Arts Impact for Individuals
Arts Impact for Individuals
Unpacking Our Histories: Embracing Hope and Resilience
Amanda Cortes: Artspace and Springboard for the Arts; Adrienne Doyle: Juxtaposition Arts Tactical Lead and Development Associate; Alejandra Iannone: Interdisciplinary Artist and Sparkle Theatricals Creative Creative Director; Ryan-Olivia McCoy: Black Label Movement and Shapeshift dancer; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Sara Wilson: Lommen Abdo P.A. Attorney; Kate Walker: Valley Chamber Chorale Singer; Lauren White: Juxtaposition Arts; Ross Anderson: Praxis Photo Center; Gretchen Burau: American Museum of Asmat Art; Kathryn Mattson: arts supporter; Chavonn Williams Shen: Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop; Ronald Salazar: Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts
Alana McQuirter, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Education, Artistic; Alicia De La Cruz, Artistic, Education, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; Anna Lehner, Artistic, Program Development, Accessibility/Disability Access; Daniela Bianchini, Artistic, Education, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; Divya Karan, Computer Systems / Web Design, Organizational Development, General Administration; Felicia Cooper, Artistic, Education, Program Development; Laura Leffler, Artistic, Organizational Development, General Administration; Program Development; Teresa Perez, Computer Systems / Web Design, Artistic, Organizational Development
ACHF Arts Access
A reduction in geographic, cultural and/or physical barriers to arts participation; A change in knowledge, attitude, behavior or condition due to public art, arts festivals or arts events; Artists expand and improve their work and the way in which they create it. Artists/arts groups are strengthened by connecting to their communities through the arts; Artists connect to new audiences, building relationships that provide artistic growth. Community dialogue (group conversations with a large group) ; Interviews/Conversations with participants ; Observation ; Surveying (paper or online)
Outcomes *created a communal, mixed media weaving * created a community safe space for people with mental illness * increased self esteem/decreasing stigma Evaluation: pre and post surveys All 6 participants reported * measured increased self esteem/decre