Arts Learning
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Walker West Music Academy
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2014
End Date
September 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for the 2014 Summer Music Enrichment Program, a three-week music day camp that will be held July 7-July 24, 2014. The camp provides 35 students ages 5 to 12 the opportunity to experience instrumental and vocal music for the first time, and culminates in a free public performance.
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
Sandy Agustin: Artistic, General Management, Education; Melanie DeLuca: Community Education, Organizational Development, Youth Programming; Lucia Magney: Artistic, General Management, Community Service; Kay Augustine: Education, Youth Programming, Disabilities Specialist; Stephanie Vagle: Organizational Development, General Management, Volunteerism; Janelle Doyle: Education, Youth Programming, Artistic; Patrick Stauffer: Artistic, Community Education, Education; Megan Johnston: Artistic, Audience Development, Community Education, Curatorial.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Jeff Prauer (651) 645-0402
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Education
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$6,044
Direct expenses
$16,044
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Engage thirty-five students in an extended capacity building learning program. Provide students with access to a supportive environment for musical and personal growth. Provide families with an affordable summer activity for their students in a safe environment.The 2014 Summer Music Enrichment Program will be evaluated through written surveys and group feedback sessions which assess what worked and did not work for the camp. These methods have been incorporated in the past several years and have provided valuable information for Academy administration.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Through the Summer Music Enrichment program, 30 elementary-age children learned the basics of playing African drums, piano, violin, a band instrument, and sang in a group choir in just three short weeks.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Paul Robinson, Doneka R Scott, Bruce McMahon, Keith Allen, Steve Beseke, Mary K Boyd, Vanne Owens Hayes, Franklin C Jesse Jr, Joan Nyberg, Gene Pedersen, Darcie Thomsen, Carl Walker, Grant West
Project Manager
First Name
Peter
Last Name
Leggett
Organization Name
Walker West Music Academy
Street Address
760 Selby Ave
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
(651) 224-2929
Email
info@walkerwest.org
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