Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
American Indian Community Housing Organization AKA Gimaajii Mino Bimaadizyaan
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2016
End Date
February 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Carlton
St. Louis
Carlton
St. Louis
Project Overview

Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details

American Indian Community Housing Organization will create a range of art opportunities for children and adult residents living in Gimaajii-Mino-Bimaadizimin.

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.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; 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; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

William Adams: Public policy consultant; community leader of Kaddatz Galleries creation; Elaine Allen: Retired RN; literacy tutor and co-coordinator of church art program; Selma Fernandez Richter: Photographer documenting the immigrant experience; Roxanne Givens: Founder, Minnesota African American Museum and Cultural Center; Matthew Guidry: Co-founder and artistic director of Upstream Arts; actor, director, educator, choreographer; Tyra Hughes: Marriage and family therapist; participant in Art of Recovery program as exhibitor, judicator, and speaker; Jane Zilch: Consultant and educator for non-profit organizations; board member of Theater Latte Da

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$25,000
Administration costs
$2,500
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will become more aware of their own skills, experiences, history and personal stories by engaging in art workshops and events. Outcomes will be evaluated by documenting the events and the engagement of the participants, documentation will be through photographing and filming the events and interviews with participants. 2: Participants will participate in art workshops and events held at the American Indian Center and increase their knowledge of traditional and contemporary indigenous art. Outcomes will be evaluated by tracking attendance and through listening sessions that gather information from participants on their increased awareness and knowledge.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants increased their knowledge, skills and became more aware of their personal history and stories through the many art experienced offered.  2: Participants attended over2 5 art workshops and events held at the American Indian Center and increased their understanding of Indigenous art.

Description of Funds
Recipient Board Members
John Day, Les Gibbs, Toni DeFoe, LeAnn Littlewolf, Kathy Lichterman, Tina Olson, Brian Malvick
Project Manager
First Name
Michelle
Last Name
LeBeau
Organization Name
American Indian Community Housing Organization AKA Gimaajii Mino Bimaadizyaan
Street Address
202 2nd St W
City
Duluth
State
MN
Zip Code
55802
Phone
(218) 722-7225x 103
Email
Michelle.lebeau59@gmail.com
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
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