Arts Legacy Grant: School Residency

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,100
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2017
End Date
April 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Marshall
Marshall
Project Overview
Arts Legacy Grant: School Residency
Project Details
The high school English students of Melanie McGlynn will write with COMPAS artist, John Lurie.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Bill Kirkeby: retired band instructor; Charles Erickson: retired librarian; Connie Nelson: visual artist, actress; Elizabeth Rockstad: visual artist; Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Eryn Killough: visual artist; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician; Jane Anderson: nonprofit theater director; MaryAnn Laxen: photographer, visual artist.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Bill Kirkeby: retired band instructor; Charles Erickson: retired librarian; Connie Nelson: visual artist, actress; Elwyn Ruud: school residency coordinator; Faye Auchenpaugh: musician; Jane Anderson: nonprofit theater director; MaryAnn Laxen: photographer, visual artist.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, Mara Hanel (218) 745-9111
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,100
Other Funds Leveraged
$275
Direct expenses
$2,375
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this project students will have a new awareness of themselves and an emotional reaction to their writing. They will gain skills and knowledge to write creatively and tell their story. Evaluation will occur through a verbal or written questionnaire of participants, teacher and artist, there will be a follow up meeting of the project planners as well as notes from personal observation.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Students in grades 7, 8 and 9 did tell stories in the form of plays and performed them for staff and classmates. This was a totally new experience for them and was extremely successful. More than 85% stated they enjoyed the residency and felt they learned a new art form from the artist. The questionnaire for students and staff indicated it was a positive experience. Through observation it was evident the students were learning, working in groups successfully, and enjoying the process.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jeff Chwialkowski, Steve McGlynn, Betsy Jensen, Gail Yutrzenka, Cara Hendrickson, Anthony Safranski, Shawn Rominski
Project Manager
First Name
Elwyn
Last Name
Ruud
Organization Name
Stephen-Argyle Central Public Schools
Street Address
500 School Ave PO Box 68
City
Stephen
State
MN
Zip Code
56757
Phone
(218) 478-3315
Email
elwyn.ruud.sac@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
Email the Agency
Location

109 Minnesota Street South
Warren, MN 56762-1428  

Phone
Project Manager: Mara Hanel
218-745-8886
Email the Agency