Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
In Progress
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
April 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Arts Activities Support

Project Details

North End Arts Initiative

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Marisol Chiclana-Ayala: Artist, Board Chair El Arco Iris; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Colleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Vice President for Advancement; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Osman Mohamed Ali: Somali Museum of MN Founder and Executive Director; See More Perspective: Artist; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach St. Croix Executive Director; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Community Education Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator; Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Consultant; Donna Saul Millen: TPT-Twin Cities PBS Events Director; Sara Wilson: Gislason and Hunter, LLP Attorney; Alejandra Iannone: Sparkle Theatricals Creative Co-Director; Deanna StandingCloud: Tiwahe Foundation Program and Community Network Director; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Wu Chen Khoo: Technical Tools of the Trade: Stage Technical Designer and Director.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Heather Bunch: Artistic, Education, Disabilities Specialist; Jada Pulley: Youth Programming, Education, Community Education; Max Erickson: Audience Development, Marketing, Volunteerism, Fundraising; Megan West: Artistic, General Administration, Organizational Development; Taous Khazem, Artistic: Youth Programming, General Administration; Tiffany Lange: Artistic, Community Service, Development, Education.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
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
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$30,000
Direct expenses
$40,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

644 youth and adults will actively participate in the creation of digital media with 70% of those participating indicating an interest in continuing a relationship with the arts. Additionally 1200 or more will attend exhibits and screenings with 65% indicating a heightened appreciation for the value of arts within their community. Evaluation will include attendance tallies; informal observation; audience surveys; and sample exit interviews with participants and mentors.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Of 632 participants, 82% indicated interest in attending future activities, creating artwork, and contributing to In Progress. Based on feedback from exhibit providers and audience goers, 86% indicated In Progress as a valuable resource, appreciation for the diversity of culture and story represented, and familiarity with their own place within artwork presented.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes.
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Sai Thao, Jeremy Gardner, Bienvenida Matias, Wa Houa Vue, Maria Arguera, Martin Case, Deanna Drift, Chao Yang, Jacylynn Jones
Project Manager
First Name
Kristine
Last Name
Sorensen
Organization Name
In Progress
Street Address
213 Front Ave
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55117
Phone
(612) 805-0514
Email
inprogress301@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

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency