Community Arts

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$2,950

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Twin Cities Bronze

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

April 2015

End Date

November 2015

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Ramsey

Project Overview

Community Arts

Project Details

Funding for ten individual classes with individual participating ensembles designed to teach proper handbell ringing techniques and enhance skill levels. Classes will be taught at various sites in the Twin Cities between April and November 2015.

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

David Harris: Artistic, administration, finance; Carolyn Phelps: Administration, organizational development, community development; Andrea Sjogren: Community education, youth programming, community development; Shauna Dee: Administration, community development, fundraising; Dana LeMoine: Artistic, youth programming, community education; Brie Jonna: Community development, administration; Sarah Paquin: Administration; Ian Cook: Artistic, education; Kate Mohn: Fundraising, administration.

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

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

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$2,950

Other Funds Leveraged

$1,500

Direct expenses

$4,450

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

When attending large handbell events, we have observed that ringers are not familiar with ergonomic and musical ringing techniques. Twin Cities Bronze will be the 'go to' resource - presenting 10 Mobile Classroom workshops teaching proper handbell ringing techniques and enhancing established skill levels. Using live onsite feedback, discussion and surveys (attendees and facilitators), Twin Cities Bronze will evaluate the success of the Mobile Classroom and needs for modification.

Measurable Outcome(s)

200+/- handbell enthusiasts attended Mobile Classroom presentations. Twin Cities Bronze held an open rehearsal in Shoreview on 5/1/2017. 30 Mobile Classroom 'graduates' attended. The format was casual/participatory allowing attendees to observe the Mobile Classroom techniques and how these techniques are applied. There was an opportunity feedback.The handbell community wants more Mobile Classroom.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Linda Maloney, Amy Maakestad, Mary Yerks, Dean Jensen, Patti Collier, Marilyn Anderson, Kate Graber

Project Manager

Amy

Maakestad

Twin Cities Bronze

1960 Asbury St

Roseville

55113