Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Bedlam Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2014
End Date
December 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for Technical Tools of the Trade, a series of theatrical technical learning opportunities including workshops, intensives, and apprenticeships. The project will run from June through December 2014.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director, Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director, Roseville Parks and Recreation; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor and Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: Consultant and Grant Writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: Vocal Performer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Byron Richard: Community Development, Education; Joe Sullivan: Administration, Education, Community Education; Heather Beal: Fundraising, Audience Development, Organizational Development; Tami Morse: Artistic, Education, Administration; Brian Evans: Artistic; Barry Kleider: Artistic, Education; Kaitlin Frick: Administration, Organizational Development, Finance; Courtney Kupsch: Fundraising, Administration; Charlie Leonard; Artistic, Administration, Education.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$70,000
Direct expenses
$80,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

180 community artists gain skills in the technical crafts through activities led by 5 teaching artists. Surveys and evaluations demonstrate 95% of participants gained practical skills they will use in their communities.Story collection through conversation and evaluation sessions. Statistical data for demographic information. Surveys and interviews of teaching artists and participants assess program and participant progress.

Measurable Outcome(s)

263 community artists expanded their knowledge technical theater skills and knowledge through workshops, panel discussions, seminars, and apprenticeships.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Scott Pakudaitis, Amy Danielson, Jim Erchul, Dan Spock, Emilie Slaby, Kami Hopkins, John Bueche, Maren Ward
Project Manager
First Name
Andrea
Last Name
Cheney
Organization Name
Bedlam Theatre
Street Address
2637 27th Ave S
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55406
Phone
(612) 341-1038
Email
development@bedlamtheatre.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