aimed at helping lower-income Minnesota Southeast Asian youth aged 16-18 develop as writers and artists. The program will provide creative writing classes and internships during summer breaks and after school, offering inclusive spaces and culturally relevant activities. Participants will have the opportunity to express themselves, develop leadership skills, and foster relationships with peers and positive adult mentors.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$190,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Recipient Board Members
May Lee-Yang (Chair), Victor Vong Lee (Vice-Chair), Ericka Trinh, Christopher Ratsamy, Vue Thao
Project Manager
First Name
Npaus
Last Name
Baim Her
Phone
(651) 222-7798
Email
npausbaim@aedamn.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

987 Ivy Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55106

Phone
651-774-0205
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