Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,311
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
FamilyMeans
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
August 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Washington
Washington
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for the Teen Center Zine Project during summer 2015. Youth ages 13 through 18 will create a graphic zine responding to a theme of their choice.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Jill Anfang: Roseville Parks and Recreation Program Director; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Anthony Galloway: Actor, storyteller, West Metro Education Program; Jamil Jude: Theatre artist; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Coleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Director of External Relations; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka-Richardson: Minnesota Public Radio Development Officer; Dameun Strange: Composer and performer; Melissa Wright: Twin Cities Public Television.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Bree Sieplinga: Administration, artistic, disabilities specialist; Patty Richardson: Fundraising, organizational development, disabilities specialist; Mark Collier: Artistic, organizational development, administration; Keitha Lucas Hamann: Education, artistic; Michael Robins: Artistic, administration, youth programming; Danielle Cezanne: Education, administration; Erica Mauter: Administration, organizational development.
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
$4,311
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,437
Direct expenses
$5,748
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The outcomes of the Teen Center Zine Project are: 1) Participants will produce a collaboratively-generated visual and literal expression of a thematic interest; 2) 75% of surveyed teen participants will acknowledge an increased confidence in expressing themselves; 3) 75% of surveyed teen participants will develop knowledge of and basic proficiency in using artistic tools for expression. Completed production of the zine will meet our first project outcome. Outcome 2 will be measured through a combination of reflection sessions and surveys--querying teen participants about whether they gain increased confidence in artistic expression; progress toward Outcome 3 will be measured by artists and staff charting what range and skill level of artistic tools youth obtain.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Teens residing in Landfall, guided by three artists, participated in the 'zine (electronic magazine) project. A post-project focus group conducted with participating teens revealed that teens valued this project as a means of self-expression; embraced the opportunity to distinguish Landfall as a known and independent community; and got to voice their ôpride in placeö and sense of community.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Rebecca Cummins, Bill Etter, Douglas Johnson, Jenna Weiss, Johan Nielson, Kelly Davis, Patty Dunlap Whitaker, Kristin Kroll, Cory McIntyre, Pam Nuffort, Jess Peterson, Mark Stannard, Lynn Ogburn, Cary Stewart, Elizabeth McGinley
Project Manager
First Name
Thomas
Last Name
Yuska
Organization Name
FamilyMeans
Street Address
1976 Northwestern Ave S
City
Stillwater
State
MN
Zip Code
55082
Phone
(651) 439-4840
Email
tyuska@familymeans.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