Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Recipient
Rita F. Sterling
Recipient Type
Individual
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
April 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Aitkin
Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

Fine Art for All 2024: Unlocking Fine Art Talent Despite Formal Education and Income Constraints

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Kathy Neff: musician, Director, Fine Arts Academy at the University of Minnesota-Duluth; Emily Swanson: arts administrator at Oldenburg Arts and Cultural Community; Sam Zimmerman: visual artist, teacher; Liz Engelman: dramaturg, founder and director of Tofte Lake Center; Nik Allen: Author, Photographer, Arts Supporter; Khayman Goodsky: Filmmaker; Janie Heitz: Director of Arts Museum; Peggy Kelly: Community Arts organizer; Veronica Veaux: Indigenous Bead Worker

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Brian Carlson: Arts Organizer; David Sullivan: Visual Arts, Literature, General Arts, Crafts, Arts Supporter; Joanne Kronstedt: Visual Arts; Patti Paulson: Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Arts Administrator; Jacklyn Janeksela: Visual Arts, Literature, Crafts, Arts Supporter; Sharon Marty: Theater, General Arts

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,360
Direct expenses
$7,360
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

I will gauge success through various metrics. Firstly, I'll track participation rates in my classes, aiming for full enrollment. Secondly, I'll assess participants' feedback and progress for each class. This will be a combination of surveys that the students complete as well as evaluations on each individual student that I complete which will involve monitoring their confidence levels, artistic growth, and satisfaction. Additionally, I'll evaluate the final works of art created by each participant. Lastly, participation in free Creativity Hour sessions or studio visits will indicate sustained engagement and interest. Through these measures, I'll ensure that our project achieves its goal of fostering creativity, skill development, and community involvement in the arts. I will gauge success through various metrics. Firstly, I'll track participation rates in my classes, aiming for full enrollment. Secondly, I'll assess participants' feedback and progress for each class. This will be a combination of surveys that the students complete as well as evaluations on each individual student that I complete which will involve monitoring their confidence levels, artistic growth, and satisfaction. Additionally, I'll evaluate the final works of art created by each participant. Lastly, participation in free Creativity Hour sessions or studio visits will indicate sustained engagement and interest. Through these measures, I'll ensure that our project achieves its goal of fostering creativity, skill development, and community involvement in the arts. Local media exposure, although not guaranteed, will also be in indicator of the community impact and lasting impression of the importance of art in our community.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Rita
Last Name
Sterling
Organization Name
Rita F. Sterling
State
MN
Phone
(713) 315-0741
Email
FortunatoArtGallery@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

424 West Superior Street, Suite 104
Duluth, MN 55802

Phone
Project Manager: Rebecca Graves
218-722-0952
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