Arts Learning
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,392
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Magic Lantern Puppet Theater
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2013
End Date
November 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for color shadow-puppet residencies with local Hmong artist May Lee-Yang, author of the book Imaginary Day, at Phalen Elementary, Hmong International Academy, and Four Seasons Elementary Schools in Ramsey County.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Byron Richard: community development, education; Roxanne Heaton: administration, fundraising, finance; Stanley H. Rothrock, II: artistic, education, community education; Maija Brown: education, artistic, community education; Steve Busa: artistic, education, organizational development; Levi Weinhagen: artistic, audience development, youth programming; Merilee Klemp: artistic, education, youth programming; Carolyn Payne: organizational development, administration, audience development; Johanna Winters: artistic, education, youth programming.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Education
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,392
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,098
Direct expenses
$5,490
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Through creative writing and puppetry, this project seeks to create a positive experience with reading, books, and Hmong-American culture, while engaging a variety of learning styles.During the residency artists will conduct daily verbal reflections. Post-residency evaluation activities including writing and drawing assignments, teacher questionnaires, and feedback forms for parent volunteers.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Third grade students in three schools experienced reading, writing, puppetry, and performing as fun activities.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Robert Rosen, Shawn McConneloug, George Ingebrand, Sarah Duniway, Kathy Culley
Project Manager
First Name
Anne
Last Name
Sawyer-Aitch
Organization Name
Magic Lantern Puppet Theater
Street Address
3131 17th Ave S
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55407
Phone
(612) 376-7502
Email
bronte@bitstream.net
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