Arts Learning

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$48,850

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

ArtStart

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

November 2014

End Date

October 2015

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Dakota

Hennepin

Otter Tail

Ramsey

St. Louis

Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

Students and educators at five schools participate in integrative, multidisciplinary artist residencies, fieldtrips, and professional development (for educators) to study and create art in historically, environmentally, and culturally significant places.

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

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. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies; Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn, Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

David Beard: Associate professor of rhetoric, writing studies department, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Camilla Berry: Practicing artist with nursing and education credentials; Amy Giddings: Music specialist, North Shore Community School, Duluth; Jennifer Penzkover: Coordinator, Saint Cloud Arts Commission.; Daniel Stark: Associate Professor, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Joanne Toft: Private educational arts consultant

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Yes

Conflict of Interest Contact

Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$48,850

Other Funds Leveraged

$5,600

Direct expenses

$54,450

Administration costs

$4,000

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Students/educators gain new knowledge and skills in the arts, as they explore overlooked aspects of Minnesota culture/ history, especially the contributions of American Indian tribes/communities. Progress is measured through a mix of qualitative and quantitative measurements. In addition to a pre/post survey, each residency uses collaborative planning, mid-course check-ins, and final reflection based on a continuous improvement model.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Students/educators gain new knowledge and skills in the arts, as they explore overlooked aspects of Minnesota culture/ history, especially the contributions of American Indian tribes. Progress was measured through a mix of qualitative and quantitative measurements. In addition to a pre/post survey, each residency used collaborative planning, mid-course check-ins, and final reflections based on review of student work.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Barbara Fleig, Janice Hamilton, Sabrina Sutliff-Gross, Elizabeth Wright, David Swenson, Linda Stuckey, Deb Holtz

Project Manager

Carol

Sirrine

ArtStart

1459 St Clair Ave

St Paul

55105-2338

(651) 698-2787