Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Center for Hmong Arts and Talent AKA CHAT
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2014
End Date
December 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
Arts Activities Support
Project Details
Funding for a theatrical collaboration with Mu Performing Arts to write and perform a play about social issues for Hmong teens. The activities will take place between July and December 2014 and culminate in performances at Mounds Theater in St Paul.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director, Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director, Roseville Parks and Recreation; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor and Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: Consultant and Grant Writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: Vocal Performer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Peter Rachleff: Administration, Community Service; Sarah Borger: Artistic, Administration, Organizational Development; LaDonna Morrison: Finance, Administration, Organizational Planning; Stacy Stanley: Artistic; Delta Giordano: Artistic, Volunteerism, Education; Jessica Huang: Artistic, Fundraising, Community Education; Julia Barlow: Fundraising, Administration, Artistic; Judy Garza: Fundraising.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Cultural Heritage

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$10,215
Direct expenses
$20,215
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Youth will have: a safe and comfortable environment to learn and practice skills in the arts, a chance for self-development and expression, increased confidence and a sense of identity, a positive, fun and productive experience with an adult and peers.At the end of each session, Center for Hmong Arts and Talent staff and artists meet to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the workshops. Staff compiles the results of the evaluations, reports to the Board of Directors and together they use the analysis to measure the level of success, make improvements and/or implement changes in the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Center for Hmong Arts and Talent was able to provide opportunities to 17 artists, producing and presenting a 3 day original theater production to over 180 audience members ranging from 6 to 76 years old. Per surveys and interviews, 97% of audience members found the show to be satisfactory, w/ 100% willing to attend future events. Statistics resulted in 60% female, 35% male, and 5% nonconforming, with 45% under the age of 18, 35% between 18-32, and 20% over the age of 32. Of all the participating 2014 Young Leaders Group members, 8 have committed to returning, and as of today we have added 7 new members.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Evelyn Mouacheupao, Schoua Na Yang, Tsua Xiong, Lue Vang, Nicollazzi Xiong, Tieng Hang, Thao Vang, Pa Dao Yang, Christopher Vameng Yang
Project Manager
First Name
Fres
Last Name
Thao
Organization Name
Center for Hmong Arts and Talent
Street Address
995 University Ave Ste 220
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104-4785
Phone
(612) 603-6971
Email
fres@aboutchat.org
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 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency