Arts Learning
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
December 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for 16 weeks of participatory fiber arts learning activities for beginners through advanced learners during the fall of 2015 at the Textile Center in Minneapolis.
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.
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Access
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$38,470
Direct expenses
$48,470
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Increase participation in education programs by individuals of ages 30 and under to at least 25. Increase the number of classes held, which feature culturally-specific fiber techniques, to at least 5. The Guild will use participant surveys and database analytics to evaluate the anticipated outcomes.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Participation in education programs for individuals aged 30 and younger was doubled. The guild held ten classes featuring culturally-specific fiber techniques.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Cynthia Scott, Peter Withoff, Ellen Richard, Karen Hovermale, Robbie LaFleur, Lisa-Anne Bauch, Robyn Husebye, Gayle Groebner, Susan Larson Fleming, Jan Hayman, Cassie Warholm-Wohlenhaus
Project Manager
First Name
Jan
Last Name
Nelson
Organization Name
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Street Address
3000 University Ave SE Ste 010
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55414
Phone
(612) 436-0463
Email
director@weaversguildmn.org
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