Arts in Education Grants

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,075
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Red Lake County Central School District
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

Arts in Education Grants

Project Details

High School English Students will learn Spoken Word Writing and Performance from, artist, Desdamona.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Therese Jacobson: visual artist, retired visual art teacher; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Kate Mulvey: performing artist, English second language teacher; Jaimie Snowdon: Indian studies teacher, advocate for Native American arts; Deb Alexander, arts advocate; Mary Beth King: music teacher; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor; Rena Bouchard: media arts and makeup artist, advocate for Latino arts; Mary Ann Laxen: visual artist; Sandy Zepeda: teacher, visual artist, advocate for Latino arts.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Chris Lane: graphic artist, photographer; Emily Kuzel: arts advocate, English second language and special needs teacher; Deb Alexander, arts advocate; Karlace Taylor: arts advocate, piano instructor; Mary Ann Laxen: visual artist; Sandy Zepeda: teacher, visual artist, advocate for Latino arts.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, Mara Hanel (218) 745-8886

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,075
Other Funds Leveraged
$425
Direct expenses
$5,500
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As a result of this program, students in grades 9 and 10 at Red Lake County Central Schools will be inspired to create spoken word writings and perform them with artist, Desdamona. Evaluation will occur through surveys with students and staff to determine student learning and enjoyment, follow up will also be done with the artist.

Measurable Outcome(s)

85% of students stated that they had a positive experience and learned from the artists new skills about poetry and performing spoken word.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Mark Kolstoe, Lowell Hamrum, Pam Paradis, Jodi Duden, Sylvia Majeres, Chelsea Vettleson
Project Manager
First Name
Elwyn
Last Name
Ruud
Organization Name
Red Lake County Central School District
Street Address
201 Governor St
City
Oklee
State
MN
Zip Code
56742
Phone
(218) 796-5136
Email
elwyn.ruud.rlcc@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