Arts Learning
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2013
End Date
January 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for weaving, spinning, and fiber-related classes for people of all skill levels offered through the Bloomington Theatre and Art Center, the American Swedish Institute, and the Lyngblomsten senior center in fall 2013.
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
Michelle Woster: administration, audience development; Shelley Quiala: education; Becka Rahn: education, administration; Josh Wise: administration; Barry Kleider: artistic, education; Leah Ritz: youth programming, education, community education; Scott Artley: community service, organizational development, disabilities specialist; Rachel Davies: artistic, audience development, administration.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Jeff Prauer (651) 645-0402
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
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$10,630
Direct expenses
$20,630
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
To serve 180 students and 20-25 teaching artists in the fall of 2013. Specific objectives are to 1). Inspire students to develop fiber art skills and 2). Encourage teaching artists to develop innovative arts learning approaches, particularly for new locations.Student evaluations and teacher/assistant online 360 degree instructor assessments.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants in 34 classes developed vocabulary and new knowledge of spinning and weaving, and 25 teaching artists engaged in new curriculum approaches.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Donna Gravesen, Peggy Baldwin, Geri Retzlaff, Cathie Mayr, Ellen Richard, Peter Withoff, Steve Pauling, Jere Thompson, Jackie Lind, Gayle Groebner, Jan Hayman
Project Manager
First Name
Becky
Last Name
Franklin
Organization Name
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Street Address
3000 University Ave SE Ste 110
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55414
Phone
(612) 436-0463
Email
lhansen@weaversguildmn.org
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