Arts Impact for Individuals
Arts Impact for Individuals
Inspiring New Hearts and Minds
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
Emily Huemann Xiong, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Marketing/Audience Development; Fei Ma, Artistic, Program Development, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; Michelle Poss, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Education, Volunteerism; Mina Kinukawa, Artistic, Education, General Administration; Nastaaja Johnson, Artistic, General Management/ Administration/ Support, Program Development; Sannia Elzia, Artistic, Program Development, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
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. Interviews/Conversations with board/staff/leaders ; Interviews/Conversations with participants ; Observation ; Surveying (paper or online)
This was an introduction to theater and dance for adults with cognitive delays. 14 participants in Eden Prairie and 12 in Burnsville were assisted by 6 staff. Students aged 20-65 participated in 50-minute sessions over 7-weeks. Adapted activities allowed