Partners in Arts Participation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$14,212
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Ecumen Lakeview Commons
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2016
End Date
February 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Washington
Ramsey
Washington
Project Overview
Partners in Arts Participation
Project Details
Ecumen Lakeview Commons and COMPAS are collaborating to provide a diverse array of arts activities to older adults to foster their creativity and well-being, including engagement in the broader community.
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
Janet Brademan: Retired executive director, Headwaters School of Music and the Arts; Julia Donaldson: Director of advancement, Pillsbury United Communities; Jessica O'Brien: Associate director, Minnesota Council of Churches’ Mankato refugee services; Anna Ostendorf: Program director, ArtReach; Jenea Rewertz-Targui: Arts learning program manager, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Kari Ruth: Director of strategic communications, Hennepin Theatre Trust; Sara Sternberger: Executive director, Free Arts Minnesota; Zahra Tafarrodi: Cross-cultural educator, researcher, author and artist
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
$14,212
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$13,540
Administration costs
$1,600
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Professional artists will work with older adults in the community they live, which overcomes transportation and mobility barriers. Lakeview Commons participation logs will document the number of older adults participating in proposed activities. The onsite activities will address barriers for all participants. 2: Professional artists will offer various activities to seniors that foster artistic development, as well as mental alertness and physical wellbeing. Assessment tools will measure success of proposed activities that increase well-being functioning with anticipated outcomes aligning with our goal of promoting quality of life for older adults.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Over 100 unique individuals, many with mobility or cognitive challenges, participated in campus-based activities led by COMPAS artists. Attendance was taken and recorded by Lakeview Commons staff at each session and showcase. Pre- and post- surveys were given to all participants. 2: Activities led by COMPAS artists provided seniors with new activities that enhanced their cognitive skills, mood, and confidence. Pre- and post- surveys, with room for comments, were given to each participant before and after each class or camp. Staff were available to assist residents in filling out the surveys and writing comments, which increased survey participation.

Description of Funds
Project Manager
First Name
Amy
Last Name
Dillahunt
Organization Name
Ecumen Lakeview Commons
Street Address
1200 Lakewood Dr N
City
Maplewood
State
MN
Zip Code
55119
Phone
(651) 766-4358
Email
amydillahunt@ecumen.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
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