Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,348
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Drama Interaction
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
November 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Dakota
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for a series of three performance arts classes for adults with special needs. The project will begin in June 2015, and is a partnership with Chrestomathy, Inc., which provides specialized adult day programs.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Jill Anfang: Roseville Parks and Recreation Program Director; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Anthony Galloway: Actor, storyteller, West Metro Education Program; Jamil Jude: Theatre artist; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Coleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Director of External Relations; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka-Richardson: Minnesota Public Radio Development Officer; Dameun Strange: Composer and performer; Melissa Wright: Twin Cities Public Television.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Rachel Daly: Artistic, administration, organizational development; Carol Veldman Rudie: Volunteerism, education, organizational development; Louis Porter II: Artistic, organizational development, education; Shelley Quiala: Education; Nadine Sehnert: Youth programming, administration, artistic; Jehra Patrick: Administration; Ashleigh Penrod: Artistic, administration, marketing; Tria Vang: Administration, community education; Molly Baeverstad: Fundraising, artistic, youth programming.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,348
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,087
Direct expenses
$10,435
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Thirty male and female participants will interact during an adaptive theater activity. After running a similar pilot program at Chrestomathy, staff commented that the individuals had no idea how much the program would mean to them. The opportunity to create dance and theatre was very satisfying. They looked forward to each week's meeting and to demonstrating how much they have retained. Drama Interaction will work closely with the directors and staff from each facility prior to beginning the program and also during the program. Evaluations will be done midway and at the end of the 12 week session. After each lesson, Chrestomathy staff and our teachers make adaptations for those that need it, and change future lesson plans accordingly. Our audience will also be asked to give verbal feedback and return written feedback as to the need of such programs here in the Twin Cities and how the program impacted students who participated.

Measurable Outcome(s)

95% of student mentioned this was a first-time experience; All 30 open spaces were filled and others expressed interest; 170 invited audience members attended performances. A significant outcome of this project is the fact that these students have never been in front of others in a performance environment. The increased level of self-esteem in the students was visibly tangible.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Anthony Neumann, Marianne Moreno, June Oliver, Brandy LaShore, Theresa Henry, Jill Kuzma, Bonnie Neumann
Project Manager
First Name
Bonnie
Last Name
Neumann
Organization Name
Drama Interaction
Street Address
6352 Josephine Ave
City
Edina
State
MN
Zip Code
55439
Phone
(952) 220-1676
Email
drama.interaction@yahoo.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

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency