Community Arts Access Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Pierz Community Education
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
October 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Morrison
Morrison
Project Overview
Community Arts Access Project
Project Details
Pierz Community Summer Theater
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Sue Johnson: retired music teacher and arts activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artistic community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Cathy Hartle: Retired Comunity Development Specialist and nonprofit consultant; Millie Engisch: Graphic artist, and nonprofit arts organization leader; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Cathy Hartle: retired community development professional and arts advocate; Kayleen Horsma: practicing visual artist and arts supporter; Michael Sander: Former professional theater critic and theater activist; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 yearsÆ experience in arts administration.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Sue Johnson: retired music teacher and arts activist; Peg Churchwell: graphic designer and artistic community leader; Don Hoffman: photographer, active in men's chorus and community theatre; Fred Rogers: community theatre activist; Lauren Nickisch: retired music teacher, community arts leader; Cathy Hartle: Retired Comunity Development Specialist and nonprofit consultant; Millie Engisch: Graphic artist, and nonprofit arts organization leader; Laura Hansen: Literary artist and community arts leader; Cathy Hartle: retired community development professional and arts advocate; Kayleen Horsma: practicing visual artist and arts supporter; Michael Sander: Former professional theater critic and theater activist; Mark Turner: Five Wings Arts Council Staff with over 20 yearsÆ experience in arts administration.
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
$4,300
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,060
Direct expenses
$6,360
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase access and understanding of theater arts by organizing a local community theater effort through community education. Pilot project. No baseline. Record and analyze cast/crew participation as compared to other similar sized communities. Feedback from cast and crew in regards to the value of the experience. Audience attendance.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Successfully provided access to a community theater experience. Vast majority indicated a positive experience and opportunity for personal growth.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Mary
Last Name
Tschida
Organization Name
Pierz Community Education
Street Address
112 Kamnic St
City
Pierz
State
MN
Zip Code
56364-4000
Phone
(320) 468-6458
Email
mtschida@pierz.k12.mn.us
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 118 - 121 4th St. NE
Staples, MN 56479

Phone
Project Manager: Miranda Lape
Phone: 218-895-5660
Email the Agency