Arts Learning

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$10,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Inverted Arts

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

June 2015

End Date

July 2015

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Hennepin

Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

Funding for the Art Exploration Program for middle and high school students, in partnership with Hope Academy in south Minneapolis, from June 8 to July 2, 2015. Students will choose one of five artistic disciplines taught by professional artist mentors, and participate in a Community Showcase Celebration.

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

Kristi Gaudette: Education, artistic, disabilities specialist, Community education; Kathleen Spehar: Artistic, administration; Christian Novak: Fundraising, marketing; Dixie Rairamo: Youth programming, administration, artistic; Stephanie Vagle: Organizational planning, administration, volunteerism; Danielle Robinson-Prater: Administration; Ian Vaver: Administration; Chao Lynn Yang: Administration; Melinda Ludwiczak: Administration.

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

$3,525

Direct expenses

$13,525

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The quantitative outcomes proposed are that 5 Artist Mentors will work with 60 middle school students assisted by 10 High School interns with a final Community Showcase attended by an audience of 250 at Hope Academy. The qualitative outcomes are that students discover their creative potential, create an original work of art from their own unique perspective and show growth in artistic ability, experience, and self-confidence. Quantitative outcomes will be measured by program class count and Showcase audience count. Qualitative outcomes will be measured by Showcase participation and presentation, pre and post student program evaluations, parent/guardian evaluations, and program team evaluations that include input from Artist Mentors, Hope Staff and teacher assistants.

Measurable Outcome(s)

67 middle school students and 10 high school interns worked with 5 Artist Mentors in music, video, theater, and visual arts. Student pre/post evaluations showed an increase in artistic confidence and dreams for the future. Parent/guardian evaluations rated program effectiveness at an average 4.9 out of 5.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Mark Collier, Jeremy Mickelson, LaVonne Dyer, Nancy Vischer, Rebecca Ulasich, Andrew McKown, Bob Fiebranz

Project Manager

Mark

Collier

Inverted Arts

77 13th Ave NE Ste 207

Minneapolis

55413