Arts Learning
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
In Progress
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
May 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for Digital Journeys, a comprehensive digital arts learning program for newly developing artists. The program focuses on small group mentorship, individualized coaching and goal planning with youth ages 13-20, and will take place at the In Progress main studio in St Paul.
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.
Conflict of Interest Contact
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Jeff Prauer (651) 645-0402
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
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
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$6,300
Direct expenses
$16,300
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
12 youth will successfully complete 24 sessions of mentorship as evidenced by completed web portfolios that showcases the digital artwork completed through the activity. Additionally, 83% of those participating will show a significant increase (18% + improvement based on pre and post assessment) in technical skill, aesthetics and contextual presentation. Evaluation will include attendance tallies; pre and post skill assessment; portfolio assessment; informal observation; and exit interviews with participants and mentors.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Fourteen youth participants completed web portfolios and presented them to over 200 audience members. One hundred percent of the students demonstrated increased technical and artistic competency.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Juanita Espinosa, Deanna Drift, Bienvenida Matias, Denise Mayotte, Anna Sherwood, Bee Vue, Marin Case, Sai Thao, Victoria Ramirez, Bryan Vue, Jacylynn Jones, Charles Hill, Quanisha Hill, Xavier Tavera, Kamarie Stringer
Project Manager
First Name
Kristine
Last Name
Sorensen
Organization Name
In Progress
Street Address
213 Front Ave
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55117
Phone
(612) 805-0514
Email
ythmedia@aol.com
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