Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,715
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
City of Bemidji Parks and Recreation
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2017
End Date
June 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Beltrami
Project Overview

Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations

Project Details

2017 Summer Theater Day Camp

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Jill Johnson: author; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Natalie Grosfield: Theater Artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Gayle Highberg: visual artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.

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 ACHF Arts Education

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,715
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,400
Direct expenses
$10,115
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program campers will have a part in either the theater production or behind the scenes. As another result of this program campers will learn or improve their musical, theater, design, and movement skills. As a result of this program campers will gain knowledge regarding how to successfully prepare for performance auditions. Theater staff will observe daily performances and the dress rehearsal to ensure all campers have a part either onstage or behind the scenes for their final performances. Campers will fill out a survey at the beginning and end of theater camp which will include questions as to what they currently know and what they learned in the program. Theater staff will also observe and review all auditions done by the advanced groups as well as provide feedback on how to successfully audition.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Every camper had a role in either a performance of behind the scenes. This was made sure by all of the theater teachers assigning roles/parts in the performances. A survey was done at the beginning of camp and at the end of camp. By using this survey, participants were able to explain what they already know about theater and what they learned at camp. Also during the audition portion of camp teachers were able to provide feedback as to how to improve or to help participants gain confidence.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Rita Albrecht, Michael Meehlhause, Roger Hellquist, Ron Johnson, Nancy Erickson, Dave Larson, Ernie Rall, Vicki Stenerson, Patty Lester, Mary Knox-Johnson, Sue Wright, Melissa Quinn, Julie Kaiser, Derrick Houle, Jesse Westrum, Kristine Cannon, Carla Norris-Raynbird
Project Manager
First Name
Jamie
Last Name
Jacobson
Organization Name
City of Bemidji Parks and Recreation
Street Address
1351 5th St NW
City
Bemidji
State
MN
Zip Code
56601
Phone
(218) 333-1860
Email
parks.recreation@ci.bemidji.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 693
505 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601

Phone
Project Manager: Patrick Calder Carriere
(218) 751-5447
Email the Agency