Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Ananya Dance Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2019
End Date
December 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

Connective Creations.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Cristeta Boarini: Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute Program Director; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Alejandra Iannone: Sparkle Theatricals Creative Co-Director; Wu Chen Khoo: Technical Tools of the Trade Stage Technical Designer and Director; Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Consultant; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Donna Saul Millen: TPT-Twin Cities PBS Events Director; Christal Moose: Native Pride Productions Inc Manager; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Community Education Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator; Deanna StandingCloud: New Native Theatre; Sara Wilson: Gislason and Hunter LLP Attorney.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Berit Ahlgren: General Administration, Education, Artistic; Carla Steen: Artistic, Audience Development / Marketing; Hannah Walsh: Education, General Administration, Fundraising; Ian Vaver: General Management / Administration, Artistic; Leslie Carey: Audience Development / Marketing, Community Education, Education; Lisa Dejoras: Organizational Development, Education, General Administration; Melissa Brechon: Organizational Development / Planning, Community Service / Development, Fundraising; Sun Yung Shin: Artistic, Community Education, Education; Tommy Sar: Disabilities Specialist, 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 Education

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,678
Direct expenses
$12,678
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Each school’s Connective Creations series will be successful (1) when two thirds of students express that (a) they felt compelled to participate in the workshops and share their stories through words and movement, (b) their understanding of community and themselves has grown, (c) that it was a good thing to participate in the workshops, and (d) they desire to have more experiences with dance in the future; and (2) when their regular school instructors express that students’ experiences enriched their own learning objectives. Our evaluation process includes a series of post-CC conversations with staff at each school, CC instructor, and students. These conversations are modeled after the same verbal self-reflection format used in the CCs. Questions include: “I learned how to… I heard stories like…” We will gather feedback that assesses and evaluates the experiences of students, artists, and staff. We will use that information to improve our future practices and develop and shape new programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

39 students from two high schools participated in extended projects conducted by three different artists. Based on conversations with students and their regular instructors, at least two thirds of students felt that their understanding of their community and themselves increased, that it was a good thing to have participated, and that they desired to have more experiences with dance in the future.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Gina Kundan, David Mura, Robert Lynn, Gary Peterson, Divya Karan, Janis Lane-Ewart, Sherie Apungu, Anh-Thu Pham, Irna Landrum
Project Manager
First Name
Gary
Last Name
Peterson
Organization Name
Ananya Dance Theatre
Street Address
PO Box 2427
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55402-0427
Phone
(612) 486-2238
Email
gary.peterson@ananyadancetheatre.org
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