Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$17,400
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Main Street Industries and Training Center, Inc. AKA Main Street Industries
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2013
End Date
June 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Big Stone
Project Overview
Partners in Arts Participation
Project Details
Liz Rackl will explore spontaneous expression with adults with disabilities, who will share their art to build community awareness/partnerships via displays, social media, and fundraising.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Judson Bemis Jr.: Actor, arts administrator, founder and principal of Clere Consulting. Secretary, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; John Gunyou, City manager, Minnetonka.; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Pamela Perri: Executive vice president, Builders Association of Minnesota.; Margaret Rapp: Former educator, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.
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 Access

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$17,400
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$17,400
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Perceived or real barriers to participation are addressed. Partnerships are developed between social service organizations and arts organizations to better serve underserved communities. Social or human service organizations use arts to help achieve their service goals.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Main Street Industries had no arts program prior to being awarded this grant. We now have a program in place that allows participants to create art 2 to 4 times per month. We fully achieved our goal to support person centered goals through art. Evaluation were incorporated into each individual's annual progress meeting, which includes an entire support team. Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive and the typical first response was an admission of surprise at the quality of work created. As a result, multiple families / guardians have set up art stations for individuals to work independently at home. Comment sheets were available for each artist during art shows, which also generated overwhelmingly positive responses. 2: The response from surrounding communities has been overwhelming, resulting in speaking engagements, extended art shows, permanent displays in public and government facilities, and an ongoing partnership with the local arts organization.

Description of Funds
Recipient Board Members
Bruce Swigerd, Roger Sandberg, Katie Murphy, Laura Laub, Betty Syverson, Sandy Paulsen, Donna Lindholm
Project Manager
First Name
Robin
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
Main Street Industries and Training Center, Inc. AKA Main Street Industries
Street Address
PO Box 321
City
Clinton
State
MN
Zip Code
56225
Phone
(320) 325-5251
Email
mainstreet@centurytel.net
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
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