Arts Learning
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Hmong American Mutual Assistance Association, Inc.
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2014
End Date
May 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for a 12-week series of classes in Hmong dance, qeej (a traditional Hmong flute instrument), media making, and visual arts. The classes will be held in North Minneapolis and will begin in January 2015.
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
Byron Richard: Community Development, Education; Joe Sullivan: Administration, Education, Community Education; Heather Beal: Fundraising, Audience Development, Organizational Development; Tami Morse: Artistic, Education, Administration; Brian Evans: Artistic; Barry Kleider: Artistic, Education; Kaitlin Frick: Administration, Organizational Development, Finance; Courtney Kupsch: Fundraising, Administration; Charlie Leonard; Artistic, Administration, Education.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Education
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,500
Direct expenses
$12,500
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
We will work with a minimum of 60 youth and adult learners over the course of our 12-week classes in dance, qeej, visual arts, and media. 90% of participant indicate they learned 2-3 artistic skills within their disciplines.We will keep attendance records at all classes and meet recruitment goals. We will administer a paper pre- and post-survey and a group evaluative reflection for each arts class.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Wa Houa Kha, Cher Toua Yang, Yenviset Xiong, Tang Say Xiong, Xang Vue, Haroun Abdurabhman, Abdullahi Elmi, Alaya Lee, Pa Chai Lee, Maitong Lor, Ellie Watkins
Project Manager
First Name
May
Last Name
Lee-Yang
Organization Name
Hmong American Mutual Assistance Association, Inc.
Street Address
1718 Washington Ave N
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55411-3425
Phone
(612) 374-2694
Email
lxyang@hamaa.org
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