Arts Access

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$37,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Walker Art Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2017
End Date
October 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Anoka
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Project Overview

Arts Access

Project Details

The Walker Art Center will present Sensory-Friendly Sunday, a free monthly program providing individuals with sensory sensitivities, and their families, an opportunity to engage in arts experiences at the Walker tailored to their specific needs.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Officer-at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Rachel Carlson: Poet, novelist; nominated for Minnesota Book Award; Adam Courville: Puppet program coordinator, PACER Center; studying for master's in nonprofit management at Hamline; Elizabeth Jaakola: Musician; music educator at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College; Annette Lee: Astrophysicist and artist; Arts Board grantee; Kue Xiong: Multidisciplinary artist, digital media producer, and music composer; Ahmed Yusuf: Writer and playwright; Christopher Zlatic: Artist; studio director at The Bindery

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$37,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$4,693
Direct expenses
$41,693
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Families with sensory sensitivities develop a deeper relationship with the Walker through regular attendance of responsive and engaging programming. Qualitative feedback will be collected through an Advisory Committee composed of individuals with sensory sensitivities and/or their parents and teachers, and participant surveys from each program. 2: Families with sensory sensitivities attend the Walker because the tailored programming is relevant and accessible to their needs. Participant surveys, observational evaluation, debriefs with artists and facilitators, and independent assessment by the Autism Society of Minnesota and Occupational Therapy Department at University of Minnesota.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Families with sensory sensitivities develop a deeper relationship with the Walker through regular attendance to responsive and engaging programming. Qualitative feedback collected through an Advisory Committee composed of individuals with sensory sensitivities and/or their parents and teachers, and participant surveys from each program. 2: Families with sensory sensitivities attend the Walker because the tailored programming is relevant and accessible to their needs. Participant surveys, observational evaluation, debriefs with artists and facilitators, and independent assessment by the Autism Society of Minnesota and Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Minnesota.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Mark Addicks, Simone Ahuja, Jan Breyer, John Christakos, Y. Ralph Chu, James Dayton, Andrew S. Duff, Mark Greene, Sima Griffith, Daniel Grossman, Julie Guggemos, Nina Hale, Karen Heithoff, Seena Hodges, Andrew Humphrey, William Jonason, Mark Jordahl, Chris Killingstad, Anne Labovitz, Valerie Lemaine, Jennifer Martin, Muffy Macmillan, David Moore Jr., Jim Murphy, Monica Nassif, Michael Peterman, Patrick Peyton, Brian Pietsch, Teresa Rasmussen, Peter Remes, Joel Ronning, Amit Sahasrabudhe, Asheesh Saksena, Lynn Carlson Schell, Gayle R. T. Schueller, Jesse Singh, Greg Stenmoe, Wim Stocks, Carol Surface, Laura Taft, Marge Weiser, John P. Whaley, Susan White, D. Ellen Wilson, R.D. Zimmerman
Project Manager
First Name
Marla
Last Name
Stack
Organization Name
Walker Art Center
Street Address
1750 Hennepin Ave
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55403-2115
Phone
(612) 375-7640
Email
marla.stack@walkerart.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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