School Arts Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,400
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Freshwater Education District
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2013
End Date
January 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Todd
Todd
Project Overview
"Developing Creativity Through the Arts"
Project Details
Sponsor a workshop for educators on the value of creativity and the arts in all disciplines.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Kathryn Lohr: retired librarian; Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artist, community leader; Ann Finch: community theatre producer, community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Jamie Robertson: Arts Administrator, arts advocate, community leader; Mary Scmidt: professional storyteller, college faculty and creative arts club advisor; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 years experience in arts administration.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Kathryn Lohr: retired librarian; Laura Busch: community theatre activist; Pat Dullum: retired music teacher and community theatre activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artist, community leader; Ann Finch: community theatre producer, community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Jamie Robertson: Arts Administrator, arts advocate, community leader; Mary Scmidt: professional storyteller, college faculty and creative arts club advisor; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 years experience in arts administration.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,400
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,900
Direct expenses
$7,300
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase awareness in participants of the value in creative thinking in education through the arts.Pre-survey before workshop and written evaluation at completion will determine success.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successful arts education project. Majority of students showed an increase in artistic awareness, skill, and understanding.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Mary Freeman, Charles Funk, Chuck Wolf, Twila Pierce, Penny Benning
Project Manager
First Name
Amy
Last Name
Hunter
Organization Name
Freshwater Education District
Street Address
1100 5th St NE Ste 2
City
Staples
State
MN
Zip Code
56479-3117
Phone
(218) 894-2439
Email
ahunter@fed.k12.mn.us
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 118 - 121 4th St. NE
Staples, MN 56479

Phone
Project Manager: Miranda Lape
Phone: 218-895-5660
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