Arts Activities Support
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Saint Stephen's Human Services AKA zAmya Theater Project
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2012
End Date
June 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Activities Support
Project Details
Funding for the 2012 – 2103 Roadshow, an original interactive performance work developed in collaboration with both housed and homeless people. Performances will take place in March 2013 at several venues in the Twin Cities.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
John Megas: artist, youth programming, disabilities specialist; Janice Johnson: audience development, marketing, organizational development, multidisciplinary, visual arts, music; Scott Chamberlain: administration, music; Wanda Borman: administration, community art; Sivanuja Balaji: artist, youth programming, dance; Lana Barkawi: administration, literature; Sara Udvig: artist, visual arts; Kristen Cooper: fundraising, administration, finances, design arts, visual arts, music.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Jeff Prauer (651) 645-0402
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$22,335
Direct expenses
$32,335
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Homeless participants will be empowered to share experiences, learn acting skills, gain employment; public awareness of and action on homelessness will be raised.Post-performance dialogue with audiences and written surveys.
Measurable Outcome(s)
90% of audience members surveyed responded that their attitude towards homelessness had changed, with 66% stating they will change their personal lives to better the community and help end homelessness.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Cathy ten Broeke, Sarah Harris, Mary Ann Prado, Elizabeth Hinz, Heidi Johnson McAllister, Robert Fischer
Project Manager
First Name
Wendi
Last Name
Heuermann
Organization Name
Saint Stephen's Human Services AKA zAmya Theater Project
Street Address
2309 Nicollet Ave
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55404
Phone
(612) 874-0311
Email
wheuermann@ststephensmpls.org
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